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Since I got the camera I have purchased a UV Filter, Remote Control, Gorillapod and a Crumpler Camera bag and have been doing a lot of reading and experimenting. I have been interested in photography for a long time but haven't had a SLR since the film days. I am having lots of fun with the D40, its hard to take a bad picture when you use the automatic mode. Ordered my Nikon D40 on Sunday, received it on the following Wednesday. Thanks KenRockwell.com for the recommendation and the tutorials. The camera is exceptional. Great service by Amazon. I showed it to a friend of mine, a professional photographer and he was amazed at the camera (he's a Canon guy) and even more amazed at the price.
I am extremely happy with the choice. The kit lens that comes with it is a little junky, you're going to want to upgrade that pretty quickly.
I rarely find myself in situations that these 2 lenses wont do what I need them to do. My standard kit is a Sigma f/1.4 50mm and a Nikon 55-200 AF VR.
I am a complete noob when it comes to SLRs. Its easy to use, the menus are self explanitory and easy to navigate.
If you're looking for a great entry level DSLR, this is the one to get. After researching DSLRs for a month or so, I decided on the D40.
I've bought a D40 book and have been teaching myself how to use it to get the best possible shot.
Easy to use and great pictures. [.]. I found that it has all the features that I need/want and was a lot less money than the cameras that I was considering (Nikon D5000 or D90).
By end of the weekend, I had taken 900 pictures at the Alamo and Sea World. After surviving with a point and shoot that was slow and always missed the moment, I finally broke down and bought an SLR. The pictures came out great, it's super easy to use, and for the price, I would recommend this to anyone. It was so nice to catch the picture right now. After 6 months of research, the D40 seemed like the best camera for the money, especially for a beginner. Got the camera on a Friday, in time for a weekend in San Antonio.
Have used it local and on a trip to Banf, Cansda and recorded the Calgary Stampede and show. Contact me at "[.]. If you need more than what this camera gives, you shold purchase a Hasselbad.
The on camera flash works well up to about fifteen feet. and I will email youa couple of photos.There are other fine cameras out there but the my final judgement was made after seeing the Nikon website and the online hoto program describing exactly how the camera function and examples of how each mode functions. But an SB400 flash.
Great camera. The battery has a long life. Better than any written manual that I have ever seen.
Easy to use-sharp photos with both lens. Ansel Adams would have gone nuts with this camera and the Canadian Rockys.
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