Can Nikon D40's still be bought new?

S

Secret-squirrel

Messages
9
Edit My Images
No
Hi all,

I'm looking to buy my daughter a Nikon D40 for xmas but cant seem to find any new. Is it still possible to find them in the shops or should i look at the D60/80?

thanks
 
Last edited:
The D40 and D40x are now discontinued and have been for a while, the best you can get for roughly the same price with inflation added is the D3000
 
argos had the D60 and zoom lens for about £270 last week -this is close to the D40 without spending the earth.
 
I havent read many good reports about the D3000 but i believe its basically exactly the same as the d60? i'll have a better look into it. I have read good things about the D5000 but at just under £500 its just a bit too much.

I've had a look on the argos website and they dont seem to have the D60 aymore. I dont mind spending a bit more, say around £400.

thanks
 
Last edited:
If you're going for a D40x you may as well get a D60..

Anyway, have a look at the new D3100 which looks like a belter of a starter camera :)
 
ok, having read some reviews i'm going to get her the D3100. Ive found it on Elitegadgets.com for £467 With 18-55mm VR Lens, has anyone ordered from them before?

thanks for all you help
 
After a quick google, it seems Elitegadgets are not a very reliable company :shake:

Has anyone used RGB-photo.co.uk? and what difference is a grey import?

thanks
 
Last edited:
I have a D40 which is a great starter camera but maybe a little dated by now, the D3000 would be a much better buy in my opinion.
 
Secret-squirrel said:
...............I have read good things about the D5000 but at just under £500 its just a bit too much.

.. I dont mind spending a bit more, say around £400. ...
Click to expand...

have a look on eBay...?..."D5000"...for £439 incl 18-55mm *VR*
 
starletman said:
I have a D40 which is a great starter camera but maybe a little dated by now, the D3000 would be a much better buy in my opinion.
Click to expand...

sorry to disagree.......the D40 is still an excellent starter...can be sold for pretty much the purchase price when it's time to upgrade

...to a D5000 or a D90
 
Secret-squirrel said:
After a quick google, it seems Elitegadgets are not a very reliable company :shake:

Has anyone used RGB-photo.co.uk? and what difference is a grey import?

thanks
Click to expand...

I've used RGB for a couple of Philips DVDs in the past with no problems.
 
Secret-squirrel said:
? and what difference is a grey import?
thanks
Click to expand...

a grey import is where a UK based company buys cheap from overseas and sells to you
you will not get a Nikon Warranty - usually only a 6 or 12 month return to seller

THEY then return to supplier for warranty - you could wait months for a repair
 
Thanks everyone for your advise. I will be buying her the D3100 but have been told to wait until early Nov when we should start seeing some xmas deals ;)

thanks
 
If you are buying it just PM Stuart at Digital Depot, he is a member on here and will give you a decent price. I am sure she will be very happy with it.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top