hi guys just upgraded my camera

[ford1]

hi guys after a long think about how i had gone as far as i could with the kodak digital i had ..ive just bought a nikon d40x with a few extras and should be getting it today.....whats your thoughts on this camera guys ..there be a lot of photos comming up that you can give me tips on

kev

 

[Photo Plod]

It's a great D-SLR to start with, and it will take most pictures you want. It's at a good price, it's small and lightweight, and you'll have lots of fun with it.

 

[HoppyUK]

It's a rubbish camera Kev, you should have stuck with the Kodak

On the other hand, welcome to TP, and enjoy your wonderful new camera. There's a guy called Ken Rockwell who runs a very popular photo website. He has tons of gear but always raves about his Nikon D40 so it can't be too bad http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/recommended-cameras.htm

 

[Scotty B]

I have a D40 and it's superb especially when coupled with good glass.

 

[Naboo32]

Welcome Kev!

Just echoing what's already been said really, but the D40X is a great little (by DSLR standards) camera and should allow you to do most things with great results.

The only two minor 'negatives', IMO, are that the auto-focus only has three points and it can be easy to miss the desired focal point if you're not mindful of this fact and of course there is no motor to focus the lenses :|. Still, as long as any lenses you buy have built-in motors, this should be no problem .

Enjoy!

 

[ford1]

thanks guys its a bit different from the kodak that i used lol lol..the lens i got with it was the 12-50 so dont give me to much zoom..i will be after a lens for distance shots but was a little surprised at prices even for the worn ones so might have to wait a little bit