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Photography Nikon D40/D40X, finally, dslr for noobs

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post Mar 7 2007, 09:55 AM

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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Mar 7 2007, 08:47 AM)
not all would like to spend few hungreds bucks more for 2 megapixels extra ;p
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4mp but again i would spend an extra 200usd for that. iso 100 is tempting but again i dont think all the added features would be worth 200usd. if only they added a built in motor...
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post Mar 10 2007, 11:10 PM

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most in thailand.. some of the higher end products in japan
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post Mar 14 2007, 04:50 PM

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get the sb800 not the 600, no commander for d40 i think.
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post Mar 18 2007, 11:16 PM

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QUOTE(ac98 @ Mar 18 2007, 10:37 PM)
That's a reality actually, you see and hear lotsa ppl buy Nikon due to the price ... but you see mostly Canon during events tongue.gif
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nikonians dont go out into the light tongue.gif

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post Mar 29 2007, 02:19 PM

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QUOTE(xyzpace @ Mar 29 2007, 11:45 AM)
true, that's what i'm thinking too.
i'm just a occasional type photo taking guy, no upgrades on lens and body, i was thinking to myself whether i need to spend more for 400d but maybe with 400d i can use it like forever. still thinking!!  Guys, wise decision?
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if u're only going to do casual shooting, i suggest a d40 body only with 18-200. prolly wont need anything else.
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post Mar 29 2007, 06:24 PM

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QUOTE(jeffbong @ Mar 29 2007, 03:29 PM)
Shinchan,
Nikon only give us warranty 1year, another 2yrs is by the shop one. I asked last time, they will charge 7-8% extra from the price.

RM 2388 for the price listed by fotokem is on the high $$ side. Maybe because of the warranty??
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so shop send to where to repair?
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post Mar 30 2007, 09:49 AM

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QUOTE(jian.see @ Mar 29 2007, 03:04 PM)
i suggest u buy D400...
they give 55-200 lens too...if u were to get D40, u need to buy this lens too..after adding all the cost it will be almost the same price as D400...

so y dont u go for D400...and u can actually use forever;)
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use it forever? hahaha.. digicams are like pcs and will become obselete one day, u're gonna want to upgrade it one day.
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post Apr 2 2007, 12:40 PM

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i think got more d40 users than all other nikon dslrs combined... :S
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post Apr 3 2007, 12:20 PM

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QUOTE(Whos Your Daddy @ Apr 3 2007, 11:42 AM)
if you take a lot of outdoor shots, get a CPL. Cokin CIRCULAR POLARIZER
164?  drool.gif

i normally use A, manual sometimes......
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i consider a cpl a must get thing unless u're like shinchan who shoots models only tongue.gif 164 for a Cokin cpl? it's pretty reasonable depending on the size. in fact, i see some nature shooters with the cpl on pretty much 24/7. it has become their uv filter shocking.gif

other filters to note:

nd filter
nd gradient
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post Apr 3 2007, 04:21 PM

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if u want a sharp picture throughout, shoot wide and use a small aperture. don't max it out though. after f22 o sth it gets softer.

@whois your daddy

oh..thought 164 was the price smile.gif
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post Apr 4 2007, 12:57 PM

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QUOTE(boonhoong @ Apr 4 2007, 10:02 AM)
Aside from the price perspective, I think the weight of the lens is an important point as well. I really don't want a heavy 0.5kg lens (18-200mm VR) on my camera all the time...

I am happy with the light weight of the D40 with kit lens at the moment tongue.gif

Added on April 4, 2007, 10:04 am

Thanks for the tips! I'm gonna have to read up on DOF and memorize hyperfocal distances. Can the chart be used as reference for the 18-55mm kit lens?
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0.5kg is heavy? shocking.gif
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post Apr 6 2007, 03:00 PM

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QUOTE(AlamakLor @ Apr 6 2007, 02:40 PM)
nikon doesnt have international warranty...unless it is different in Asia. Other brands like Sigma and Tamron has 1 year international warranty + a few years local (North america) Sigma Canada offers 10 whopping years warranty  sweat.gif
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10 years?! i'll be happy if any company in japan offers more than 1 sigh..
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post Apr 8 2007, 12:07 PM

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just send st8 to nikon malaysia tongue.gif
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post Apr 8 2007, 04:58 PM

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the peace sign spoiled what would have been a nice picture tongue.gif

camera if possible shouldnt be cut off as well
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post Apr 9 2007, 09:36 AM

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seeing this thread, nikon has just brought a new meaning towards entry level dslrs since canon`s rebel. but sigh, where are the mid-high range products?
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post Apr 10 2007, 05:59 PM

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QUOTE(shiinkuro31 @ Apr 10 2007, 05:02 PM)
no wonder quite cheap...

yeahh, im looking for extra battery pack oso, how much arr..anybody noe dat nikon will release a batery grip for d40 since it just for beginner only..
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i doubt they'll be a bat grip for d40.
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post Apr 10 2007, 06:09 PM

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expect 100-200?
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post Apr 11 2007, 11:32 AM

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u all join ar? sell me your d80 tongue.gif
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post Apr 11 2007, 04:19 PM

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QUOTE(aaron @ Apr 11 2007, 11:55 AM)
join ur head..just got my D80 and grip so fast join D40... i will die fast...
haha...u different..ur D80 masuk factory so no choice... tongue.gif

hehe...clemong...u wanna upgrade already!!! tongue.gif
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hahaha, nola can sell my bro my cam ma o be a nice son and give my dad tongue.gif

QUOTE(Ninja @ Apr 11 2007, 04:12 PM)
Quick question... D40, is it suitable for beginners like me?  hmm.gif
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yeap, if it isn't nothin else is
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post Apr 26 2007, 08:45 PM

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d100- antique
d80-new

nuff said?
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