Nikon D40

[TheKiwi]

Anyone have one of these lovely cameras?

I just bought mine a few weeks ago, and I'm in with it! It's such a great digital camera, for a lot cheaper than most digital SLRs! I'm having so much fun playing with mine.

Anybody else own one? I figured this would be a great place to share tips and tricks, as well as photos.

 

[snowqueen]

ive ordered a d40x .. i considered getting the d40 tbh cos its cheaper .. but i wasnt sure what the difference was tbh .. anyone help me ??

and you saying good things about it making me excited .. you will have to post some of your pics ?

 

[TheKiwi]

I've only had the chance to shoot with this camera one time, as I've been soo busy! But here are the results from that, from my sister's highschool graduation:

Love the clarity, and how fast the shutter is on this camera! Every detail is captured perfectly, and the colors are really great, don't you think?

 

[avantgarde]

omg those are fantastic! i'll look in to one of these...

 

[thingummybob]

congratz to your new purchase and to your sis' graduation...and very cool pics

the difference between the Nikon D40 and the Nikon D40X...first of all...the D40X is the successor of the D40.

hope i could help
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[seanutbutter]

Great photos!

The Nikon D40 is the camera I'd like to get next; I've heard great reviews on it.

By the way, how big is the camera? Is it average size (compared to a generic digital camera)?

 

[marylauda]

^ They're kind of big...I know a girl whose mom has one. If you have a big purse I guess you could put it in there though. But you couldn't take it to, say, if you were going to dinner and carrying a clutch.

I want one so bad

 

[TheKiwi]

The camera is on the small end of digital SLR's, but big as compared to what most people think "digital cameras" are. If you carry a big bag, you'll be fine.

 

[seanutbutter]

Thanks for the info! I'll have to look into these. I take many photos of all sorts of subjects, so I probably wouldn't mind having a slightly larger camera.

 

[sethii]

this is my camera...i love it!

 

[pavement]

I got the D50 just before the D40 came out. The D40 is even more aimed at the average consumer. The colors look saturated to their tastes.

 

[unplugged66]

^^ I purchased the D50 as well. I must say the quality of Nikons are absolutley amazing. Without a doubt the best camera company available.

 

[ilaughead]

I just got a D40x today. I'm used to using cameras in the entry level range ($100-$200) and am no means even a mediocre photographer, but I'm really impressed by how great the pictures are! I've only tried it in low-light conditions, but I can't wait to try outdoors tomorrow.

 

[unplugged66]

I just got a D40x today. I'm used to using cameras in the entry level range ($100-$200) and am no means even a mediocre photographer, but I'm really impressed by how great the pictures are! I've only tried it in low-light conditions, but I can't wait to try outdoors tomorrow.

I remember the first day I got my camera, I took like 200 photographs in the first 30 minutes lol.

 

[vanilla fairy]

i want one as well
but im holding on to my point and shoot canon until i feel like i earn one (a dslr, that is)
TheKiwi: Love the shots, u'r good!

 

[MissWednesday]

I have the D50 and it is a superb camera...I also did the 200 photos in what seemed like the first 30 minutes as well when I first got it

 

[adorefaith]

i'm so glad i've found this thread

i've been thinking seriously about buying this camera.....i'm taking the leap from a compact digital to an SLR and i've heard the nikon D40 is the best.....i've read a lot of reviews online that seem really positive

the kiwi your photos only make me want one more ! they're fabulous (and on a side note: your sister is gorgeous)

the only thing i'm confused about is the range of prices....i'm looking to buy online and from one site to another the cost is varying anywhere from around 600 (AUD) to 900......did you guys buy them online? any suggestions about a reliable site to buy from?.....and what comes with the camera itself?

also, did you guys get a warranty with your D40s?

thanks!

 

[seanutbutter]

I finally received the chance to view and handle the camera in person today. Like I mentioned in my previous post here, I've been researching the Nikon D40 like mad and, ideally, plan on purchasing it as my next camera. The only feature I'm worried about is the 6.1MP, a downgrade after using my current 10MP camera. I second adorefaith's question: What website/store is best for purchasing this? The whole ranging price situation is confusing me as well.

 

[sethii]

megapixel count does not necassarily reflect the quality of the photograph, there are other factors to do with the quality of the optical stuff inside the camera. My friend once had a 6megapixel camera but the photographs were not much better than my 2 megapixel phone camera. Basically you can't use megapixel as an exact guide but have to try each camera.

I bought this version

 

[Zen]

My first camera was a film camera, Canon AE-1. Used it for many, many, years. I never thought I would get away from it. But then I was seeing this guy who is a freelance photographer who was all into digital SLR's and everything changed for me there. I got really interested in digital and being a baby to this whole digital stuff I researched and decided on a d40. It was perfect because I already knew how to use the manual settings and there wasn't that much difference between the digital and the film. Both are SLR meaning you have the capabilities to use the manual settings and to interchange your lenses. It's compact compared to most SLR cameras, which means it's light weight. There is one negative I will point out. If you already own a SLR camera with several different lenses and you want to keep using those lenses with the d40 you CAN'T! Many lenses for digital cameras you can interchange with most other digital SLR cameras but not with the d40. With the d40 there is no internal focus motor and no mechanical focus drive pin, instead it only has CPU contacts which means it can only Auto Focus with all AF-S and AF-I lenses. Nikon doesn't have many new lenses for the d40. However if lenses aren't high on your list and you don't already own a SLR camera with many lenses then the d40 is a great beginners camera for you. I enjoyed my d40 before I broke it. Now it's just sitting in my camera bag, lonely. I guess I can ship it to Nikon and get the estimate to have them fix it, or give it to someone else and they can have it, to fix it.
Lately I've been looking into the D200. It will surely burn a huge hole in my pocket but I work hard for my money!