nikon d40 DSLR

[twinkle]

Anyone got one of these cameras? and what do you think of it? im looking for a DSLR camera, and as much as i would love a Canon as i used to have a Canon eso5 35mm and it was fantastic, they are really out of my price range.

i can get a brand new nikon D40 for £190 with the standard lense, but i would like to see what other owners of this camera thought of it, and if pos can i see some shots taken by one, nice macro pics if pos, as thats what i would be using it for mainly.

thanks :thumbsup:

[Radiantpaper]

Hi I have this camera and it is so easy to useit is entry level but no the less a good camera. I will put some pics up later .

[twinkle]

Hi I have this camera and it is so easy to useit is entry level but no the less a good camera. I will put some pics up later .

thanks, would be nice to see pics, whats the marco like on it? can it take real close up pics. or do you need to crop them after?

[smurch1]

I bought one last May/June - and for me it serves very well - though I havent had any previous DSLR's so not really qualifies to compare.

But i put some links below which sorta records my attempts.

Since buying the basic package I have added a Nikor 55-200, a Sigma 105mm macro(only works with MF) and a Speedlight 600 flash, plus I have some close up/macro rings of ebay (but these are a bit limited to be honest).

So, here ya go. (Not all reefy)

http://www.ultimatereef.net/forums/showthread.php?t=251085

http://www.ultimatereef.net/forums/showthread.php?t=258535

http://www.ultimatereef.net/forums/showthread.php?t=265552

http://www.ultimatereef.net/forums/showthread.php?t=268904

http://www.ultimatereef.net/forums/showthread.php?t=271811

http://www.ultimatereef.net/forums/showthread.php?t=272336

http://www.ultimatereef.net/forums/showthread.php?t=279789

Hope that helps.

Cheers

[Deepee]

I have a D40 and its an Awesome camera for the money and i paid £300 for mine so £190 is a steal for this level of camera.




HTH .......... Dan .......... :wave:

[twinkle]

thanks for that, tho have prity much sold it to me i think.

some cracking shots you have taken. Was there any photoshopping on them? enhanced colours etc?

[twinkle]

I have a D40 and its an Awesome camera for the money and i paid £300 for mine so £190 is a steal for this level of camera.




HTH .......... Dan .......... :wave:

yer, my bro - in -law can get a tax free one for me you see. Hes just got a canon 450d for £360, but i just cant really afford that other wise i would get one of them.

[smurch1]

thanks for that, tho have prity much sold it to me i think.

some cracking shots you have taken. Was there any photoshopping on them? enhanced colours etc?


Just cropping apart from second shot of 1st link - puprle gonni - blacked out the background but just having a messabout really. - I am happy with it. :thumbsup:

[tigros]

I have a D60, Not much different from the D40, both great cameras, you will prob need to buy another lens for close up work though.