D40x

importfanatic17 · 11-12-2007, 09:56 PM

So guys, I have wanted a camera for awhile now but haven't really researched them. I have a friend who is a Nikon whore (he currently has a D80 w/hella goodies) and we saw a new D40x on sale for only $560 and it comes with a lens that I don't know the specs of.

Anyway, what do YOU guys think about this camera.

I was messing with it in the store and was overwhelmed with it's capabilities but I know I will learn once I get it. It will be my first NICE digital camera but wanted some opinions before I bought it. CHIME IN CAMERA WHORES...

BassOverflow · 11-14-2007, 07:21 AM

D40 FTW - can't beat it for the $. I would go for the D40 vs the D40x. You can save more $ and put it towards glass.

Ying · 11-14-2007, 07:25 AM

D40 is just a small step down from the functions that a D80 has. If you don't have any pressing need for any of those missing functions, get that D40. Nikon makes a hell of a camera. I've got a D80 but would definitely recommend getting something that's in your budget. If that's the D40, then you will have no complaints.

Zach STI · 11-14-2007, 11:53 AM

I have a D40, its a great starter camera. Easy to use and very affordable.

Parker · 11-14-2007, 03:12 PM

definitely get the d40 over the d40x. I think it is a great starter camera but find it to be very limiting. Plus, I can't stand the idea of not having a second LCD display for camera settings.

If you can afford it, i'd highly suggest getting a d80 body and either a nikon 18-70 lens or a Tamron 17-50 lens. great body, good for a beginner and advanced enough to where you wouldn't feel limited after learning the d40's functions.

I don't prefer Canon but they offer the XT and XTi, which are entry level cameras as well.

spikbeatz · 11-15-2007, 03:55 AM

I have a D50. I LOVE IT. A buddy of mine bought the D40 before he got out of the military and he loved it too. I played with it a little bit. To me, the D40 is for the very entry level photographer. The it has like 2 or 3 more modes than my D50, the ease of use compared to mine is better for beginners, and it's a smaller body. Mine is only a 6mp camera but for what I take pictures of, which is mostly our families and STi's

, 6mp is more than enough. I don't plan on printing anything bigger than 5x7 anyways. Even though I can go as big as 11x13 if I really wanted too.

Just remember what kind of photos you will be taking and get a camera that will suite your needs. The D40 is a perfect entry level D-SLR. The price is very nice too.

Pricegrabber.com is your friend.

11-12-2007, 09:56 PM	#1
importfanatic17 Spec C Club Car: '05 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: EQ Tuning tune Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 1,605 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (5)	D40x So guys, I have wanted a camera for awhile now but haven't really researched them. I have a friend who is a Nikon whore (he currently has a D80 w/hella goodies) and we saw a new D40x on sale for only $560 and it comes with a lens that I don't know the specs of. Anyway, what do YOU guys think about this camera. I was messing with it in the store and was overwhelmed with it's capabilities but I know I will learn once I get it. It will be my first NICE digital camera but wanted some opinions before I bought it. CHIME IN CAMERA WHORES... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

11-14-2007, 07:21 AM	#2
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: D40x D40 FTW - can't beat it for the $. I would go for the D40 vs the D40x. You can save more $ and put it towards glass.

11-14-2007, 07:25 AM	#3
Ying Junior STI Driver Car: PSM 04 WRX STi Fav Mod: Cobb AccessPort Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 78 Join Date: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: D40x D40 is just a small step down from the functions that a D80 has. If you don't have any pressing need for any of those missing functions, get that D40. Nikon makes a hell of a camera. I've got a D80 but would definitely recommend getting something that's in your budget. If that's the D40, then you will have no complaints.

11-14-2007, 11:53 AM	#4
Zach STI Silver Member Car: 2006 STi Fav Mod: Protune Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,092 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: D40x I have a D40, its a great starter camera. Easy to use and very affordable.

11-14-2007, 03:12 PM	#5
Parker I accept bribes... Car: 06 SGM STI Location: San Diego Posts: 2,415 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: D40x definitely get the d40 over the d40x. I think it is a great starter camera but find it to be very limiting. Plus, I can't stand the idea of not having a second LCD display for camera settings. If you can afford it, i'd highly suggest getting a d80 body and either a nikon 18-70 lens or a Tamron 17-50 lens. great body, good for a beginner and advanced enough to where you wouldn't feel limited after learning the d40's functions. I don't prefer Canon but they offer the XT and XTi, which are entry level cameras as well.

11-15-2007, 03:55 AM	#6
spikbeatz Professional STI Racer Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: None...YET!! Location: Beverly, NJ Posts: 677 Join Date: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: D40x I have a D50. I LOVE IT. A buddy of mine bought the D40 before he got out of the military and he loved it too. I played with it a little bit. To me, the D40 is for the very entry level photographer. The it has like 2 or 3 more modes than my D50, the ease of use compared to mine is better for beginners, and it's a smaller body. Mine is only a 6mp camera but for what I take pictures of, which is mostly our families and STi's , 6mp is more than enough. I don't plan on printing anything bigger than 5x7 anyways. Even though I can go as big as 11x13 if I really wanted too. Just remember what kind of photos you will be taking and get a camera that will suite your needs. The D40 is a perfect entry level D-SLR. The price is very nice too. Pricegrabber.com is your friend. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.