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5.0 stars
"A wonderful camera...You will not be dissapointed!"
Pros: A Top Notch Camera. SUPERB IMAGE QUALITY!
Cons: Top LCD Removed and Battery Life Questionable...mmm not much else really.
Summary: I just recently purchashed a Nikon D40. I am tremendously excited about my new camera. I was looking at the D50, D80, and several other Canon cameras. The Canon cameras just felt horrid in my hands. I know these days people are split between Canons and Nikons but, I simply cannot substitute comfort.
I used to work as a graphic designer before joining the Air Force and I knew what I was looking for. The added reason for myself purcashing a new camera was due to a future addition to our family - my soon to be born baby boy. I wanted a camera where I could capture many of his early life moments with great image clarity. When I really compared (I researched over 30 websites...I found that the D80 really wasn't something I needed...at this moment. The D40 when compared to the D50...really does outshine in several departments. The compromises with the D40 really doesn't hurt me at all. The chief complaint most have from what I've seen is the inability to use non-AF-S/I lenses. I don't have ANY lenses. So I will not be losing any money there by going with the newer D40.
I took several test photos already...and the images are CRYSTAL clear...even when zoomed up completely. This camera was well worth my money.
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I read you post. I am a new father myself (boy) and just love taking shots with the D40. Great photos.
Congratulations on your newborn! It's amazing, isn't it? -
I have done my research as well and have found nothing better in the price range. As this would be my first DSLR camera, I really wanted to do my homework. To be honest I didn't know that thiscamera was out there until I went to the camera store to look at the Pentax K100D. The salesman showed me the D40 to compare and I loved it. My main problem with the k100d is that the batteries were standard AA not rechargeable LiIon like the Nikon, and that the autofocus tends to have to be re-calibrated after a year or so, that's a $200 repair. Another selling point for me is that nikon is famous for their durability. I have read testimonies of Nikon users who have dropped D70s, D200, and D40 out of cars, off porches, ladder, and a dozen other positions and the camers worked just fine.
I fully intend to purchase the D40 as soon as I have The Funds. ($$) -
If I understand the specs, if the lens fits then it will manual focus. It is only the AF that is lacking.
This was done to reduce bulk and was probably an minor error of judgement -Howard
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