yes or no?
is it worth the money?
2007-12-20 08:27:19 · 12 answers · asked by soccazetta02 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
i have the d40, and want to upgrade to the d40x. for the price, you can't beat the quality. i love mine, but could use the higher pixel count so that i can crop w/out losing the quality of the pic. definitly get it!
2007-12-20 09:38:15 · answer #1 · answered by king_tots 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To the answer above, the Olympus E-410 has the distinct honor to call itself the smallest DSLR on the market today. Though, the Nikon D40 and D40x are still pretty small. They're the same camera, for that matter.
To put it simply, the Nikon D40x is the best deal for the money, plain and simple, an honor originally held buy Canon's XTi. If Nikon would have left in the in camera motor, this would be the absolute most perfect camera. The motor that Nikon took out drives the AF for the lenses. With this gone, the D40/D40x will only AF with newer AF-S lenses. Yes, older lenses will work perfectly, they just wont AF. This might seem like a huge flaw, but when you really look at it, it was marketing genius at its best. You see, the D40/D40x are designed for first time DSLR buyers, who are moving up from point and shoots, who love small cameras, who do not have any Nikon lenses, and who dont plan to buy anymore lenses, except for maybe the extended kit, the 55-200mm/VR. With all this said, the D40 and D40x are two perfectly made cameras.
Someone mentioned the Canon XTi as an alternative. While I encourage looking at other cameras, I really just dont like the EOS Rebel series. Going back to the Rebel K2 in film cameras, the Digital Rebel, the Rebel XT, and now the XTi, quality was not on Canon's mind. This even holds true for the EOS 40D. While it is a well built camera, it always feels not as good as a Nikon. With Nikon, on the other hand, every camera from the D40 to the D3 feels solid as a rock.
In short, the Nikon D40 and D40x are well worth the money. If they only had that in camera motor, they'd be perfect. A little small, but perfect.
Hope this helps.
2007-12-20 10:54:02 · answer #2 · answered by electrosmack1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Even though Consumer Reports rated the sister Nikon D40 as a best buy, there are some issues which are not addressed when applied to the 10 megapixel D40X:
1. There's no vibration reduction built into the camera except for auxiliary lenses which are labeled "VR" and they are not cheap. Without vibration reduction, you cannot take slow shutter speed, handheld normal and telephoto pictures. You'll need a tripod to overcome any user shakes.
2. There are less expensive alternative DSLR selections which offer image stabilization built into the camera bodies, such as Sony, Pentax and Olympus E-510.
3. Can you determine the length of use of your future Nikon D40X? Because as we are speaking there are new innovations coming down the road and you don't want to be stuck with old technology. Perhaps consider "renting" a D40X in order to complete a photo assignment.
4. And finally, the Nikon D40X is not superior to older Nikon "film" SLRs such as a Nikon Photomic F or a the FTN series which sell around $250. Why choose a digital camera when "film" SLR's still are superior in image quality - hands down. If you are a beginner and plan to take a photography course, you will be required to use a film camera, digital cameras are not allowed.
Good luck!
2007-12-21 08:12:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a good look at the Pentax K100D Super or Sony A100.
The K100D Super is 6.1mp, has Image Stabilization (IS) in the camera body and, in manual focus, you can use every K-mount lens made since 1975. It also has dust removal for the sensor.
The A100 is 10mp, has Super Anti-Shake in the camera body and accepts every MINOLTA MAXXUM AF lens made since 1985. It also has dust removal for the sensor.
Newer modesl are the Pentax K10D with 10mp and the Sony A700 with 12mp. Of course they both cost more.
2007-12-20 11:00:39 · answer #4 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's the one i'm thinking of, HELL YES!
Nikon's are a great camara. The digital one has a feature that if you hold the button down it will do a continuous picture taking. Great if you like to take picture of lightening. and it doesn't stop till you let go of the button.
2007-12-20 08:30:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the smallest D-SLR in the market right now.
I like it because of the size, but some people complain that it's too small for their grip.
I love mine, I think it's worth it.
Good luck!
2007-12-20 08:31:12 · answer #6 · answered by yellowcabbie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes,absolutely!!!
2007-12-20 21:31:13 · answer #7 · answered by Stefan Kho 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. It's worth the money.
2007-12-20 08:37:32 · answer #8 · answered by anthony h 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Great DSLR camera.
Also, consider the Canon 400D.
2007-12-20 08:30:05 · answer #9 · answered by Neil N 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buy a Canon Rebel XTi.
2007-12-20 09:23:37 · answer #10 · answered by zombi86 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋