Nikon D40

Digigenic

Digigenic

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Well, it looks like the rumors may soon become reality now that Phil's talking about it
It's too early for me to really comment on this miniDSLR, but from the specs we're seeing so far, it's not all that great.
 
I believe with some little more money you can go for a much better model but in used condition.
That would be a better option.
 
I disagree. For the money this is an amazing deal. The fact that you get 6MP, Nikon quality, and the ability to use any DX lens makes this a great little camera. I can see this really becoming the ideal family camera for flexibility...

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If I didn't use a D50 as my light weight carry anywhere camera I would buy one of these in a heartbeat.
 
Jeremy Ordan said:
I disagree. For the money this is an amazing deal.
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Around this time last year, the D50 was available for $100 less than than their price for this little thing now.
I don't dig it, for value or features, but that's just me.
BTW, I don't know if all DX lenses do work on this, take VR for example, as I understand it, VR needs at least 5 area focusing to work, this thing only has three.

Jeremy Ordan said:
If I didn't use a D50 as my light weight carry anywhere camera I would buy one of these in a heartbeat.
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Exactly, most people already have one of those, access to one, or are now starting to snatch up whatever's left of them after seeing this announcement.

Eh, I'm sure it'll make for a nice camera for photo students in middle school or maybe highschool, but beyond that, I see it doing little else.
 
If Nikon were to intro some new prime lenses that were fully compatible with this camera, then it might be worth reconsidering.
Eh, since Nikon discontinued the 50 1.8 D, perhaps it's a sign that a 50 1.8 AFS is probably about to be released soon.
But there've got to be at least two or three other compatible primes available too, just one 50 won't cut it.
 
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I would love to see a 10mm or 8mm prime from Nikon... I would break the piggybank for that one.

Digigenic said:
Eh, I'm sure it'll make for a nice camera for photo students in middle school or maybe highschool, but beyond that, I see it doing little else.
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This is a DSLR for families or people who already own Nikon stuff and want a small light weight unit. I think it's cool, personally.
 
NYTimes Article on the camera

A Digital S.L.R. That Gives Hints on What an F-Stop Means
By IAN AUSTEN
Like many recent digital single-lens-reflex cameras, the new Nikon D40 is considerably smaller than its corporate siblings. At $600 with a zoom lens, it is also substantially less expensive. In an attempt to distinguish itself from competitors, however, the 6.1-megapixel D40 takes a novel approach to giving photographers advice on how to use it.

Users of the D40, which Nikon is unveiling today and will start selling next month, can preview the effects of different settings by viewing sample photos on the camera’s screen. For those who are unsure if a higher f-stop number means that more or less light is reaching the camera, an animation shows the size of the lens opening. (A bigger number means a smaller opening.)

In order to shrink the camera, Nikon has eliminated the smaller black-and-white display that its other digital S.L.R.’s use to show camera settings. A small motor was also eliminated, so the camera does not autofocus when used with lenses that require the motor to turn their focusing rings.

The D40 does work with Nikon’s AF-S lenses that have built-in focusing motors and with the electronic system in some lenses for preventing blurry photos caused by unsteady hands. IAN AUSTEN
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The D40 is designed as an entry level dSLR for someone who will likely only own one lens--maybe two. I don't see it as a particularly good backup unless all you own are AF-S and AF-I lenses. I completely understand why Nikon would drop the focus motor in order to meet a price point, but it's not particularly compatible with the vast Nikon lens system.
 
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