Nikon D40 Camera

A good friend who is a photographer highly recommended the Nikon D40 camera, and other reviews online seem to be good, as well. I really enjoy taking pictures, and I'm ready to take it to the next level, and I'm wondering if this is a good camera to use to do that?

The D40 is a good, basic entry-level DSLR - but its been discontinued. Its a 3 yr. old design with the limitations you'd expect from a camera that is technologically out of date.

You can find new, 2009 models from Sony, Pentax, Canon, Olympus and Nikon for about the same price.

I suggest reading reviews/comparisons of every DSLR in your price range and then making a decision. Check at http://www.dpreview.com

2009-10-01 19:16:54 by Jason E

Full review at www.cameralabs.com : A nine minute video tour around the Nikon D40 DSLR by Gordon Laing, Editor of www.cameralabs.com. For our full ...

I was offered a good deal ($150) for a friend's Nikon D40 camera. It's in very good condition. Do you think this is a good deal? Is this a good camera?

If the camera is working fine then it's a very good deal. If the kit lens is included in the deal then it's even better.

This is one of the most recommended camera from Nikon for starters.

2009-05-07 19:46:01 by Chuck H

Price: $20.50

Also used as replacement or spare for Nikon Coolpix 8400 and 8800
Slim wireless remote instantly triggers shutter without disturbing camera
Includes pouch

I want to buy a Nikon D40 camera, and my dad owns a Nikon D300, so I was wondering if I had to buy my own charger or if I could just use his, at least for now?

If you buy the D40 kit, it comes with one lens, (probably the 18-55mm VR lens), a battery, a battery charger, a strap, all cords needed for viewing on TV or downloading to Computer, a disc for programs to download. You may have to purchase a card for the camera...depends on where you purchase it. Here, the D40 kit sells for about 450.00 or less. A full manual in several languages comes with the camera. Good luck.

2009-01-24 10:03:38 by fashionwalker

Price: $19.99

my screen for my nikon d40 cracked, but there was no effect on the inside of the screen, i can see everything clearly its just the screen cracked. whats an estimate on how much it cost to get it fixed.

Take it to a local camera shop. If they cant fix it they can recommend someone local that can.

2009-03-28 18:29:59 by munkiii

Looking for info or opinions on the Nikon D40 camera. I am a beginner photographer, and I am interested in photographing wildlife at a distance. Is this a good choice to go with? I wanted a camera that I can change lenses on that would take long range photo's of deer and such. Is this camera capable? Again, I am a beginner
Thanks

While the entry level Nikon D40 DSLR is an excellent camera and is quite inexpensive, the lenses you will need to shoot wildlife will cost you a minimum of $480 (70-300 mm) up to over $9,000 for the 600 mm f/4, used by most working wildlife pros

http://geolepp.com/

You can see that George Lepp uses a 600 mm with his Canon system. Nikon and Canon have pretty much the same focal lengths. Nikon has a 200-400 mm f/4 ($5,500) that has become popular over the years with both wildlife and sports photographers

2009-01-24 18:09:50 by PJ