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4g64FTL · 12-14-2007, 08:00 PM

Well I paid for half of all this anyway

I ended up going with a Nikon D40X with the standard 18-55 but also bought a nikon 55-200 lens and a 0.5x wide angle marco lens. As well with that it came with:

3GB SD Card
Lens cleaning kit
2 high res fliters
a new lithium battery
etc
cheap flash (soon to be replaced)

Im so excited to use it I was playing with the 55-200 nikon lens and loved it. The lens hood helped alot for the sun glare as well. Not only did I get that but on friday my computers hard drive crashed and I had to get extensions on all my finals for monday so I could graduate. I also bought a new mac book pro with a 250GB hard drive. That should hold all my photos lol Its different then the rebel xt I used but Ill have to adjust.

An associates degree in graphic design with a minor pf photography after 2 years!

+1 for being the only guy in the class. I am looking at camera back packs now, but tell me what you think

97TurboDSM · 12-14-2007, 08:11 PM

nice. what made you pick a D40 over a D80 or something a lil bigger?

CHAOS · 12-14-2007, 08:17 PM

nice matt!

djb5118 · 12-14-2007, 08:30 PM

nice package...havnt heard of pqi though for those memory cards..be careful you dont lose all your work

S4toSTI · 12-14-2007, 10:00 PM

I use crap cards all the time and haven't had a problem. Nice gift lets see some shots from it now.

djb5118 · 12-14-2007, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S4toSTI

I use crap cards all the time and haven't had a problem. Nice gift lets see some shots from it now.

eh, not something i would take a risk with, but to each his own

4g64FTL · 12-15-2007, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 97TurboDSM

nice. what made you pick a D40 over a D80 or something a lil bigger?

I wanted to start off with something I was familiar with. I am only a amateur photographer so half of the D80 functions I would never know how to use. Like most people told me after a year or so I wil more then likely upgrade to the D80. As for the SD cards I am getting a brand name today, this no name card I dont trust.I am going to take some shots today once I get moving.

97TurboDSM · 12-15-2007, 10:15 AM

cool, i was just curious. i've played around with the D40x and its a neat little camera. have fun!

djb5118 · 12-15-2007, 12:34 PM

word. enjoy that camera!

dt98gsr · 12-15-2007, 12:38 PM

have fun with the new toy, and post some pics up in the photography forum when you get around to it.

95legenddriver · 12-15-2007, 07:54 PM

NICE !!! let me know who you like that macro lens works

4g64FTL · 12-15-2007, 09:37 PM

I will post pics on how it works after the west chester meet tomorrow and I was using the marco lens a little bit and I love it.

12-14-2007, 08:00 PM	#1
4g64FTL Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: York, PA Member #6016 My Ride: 2005 STI iTrader: (2)	My Graduation Gift w/ pics!!! Well I paid for half of all this anyway I ended up going with a Nikon D40X with the standard 18-55 but also bought a nikon 55-200 lens and a 0.5x wide angle marco lens. As well with that it came with: 3GB SD Card Lens cleaning kit 2 high res fliters a new lithium battery etc cheap flash (soon to be replaced) Im so excited to use it I was playing with the 55-200 nikon lens and loved it. The lens hood helped alot for the sun glare as well. Not only did I get that but on friday my computers hard drive crashed and I had to get extensions on all my finals for monday so I could graduate. I also bought a new mac book pro with a 250GB hard drive. That should hold all my photos lol Its different then the rebel xt I used but Ill have to adjust. An associates degree in graphic design with a minor pf photography after 2 years! +1 for being the only guy in the class. I am looking at camera back packs now, but tell me what you think

12-14-2007, 08:11 PM	#2
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	nice. what made you pick a D40 over a D80 or something a lil bigger? __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

12-15-2007, 10:15 AM	#8
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	cool, i was just curious. i've played around with the D40x and its a neat little camera. have fun! __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

12-15-2007, 12:38 PM	#10
dt98gsr Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Heart of Jersey Member #2949 My Ride: '98 Integra GSR (Gone) '07 Si Coupe (Daily) '08 s2000 (New Project!) iTrader: (1)	have fun with the new toy, and post some pics up in the photography forum when you get around to it. __________________ Dave@Canibeat.com '07 Si Coupe & '08 s2000 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-15-2007, 07:54 PM	#11
95legenddriver Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chester Springs, State College Member #2042 My Ride: '95 Acura Legend SE, '06 Honda S2000 LBP iTrader: (1)	NICE !!! let me know who you like that macro lens works __________________ - Rich 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.

12-14-2007, 08:17 PM	#3
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	nice matt!

12-14-2007, 08:30 PM	#4
djb5118 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Member #5884 My Ride: SC300 iTrader: (0)	nice package...havnt heard of pqi though for those memory cards..be careful you dont lose all your work

12-15-2007, 12:34 PM	#9
djb5118 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Member #5884 My Ride: SC300 iTrader: (0)	word. enjoy that camera!

12-15-2007, 09:37 PM	#12
4g64FTL Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: York, PA Member #6016 My Ride: 2005 STI iTrader: (2)	I will post pics on how it works after the west chester meet tomorrow and I was using the marco lens a little bit and I love it.

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