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05suby · 05-21-2008, 04:06 AM

how is the Nikon D40 for a beginner camera? im looking to start taking pictures of cars, at sporting events, and other stuff, and i was wondering if this is decent beginner camera.

grimm · 05-21-2008, 06:49 AM

sure
the canon rebel xt or xti is as well.

05suby · 05-21-2008, 11:30 AM

ok thanks. i was just wondering cause right now its going to be a graduation gift from my parents.

grimm · 05-21-2008, 01:16 PM

Well that will make for a nice gift. The real decision is do you want Nikon or Canon.

Jeffros Spec V · 05-21-2008, 01:21 PM

D40x son!

djb5118 · 05-21-2008, 05:12 PM

x = unnecessary

BlackTypeR · 05-21-2008, 06:01 PM

If you decide to go Canon, my Xti is for sale.

05suby · 05-21-2008, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by grimm

Well that will make for a nice gift. The real decision is do you want Nikon or Canon.

well at first i wanted the canon xti but thats too much money. so ill prob just go with the nikon. i really dont have a preference tho.

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Originally Posted by Jeffros Spec V

D40x son!

how much is that one?

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Originally Posted by djb5118

x = unnecessary

why is it unnecessary?

sorry guys im new to this photography thing. im just looking to get started and learn.

TurboV · 05-21-2008, 07:27 PM

It's a good little camera...my husband bought one for his parents since they had some sort of crappy point and shoot deal. His dad fell instantly in love with it, and was amazed at how fast you can take pics.

grimm · 05-21-2008, 07:42 PM

have you held either camera in your hands or went thru the menu systems? thats where personal preference will play the largest role. Besides lens selections...

djb5118 · 05-21-2008, 07:50 PM

the x just gives you more megapixels. for anything you would be doing, the d40 would be more than enough....unless you plan on making very large prints. in that case get the X

Chris_PA · 05-21-2008, 09:49 PM

I'm pretty gung-ho about Canon but I got my GF a D40 for Christmas and would def recommend it to a beginner

Vinny · 05-22-2008, 08:52 PM

I actually am trying to get into photography on the side as well.
I recently just bought the new kodak z1012. I'm actually kind of impressed with it. 10mp, 12x zoom, easy to navigate through the menus. HD pics/vids.
Goes for about $300. Only complaint is that it doesn't come with rechargeable battery pack, but you can use AA batteries and it has no case.

Might be something for you to look into. Go try it out at Best Buy. Find out what you like, thats what I did.

05suby · 05-23-2008, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grimm

have you held either camera in your hands or went thru the menu systems? thats where personal preference will play the largest role. Besides lens selections...

yea im going to go mess around with them today. im basically looking at the canon rebel xt or the d40.

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Originally Posted by Chris_PA

I'm pretty gung-ho about Canon but I got my GF a D40 for Christmas and would def recommend it to a beginner

ok thanks chris.

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grimm Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Member #3058 iTrader: (2)	Well that will make for a nice gift. The real decision is do you want Nikon or Canon. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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djb5118 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Member #5884 My Ride: SC300 iTrader: (0)	x = unnecessary __________________ Live with Passion.

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TurboV Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ Member #7584 My Ride: 02 Spec V, 94 Supra TT iTrader: (0)	It's a good little camera...my husband bought one for his parents since they had some sort of crappy point and shoot deal. His dad fell instantly in love with it, and was amazed at how fast you can take pics. __________________ A few Sentras, couple of Nikons, and a Supra on top.

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grimm Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Member #3058 iTrader: (2)	have you held either camera in your hands or went thru the menu systems? thats where personal preference will play the largest role. Besides lens selections... __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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djb5118 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Member #5884 My Ride: SC300 iTrader: (0)	the x just gives you more megapixels. for anything you would be doing, the d40 would be more than enough....unless you plan on making very large prints. in that case get the X __________________ Live with Passion.

05-21-2008, 09:49 PM	#12
Chris_PA Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Chester Member #1541 My Ride: 02 Exploder iTrader: (0)	I'm pretty gung-ho about Canon but I got my GF a D40 for Christmas and would def recommend it to a beginner __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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