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Photography Nikon D40/D40X, finally, dslr for noobs

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post May 31 2007, 07:53 PM

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It is already? Oops my bad...how much did you get it for?
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post Jun 1 2007, 12:10 AM

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Ooh sounds like my next item to buy after the SB600 tongue.gif

Might I ask where did you get your's from Shafique?
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post Jun 1 2007, 12:43 AM

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cool thanks for the info mate!
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post Jul 23 2007, 01:44 PM

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QUOTE(piscesguy @ Jul 18 2007, 10:31 AM)
I m a newbie here...currently using my D40 in auto mode. blush.gif
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Its time to graduate to Aperture priority or Shutter priority mode dude smile.gif Take the time to read the manual and read websites and magazines and slowly learn to play with the settings.


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post Jul 24 2007, 01:22 PM

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QUOTE(shanjeev @ Jul 24 2007, 12:46 PM)
Thanks for the reply.....and I  have taken the offer by the shop.....so now busy playing with my new toy.....  biggrin.gif
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Do start taking photos and putting them in the photo gallery section of this forum! rclxm9.gif
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post Jul 25 2007, 10:53 AM

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QUOTE(shanjeev @ Jul 24 2007, 02:08 PM)
Thanks bro. Hope to learn from all the sifus here.
Would do so after mastering some skills..... blush.gif
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You need to shoot first and then publish it here, then the sifus of this forum will give you some positive criticism and you can really learn a lot from there thumbup.gif
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post Jul 29 2007, 03:46 PM

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QUOTE(Xcaliber @ Jul 27 2007, 11:25 PM)
Dear N40 sifus ,

I'm looking for DSLR . migrating from Fuji 2800z.. Kinda interested in N40 . Few questions ;

1.  What do I need for my first DSLR in term of accessories ?
2.  Where the reliable place to get this ?
3.  what are differences between N40 and N40x ?

Thanks.
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I think if you do plan to get the Nikon D40 I would suggest that you should stick with the D40 and not the D40x as the extra money you save get allow you get buy more accessories.

1) Lens cleaning kit - RM 30 50
2) UV filter for all of your lenses to protect it (quite cheap)
3) Manfrotto Tripod
4) External flashgun (SB 400, SB 600 or SB 800) - RM 450, RM 850, RM 1350
5) Additional lenses (a good all rounder would be the 18-200mm AF-S VR lens) - RM2600

All prices are approximate prices.

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post Jul 29 2007, 06:05 PM

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QUOTE(orenzai @ Jul 29 2007, 01:49 PM)
the tauke niao of the shop opposite tun jugah de...so cocky... i went there ask got sell dslr cam or not...she don even let me finish my sentence then say:"all there...if got then got if don have then no liao" don even look at me... mad.gif lolz...another one at bdc...the shop is inside the same building with everise... i went there today ask got sell nikon cam...they say no..and i ask how bout 350D then the person like dun understand me talking...say no don have... mad.gif why kuching people dunno bout photograph still open photograph shop? vmad.gif jeff you bought your cam where?please tell...
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If you are already prepared to buy the item, why don't you just speak to the taukeh and say that you are very interested in buying. I am sure once if got business she will surely layan you.
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post Jul 30 2007, 10:22 AM

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QUOTE(AlamakLor @ Jul 29 2007, 10:29 PM)
Take your time, no need to hurry at all, research kau kau before pulling the trigger. You dun wanna research half way, then buy something, and when you continue your research later only to find that "aiyah! cannot do this, cannot do that" doh.gif

but if you really wanna get the d40, i think buying used is a good idea, then just get an sb600 (rm600+/-) and you can already get most of the benefits of an slr. People who sell their d40 are most likely those whom I mentioned as above (didn't do enough research), or kena poison laugh.gif very likely to have little actual usage. And there's a good thing with buying used, you can sell it back for about the same amount of $$ and you only need to say "used", no need to say..."this is a 5th hand camera" tongue.gif
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I think when I bought my D40 it wasn't poison but more of lack of knowledge. Then after playing and tweaking and using it quite heavily, can really see the benefits of a better body. But at the same time, I believe that if you can't even master the basics, why bother with something so advanced right? icon_rolleyes.gif
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post Jul 30 2007, 10:37 AM

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QUOTE(AlamakLor @ Jul 30 2007, 10:32 AM)
That'd depends on how quickly you learn biggrin.gif and of course, how deep your pocket goes. You definitely don't wanna put a n00b in a ferrari, and you sure as hell don't wanna put a genius-n00b in a kancil sweat.gif
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LOL I like your analogy. Have you seen the review of when Michael Shumacher was promoting a Fiat (Fiat owns Ferrari)? He drove the 100bhp car like a madman!!! rclxms.gif

Btw, has anyone tried updating their Nikon D40 firmware from 1.0 to 1.1?

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post Jul 30 2007, 11:00 AM

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QUOTE(zio @ Jul 30 2007, 10:54 AM)
The next step is when my pocket goes deeper tongue.gif
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LOL totally agree, if only a D200 would drop out from the sky and fall onto my lap tongue.gif
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post Aug 2 2007, 03:21 PM

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Doubt that you might get all of that for below RM2k.
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post Aug 13 2007, 01:03 PM

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QUOTE(zio @ Aug 13 2007, 12:45 PM)
Am thinking of switching my kit lens and the 55-200mm for a 18-200mm lens.

Sigh, its much more convinient after trying to walk around taking shots with two lenses and changing in between. Time to do some homework!
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Yeah the 18-200mm lens is quite good and versatile. I am also using the kit lens/55-200mm combo. I got a couple of friends who bought the 18-200mm lens for their D40 and they said that is all they need. The VR combination together with the wide range is quite good especially if you travel a lot and plan to carry light.

So far prices I got is about RM2.6k for the 18-200mm lens blink.gif
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post Aug 13 2007, 03:36 PM

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QUOTE(travis_ckf @ Aug 13 2007, 03:28 PM)
zio:
If u only want only single lens all the time, definery its advisble to go for the 18-200VR. Although expensive, that perhaps one of the best value lens and the quality is still great too.

Unles budget permits, then 55-200 is fine, provided if u dont mind swapping lens. Kit lens 18-55 + 55-200 VR is a good combination though.
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He already has the kit + 55-200mm lens. That is why he is asking on our opinions about the 18-200mm lens. I can relate to him about lens swapping, quite difficult in certain situations.
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post Aug 15 2007, 01:35 PM

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QUOTE(zio @ Aug 15 2007, 12:40 PM)
Haha 18-200mm DX VR lor tongue.gif Will test the versatility this week biggrin.gif
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Woah, good buy mate. How much did you pay for that baby? smile.gif
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post Aug 17 2007, 01:28 PM

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QUOTE(zio @ Aug 17 2007, 10:33 AM)
Haha I love a lot of lens but I hate all their price too tongue.gif

@evirober....say want to get 12-24mm only..but duit mana mau cari tongue.gif
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Got for the Sigma 10-20mm hehehe tongue.gif

QUOTE(dayaniz @ Aug 17 2007, 01:19 PM)
just bought D80 last week. selling my 1 month old D40x + kit....anyone interested?
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Try selling it at the Garage Sales section of the forum smile.gif
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post Aug 20 2007, 11:05 AM

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IMHO, the 100 ISO helps a lot and the extra Megapixels may not be that extremely important. Still I would prefer to consider other options like Canon.

Also in regards to the SB-400, why not save up and get the SB-600 instead? You get more flexibility with the flash.
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post Aug 21 2007, 06:00 PM

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Anyone here knows if the Katz Eye is available in Malaysia? Especially useful for the Nikon D40/x community here smile.gif
http://www.katzeyeoptics.com/item--Katz-Ey...--prod_D40.html
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post Aug 23 2007, 02:13 PM

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QUOTE(nuox @ Aug 23 2007, 07:47 AM)
is there any lens for d40x that has af. below 900


Added on August 23, 2007, 7:48 amwhere can i see the price list? im a noob btw
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You can try http://www.shashinki.com which is an Online store.
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post Aug 25 2007, 10:55 PM

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Guess what guys? I just sold my Nikon D40. Won't be part of this wonderful group anymore sad.gif

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