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Your honest thoughts on the Nikon D40
I've read the other posts on the board for camera suggestions but I'd love to hear your honest thoughts on this camera as a starter DSLR for someone that will likely be using the auto settings most.
I basically need to take pictures of flowers and stuff for clients and don't need more camera than I'm ready for. I'll be posting the pictures on my blog and website gallery.
I've read a few reviews including the very good one on the guy's site that critiques cameras (can't remember the name or web address). I would love to learn more about photography (took lots of classes way back when with a film camera but I'm pretty rusty) and am hoping this cheaper model will be good enough. My goal is to shop on Black Friday to see what kind of awesome deal I can find.
Thanks ladies!
Re: Your honest thoughts on the Nikon D40
That's him, thanks!
I would like to eventually do more photography with my business so I'm looking at DSLRs right now.
I'm tired of the delay on P&S cameras and really want to upgrade.
The D40 is a good starter camera. I've had mine for two years. It is, however, dated.
If I were in your shoes and buying a starter camera today, I'd consider the D3000 (which replaced the D60...which replaced the D40x...which replaced the D40).
There is little sense in getting a camera that is essentially three generations old unless you have a cost issue.
You may also consider the Canon Rebel XS, which is the relative equivalent to the Nikon D3000. The XS offers Live View shooting, which can be helpful for novices. The XS is also 0.2 ounces lighter.
They haven't officially discontinued the D40, but they do have out the D3000 and D5000s -- so buying a D40 with the other similarly-priced options isn't probably that wise (unless you're getting a good deal -- and they're definitely out there.)
If you are shooting in Auto mostly, you might want to look into "P" mode on the camera (Program mode). I think Ken Rockwell explains it pretty well -- also, the manuals are pretty decent too. Program mode is basically auto, but lets you go up and down a couple stops and still gives you a correct exposure, but you have some control over your depth of field.
ETA: This is a nice site for camera prices: http://nikonrumors.com/prices
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