d40, Good starter Camera?

(dave23) · (dave23) **Join Date: Nov 2006** 07-03-2008, 10:41 PM

I'm looking to get into photography, it's always been something that has interested me. NOt really looking to do it as anything more than a hobby. I'm looking at getting this kit from b&h.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/532253-REG/Nikon__D40_SLR_Digital_Camera.html

(sidekicknicholas)

I got a d40 and loved it but its easy to grow out of.

I would maybe go for something a little more powerful, you won't regret it.

(wakedad33) · (wakedad33) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 07-06-2008, 4:19 PM

I had one for a year, and it was ok, but like Nick said, you want more pretty quick. I just got the Cannon 40D, now that's a camera.

(rson) · (rson) **Join Date: Jun 2002** 07-07-2008, 12:29 PM

I would look into a good D80 and 18-200VR lens.

There are many people selling them for cheap.
Look at Nikoncafe

(goinbigg17) · (goinbigg17) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 07-08-2008, 3:09 PM

I bought the D40 back in December and am still very pleased. I started knowing nothing and still don't feel like I know much. I think the camera is great and you can't go wrong with it. Unless you know how to take pictures, I would say go for it and learn how to use the camera. Spend the extra money on lenses rather than the body itself.

(bakes5) · (bakes5) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 07-08-2008, 6:55 PM

I went through the same thing ~2 years ago. I splurged and got the D200. It is very nice having a nice camera. The reality is though, once you start getting into it, the camera body will be a lower percentage of the total costs. Lenses add up pretty quick.

If you think you are really going to get into photography, get something high end (at least a D80 and a D300 if you can swing it). Don't scrimp on the glass to start off with either. I have a 55-200 and a 70-300VR lens collecting dust because I did not just get the good lens at the start.

Later

Bakes

(peter_c) · (peter_c) **Join Date: Sep 2001** 07-09-2008, 5:59 PM

On Nikonians.org there is a D200 for sale, and they are asking $875. It is just the body, but you can start there and purchase some older glass. At least the camera can utilize all of Nikon's current glass, unlike a D40.

(bakes5) · (bakes5) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 07-09-2008, 6:35 PM

I think a used D200 is one of the best deals on the market right now for someone looking to get into photography.

(fogey) · (fogey) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 07-09-2008, 7:14 PM

Just wondering....How may here have dropped $900 on a used camera purchased through the internet? What's been your experience? Or the experience of friends?

(peter_c) · (peter_c) **Join Date: Sep 2001** 07-09-2008, 7:54 PM

I have purchased a lot of used electronic equipment off the internet. So far I have never had a problem. I actually prefer being able to track someone through post history to determine the type of person they are. Plus if they are selling through a website forum that is specialized, IE wakeworld, it is easy to follow their past sales/purchase history. Many websites now have user ratings for products purchased and sold.