camera question

JKonquer · 10-06-2007, 04:33 PM

im in the market for base entry level dslr.
i'm debating whether to get d40 or d40x. any inputs?

***fullerton*** · 10-06-2007, 04:41 PM

i'm lazy- can you link me to some spec pages?

JKonquer · 10-06-2007, 06:16 PM

-for d40
Nikon USA: D40 Kit

-for d40x
Nikon USA: D40x (body only)

obviously d40x is better. but i don't know if its worth the extra 200 bucks. Or does it make much difference...

Wolverine 250R · 10-06-2007, 06:27 PM

I can't give an opinion because I am looking as well... I've heard good things about the D40 as far as a starter camera though. This is the best price I found: Nikon-D40-Kit-w/18-55-f/3.5-5.6G-ED-II-AF-S-DX-Zoom-Nikkor-Lens

arkleseizure · 10-06-2007, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolverine 250R

I can't give an opinion because I am looking as well... I've heard good things about the D40 as far as a starter camera though. This is the best price I found: Nikon-D40-Kit-w/18-55-f/3.5-5.6G-ED-II-AF-S-DX-Zoom-Nikkor-Lens

Be very, very careful if you buy a camera from a random online camera store you haven't heard of before...for example, I think this is them. In fact, under NO circumstance would I ever deal with one of these companies...I'd very strongly suggest the same.

Always check resellerratings.com for these shops...some are just obvious scams.

BassOverflow · 10-06-2007, 06:40 PM

Hi, I'm an avid Nikon fan/user currently with a D80 and many lenses. Honestly, a good friend of mine was having this same debate. This what I told him and he ended up with the d40... "Go for the d40 and save $200 to put down on some new glass."

I would get the d40 with the kit 18-55mm lense and get the 55-200mm VR lense to go along with it (about $250). Megapixels are more of a marketing thing for non commercial users. The d40 has the same sensor in the incredible d50 (previously owned). Although the d40x has almost 2x the MPs, you don't really need them. The the pixels are bigger on the d40 and is able to caputre more light/detail. The d40's sensor has already been tried and proven. Also, with less MPs, you'll have faster downloads to the 'puter from the card/camera, you'll be able to put more shots on a single memory card. You just don't need 10mp in that type of camera to produce excellent shots at 18x24. I have an awesome shot of the moon that I used with my d50 (same sensor)...

STinsane · 10-06-2007, 07:32 PM

As a nikon D200 owner, I will definitely recommend the D40, its small, light, and produces some amazing pictures, what more could you ask for?

Go for it!

Parker · 10-06-2007, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolverine 250R

I can't give an opinion because I am looking as well... I've heard good things about the D40 as far as a starter camera though. This is the best price I found: Nikon-D40-Kit-w/18-55-f/3.5-5.6G-ED-II-AF-S-DX-Zoom-Nikkor-Lens

don't buy from them...

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Infiniti_Photo_3

Parker · 10-06-2007, 07:54 PM

and as a d200 owner, I also second the d40 but don't feel you need to step up to the d40x for the price. if anything, save that money for better glass or just go straight to the d80. a used d50 wouldn't be a bad buy either

ebelp · 10-08-2007, 05:56 AM

Keep in mind that you will only have autofocus with Nikon's AF-S lenses with the D40 and D40x. Non AF-S lenses will still mount and work, but you will have to manual focus. Not sure if that's a big deal to you. It would be for me since I love my prime lenses and none of them are AF-S.

Wolverine 250R · 10-08-2007, 06:56 AM

Thanks for the advice on the bestdeal camera site. thats kind of why I posted the link- to see if any of you have experience with them. sorry if I led any of you wrong.

JKonquer · 10-08-2007, 01:47 PM

I went to costco and they had d40x with a kit. which included 200mm vr lense, and standard lense, memory card 1gb, carrying case, plus some software and dvds. for 899. which was way cheaper than most of the stores. So i got it!
And i love it it already, i'll take some shots and let me know how you feel

Parker · 10-08-2007, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JKonquer

I went to costco and they had d40x with a kit. which included 200mm vr lense, and standard lense, memory card 1gb, carrying case, plus some software and dvds. for 899. which was way cheaper than most of the stores. So i got it!
And i love it it already, i'll take some shots and let me know how you feel

great kill! costco is a great place for things like this. just remember what was posted above...you can only autofocus with AF-S lenses.

JKonquer · 10-08-2007, 03:13 PM

what is that mean exactly? my lense have both auto and manual option

Parker · 10-08-2007, 06:19 PM

AF-S lenses focus using an internal motor driven by the camera's electronics. AF lenses focus using a screw driven motor driven by the camera. The d40 doesn't have this screw drive on the body, therefore making it unable to focus standard AF lenses.

d40 w/ no screw drive:

d80 w/ screw drive (bottom left of metal ring):

10-06-2007, 04:33 PM	#1
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10-06-2007, 04:41 PM	#2
*fullerton* abracious Car: AW GDF-D Fav Mod: Track time Location: Near a 100oct pump Posts: 16,081 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: camera question i'm lazy- can you link me to some spec pages?

10-06-2007, 06:16 PM	#3
JKonquer Spec C Club Car: AW 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Recaro Racing Seats Location: CA-burbank and palm sprin Posts: 2,115 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: camera question -for d40 Nikon USA: D40 Kit -for d40x Nikon USA: D40x (body only) obviously d40x is better. but i don't know if its worth the extra 200 bucks. Or does it make much difference...

10-06-2007, 06:27 PM	#4
Wolverine 250R Senior STI Driver Car: 05 WRB/Gold STi Fav Mod: Rally Armor Flaps Location: Northeast PA Posts: 352 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: camera question I can't give an opinion because I am looking as well... I've heard good things about the D40 as far as a starter camera though. This is the best price I found: Nikon-D40-Kit-w/18-55-f/3.5-5.6G-ED-II-AF-S-DX-Zoom-Nikkor-Lens

10-06-2007, 06:40 PM	#6
BassOverflow Junior STI Driver Car: 05 STI Fav Mod: BPM GT TBE Location: Western NC Posts: 182 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: camera question Hi, I'm an avid Nikon fan/user currently with a D80 and many lenses. Honestly, a good friend of mine was having this same debate. This what I told him and he ended up with the d40... "Go for the d40 and save $200 to put down on some new glass." I would get the d40 with the kit 18-55mm lense and get the 55-200mm VR lense to go along with it (about $250). Megapixels are more of a marketing thing for non commercial users. The d40 has the same sensor in the incredible d50 (previously owned). Although the d40x has almost 2x the MPs, you don't really need them. The the pixels are bigger on the d40 and is able to caputre more light/detail. The d40's sensor has already been tried and proven. Also, with less MPs, you'll have faster downloads to the 'puter from the card/camera, you'll be able to put more shots on a single memory card. You just don't need 10mp in that type of camera to produce excellent shots at 18x24. I have an awesome shot of the moon that I used with my d50 (same sensor)... Last edited by BassOverflow : 10-06-2007 at 06:44 PM.

10-06-2007, 07:32 PM	#7
STinsane Grassroots STI Racer Car: 07 WRX STI OBP Fav Mod: KW Location: Reno,NV Posts: 526 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: camera question As a nikon D200 owner, I will definitely recommend the D40, its small, light, and produces some amazing pictures, what more could you ask for? Go for it!

10-06-2007, 07:54 PM	#9
Parker I can custom ban you! Car: 06 SGM STI Location: San Diego Posts: 2,535 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: camera question and as a d200 owner, I also second the d40 but don't feel you need to step up to the d40x for the price. if anything, save that money for better glass or just go straight to the d80. a used d50 wouldn't be a bad buy either

10-08-2007, 05:56 AM	#10
ebelp Senior STI Driver Car: 05 PSM STi Fav Mod: XM Location: NY Posts: 370 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: camera question Keep in mind that you will only have autofocus with Nikon's AF-S lenses with the D40 and D40x. Non AF-S lenses will still mount and work, but you will have to manual focus. Not sure if that's a big deal to you. It would be for me since I love my prime lenses and none of them are AF-S.

10-08-2007, 06:56 AM	#11
Wolverine 250R Senior STI Driver Car: 05 WRB/Gold STi Fav Mod: Rally Armor Flaps Location: Northeast PA Posts: 352 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: camera question Thanks for the advice on the bestdeal camera site. thats kind of why I posted the link- to see if any of you have experience with them. sorry if I led any of you wrong.

10-08-2007, 01:47 PM	#12
JKonquer Spec C Club Car: AW 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Recaro Racing Seats Location: CA-burbank and palm sprin Posts: 2,115 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: camera question I went to costco and they had d40x with a kit. which included 200mm vr lense, and standard lense, memory card 1gb, carrying case, plus some software and dvds. for 899. which was way cheaper than most of the stores. So i got it! And i love it it already, i'll take some shots and let me know how you feel

10-08-2007, 03:13 PM	#14
JKonquer Spec C Club Car: AW 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Recaro Racing Seats Location: CA-burbank and palm sprin Posts: 2,115 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: camera question what is that mean exactly? my lense have both auto and manual option

10-08-2007, 06:19 PM	#15
Parker I can custom ban you! Car: 06 SGM STI Location: San Diego Posts: 2,535 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: camera question AF-S lenses focus using an internal motor driven by the camera's electronics. AF lenses focus using a screw driven motor driven by the camera. The d40 doesn't have this screw drive on the body, therefore making it unable to focus standard AF lenses. d40 w/ no screw drive: d80 w/ screw drive (bottom left of metal ring): This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.