Nikon D40 Reviews?

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Me and my brother are going to buy this camera (IF its good...) because we would like to be photographers wehen we are older, wether it be a occupation, or a hobby... i love hiking and seeing natural forests, animals, mountains, plants, rivers, and all wildlife... So im wondering what people think about this here?

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodd...meras_500_749&logon=&langid=EN&test_cookie=1#

We have very many trails around here, we live in temperate rainforest so it is very beautiful forests, and rivers etc... we plan to take pictures of some of the endangered and threatened animals (Or atleast try to find them) Just for fun, and hobbys... maybe sell / give some to local magazines, etc... will be a fun thing to do... and... just asking you guys if this camera bundle is worth it?

Thanks Everyone,

-Levi
 
Good luck sharing something with a sibling. Everything my sister and I shared either ended up broken, or my parents had to hide it or buy another to get us to quit fighting over it :D
 
Honestly, I think BestBuy charges too much for all their stuff. I purchased a Nikon D60 with the 18-55mm lens, 55-200mm zoom lens, cleaning kit, memory card, and 2 DVD's for $650; just $100 more. I ordered from a place called TheShutterbug.com around Christmas time. The shipping took a while but I ordered during holidays while UPS was closed. TheShutterbug sent me 2 free filters for each of my lenses to make up for this.

D40 huh? Nice choice on the Nikon. However, if it were up to me, I would definitely throw in an extra $100 and get a Nikon D60. I mean, you get almost twice the megapixels, and it's a great camera to learn more on.

I would also suggest you get the stock 18-55mm lens, and another telefoto lens. I have the 55-200mm which is nice, but if you want to get great pictures of animals (which I assume you do) you might want something a little more powerful.

I didn't put my camera down once the first week I had it. It's possibly one of the greatest investments I have ever made. Every picture I take just looks better on the camera. It's incredible to see how it just pulls out the beauty of something so simple. Man, I can't wait to get a chameleon.
 
alpine said:
Honestly, I think BestBuy charges too much for all their stuff. I purchased a Nikon D60 with the 18-55mm lens, 55-200mm zoom lens, cleaning kit, memory card, and 2 DVD's for $650; just $100 more. I ordered from a place called TheShutterbug.com around Christmas time. The shipping took a while but I ordered during holidays while UPS was closed. TheShutterbug sent me 2 free filters for each of my lenses to make up for this.

D40 huh? Nice choice on the Nikon. However, if it were up to me, I would definitely throw in an extra $100 and get a Nikon D60. I mean, you get almost twice the megapixels, and it's a great camera to learn more on.

I would also suggest you get the stock 18-55mm lens, and another telefoto lens. I have the 55-200mm which is nice, but if you want to get great pictures of animals (which I assume you do) you might want something a little more powerful.

I didn't put my camera down once the first week I had it. It's possibly one of the greatest investments I have ever made. Every picture I take just looks better on the camera. It's incredible to see how it just pulls out the beauty of something so simple. Man, I can't wait to get a chameleon.
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Wow thank you very much!! Such great tips there, and i will look into the d60 :)
 
If you seriously want to become a photographer then D90 probably is your best choice.
 
NewOwner said:
Not in my budget.

Whatya think about the d60 dodolah?
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If you just want to have fun and try a fancy camera... then D40 is sufficient.
But, I am glad you mentioned you are planning to be a photographer or somewhat serious in the field.

D60 is an antique.
I say save more money and buy the D90 in the future.
It's worth the wait.
 
Bro says we could probably get the d90 not sure yet though ive got around 400$ saved right now... getting new job in the next week or so... so thats good...

Thanks for all the help everyone
 
you do know that buying the camera is the cheapest step.
the lenses are the mother lodes.
They are the one that make a difference like night and day..

and also the one that will suck your wallet dry. :)
 
pretty soon you'll need a new lens..
especially, since I bet you gonna use it to take a picture of your chameleon :D
so, imo, save up.
Photography is an expensive hobby :)
 
An awesome little camera until your greyhound comes storming into your room and knocks it off from your desk, onto the ground, breaking your lens! o_O

-Cala-
 
If you are just starting out the D40 is a good starting point. Like a lot of replies mentioned, most of your expense will be aquiring lenses. As you progress and know what you want in performance, then you can buy a new body, like the D90, D300 or the D3.
Go to dpreview.com It is a very good site for cameras, sort of what Chameleonforums are to chameleons.
 
yoza717 said:
If you are just starting out the D40 is a good starting point. Like a lot of replies mentioned, most of your expense will be aquiring lenses. As you progress and know what you want in performance, then you can buy a new body, like the D90, D300 or the D3.
Go to dpreview.com It is a very good site for cameras, sort of what Chameleonforums are to chameleons.
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I am not a photographer; but, my line of work exposed me to their world.

I guess it depends on how serious Newowner to this profession.
All my friends (including my brother wand my father in law who is a photographer) suggest to go and buy one time purchase.
In the end, you will save more money that way. Rather than slowly move up.
Just my opinion :D

But, of course, like i said, if you are not thinking of going serious then D40 is more than enough for novice people like me.
:p
 
Calavera said:
An awesome little camera until your greyhound comes storming into your room and knocks it off from your desk, onto the ground, breaking your lens! o_O

-Cala-
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We have a 20 year old cross breed little dog...not sure what she is, oh yeah old :p:D
 
dodolah said:
I am not a photographer; but, my line of work exposed me to their world.

I guess it depends on how serious Newowner to this profession.
All my friends (including my brother wand my father in law who is a photographer) suggest to go and buy one time purchase.
In the end, you will save more money that way. Rather than slowly move up.
Just my opinion :D

But, of course, like i said, if you are not thinking of going serious then D40 is more than enough for novice people like me.
:p
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We've decidecd to get the D90, dodolah, like you said a one time purchase... thats a good way of putting it... and we're not sure where to get one yet, other then the site i posted in a previous post... if you find a site selling D90 cheap, but new, please lead me there ;)

Thanks all, Appreciate it!

-Levi
 
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