Nikon D40 Kit

both under 500 dollars, but nikon is new whiler rebelt is Refurbished has 90 days warranty, which one should i get, i not going to spend more than 500 at time time, the kit lense is the basic one. Which kit lense is better or provided better photo with those base lense? Which one has better resell value?

Get the D40, regardless of any issues about new vs. refurbished.

I have never used a Canon EOS 350D, so I can't actually compare the cameras, but I favor the D40 because it has a spotmeter and the 350D doesn't. Although the D40 seems small, it is practically the exact same size as the 350D.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_ post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=c anon_eos350d%2Cnikon_d40&show=all

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond40 /page17.asp
tells us that the Canon 350D meter calibration is off by about 1/3 of a stop. This would not really present any problems, except that it suggests "something" to me about the quality, since the Nikon and Pentax are dead on.

Scroll on down the page for image comparisons. The D40 is clearly sharper and shows less noise at all ISO settings.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond40 /page18.asp shows us that both handle shadows equally, but the D40 clips the highlights by about 1/3 of a stop.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond40 /page21.asp shows a side-by-side of studio images. The 8 MP of the Canon 350D at least put the camera on equal footing with the Nikon D40 for image quality, but you have to take note that the Rebel XT is shot at ISO 100 and the Nikon is shot at it lowest setting of ISO 200. I think the Canon images may look a little better, but we know from the prior page that under equal lighting levels, the Canon will start to break up before the Nikon.

The reviewer says, "While it is possible to pick areas of the image which lend some credence to the EOS 350D's 34% pixel count advantage it's clear that the average observer would not notice these differences and that you would need a very large output size for any of them to become visible."

Check this out...

http://dpreview-img.fotki.com/gallery/ca noneos350d_samples1/originals/img_4068-r aw-dpp.jpg is taken by the Canon 350D with a 17 mm focal length at f/6.3, 1/80th of a second, ISO 400 using RAW.

http://dpreview-img.fotki.com/gallery/ni kond40_samples/originals/dsc_1206.jpg is taken with the Nikon D40 with an 18 mm focal length at f/4.5, 1/80th of a second, ISO 400 using jpeg.

The point of focus for the Canon photo is a bit deeper than it is for the Nikon, but even having 8MP and using RAW and a smaller aperture, I think the Canon image breaks up a lot more than the Nikon. You can barely make out the features on the face of the gentleman in the background. Is this the camera or the superiority of the Nikon 17-55 lens, which so many of us here praise???

Okay, I've made my stance clear. I like the Nikon D40 better than the Canon EOS 350D, so here's my general review of the D40.

The Nikon D40 is a great little camera, very easy to use and quite reasonably priced. It has a few "consumer friendly" totally automatic modes that make it very easy to use, but still offers total photographic control when you are ready to take charge. It will get you in the Nikon family which is a great place to be. If you buy accessories and lenses, you will be able to use everything on any Nikon that you might upgrade to later on.

Check out Nikon's "Picturetown" promotion, where they handed out 200 D40's in Georgetown, SC. http://www.stunningnikon.com/picturetown /

Here are a few reviews, in case you have not read them yet. Be sure to note that they are several pages long and some of the reviews also have some sample images that you can look at.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond40 /
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_revi ews/nikon_d40.html
http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/3756/cam era-test-nikon-d40.html
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40/d40 -recommendations.htm

I hate to see people slam the camera because it can't autofocus with older Nikon lenses. It is true that there is a "slight problem" with older Nikon lenses not autofocusing on the D40, but if you do not own a bag full of older lenses, it is not going to be a problem. It is barely a problem anyhow. If you check www.nikonusa.com for "AF-S" lenses, which are ALL 100% compatible with the D40, you will find 23 lenses, including 7 "VR" (vibration Reduction) lenses and one true macro lens with "VR". There are another 25-plus lenses in the current catalog that provide all functions except autofocus as well as many (possibly dozens) "out of print" lenses that will work just as well. In addition, although these lens will not autofocus, most of them will still give focus confirmation. From the D40 manual: "If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 of faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the portion of the subject in the selected focus area is in focus. After positioning the subject in the active focus area, press the shutter release button halfway and rotate the lens focusing ring until the in-focus indicator is displayed." (See http://www.members.aol.com/swf08302/niko nafs.txt for a list of AF-S lenses.)

The D40 only has 3 autofocus zones arranged horizontally at the center, 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions. This might be considered a limitation, but realistically, most people will find this perfectly adequate, especially if you are moving up from a point and shoot with only a center zone.

You can get the D40 with the 18-55 kit lens at B&H Photo available through Yahoo! Shopping or at 1-800-622-4987) for $525 (June 2007). Add a Lexar Platinum (60X speed) card for $25 or 2 GB for $35. Or - get the D40 with 18-135 lens and 1 GB Lexar card for $750. They also have used D40's from $475.

And yet... clearly these are both very good cameras. What it all comes down to is which one YOU feel better about. Go to a camera shop and pick them up and see.

2007-10-13 17:45:56 by Richard

Nikon D40 is a compact and lightweight high-performance camera that makes it possible for anyone to create stunning images with an SLR. Designed ...

how much is the usual price for nikon d40 kit in hong kong?

The nikon d40x is the latest why r u going for d40 i guess becase its price might have fallen anyway it will be like 500$

2007-10-03 03:45:11 by tsubi

I am getting a Nikon D40 with a 18-55mm & 55-200mm AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor lens for $639.

Is this a good deal??
This is for a new camera and lens and not for used ones from ebay or amazon!!

That is a good deal, but I'm assuming the 55-200mm isn't a VR (vibrant reduction). You might consider getting the VR version instead.

it costs more, but at that focal length it think it would really help, especially if you don't have the steadiest hands!

I'm sure its more of a convenience rather than a necessity. That is an amazing deal either way, enjoy the d40!

2008-04-14 23:27:15 by JoYbOy

Price: $640.95 $400.14

One-piece aircraft-grade aluminum tube construction; scope mounts on any rifle action regardless of caliber--including magnum-length actions
Wide magnification range; long eye relief; fully multi-coated optics for up to 92 percent light transmission
Waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof construction; full lifetime warranty

where in japan can i buy the cheapest nikon D40 kit in japan ? the name of the store and location

Japanese made cameras is more expensive in Japan, most Japanese buy cameras at foreign land duty free shops.

2008-03-27 09:50:01 by christine_banaira

hey, anybody got any advice on which to buy between the Nikon "D40x "with kit lens or Nikon "D40" with kit and an extra lens.

If you're talking about a D40x with an 18-55mm or a D40 with the same lens plus a 55-200mm, I'd seriously look at the D40 outfit. I've seen the 55-200mm paired with both cameras in ads and in stores. My one recommendation would be to skip the 55-200mm and get the 55-200mm VR (Vibration Reduction) as it's only about $50 more and is a much better lens.

If you have other compatible lenses available (S series), then the D40x is the choice I'd make. It you don't have any other lenses to use and won't be able to buy any for a while, I'd look at the D40 and get the VR version of the 55-200mm.

The extra megapixels are nice, but having 6mp isn't a dealbreaker.

Here's some photos I took with a D50 (same resolution as the D40) with an older 75-300mm lens using high ISO settings.
http://www.spmsportspage.com/images/coll ege/football/2007/California-45-Tennesse e-31-09-01-2007/DSC_0065_GHYoung.html

I'd stay with Nikon optics for your stater kit and recommend a two lense setup. Having a DSLR with only one lens is like playing golf with only one club. You'll be missing the others for a long time.

I hope this is helpful.

2007-09-19 17:54:41 by Izzy