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not much info yet. all i know is the cam is 6mpx (according to engadget).
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Dun believe everything from websites, most of these people are petty reviewers and rumour mongers.
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i thought they were goign for D60
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Nov 6 2006, 10:46 AM) i thought they were goign for D60 What are they going to do? Report that D40 is 'lower end' than D50 but 2.5" screen now D40 rumours rumours   You see-lah, later sure got pricing also come out  |
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if this news/rumour is real, i find it dissapointing... sigh
a D40, 6MP, can't use other lenses except AF-S only. supposedly 599 EURO. anyway, no news about the D60 huh? it's supposed to be announced either this week or next week. |
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I actually came across this or D60, can't remember which while I was searching for my dslr. The design wasn't what I was looking for.
Too few buttons for me to press on the body. I like to press buttons. |
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QUOTE(ifer @ Nov 5 2006, 11:50 PM) if this news/rumour is real, i find it dissapointing... sigh I doubt something like that will sell for 599 euro. That would be retarded.a D40, 6MP, can't use other lenses except AF-S only. supposedly 599 EURO. anyway, no news about the D60 huh? it's supposed to be announced either this week or next week. |
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This is supposed to be the model to bridge the gap between prosumer and DLSR, 599 Euro is abit too much i'll say. They've already took away the top LCD display, AF motor and recycled the D50/70 viewfinder (and possibly sensor from D50). Surely it could be cheaper.
Lets see what will happen in a few weeks time.. perhaps it's an indication of abundance of AF-S lenses coming soon? 50mm f/1.4 AF-S anyone?  |
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QUOTE(Categg @ Nov 6 2006, 01:42 PM) Lets see what will happen in a few weeks time.. perhaps it's an indication of abundance of AF-S lenses coming soon? 50mm f/1.4 AF-S anyone? woahooproduction stop for the AF 50mm f/1.8 , f/1.4 |
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QUOTE(ifer @ Nov 6 2006, 12:50 PM) anyway, no news about the D60 huh? it's supposed to be announced either this week or next week. Huaaaaaaa ... your info lagi terror!  |
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QUOTE(gold3knight @ Nov 6 2006, 01:12 PM) I actually came across this or D60, can't remember which while I was searching for my dslr. The design wasn't what I was looking for. Too few buttons for me to press on the body. I like to press buttons. Try the D2Xs and above, like aeroplane cockpit QUOTE(Categg @ Nov 6 2006, 01:42 PM) This is supposed to be the model to bridge the gap between prosumer and DLSR, 599 Euro is abit too much i'll say. They've already took away the top LCD display, AF motor and recycled the D50/70 viewfinder (and possibly sensor from D50). Surely it could be cheaper. You know what I will call that model ? Garbage At that kinda design, noobs dun get to learn crap about photography, only lousy ergonomics and inconvenience. They might as well take it up and chuck it aside for an upgrade months later! |
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Yeah.. garbage to us who are already on top of the food chain, but what about auntie/uncle/grand ma/grand dad who can't be bothered with learning but want good quality pics? IMHO they are just targeting at a different consumer group.. a body and the two basic kit lense (18-55, 50-200) and maybe an external flash is all they ever need.
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the ultimate money making machine - prosumer cameras with interchangable lenses and accessories.
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QUOTE(gold3knight @ Nov 6 2006, 02:45 PM) the ultimate money making machine - prosumer cameras with interchangable lenses and accessories.  |
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QUOTE(Categg @ Nov 6 2006, 02:40 PM) Yeah.. garbage to us who are already on top of the food chain, but what about auntie/uncle/grand ma/grand dad who can't be bothered with learning but want good quality pics? IMHO they are just targeting at a different consumer group.. a body and the two basic kit lense (18-55, 50-200) and maybe an external flash is all they ever need. Those group won't even be BOTHERED with a huge chunky body that might break their old necks carrying that thing up the Great Wall of China or down Shanghai streets am I right? Some one told me that they can't even match the white dot to the red dot when they wanna change lenses, gosh you wanna convince them just by merely telling them that the quality of DSLRs are much better than compacts? I rather sell them a 10MP compact digicam thank you very much I think that model suites students better, you know, the "Which SLR is better? Which brand is better? I got a budget of so-and-so Ringgit but I am doing so-and-so course majoring in Photography bla bla bla" group  This post has been edited by ac98: Nov 6 2006, 02:55 PM |
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QUOTE(ac98 @ Nov 6 2006, 01:54 PM) Huaaaaaaa ... your info lagi terror! go over the photomalaysia.com the rumoured date is out. |
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I am waiting for D3, D300 @ 2007... D90 maybe 2008...
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QUOTE(ac98 @ Nov 6 2006, 02:54 PM) Those group won't even be BOTHERED with a huge chunky body that might break their old necks carrying that thing up the Great Wall of China or down Shanghai streets am I right? Take another look. What huge chunky body?  Besides, it looks like a fine camera for those who want decent quality and will every only own the kit lens and maybe a cheap tele (of which there are many ppl). 6mp is definitely far more than required. |
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an external flash unit will add considerable weight to the camera and built in flash isn't exactly perfect.
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QUOTE(gold3knight @ Nov 6 2006, 11:43 PM) an external flash unit will add considerable weight to the camera and built in flash isn't exactly perfect. not like too many people in this product's target group would actually care (abt the built in flash that is).This post has been edited by BurgaFlippinMan: Nov 7 2006, 12:13 AM |
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QUOTE(HenryLow @ Nov 6 2006, 09:48 PM) I am waiting for D3, D300 @ 2007... D90 maybe 2008... You slowly wait lar ha ... Wakakaka... But din heard about D60 yet...  |
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my humble opinion is, D40 is very nice placed currently.
- why AF-S? Diam diam focus, faster than screw, got so many zoom lenses from cheap to pro. and since most people like to curi-snap, AF-S work like a wonder - why 6Mp? a lot of consumer actually dont need more than 4mp, most of the time, they print 4R, and most of the time, the 6mp is too huge for the puny flash card they own - 2.5" LCD? Consumer like mah, big big clear and sharp - no-direct buttons? why bother these when u just wan great photo without hassle, AUTO work best for these people - built in flash with ittl? ok, this pwned sipeh many flash system... maybe i am fanboy hahaha |
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QUOTE(Maniac @ Nov 7 2006, 12:38 PM) my humble opinion is, D40 is very nice placed currently. yea, and if they want a cheap tele, there is the 55-200 DX to go with it, or even the 70-300 AFS VR. this is really not much of an issue really, i mean, you dont see an F55 paired with a 70-200 VR everyday after all no?- why AF-S? Diam diam focus, faster than screw, got so many zoom lenses from cheap to pro. and since most people like to curi-snap, AF-S work like a wonder |
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QUOTE(BurgaFlippinMan @ Nov 7 2006, 01:48 PM) yea, and if they want a cheap tele, there is the 55-200 DX to go with it, or even the 70-300 AFS VR. this is really not much of an issue really, i mean, you dont see an F55 paired with a 70-200 VR everyday after all no? I hardly see a F55 nowadays |
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Does this mean that Nikon will be releasing updated AF-S versions of their prime lenses?
AF-S 20 24 28 35 50 60 85 135 180 plz  This post has been edited by wkcheang: Nov 7 2006, 02:30 PM |
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QUOTE(wkcheang @ Nov 7 2006, 02:29 PM) Does this mean that Nikon will be releasing updated AF-S versions of their prime lenses? probably extra rm500 bucks for the AF-S versionAF-S 20 28 50 85 plz and rm1000 bucks extra for the VR version wow that time will be a lot 2nd hand AF version flying around This post has been edited by shinchan^^: Nov 7 2006, 02:30 PM |
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... and Shinchan will be swapping them down like flies ...
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QUOTE(ac98 @ Nov 7 2006, 03:04 PM) ... and Shinchan will be swapping them down like flies ... 85mm F/1.8 perhapsbut for that rather get a Sp90 f/2.8 |
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D40? price?
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D40? Well, if it's cheaper than the D50 then it would be of interest to me. And as for D60... Are Nikon really going to name it that way? I remember one of Canon's earliest DSLR models is the EOS D60 so who knows... with all those copyright infringement lawsuits...
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QUOTE(avantgardeo @ Nov 7 2006, 03:54 PM) D40? Well, if it's cheaper than the D50 then it would be of interest to me. And as for D60... Are Nikon really going to name it that way? I remember one of Canon's earliest DSLR models is the EOS D60 so who knows... with all those copyright infringement lawsuits... D60 has been renamed to D40if the rumour is true lol |
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QUOTE(wkcheang @ Nov 7 2006, 02:29 PM) Does this mean that Nikon will be releasing updated AF-S versions of their prime lenses? all those new lenses just because a new cheapo body doesnt have an AF motor?AF-S 20 24 28 35 50 60 85 135 180 plz QUOTE(avantgardeo @ Nov 7 2006, 03:54 PM) And as for D60... Are Nikon really going to name it that way? I remember one of Canon's earliest DSLR models is the EOS D60 so who knows... with all those copyright infringement lawsuits... Big deal, we've had S1, S2, S3 Coolpixes and Fuji DSLRs...there is also the Canon 5D and the Minolta 5D... |
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Nov 7 2006, 03:56 PM) D60 has been renamed to D40 if the rumour is true lol If really Nikon calls it D60 and retails it BELOW RM2000 I wanna get one also At least people ask me what camera I used I can still say "D60" without them know I am using Nikon or Canon (Nikon as a 2nd camera to a main Canon ... tsk tsk tsk tsk ...  ) |
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QUOTE(ac98 @ Nov 7 2006, 07:57 PM) If really Nikon calls it D60 and retails it BELOW RM2000 I wanna get one also u got poison too deep liao....and also pocket very deep At least people ask me what camera I used I can still say "D60" without them know I am using Nikon or Canon (Nikon as a 2nd camera to a main Canon ... tsk tsk tsk tsk ... ) |
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Nikon will be INSANE before they sell any new DSLR for RM2000+ street price!! Even the Canon 300D can only be purchased below RM2000 used!
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QUOTE(ac98 @ Nov 7 2006, 09:58 PM) Nikon will be INSANE before they sell any new DSLR for RM2000+ street price!! Even the Canon 300D can only be purchased below RM2000 used! Nikon is aiming to cripple Canon 2nd hand market |
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let's just hold the "dream" that it's gonna be less that 2k. I'd get one too
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It might be priced below 2k, honestly speaking, Nikon still does not have a HSM 50mm f1.8 yet ryte?
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QUOTE(ac98 @ Nov 7 2006, 09:58 PM) Nikon will be INSANE before they sell any new DSLR for RM2000+ street price!! Even the Canon 300D can only be purchased below RM2000 used! they dun mind selling the body cheapthey want to earn through the lens ;p |
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Nov 8 2006, 08:54 AM) they dun mind selling the body cheap they want to earn through the lens ;p Then why do you think we can't have Nikon D50 or Canon 350D or 400D body-only package? Not that they wanna earn from the lens ... even selling the entire package to you also they have not make ENOUGH! |
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so still no announcement yet
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my taugh is people buying the D40 mostly not buying hi end pro lenses more than RM 3k.
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Nov 8 2006, 11:04 AM) so still no announcement yet You wait for announcement for what ... you already got D80 apa. Upgrade lar ... used one also nevermind ... D1x mali-mali  |
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QUOTE(Maniac @ Nov 8 2006, 11:05 AM) my taugh is people buying the D40 mostly not buying hi end pro lenses more than RM 3k. and the target user will be those pns camera users, who wan a better picture without fiddleing all the messy settings. Dun mind me saying this Mr Moderator but those who ends up getting this model and joins LYN GUARANTEE kena poison to upgrade soon enough! BOY I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE THIS PLACE!! |
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Mmmm... battle for the super budget segment.
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I love VR
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QUOTE(aichiban @ Nov 7 2006, 11:06 PM) Nikon is aiming to cripple Canon 2nd hand market 2nd hand market has nothing to do with the manufacturers ... they can spoil, kill or cripple it all they want |
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QUOTE(wkcheang @ Nov 8 2006, 11:27 AM) Mmmm... battle for the super budget segment. For brand new models, Canon already started it with the EOS 300D, Nikon the D70 and so forth. It will only go lower, but haven't reach rock bottom yet dun worry |
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Soon, the price will be so low, they'll be lelong-ing the bodies away.
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Nov 8 2006, 11:52 AM) Told you already mah ... foreign websites mah. I never trust reviews from foreign websites, rather, I use them for reference but NOT to make decision whether to buy that particular model or not. Most of these jokers only want traffic to their websites so they can get more revenue from advertisers! All models of brands they also say good good good, marvelous marvelous marvelous .. in the end we also have to do our OWN survey and our OWN price comparison. What's the point? |
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even yesterday inTech review D80
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QUOTE(ac98 @ Nov 8 2006, 11:57 AM) Told you already mah ... foreign websites mah. At least we have something to read at work. I never trust reviews from foreign websites, rather, I use them for reference but NOT to make decision whether to buy that particular model or not. Most of these jokers only want traffic to their websites so they can get more revenue from advertisers! All models of brands they also say good good good, marvelous marvelous marvelous .. in the end we also have to do our OWN survey and our OWN price comparison. What's the point? |
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Nov 8 2006, 11:58 AM) even yesterday inTech review D80 say it is so 'good' The camera IS good ... ac98 already mention that long before The Star |
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QUOTE(wkcheang @ Nov 8 2006, 11:59 AM) At least we have something to read at work. Ehem ehem ... that is so correct |
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QUOTE(wkcheang @ Nov 8 2006, 12:01 PM) Whats wrong with the D80? shinchan feel like not ENOUGH ler... Looks niice he want D200 or D2Xs... |
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QUOTE(HenryLow @ Nov 9 2006, 08:37 AM) shinchan feel like not ENOUGH ler... lol that is ur feel, not mine he want D200 or D2Xs... |
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Nov 9 2006, 08:55 AM) lol that is ur feel, not mine me??? no no no... i "love" my D70s very much... |
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QUOTE(ac98 @ Nov 8 2006, 11:33 AM) 2nd hand market has nothing to do with the manufacturers ... they can spoil, kill or cripple it all they want kill 2nd market = no resell value  the darkside is strong indeed |
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Nov 9 2006, 08:55 AM) lol that is ur feel, not mine Wahhh ... both of you going up to Professional Nikon models already-ah? Good good |
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QUOTE(aichiban @ Nov 9 2006, 10:06 AM) kill 2nd market = no resell value Reminds me of the 2nd hand car market ... Not anyone can afford to keep their cars at home while they go out and search for their next set of wheels. The used car ppl now had resorted to so many things to woo buyers i.e "Drive 1st Pay Later" Scheme" (thanks to Proton's 6 Months no Pay Promotion), Zero Deposit Promotion and the best one ... Free Astro. Can you imagine? Free Astro from buying a used car?  A spoiled used camera market will benefit buyers in the long run but will kill sellers, which happens to be ppl like you and me also, wanting to dump our hardware for upgrades or even extra cash  |
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the predickted D40 look like Oly E-400 DSLR
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QUOTE(minizian @ Nov 11 2006, 12:32 AM) the predickted D40 look like Oly E-400 DSLR y dream? ** still dreaming of D80  |
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Yeah man ... I am also 'dreaming' of my EOS 1D
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y dream?
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Nov 13 2006, 09:34 AM) y dream? Of course! Got cash today, buy tommorow! go get em |
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QUOTE(ac98 @ Nov 13 2006, 09:41 AM) Of course! Got cash today, buy tommorow! y tml?buy it straight now loh |
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yes like wud i did with my gears.
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Generally I would give myself some space to inhale and exhale, especially when it's a used item. With a certain budget, I was thinking about a Canon EOS 1D, EOS 30D or a new 400D package, still pondering ...
Even used Nikon D1X and D1H units are very low priced now, ranging about RM3000 to about RM5000, lower than the EOS 1D which is about RM5000+. Imagine, those are professional, tough and weather-sealed bodies, you basically can walk in the rain with them! |
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Nov 13 2006, 10:05 AM
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yes true.
but the only things in D1X killed me. the battery life... otherwise, its tough like a metal. in the other hand, if u can find a D2H now, will be very nice, CLS Boleh, Battery Boleh, Screen Boleh, Speed Boleh! Blow 16R Boleh with the super high detailed 4mega pix file. P/S: ac98 , wud r u using now btw, i tot u are on EOS 5D? |
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Nov 13 2006, 10:08 AM
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QUOTE(Maniac @ Nov 13 2006, 10:05 AM) yes true. no worriesbut the only things in D1X killed me. the battery life... otherwise, its tough like a D2xs solve ur problem |
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Nov 13 2006, 10:23 AM
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QUOTE(Maniac @ Nov 13 2006, 10:05 AM) P/S: ac98 , wud r u using now btw, i tot u are on EOS 5D? Nope, I was never on 5D, it's 300D. |
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Nov 13 2006, 11:49 AM
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Nov 13 2006, 10:08 AM) no worries yeah i know this. D2Xs on the way... provided i can get in more big sales... D2xs solve ur problem but then, i should be improving skills, not improving gears line up... lol |
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Nov 16 2006, 02:55 PM
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Nov 16 2006, 03:16 PM
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Nikon D40 News Release <--- download here!!!
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Nov 16 2006, 03:19 PM
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Main Features
Compatible with i-TTL and D40's M mode Flash head can be tilted in 4 steps; horizontal, 60, 75 and 90 degrees Flash shooting distance range: 0.6m - 20m (depends on the ISO setting) Guide number: 30 [ISO 200, m, 20°C] Angle of coverage: 18mm (with Nikon-DX format cameras), 27mm (with Nikon F6) Depending on the camera in use, the following flash modes are available: Slow Sync, Red-eye Reduction, Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Sync, FV Lock, exposure compensation, M (manual, only with D40 camera) Power source: two AA-size 1.5V batteries (also compatible with lower voltage batteries) Note: SB-400 cannot be used with cameras not compatible with Nikon Creative Lighting System. SB-400 is not compatible with Advanced Wireless Lighting.  QUOTE Main Features Compatible with i-TTL and D40's M mode Flash head can be tilted in 4 steps; horizontal, 60, 75 and 90 degrees Flash shooting distance range: 0.6m - 20m (depends on the ISO setting) Guide number: 30 [ISO 200, m, 20°C] Angle of coverage: 18mm (with Nikon-DX format cameras), 27mm (with Nikon F6) Depending on the camera in use, the following flash modes are available: Slow Sync, Red-eye Reduction, Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Sync, FV Lock, exposure compensation, M (manual, only with D40 camera) Power source: two AA-size 1.5V batteries (also compatible with lower voltage batteries) Note: SB-400 cannot be used with cameras not compatible with Nikon Creative Lighting System. SB-400 is not compatible with Advanced Wireless Lighting. .... This post has been edited by shinchan^^: Nov 16 2006, 03:23 PM |
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Nov 16 2006, 03:20 PM
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Got new lens:
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II  Major Features QUOTE * Offers the popular focal range of 18-55mm (picture angle equivalent to a 27-82.5mm lens in the 35mm format) for use in a variety of situations * Compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for quiet and smooth autofocusing * An ED glass element minimizes chromatic aberration, and a hybrid aspherical lens element minimizes astigmatism and other forms of distortion while ensuring high resolution and contrast * Compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry * Optical performance highly complements Nikon digital SLR cameras * Ideally complements the D40 kit * The seven-blade rounded diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural |
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Nov 16 2006, 03:24 PM
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how much does it cost? and what abt the function? better than D50?
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Nov 16 2006, 03:25 PM
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QUOTE(aaron @ Nov 16 2006, 03:24 PM) how much does it cost? and what abt the function? better than D50? aaron kena poison!!!!!!!!! edycan find new fz50 owner edy |
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Nov 16 2006, 03:28 PM
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haha...see first lar...not plan to sell my FZ50 yet...
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Nov 16 2006, 03:29 PM
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QUOTE(aaron @ Nov 16 2006, 03:24 PM) how much does it cost? and what abt the function? better than D50? never mentioned only for AFS onlyi think support AF as well from what i m observe everything is same par with D50 summore with bigger LCD, Image Touch Up, just loose out in focus points |
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Nov 16 2006, 03:29 PM
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QUOTE(aaron @ Nov 16 2006, 03:28 PM) haha...see first lar...not plan to sell my FZ50 yet... then ma buy another lor...no need sell de ma... like me... i keep my Canon Powershot A20 for spare |
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Nov 16 2006, 03:32 PM
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QUOTE(HenryLow @ Nov 16 2006, 03:29 PM) then ma buy another lor... yaloh keep the fz50 as spare lano need sell de ma... like me... i keep my Canon Powershot A20 for spare ;p lai lai d40 coming |
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Nov 16 2006, 03:35 PM
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henry...u think i'm u meh...i'm not a prince ler...
 but hv to see what price first la.. |
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Nov 16 2006, 03:37 PM
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Nov 16 2006, 03:39 PM
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lol
who always say fake wan? |
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Nov 16 2006, 03:43 PM
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D40 rox...
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Nov 16 2006, 03:43 PM
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wah...DPReview so fast got review liao?!
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Nov 16 2006, 03:44 PM
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nice woh
can see the aperture size  |
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Nov 16 2006, 03:51 PM
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But:
3 points nia... D50 got 5 points right???  |
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Nov 16 2006, 03:54 PM
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my gawd
 great! just when i got my S3 for like 3 weeks only |
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Nov 16 2006, 04:01 PM
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good
faster sell it |
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Nov 16 2006, 04:02 PM
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Just read the news today ... good-lor, finally Nikon came out with their own version of 'Little SLR' like Canon's 350D and 400D
Better keep my 300D ... the last entry level 'Big SLR' from Canon |
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Nov 16 2006, 04:10 PM
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want big go semi pro/pro loh heehhe
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Nov 16 2006, 04:11 PM
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i dunno but i'm not overly impressed.. the auto focus cutbacks are abit extreme even if it's 300usd cheaper..
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Nov 16 2006, 04:13 PM
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QUOTE(clemong_888 @ Nov 16 2006, 04:11 PM) i dunno but i'm not overly impressed.. the auto focus cutbacks are abit extreme even if it's 300usd cheaper.. just standard and old lens are Afnew one all AFS ;p |
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Nov 16 2006, 04:18 PM
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So for those who are getting the D40 ... here are the 'suggested' buys after your 18-55mm kit lens.Remember that you can only use AF-S / AF-I lenses in order to have AF.
1. AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED (NEW) featuring Dual Mode VR 2. AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED 3. AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED 4. AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D IF-ED There you go! |
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Nov 16 2006, 04:24 PM
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any of the lens is price of the D40 kits already
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Nov 16 2006, 04:25 PM
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QUOTE(clemong_888 @ Nov 16 2006, 04:11 PM) i dunno but i'm not overly impressed.. the auto focus cutbacks are abit extreme even if it's 300usd cheaper.. If that's the case, then Nikon did a few mistakes in this round : 1. They 'kill' other lens : only AFS and AFI lenses can be used to have AF. 2. They should put back 5-point AF instead of 3-point - it was silly to reduce it. 3. Small body is also a 'duh' - I bet it would be cheaper to produce a D40 out of a D50 chasis. |
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Nov 16 2006, 04:26 PM
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hum...with those lens..u can shoot almost everything... but all is expensive la....
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Nov 16 2006, 04:31 PM
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Nov 16 2006, 04:24 PM) any of the lens is price of the D40 kits already That is correct! But it's a cheaper camera mah, what to do ... hobby still have to pursue one |
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Nov 16 2006, 04:31 PM
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Nov 16 2006, 04:24 PM) any of the lens is price of the D40 kits already That is correct! But it's a cheaper camera mah, what to do ... hobby still have to pursue one |
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Nov 16 2006, 04:42 PM
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QUOTE(aaron @ Nov 16 2006, 04:26 PM) hum...with those lens..u can shoot almost everything... but all is expensive la.... 50mm 1.8D not auto focus support..very hard to live without |
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Nov 16 2006, 04:51 PM
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doh... mayb Nikon targeted female users???
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Nov 16 2006, 06:21 PM
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if u are buying D40, u proably will stay with SB400 and kit lens. so AF-S only is reasonable to me
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Nov 16 2006, 06:28 PM
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QUOTE(HenryLow @ Nov 16 2006, 04:51 PM) doh... mayb Nikon targeted female users??? In the Canon world, female SLR photographers either uses entry levels or professional bodies to shoot, I hardly see one in-between. It's not the matter of they can afford or not, they're also CAPABLE of using what the other gender can use. Hardware distinguishes no sex If ppl say 'cheap lenses are only for newbies' you listen also boh song right? |
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Nov 16 2006, 06:31 PM
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QUOTE(ac98 @ Nov 16 2006, 06:28 PM) In the Canon world, female SLR photographers either uses entry levels or professional bodies to shoot, I hardly see one in-between. It's not the matter of they can afford or not, they're also CAPABLE of using what the other gender can use. Hardware distinguishes no sex hmm... if ppl said, expensive lenses only for pro i lagi boh song... If ppl say 'cheap lenses are only for newbies' you listen also boh song right?  |
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Nov 16 2006, 06:36 PM
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Got news said D40 kit set cheaper than D50 kit set...
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Nov 16 2006, 06:59 PM
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it is 599usd compared to d50's 899 retail price.
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Nov 17 2006, 02:14 AM
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QUOTE(clemong_888 @ Nov 16 2006, 09:29 PM) it is 599usd compared to d50's 899 retail price. Is there a chance that it will sell for less than 2k (street price) in Malaysia? |
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Nov 17 2006, 02:45 AM
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Should start about RM2499 in Malaysia.
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Nov 17 2006, 03:03 AM
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QUOTE(HenryLow @ Nov 16 2006, 06:31 PM) hmm... if ppl said, expensive lenses only for pro i lagi boh song... Yalah of course ... if ppl say like this to you, you say back to them "I dun wanna use cheaper lenses to start my photography, I got money so I straight away use expensive lenses so I can be a pro someday without spending too much mah!" |
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Nov 17 2006, 10:00 AM
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QUOTE(ac98 @ Nov 17 2006, 02:45 AM) Should start about RM2499 in Malaysia. no la... D50 kit set only RM2280 nia ler...if D40 RM2499 then more expensive jor... |
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Nov 17 2006, 10:02 AM
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QUOTE(HenryLow @ Nov 17 2006, 10:00 AM) no la... D50 kit set only RM2280 nia ler... D50 where got rm2280if D40 RM2499 then more expensive jor... it should follow the RRP |
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Nov 17 2006, 11:38 AM
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QUOTE(HenryLow @ Nov 17 2006, 10:00 AM) no la... D50 kit set only RM2280 nia ler... if D40 RM2499 then more expensive jor... Cannot be Rm2280 lar ... if minus the cost of the lens then the entire body is already less then Rm2000? Cannot be mah ... SLR body cannot cost less than 2K one, if point-and-shoot maybelah |
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Nov 17 2006, 11:44 AM
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i hv to bang my head la... a DSLR less than 2K
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Nov 17 2006, 11:53 AM
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QUOTE(ac98 @ Nov 17 2006, 11:38 AM) Cannot be Rm2280 lar ... if minus the cost of the lens then the entire body is already less then Rm2000? Cannot be mah ... SLR body cannot cost less than 2K one, if point-and-shoot maybelah why cannot be? my fren just bought when i bought my 105mm... |
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Nov 17 2006, 11:58 AM
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henry...D50 2280 very cheap ler...nice price...
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Nov 17 2006, 12:04 PM
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QUOTE(aaron @ Nov 17 2006, 11:58 AM) henry...D50 2280 very cheap ler...nice price... this one is "friend" price lai de...u go outside cant get this type of price one... |
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Nov 17 2006, 12:09 PM
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who's friend? ur friend? aiyo..like that i wan buy must find u de lor..
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Nov 17 2006, 12:09 PM
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QUOTE(aaron @ Nov 17 2006, 12:09 PM) who's friend? ur friend? aiyo..like that i wan buy must find u de lor.. my fren de fren... |
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Nov 17 2006, 01:25 PM
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yoh.. RM2280 nice price
outside around RM2450 D50 SRP US899 is years ago story no need to talk abt it lah D80 body only SRP US999 ,here RM3550 400D kit SRP US 899 ,here RM3100 guess D40 shld be around RM1950 - RM2100 lah |
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Nov 17 2006, 02:39 PM
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QUOTE(lgs @ Nov 17 2006, 01:25 PM) yoh.. RM2280 nice price if less than RM2K many ppl will jump sea outside around RM2450 D50 SRP US899 is years ago story no need to talk abt it lah D80 body only SRP US999 ,here RM3550 400D kit SRP US 899 ,here RM3100 guess D40 shld be around RM1950 - RM2100 lah |
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Nov 17 2006, 03:20 PM
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huh.. D40 ker? now dont know la... got ps3 and Wii coming also... so which come first? i headache la...
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Nov 17 2006, 03:24 PM
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QUOTE(fulat @ Nov 17 2006, 03:20 PM) huh.. D40 ker? now dont know la... got ps3 and Wii coming also... so which come first? i headache la... Ps3 already reached the shoreselling now at almost every shop at sg wang price 3.8-4k |
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Nov 17 2006, 03:32 PM
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Nov 17 2006, 03:24 PM) Ps3 already reached the shore wah..... D80 body~selling now at almost every shop at sg wang price 3.8-4k |
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Nov 17 2006, 03:34 PM
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QUOTE(fulat @ Nov 17 2006, 03:32 PM) wah..... D80 body~ price in japan is around 1.8k onlyit is not feasible to buy it now over here so far only 5 games. all japanese  maybe buy 2-3 years laterwhen it is around 2k buy lens first |
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Nov 17 2006, 03:49 PM
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cant decide between this
1. AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED and 2. Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED |
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Nov 17 2006, 03:50 PM
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price is a big difference
if u mostly use with tripod then no need get the VR version |
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Nov 17 2006, 03:54 PM
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Nov 17 2006, 03:50 PM) price is a big difference lol... dont know ler... still consider. with VR sure better but no VR also can not die. now is like mati tak mati like that.if u mostly use with tripod then no need get the VR version without VR can get used one. if VR sure get new one. tomorrow go J-one see how much they sell me... if less than 1K with VR i will place booking... |
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Nov 17 2006, 04:01 PM
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If you shoot daytime more than 98% of the time VR is useless and extra money paid for, if you mount your camera onto a tripod it's useless, if you handheld at extreme low shutter speed i.e at below 1/20 ALSO no use!
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Nov 17 2006, 04:01 PM
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QUOTE(fulat @ Nov 17 2006, 03:54 PM) lol... dont know ler... still consider. with VR sure better but no VR also can not die. now is like mati tak mati like that. nahwithout VR can get used one. if VR sure get new one. tomorrow go J-one see how much they sell me... if less than 1K with VR i will place booking... the rrp for the 70-300mm VR IF ED is 2.2k |
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Nov 17 2006, 04:13 PM
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hahaha...
unless u can handhold steady for 1/30s, then VR help a lot... hahaha... my pics with 1/20s with VR all gone case... nia... |
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Nov 17 2006, 04:14 PM
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QUOTE(HenryLow @ Nov 17 2006, 04:13 PM) hahaha... 1/20s VR gone case?unless u can handhold steady for 1/30s, then VR help a lot... hahaha... my pics with 1/20s with VR all gone case... nia... wait until u try 1/10 , 1/5 , 1/3, 1/2 handheld indoor model shoot |
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Nov 17 2006, 04:18 PM
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Nov 17 2006, 04:14 PM) 1/20s VR gone case? i mean less than 1/30s all gone case...wait until u try 1/10 , 1/5 , 1/3, 1/2 handheld indoor model shoot more than 1/30s still got chance to survive... |
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Nov 17 2006, 04:18 PM
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huh.... 1/8 is my max.... because i got a tummy to put my hands on it.
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Nov 17 2006, 04:19 PM
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the other day i shot klcc
shutter 1/1.2 fulamak hahaha no need shoot already |
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Nov 17 2006, 04:30 PM
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Nov 17 2006, 04:19 PM) the other day i shot klcc can la... remember the one i show u in sunway pyramid night shot? that one also can so i think KLCC is not a problem for me and my lumix. shutter 1/1.2 fulamak hahaha no need shoot already |
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Nov 17 2006, 04:57 PM
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indoor model shoot use studio flash loh
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Nov 17 2006, 08:22 PM
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3 AF point is indeed very discouraging
but then again, if the price is indeed low as speculated, then the 3 AF points is better then the prosumers die prosumers die... |
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Nov 17 2006, 08:46 PM
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lol... another one trying his poison here...
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Nov 18 2006, 12:19 AM
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S3 ada flexi AF zone leh
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Nov 18 2006, 01:28 PM
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so anyone know the market price yet? or maybe in SGD?
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Nov 18 2006, 03:16 PM
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QUOTE(nairud @ Nov 18 2006, 12:19 AM) S3 ada flexi AF zone leh the 18-55mm lense will kill you  |
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Nov 18 2006, 03:27 PM
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S3 is 36-432mm
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Nov 22 2006, 12:07 PM
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any idea when the kit set will arrive in KL?
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Nov 28 2006, 12:20 PM
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hmmm..after read thru all the comment abt this D40 that launching in Msia soon, i felt that might not getting this then
aiyo..how come the D40 price not out yet..else can consider. if > than 2.5K, i might go for D400 with kit lens then. haiz... i'm newbies to DLSR..currently using Canon A95 only ..lolz.. plan to getting a DSLR soon...still headache which 1 to go about |
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Nov 29 2006, 12:09 AM
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ahsmile,
i'm in the same boat as your.. planning to migrate to DSLR.. still dunno which to choose.,. |
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Nov 29 2006, 08:56 AM
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QUOTE(Xcaliber @ Nov 29 2006, 12:09 AM) ahsmile, hmm...think to looking for Canon D400 body in SGi'm in the same boat as your.. planning to migrate to DSLR.. still dunno which to choose.,. then getting another 2 lens on my own.. wide angle lens and 1. Tamron AF70-300mm LD Di f4/5.6 Macro 1:2 2. 50mm F1.8 hoho...pro member please dont laugh at me ya...i'm still new to DSLR. still not clear abt all the lens..this 2 lens just wat in my mind recently after read some thread. |
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Nov 29 2006, 09:00 AM
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my fren also cant decide yet
D50 / D40 D50 -------- 2.0 LCD AFS & AF lens Bracketing No AfterImageTouchUp 5 Focus points D40 ------ 2.5 LCD AFS only (for autofocus) No Bracketing AfterImageTouchUp 3 Focus points This post has been edited by shinchan^^: Nov 29 2006, 09:01 AM |
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Nov 29 2006, 09:03 AM
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Nov 29 2006, 09:00 AM) my fren also cant decide yet but D50 supports CLSD50 / D40 D50 -------- 2.0 LCD AFS & AF lens Bracketing No AfterImageTouchUp 5 Focus points D40 ------ 2.5 LCD AFS only (for autofocus) No Bracketing AfterImageTouchUp 3 Focus points |
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Nov 29 2006, 09:25 AM
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ya there is cons and pros
;p haha hard to decide |
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Nov 29 2006, 09:35 AM
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haiz...another headache for DSLR newbies like me ><
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Nov 29 2006, 10:36 AM
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simply get any body
u only need to worries of the lens later |
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Nov 29 2006, 10:45 AM
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shinchan..wat do u think if getting D400 body then getting another 2 lens..
1. Tamron AF70-300mm LD Di f4/5.6 Macro 1:2 2. 50mm F1.8 |
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Nov 29 2006, 11:43 AM
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QUOTE(ahSmile @ Nov 29 2006, 10:45 AM) shinchan..wat do u think if getting D400 body then getting another 2 lens.. 400D not D4001. Tamron AF70-300mm LD Di f4/5.6 Macro 1:2 2. 50mm F1.8 50mm is a good lens combination of 70-300mm and 50mm u lost the wide angle coverage i think if u get the kit set 18-55 will cover it |
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Nov 29 2006, 12:02 PM
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Nov 29 2006, 11:43 AM) 400D not D400 hmm...like this..50mm is a good lens combination of 70-300mm and 50mm u lost the wide angle coverage i think if u get the kit set 18-55 will cover it ok~ get it.. thankss |
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Nov 29 2006, 01:11 PM
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QUOTE(Xcaliber @ Nov 29 2006, 12:09 AM) ahsmile, If you really want to migrate to DSLR from your PnS or prosumer, the choices you have is D50, D70s and up.i'm in the same boat as your.. planning to migrate to DSLR.. still dunno which to choose.,. D40 is like prosumer camera that can change lens, in between prosumer and DSLR. Personally, i would not call D40 as DSLR... it does not have the function or ability of a DSLR. D40 only 3-focus points, D50 5 area focus point D40 use CAM-530, D50 use CAM-900 D40 no braketing, D50 have D40 not fuly support AF lenses. D40 to light, when mount heavy lenses might have problem. D40 not support CLS i think. but if you just want something better than PnS, D40 is a good choice. |
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Nov 29 2006, 01:22 PM
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QUOTE(aaltong @ Nov 29 2006, 01:11 PM) If you really want to migrate to DSLR from your PnS or prosumer, the choices you have is D50, D70s and up. this is mean....D40 is like prosumer camera that can change lens, in between prosumer and DSLR. Personally, i would not call D40 as DSLR... it does not have the function or ability of a DSLR. D40 only 3-focus points, D50 5 area focus point D40 use CAM-530, D50 use CAM-900 D40 no braketing, D50 have D40 not fuly support AF lenses. D40 to light, when mount heavy lenses might have problem. D40 not support CLS i think. but if you just want something better than PnS, D40 is a good choice. but i do like D50 over D40 but then again, i like D80 above everything else  |
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Nov 29 2006, 01:29 PM
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QUOTE(aichiban @ Nov 29 2006, 01:22 PM) this is mean.... if got budget go for D80 lar !but i do like D50 over D40 but then again, i like D80 above everything else no need to think, just buy !! |
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Nov 29 2006, 01:43 PM
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is bracketing important anyway?
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Nov 29 2006, 01:50 PM
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QUOTE(ifer @ Nov 29 2006, 01:43 PM) is bracketing important anyway? not really...really depend on what you shoot... |
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Nov 29 2006, 02:00 PM
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QUOTE(aaltong @ Nov 29 2006, 01:29 PM) if got budget go for D80 lar ! haha..everyone also hope to get thisno need to think, just buy !! |
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Nov 29 2006, 02:02 PM
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^^ saw this in SG forum for 2nd hand D70s.. alot of that forum member selling D70s..wonder is this model having problem?
QUOTE Equipment Type: DSLR Equipment Brand: Nikon Equipment Model: D70 + DX 18-70mm + 70-300mm ED Price (S$): $1450 Description: D70 plus AF-S DX 18-70mm Kit lens plus AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 ED (note this is not the cheaper G version) Always kept in dry cabi when not in use. Warranty Status: Nil Package/Accessories/Extras: Comes with box,charger,hoods...etc. (std package) Free extra Nikon original battery plus 2 more Eastgear batteries (total 4 battries) Plus Nikon IR remote trigger and a Sandisk Extreme 512mb CF card. This post has been edited by ahSmile: Nov 29 2006, 02:03 PM |
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Nov 29 2006, 02:13 PM
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ahsmile,
you from penang right ? Going all the way down to SG for that camera? M'siaand Sg not much different in price lar for camera and lenses. other acessories like camera bags, tripod cheaper lar. for example what i found in FTZ under-warranty d70s kit complete with 18-70mm lens plus freebies. immaculate condition. serious buyers only. rm2700. - Wooi <wongpwc@yahoo.com> |
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Nov 29 2006, 02:24 PM
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QUOTE(aaltong @ Nov 29 2006, 02:13 PM) ahsmile, aaltong, thanks for the info =D you from penang right ? Going all the way down to SG for that camera? M'siaand Sg not much different in price lar for camera and lenses. other acessories like camera bags, tripod cheaper lar. for example what i found in FTZ under-warranty d70s kit complete with 18-70mm lens plus freebies. immaculate condition. serious buyers only. rm2700. - Wooi <wongpwc@yahoo.com> the info i was found when visit SG forum check for pricing. not really will go all the way down to buy from SG..just comparing price =) i did check the price when visit HK mid of this month (Vacation trip). simply have a look. not really check up HK DSLR price.. |
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Nov 29 2006, 02:29 PM
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QUOTE(ahSmile @ Nov 29 2006, 02:24 PM) aaltong, thanks for the info =D Alamak..... HK you can get cheaper, but need to know where to shop.the info i was found when visit SG forum check for pricing. not really will go all the way down to buy from SG..just comparing price =) i did check the price when visit HK mid of this month (Vacation trip). simply have a look. not really check up HK DSLR price.. I know someone fly all the way to HK just to get few lenses, the price is still cheaper than buying in here even after add air ticket price. But those lenses are huge and expensive one lar. |
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Nov 29 2006, 02:42 PM
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QUOTE(aaltong @ Nov 29 2006, 02:29 PM) Alamak..... HK you can get cheaper, but need to know where to shop. =) HK got a lot of Camera Shop. but some of the price is very expansive. mostly visitor do not know where to get the cheapest price I know someone fly all the way to HK just to get few lenses, the price is still cheaper than buying in here even after add air ticket price. But those lenses are huge and expensive one lar. hehe..^^ i found my DVcam is much more expansive at HK/Macau. |
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Nov 29 2006, 02:54 PM
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QUOTE(ifer @ Nov 29 2006, 01:43 PM) is bracketing important anyway? never use bracketing beforeif u cant use bracket, just shoot in raw, u'll get all the brackets u need of course there's the post processing issue |
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Jan 2 2007, 06:18 PM
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QUOTE(Maniac @ Nov 7 2006, 12:38 PM) my humble opinion is, D40 is very nice placed currently. - why AF-S? Diam diam focus, faster than screw, got so many zoom lenses from cheap to pro. and since most people like to curi-snap, AF-S work like a wonder - why 6Mp? a lot of consumer actually dont need more than 4mp, most of the time, they print 4R, and most of the time, the 6mp is too huge for the puny flash card they own - 2.5" LCD? Consumer like mah, big big clear and sharp - no-direct buttons? why bother these when u just wan great photo without hassle, AUTO work best for these people - built in flash with ittl? ok, this pwned sipeh many flash system... maybe i am fanboy hahaha QUOTE(xjukie @ Nov 7 2006, 03:22 PM) D40? price? rm2200..QUOTE(HenryLow @ Nov 16 2006, 03:43 PM) D40 rox... sure!!! QUOTE(ac98 @ Nov 16 2006, 04:18 PM) So for those who are getting the D40 ... here are the 'suggested' buys after your 18-55mm kit lens.Remember that you can only use AF-S / AF-I lenses in order to have AF. thnaks for the info, better save my money for future use...1. AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED (NEW) featuring Dual Mode VR 2. AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED 3. AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED 4. AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D IF-ED There you go! QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Nov 16 2006, 04:24 PM) any of the lens is price of the D40 kits already really? WTF...i just got my d40 2 days ago, still belek-belek lg. try with my dad d70 lens, but need to focus manually, its ok. im used to it. then, try with nikkor 35mm f/2.8~22. need to focus manually oso. i think dis gadget is ok apa. rm2200 i bought at alor setar..  This post has been edited by shiinkuro31: Jan 2 2007, 06:19 PM |
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QUOTE(shiinkuro31 @ Jan 2 2007, 06:18 PM) rm2200.. It's amazing how much the prices have come down. Imagine an SLR for RM 2.2K~! QUOTE(shiinkuro31 @ Jan 2 2007, 06:18 PM) i just got my d40 2 days ago, still belek-belek lg. try with my dad d70 lens, but need to focus manually... What D70 lens would that be? |
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Jan 3 2007, 12:42 PM
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QUOTE(wkcheang @ Jan 2 2007, 08:23 PM) What D70 lens would that be? i think its the kit lens 18-70mm btw, the d70s and the d40 the difference is just about the AF thingy right? any other major difference? |
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Jan 3 2007, 03:03 PM
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QUOTE(R a D ! c 4 L @ Jan 3 2007, 12:42 PM) i think its the kit lens 18-70mm The D70(s) kit lens (Nikkor 18-70mm) will work on the D40 (the lens has a SWM motor).btw, the d70s and the d40 the difference is just about the AF thingy right? any other major difference? D40: - no AF screw drive - 3 point AF module - no top LCD display - big main LCD (2.5" high res, wide angle) - Fancy in-camera image processing options (D-Lighting... etc.) - ISO 3200 option - USB 2.0 - Hidden RGB histogram D70(s): - AF screw drive present - 5 point AF module - top LCD display present - smallish main LCD (1.8" or 2") - Basic in-camera image options - ISO 1600 max - USB 1.1 - Single Green Channel histogram |
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Jan 3 2007, 03:32 PM
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QUOTE(wkcheang @ Jan 3 2007, 03:03 PM) The D70(s) kit lens (Nikkor 18-70mm) will work on the D40 (the lens has a SWM motor). oh not bad... just the AF point is the main drawback for me... hmmm... others are ok... so is there a chance that nikon might be selling the body only?D40: - no AF screw drive - 3 point AF module - no top LCD display - big main LCD (2.5" high res, wide angle) - Fancy in-camera image processing options (D-Lighting... etc.) - ISO 3200 option - USB 2.0 - Hidden RGB histogram D70(s): - AF screw drive present - 5 point AF module - top LCD display present - smallish main LCD (1.8" or 2") - Basic in-camera image options - ISO 1600 max - USB 1.1 - Single Green Channel histogram |
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Jan 3 2007, 04:05 PM
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QUOTE(R a D ! c 4 L @ Jan 3 2007, 03:32 PM) oh not bad... just the AF point is the main drawback for me... hmmm... others are ok... so is there a chance that nikon might be selling the body only? Yeah, with regards to the AF points, typically one would use the center point most of the time.No idea about the D40 being sold without the kit lens. Looking for an alternate lens?  |
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Jan 3 2007, 04:20 PM
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QUOTE(wkcheang @ Jan 2 2007, 08:23 PM) What D70 lens would that be? tokina 18~70mm..will try shot at my fren engagement on 21 jan. This post has been edited by shiinkuro31: Jan 3 2007, 04:20 PM |
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Jan 3 2007, 04:23 PM
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QUOTE(R a D ! c 4 L @ Jan 3 2007, 03:32 PM) oh not bad... just the AF point is the main drawback for me... hmmm... others are ok... so is there a chance that nikon might be selling the body only? yup, definitely ok for me too...QUOTE(wkcheang @ Jan 3 2007, 04:05 PM) Yeah, with regards to the AF points, typically one would use the center point most of the time. anybody know any alternate lens for d40? sigma? tokina?No idea about the D40 being sold without the kit lens. Looking for an alternate lens? |
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Jan 3 2007, 04:44 PM
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QUOTE(wkcheang @ Jan 3 2007, 04:05 PM) Yeah, with regards to the AF points, typically one would use the center point most of the time. im looking forward to get the d40 body only with the 18-135 lens... hope its within my 3.5k budget No idea about the D40 being sold without the kit lens. Looking for an alternate lens? anyone knows the 18-135 lens cost how much? |
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Jan 3 2007, 05:29 PM
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QUOTE(shiinkuro31 @ Jan 3 2007, 04:23 PM) yup, definitely ok for me too... If you choose Nikkor, you have a larger selection:anybody know any alternate lens for d40? sigma? tokina? 18-55 (D40, D50 kit) 18-70 (D70(s) kit) 18-135 (D80 kit) 18-200 VR - released with the D200, but not in a kit 12-24 17-55 55-200 70-300 VR 24-85 17-35 28-70 24-120 VR 70-200 VR 200-400 VR 105 VR 200 VR 300 VR 400 500 600 With the D40, you can forget about AF with ALL Tokina and Tamron lenses at this time. However with Sigma, you can AF with these HSM lenses: 12-24, 17-35, 10-20, 50-150, 30 Just pray hard that Nikon, Tamron, Tokina and Sigma releases motorized versions of all their lenses soon. I'm thinking of the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 myself. This post has been edited by wkcheang: Jan 3 2007, 05:44 PM |
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Jan 4 2007, 12:51 AM
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QUOTE(R a D ! c 4 L @ Jan 3 2007, 04:44 PM) im looking forward to get the d40 body only with the 18-135 lens... hope its within my 3.5k budget saw ppl selling new 1 around RM800 in other forum.. take out from D80 anyone knows the 18-135 lens cost how much? |
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Jan 5 2007, 02:23 AM
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juz wondering here...if wanna sell la a nikon D50 kit set(still under warranty)...
how much would that be...??? pls dun pm asking the price ...i'm not selling..juz want to know.. coz my juniors will surely wanna buy dslr this semester..my batch is the 1st to take the subject..so they might go for seniors... what r the recomended price??? if can i wanna know for nikon D70s also,canon 350D,olympus E-300  |
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Jan 5 2007, 02:38 AM
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QUOTE(quick_shaq @ Jan 5 2007, 02:23 AM) juz wondering here...if wanna sell la a nikon D50 kit set(still under warranty)... 1st, make sure your juniors are serious, cuz there's one gal in my class who bought a 350d particularly just for the photography subject and now she dont even use it at allhow much would that be...??? pls dun pm asking the price ...i'm not selling..juz want to know.. coz my juniors will surely wanna buy dslr this semester..my batch is the 1st to take the subject..so they might go for seniors... what r the recomended price??? if can i wanna know for nikon D70s also,canon 350D,olympus E-300 check some of the prices here http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/260397 note: prices may vary from time to time, though the E-500 is 2500+ in there, outside you'll find its 3099 for the twin lens kit. D70s, go to fotokem in midvalley or 1u. Last time i heard they offered me 3100, body and lens. dont know about the d50 though, i'd go for the d70s, the d40 is not bad, cheap. But alot of flaws |
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Jan 5 2007, 08:14 AM
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wat u mean flaws? it looks ok to me..
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Jan 5 2007, 11:05 AM
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QUOTE(sinister @ Jan 5 2007, 08:14 AM) wat u mean flaws? it looks ok to me.. i mean compare to the d70s, there's some difference between them, that's what i mean. Cuz i prefer the d70s more over the d40 |
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Jan 5 2007, 12:11 PM
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same here... i juz couldn't live without d lcd at d top of d camera.. everything looking at d back LCD.. looks a bit weird for me..
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Jan 5 2007, 01:42 PM
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QUOTE(sinister @ Jan 5 2007, 12:11 PM) same here... i juz couldn't live without d lcd at d top of d camera.. everything looking at d back LCD.. looks a bit weird for me.. For those who are used to other SLR's, the lack of a top LCD will be a major issue, it really makes adjusting settings much faster.However, for those who are moving up to SLR's from compacts and bridge cams, they won't miss the top LCD as they would be more accustomed to using the main LCD for settings. To each, his own.  |
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Jan 5 2007, 02:24 PM
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QUOTE(wkcheang @ Jan 5 2007, 01:42 PM) For those who are used to other SLR's, the lack of a top LCD will be a major issue, it really makes adjusting settings much faster. yeah i know... wat to do.. can't teach an old dog new tricks mah... However, for those who are moving up to SLR's from compacts and bridge cams, they won't miss the top LCD as they would be more accustomed to using the main LCD for settings. To each, his own. But i like d wallpaper on d D40 though |
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Jan 5 2007, 03:18 PM
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QUOTE(sinister @ Jan 5 2007, 02:24 PM) yeah i know... wat to do.. can't teach an old dog new tricks mah... Any reports on how the D40 performs as compared to the other SLRs in terms of power consumption? Since its using a lower capacity power source and a huge LCD for everything, there has to be some trade-off in duration. But i like d wallpaper on d D40 though |
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Jan 5 2007, 03:20 PM
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QUOTE(wkcheang @ Jan 5 2007, 03:18 PM) Any reports on how the D40 performs as compared to the other SLRs in terms of power consumption? Since its using a lower capacity power source and a huge LCD for everything, there has to be some trade-off in duration. the latest issue of Digital Camera made a test and gave a 80% verdict. Not bad for a "bridge/slr" |
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Jan 5 2007, 03:36 PM
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but magazine i m afraid a bit bias because the brand company is the sponsor and give the test unit |
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Jan 5 2007, 07:19 PM
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QUOTE(R a D ! c 4 L @ Jan 5 2007, 02:38 AM) 1st, make sure your juniors are serious, cuz there's one gal in my class who bought a 350d particularly just for the photography subject and now she dont even use it at all true indeed ...some girls in my batch also got guys kaw tim already buy together juz ti get lower price when buy together...so the girl just follow to buy D70s and the other bought a 350D...i was like...i dun even think they even have that much passion for fotography...juz for the sake of one subject..then no use ...check some of the prices here http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/260397 note: prices may vary from time to time, though the E-500 is 2500+ in there, outside you'll find its 3099 for the twin lens kit. D70s, go to fotokem in midvalley or 1u. Last time i heard they offered me 3100, body and lens. dont know about the d50 though, i'd go for the d70s, the d40 is not bad, cheap. But alot of flaws |
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Jan 5 2007, 09:13 PM
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QUOTE(quick_shaq @ Jan 5 2007, 07:19 PM) true indeed ...some girls in my batch also got guys kaw tim already buy together juz ti get lower price when buy together...so the girl just follow to buy D70s and the other bought a 350D...i was like...i dun even think they even have that much passion for fotography...juz for the sake of one subject..then no use ... Do they have to buy DSLRs for that subject? Why not just bridge or P&S cameras with manual controls? Or even a film SLR? |
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Jan 5 2007, 11:07 PM
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Jan 5 2007, 03:36 PM) but magazine i m afraid a bit biasbecause the brand company is the sponsor and give the test unit QUOTE(quick_shaq @ Jan 5 2007, 07:19 PM) true indeed ...some girls in my batch also got guys kaw tim already buy together juz ti get lower price when buy together...so the girl just follow to buy D70s and the other bought a 350D...i was like...i dun even think they even have that much passion for fotography...juz for the sake of one subject..then no use ... lol might as well just buy a compact p&s camera haha |
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Jan 5 2007, 11:45 PM
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QUOTE(quick_shaq @ Jan 5 2007, 07:19 PM) true indeed ...some girls in my batch also got guys kaw tim already buy together juz ti get lower price when buy together...so the girl just follow to buy D70s and the other bought a 350D...i was like...i dun even think they even have that much passion for fotography...juz for the sake of one subject..then no use ... Wow. "Just" buying a D70s. No wonder the economy keeps running. |
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Jan 6 2007, 09:09 AM
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actually its better, once they dont use it you can get a cheaper price from them
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Jan 6 2007, 09:12 AM
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yes the grip is good
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Jan 6 2007, 09:46 AM
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QUOTE(cjtune @ Jan 5 2007, 09:13 PM) Do they have to buy DSLRs for that subject? Why not just bridge or P&S cameras with manual controls? Or even a film SLR? nope ...we dun actually need to have one also ..film slr also can use...the lecturer only wanna see the picture...so most of them suck at using manual ..so buying this sort of camera...just to see the tiny lcd after taking picture...i had heard them taking out off a roll of film only 3-5 picture are ok ...others are overexposed or underexposed... even using D70s or so ...still wanna use auto how to learn la like that...girls... QUOTE(wkcheang @ Jan 5 2007, 11:45 PM) Wow. "Just" buying a D70s. No wonder the economy keeps running. true true |
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QUOTE(R a D ! c 4 L @ Jan 5 2007, 02:38 AM) the d40 is not bad, cheap. But alot of flaws here's what i like to know what do you mean by flaws? or are you just saying that the D40 is just lacking those better features found on D50 / D70? Verdict : Highly Recommended http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond40/ With their new D40, Nikon has proven that you can make an entry-level digital SLR without cutting a lot of corners. There's a lot to like about this camera, from its compact size to its performance to its photo quality. For those ready to step up to the D-SLR world, the D40 is a fabulous way to do it. http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/nikon/d40-review/ QUOTE(wkcheang @ Jan 5 2007, 11:45 PM) Wow. "Just" buying a D70s. No wonder the economy keeps running. rich nmind, rich and unwise - that's the problem. i guess the size and the megapixels that come along makes one look like a better photographer. This post has been edited by goldfries: Jan 6 2007, 10:05 AM |
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I like it because it is compact
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Jan 6 2007, 10:18 AM
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Jan 6 2007, 10:04 AM) I like it because it is compact didn't realize it until you mentioned, then i saw thissimply can bring to office everyday http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond40/page3.asp btw D40 should be able to work with AF Nikkor 28mm f2.8 prime lens right? |
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Jan 6 2007, 10:23 AM
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QUOTE(goldfries @ Jan 6 2007, 10:18 AM) didn't realize it until you mentioned, then i saw this Yes, you can mount the AF Nikkor 28 2.8, yes, it will meter. But no, it wont AF. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond40/page3.asp btw D40 should be able to work with AF Nikkor 28mm f2.8 prime lens right? |
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QUOTE(wkcheang @ Jan 6 2007, 10:23 AM) Yes, you can mount the AF Nikkor 28 2.8, yes, it will meter. But no, it wont AF. darn. so i need AF-S / AF-I lenses for AFing? then again - the reason i'm aiming for DSLR is so that i get more freedom to manual focus! my S7000 focusing is tedious, yes it has lens-ring focus but then it's motorized. |
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Jan 6 2007, 10:30 AM
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QUOTE(goldfries @ Jan 6 2007, 10:24 AM) darn. so i need AF-S / AF-I lenses for AFing? who ask u get AF only lensthen again - the reason i'm aiming for DSLR is so that i get more freedom to manual focus! my S7000 focusing is tedious, yes it has lens-ring focus but then it's motorized.get la AF-S lens |
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Jan 6 2007, 10:32 AM
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QUOTE(goldfries @ Jan 6 2007, 10:24 AM) darn. so i need AF-S / AF-I lenses for AFing? Yes, thats right, AF-S and/or AF-I only.then again - the reason i'm aiming for DSLR is so that i get more freedom to manual focus! my S7000 focusing is tedious, yes it has lens-ring focus but then it's motorized.Since you are familiar with the concept and practicality's of MF operation, I doubt you'll find it an issue. If you need a similar lens to AF with the D40, Sigma's 30mm f/1.4 EX HSM is an excellent replacement, a popular choice for a "normal" prime on the D40. |
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Jan 6 2007, 10:34 AM
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Jan 6 2007, 10:30 AM) who ask u get AF only lens aiyah i got the lense before the camera ma. earlier intended D50 / D70 wan. get la AF-S lens i'm still contemplating whether to go without the AF function. sometimes lazy la, snapping scenery. btw how much can i sell the D40 kit lens for if i actually did buy one? come to think of it, the D40 kit lens can AF right? EDITED : AFAIK it is AF-S DX 18-55mm so looks like AF it can. This post has been edited by goldfries: Jan 6 2007, 10:37 AM |
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Jan 6 2007, 10:39 AM
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QUOTE(goldfries @ Jan 6 2007, 10:34 AM) aiyah i got the lense before the camera ma. earlier intended D50 / D70 wan. From a marketing perspective, I suppose it would be a dead product if the kit lens couldn't AF right? i'm still contemplating whether to go without the AF function. sometimes lazy la, snapping scenery. btw how much can i sell the D40 kit lens for if i actually did buy one? come to think of it, the D40 kit lens can AF right? EDITED : AFAIK it is AF-S DX 18-55mm so looks like AF it can. |
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Jan 6 2007, 10:41 AM
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QUOTE(wkcheang @ Jan 6 2007, 10:39 AM) From a marketing perspective, I suppose it would be a dead product if the kit lens couldn't AF right? hehe. makes sense. pardon my early-morning-lack-of-common-sense. still considering the D40...........tempting......... |
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Jan 6 2007, 10:49 AM
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QUOTE(goldfries @ Jan 6 2007, 10:41 AM) hehe. makes sense. pardon my early-morning-lack-of-common-sense. If you are interested in using primes, going the D40 path for now isn't a very sunny choice. Nikon seems to be extra slow in updating their wide angle and normal primes with motors. In fact, only some primes above 105mm have motors. Darned.still considering the D40...........tempting......... |
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i'm not into a lot of lens changing. will just stick to what i have.......... for now. body later still can upgrade.
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QUOTE(goldfries @ Jan 6 2007, 12:47 PM) i'm not into a lot of lens changing. will just stick to what i have.......... for now. body later still can upgrade. haha sure bohu will change ur mind very very soon |
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Jan 6 2007, 04:05 PM) haha sure boh Well spoken. u will change ur mind very very soon |
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I also confuse in choosing whether D50 or D40 for my new DSLR. But after reading the below links
comparison D50/D40/Pentax K100D D40 recommendation D40 review by KenRockwell and tested by my own hand at the nearby photo shop...now I know which one best for me. bytheway I can live with AF-S lenses alone..This post has been edited by musangpulut: Jan 6 2007, 06:45 PM |
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Jan 6 2007, 04:05 PM) haha sure boh hehe. i know my usage........ u will change ur mind very very soon even my S7000 last me nearly 2 years, since photography is just a hobby i don't intend to buy many lense. my type of photography is usually landscape / scenery so sticking to a lens or 2 will be fine until later on when i have more $$$$ allocated to spend on lenses. |
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QUOTE(goldfries @ Jan 6 2007, 09:15 PM) hehe. i know my usage........ He he he... den u get more $$$$$ u buy D200... even my S7000 last me nearly 2 years, since photography is just a hobby i don't intend to buy many lense. my type of photography is usually landscape / scenery so sticking to a lens or 2 will be fine until later on when i have more $$$$ allocated to spend on lenses. |
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Jan 6 2007, 04:05 PM) haha sure boh u will change ur mind very very soon By the time they change their minds, the D40 should be worth less than Rm1500 in the second hand market ... |
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QUOTE(goldfries @ Jan 6 2007, 09:15 PM) hehe. i know my usage........ 10mm Fisheye nIkkoreven my S7000 last me nearly 2 years, since photography is just a hobby i don't intend to buy many lense. my type of photography is usually landscape / scenery so sticking to a lens or 2 will be fine until later on when i have more $$$$ allocated to spend on lenses. 12-24mm |
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Jan 8 2007, 11:26 AM
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shinchan.. wah 10-24mm... dats gonna kill his bank balance
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Jan 8 2007, 12:47 PM
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does anybody know what is the cheapest prices I can get for D40 at low yat plaza?? The cheapest I can get at MidValley was RM2300 ma...
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Recently got my D40 in Melaka:D I'm loving the camera alot!Just that lag of Auto Focus result in loss of convenience for compact DSLR:( Nevertheless,highly recommended for noob SLR users
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QUOTE(goldfries @ Jan 6 2007, 10:18 AM) didn't realize it until you mentioned, then i saw this yup, im using nikkor 50mm f2.8,no probs...http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond40/page3.asp btw D40 should be able to work with AF Nikkor 28mm f2.8 prime lens right? QUOTE(wkcheang @ Jan 6 2007, 10:23 AM) Yes, you can mount the AF Nikkor 28 2.8, yes, it will meter. But no, it wont AF. yup yup..QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Jan 6 2007, 10:30 AM) who ask u get AF only lens expensive maa, need to ikat perot lg arr..*need more wedding reception plssss*get la AF-S lens QUOTE(D_Y2k.4^ @ Jan 8 2007, 03:38 PM) Recently got my D40 in Melaka:D I'm loving the camera alot!Just that lag of Auto Focus result in loss of convenience for compact DSLR:( Nevertheless,highly recommended for noob SLR users light, very transportable...im buying d40 bcoz its cheap.. This post has been edited by shiinkuro31: Mar 24 2007, 02:08 AM |
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Hehehe...very true.Out of curiosity,how much did you guys buy your cam in KL?I got mine for RM2390 and comes with the following:
2GB SD Card Screen Protector Nikon Camera Bag I believe you can get much better deal in KL. This post has been edited by D_Y2k.4^: Jan 8 2007, 06:23 PM |
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QUOTE(goldfries @ Jan 6 2007, 10:24 AM) then again - the reason i'm aiming for DSLR is so that i get more freedom to manual focus! Well, if you had joined the Olympus camp, and if you're from the old-school, you'd have to spend some time getting used to their fly-by-wire (ie. motorised) focus ring... that's the major complaint I keep reading about from Olympus OM (35mm film, fully manual) users who finally switched to Olympus E-series DSLRs. For me, I don't feel that much of the difference between my Zuiko lenses and those kit lenses that come along with the 400D's and D80's demo units. Maybe they are fly-by-wire too, I guess. my S7000 focusing is tedious, yes it has lens-ring focus but then it's motorized. |
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QUOTE(D_Y2k.4^ @ Jan 8 2007, 06:22 PM) Hehehe...very true.Out of curiosity,how much did you guys buy your cam in KL?I got mine for RM2390 and comes with the following: im from KL n i purposely buy from penang....so,2GB SD Card Screen Protector Nikon Camera Bag I believe you can get much better deal in KL. anyway, its a very good deal oredi |
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QUOTE(aichiban @ Jan 8 2007, 11:38 PM) im from KL n i purposely buy from penang....so, KL more expensive meh for D40??anyway, its a very good deal oredi which shop do u all recommend? |
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Jan 17 2007, 07:35 PM
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vladimir sell in forum for rm2150, but im not sure what we get (free gift i mean..)
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Jan 17 2007, 07:54 PM
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QUOTE(chiewming @ Jan 15 2007, 12:24 PM) KL more expensive meh for D40?? i saw at Key Color the other daywhich shop do u all recommend? RM 2,350 1. D40 + kit lens 2. screen protector 3. Travel bag + Nikon bag 4. 1GB SD 5. Tripod ehhh. yeah i think that's it. |
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Jan 18 2007, 04:50 PM
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kl also got shop selling nikon-d 40 for RM2150 only....
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Jan 18 2007, 11:20 PM
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QUOTE(lhscindy @ Jan 18 2007, 04:50 PM) kl also got shop selling nikon-d 40 for RM2150 only.... AP set? |
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QUOTE(cjtune @ Jan 18 2007, 11:20 PM) AP set? Original lah ... we support ori one ... buy AP if got problem sendiri susah only, seller no susah one trust me |
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Jan 19 2007, 07:43 AM
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all shops is at 2100-2150
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Jan 19 2007, 10:22 AM
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original set....
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QUOTE(goldfries @ Jan 17 2007, 07:54 PM) i saw at Key Color the other day I bought mine from Shong Lee at 1 Utama, same stuff but the price was RM2400 with an additional UV filter. RM 2,350 1. D40 + kit lens 2. screen protector 3. Travel bag + Nikon bag 4. 1GB SD 5. Tripod ehhh. yeah i think that's it. Quite happy with the pictures, can get nicer photos from my previous Canon S3. |
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QUOTE(Mavik @ Jan 19 2007, 10:57 AM) I bought mine from Shong Lee at 1 Utama, same stuff but the price was RM2400 with an additional UV filter. good goodQuite happy with the pictures, can get nicer photos from my previous Canon S3. so satisfy with the 18-55mm so far> |
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Jan 19 2007, 11:20 AM
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QUOTE(aichiban @ Jan 8 2007, 11:38 PM) im from KL n i purposely buy from penang....so, u changed cams?anyway, its a very good deal oredi |
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QUOTE(quick_shaq @ Jan 5 2007, 07:19 PM) true indeed ...some girls in my batch also got guys kaw tim already buy together juz ti get lower price when buy together...so the girl just follow to buy D70s and the other bought a 350D...i was like...i dun even think they even have that much passion for fotography...juz for the sake of one subject..then no use ... is it che mat class in MMU? |
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Jan 19 2007, 11:08 AM) good good haha shinchan... i smell poison coming in~~ so satisfy with the 18-55mm so far> i'd better  before get  hahaha |
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QUOTE(kjin @ Jan 19 2007, 02:59 PM) haha shinchan... i smell poison coming in~~ i'd better before get hahaha i never said anything yet also |
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Jan 19 2007, 09:09 PM
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Hi everyone,
Bought my first DLSR from KL. I was deciding between the Canon 400 and this but decided that for college use the Nikon would suffice. Anyway I got it for RM 2090 just for the kit alone, no idea if this is a good price but I didn't need the other accessories anyways. |
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oh.... nice price hor.. u din bargain for other stuffs like CF card? u definetely need a bag too n oso a tripod....
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Jan 19 2007, 10:35 PM
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Its just the kit alone. I already got a tripod and SD card.
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Jan 19 2007, 10:38 PM
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ohhh.... correct.. d40 uses SD card... that saves u a lot atually.... hahah.. wad about a proper bag?
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QUOTE(d_scientist @ Jan 19 2007, 10:38 PM) ohhh.... correct.. d40 uses SD card... that saves u a lot atually.... hahah.. wad about a proper bag? The price doesn't come with any bag so you have to get it separately. I bought it from KL Plaza, the shop name is Billion photo. |
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Jan 20 2007, 01:31 AM
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okeh guys, i'm a student. me n my frens want to buy the d40 around 20++ units. i got a price of rm2200 for each unit including a filter, tripod, nikon bag n 1gb sd card...is there any of u guys can recomend to me a shop that give more cheaper price?
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Jan 20 2007, 03:30 AM
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QUOTE(Mavik @ Jan 19 2007, 10:57 AM) Quite happy with the pictures, can get nicer photos from my previous Canon S3. ok so the Canon S3 produces nicer pictures? or did you put the sentence wrongly? |
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QUOTE(7thSign @ Jan 20 2007, 01:31 AM) okeh guys, i'm a student. me n my frens want to buy the d40 around 20++ units. i got a price of rm2200 for each unit including a filter, tripod, nikon bag n 1gb sd card...is there any of u guys can recomend to me a shop that give more cheaper price? i think enough said about where to buy and what to buy and stuff like that.. arguments here and there.. and i doubt there'll be a decent reply that will tell you where and what to buy.. so you better walk around and ask around in shops i think that would be more of a help to you enjoy your shopping spree ya |
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Jan 20 2007, 04:16 PM
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20+ units?! that's alot.. ever tried asking nikon directly?
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Jan 22 2007, 04:47 PM
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i thought rm 2200 is a pretty decent price.
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hey hey... just got myself a D40 yesterday.... was looking at LX2 and G7... still learning what it can do and wanna ask? anyone gone to the free seminar thingy by nikon??? new users???
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QUOTE(vpam @ Jan 29 2007, 02:46 PM) hey hey... just got myself a D40 yesterday.... was looking at LX2 and G7... still learning what it can do and wanna ask? anyone gone to the free seminar thingy by nikon??? new users??? i think no need to go lajust start shooting urself next to invest prime lens, telephoto lens and macro |
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Jan 29 2007, 02:48 PM) i think no need to go la I'm suprised u didn't recommend him to buy d 600mm prime lens just start shooting urself next to invest prime lens, telephoto lens and macro |
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Jan 30 2007, 08:25 AM
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QUOTE(sinister @ Jan 30 2007, 08:04 AM) I'm suprised u didn't recommend him to buy d 600mm prime lens slowly la50mm f/1.8 --> 50mm f/1.4 sb600 --> sb800 17-55mm f/2.8 105mm f/2.8 70-200mm f/2.8 |
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Jan 31 2007, 09:31 AM
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I got a pretty good offer in penang previously.
D40+1Gb card+tripod+bag+filter = 2200 But settled for Fuji S9600 for rm200 less |
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Jan 31 2007, 09:56 AM
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D40 firmware 1.10 Available!
http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bin/nikon...li=&p_topview=1 I updated mine last night..all went well..just follow instructions to the letter! Must flash 2 files seperately, one by one.. Cheers |
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Jan 31 2007, 10:10 AM
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just wanna ask,,,, what the the best additional lens ater the kit lens for D40. Prime lense or zoom lens
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QUOTE(vpam5221 @ Jan 31 2007, 10:10 AM) just wanna ask,,,, what the the best additional lens ater the kit lens for D40. Prime lense or zoom lens Prime : nikkor AF-S 105mm f/2.8 IF-ED VR zoom : nikkor AF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 ED VR telephoto : nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 IF-ED VR |
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QUOTE(firestarter @ Jan 31 2007, 09:56 AM) D40 firmware 1.10 Available! Hi...any significant improvement over the updates ?http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bin/nikon...li=&p_topview=1 I updated mine last night..all went well..just follow instructions to the letter! Must flash 2 files seperately, one by one.. Cheers |
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QUOTE(raoul @ Jan 31 2007, 10:23 AM) Hi...any significant improvement over the updates ? Yo..updated last night and just did some test shots to make sure all is well, not enough time to check it out properly..sometime tomorrow maybe, since its a holiday Will update here if i find anything. Cheers |
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i'm thinking of getting this camera...new user...no experience in DSLR photography...any comment ?...will it be a good choice ?
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QUOTE(Mr7077 @ Jan 31 2007, 12:09 PM) i'm thinking of getting this camera...new user...no experience in DSLR photography...any comment ?...will it be a good choice ? Excellent choice! |
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QUOTE(Mr7077 @ Jan 31 2007, 12:09 PM) i'm thinking of getting this camera...new user...no experience in DSLR photography...any comment ?...will it be a good choice ? QUOTE(firestarter @ Jan 31 2007, 01:12 PM) Excellent choice! ya buy buy buy |
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shouldnt it be better to go straight either d70 or d80? rather than getting d40?
wont it be like buy first cause it cheap then regret it later? no experience can learn mah.. |
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Jan 31 2007, 01:32 PM) ya buy buy buy OMG..once u buy it, u will regret y u bought it later.. haha, cos u will get more poison by start finding lens and bla bla bla.... |
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QUOTE(VincC454 @ Jan 31 2007, 02:03 PM) shouldnt it be better to go straight either d70 or d80? rather than getting d40? not necessarily. you can't generalize people. we all use cameras (and our funds) differently.wont it be like buy first cause it cheap then regret it later? for some (people like me) we do plan ahead on what to buy and how we wish to go around a hobby.so D40 is a nice choice IMO if you're just wanting an entry-level DSLR and being happy with a few lenses. |
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If you wanna go for DSLR, think of my advice...
For me, better go for high end DSLR for example, Nikon; go for D70 or D80 or higher for Canon; go for EOS 350D or 400D or higher Why? Because, no experience got nothing to do with high end camera when u buy high end camera, you can learn a lot better than lower specs DSLR this knowledge or so-called experience you WILL NEVER find it in lower specs DSLR for example, just imagine what 10MP DSLR can do to you you can go when see the resultsjust imagine, what 6MP DSLR can do for you? for 6MP, might as well buy normal digital camera like Canon iXus even iXus better than 6MP DSLR one more thing, if you buy high end DSLR, you will learn more how to take extra care of your camera more than if u buy lower specs DSLR know why? the cheaper the price, the less you care |
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QUOTE(madstone @ Jan 31 2007, 04:18 PM) one more thing, if you buy high end DSLR, you will learn more how to take extra care of your camera more than if u buy lower specs DSLR lol what the .......know why? the cheaper the price, the less you care My personal oppinions as i always play with my colleague 's d40 --------------------- 1# too small : very hard to hold it steady 2# attach sb600/sb800 when shot vertical is unbalance 3# when attached larger lens : you hold the lens more than the body 4# 3 focus point is nothing much to play with (not flexible) 5# change settings process are slow 6# AF-S only lens for Auto Focus if got better budget get a D70s,D80 or D200 yes it still better than a prosumer esp attached it with ED VR lens This post has been edited by shinchan^^: Jan 31 2007, 04:34 PM |
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well.. don't judge the cam on how many pixel it has..
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QUOTE(ajay67 @ Jan 31 2007, 04:32 PM) well.. don't judge the cam on how many pixel it has.. yea, i agree with ajay.. with 10mp, the pics will be even bigger in size.. then you'll have to get more memory cards.. actually, if you a beginer get a d80.. he/she will take even more time to learn to use to camera, coz it will be a much more complicated camera compared to d40.you can do wonders with "only" 6MP madstone : never compare a slr camera to a p'n's camera, its a whole different thing.. think wisely before making a comment on a camera, coz.. your advices may lead people to the wrong road. |
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Jan 31 2007, 04:42 PM
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QUOTE(madstone @ Jan 31 2007, 04:18 PM) If you wanna go for DSLR, think of my advice... For me, better go for high end DSLR for example, Nikon; go for D70 or D80 or higher for Canon; go for EOS 350D or 400D or higher not everyone has the $$$$ to spare. D70 / D80 isn't even high-end in the first place. it's just a notch or 2 above D40 / 50 but certainly far from being high end. how about you buy Canon EOS 1D Mk II then? QUOTE(madstone @ Jan 31 2007, 04:18 PM) Why? Because, no experience got nothing to do with high end camera when u buy high end camera, you can learn a lot better than lower specs DSLR this knowledge or so-called experience you WILL NEVER find it in lower specs DSLR it's not about experience, it's about $$$$. even the D40 also have a lot of things to play around with already compared to P&S. QUOTE(madstone @ Jan 31 2007, 04:18 PM) for example, just imagine what 10MP DSLR can do to you you can go when see the resultsjust imagine, what 6MP DSLR can do for you? for 6MP, might as well buy normal digital camera like Canon iXus even iXus better than 6MP DSLR i guess you have no idea that 6MP and 10MP picture sizes aren't that far apart, and strangely earlier you mentioned getting a D70 / 350D when they're only 6MP / 8MP respectively. QUOTE(madstone @ Jan 31 2007, 04:18 PM) one more thing, if you buy high end DSLR, you will learn more how to take extra care of your camera more than if u buy lower specs DSLR that's not the way it's supposed to be. regardless of what you buy, whether P&S below RM 600 or a high-end camera - you MUST always make it a practise to care for it. no matter how, it's still your $$$ spent. know why? the cheaper the price, the less you care anyone who thinks the way that you mentioned, i just a person who doesn't know how to care for stuff. and your logic doesn't make sense. |
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Jan 31 2007, 04:29 PM) lol what the ....... My personal oppinions as i always play with my colleague 's d40 --------------------- 1# too small : very hard to hold it steady 2# attach sb600/sb800 when shot vertical is unbalance 3# when attached larger lens : you hold the lens more than the body 4# 3 focus point is nothing much to play with (not flexible) 5# change settings process are slow 6# AF-S only lens for Auto Focus if got better budget get a D70s,D80 or D200 yes it still better than a prosumer esp attached it with ED VR lens QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Jan 31 2007, 01:32 PM) ya buy buy buy and still you ask ppl to buy the d40haha |
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QUOTE(VincC454 @ Jan 31 2007, 04:55 PM) and still you ask ppl to buy the d40 see, there's he's just giving his feedback on what he finds he didn't like about it - that doesn't mean he cannot recommend to others. haha do some readup on the D40 reviews, it's a good camera. if you have bigger palms, maybe you'd prefer the D70/D80. for me, i have smaller palms and i like the size of the D40. |
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well..no offence to you..
but..if you like the camera then get it lo forum for all giving a opinion..and of couse..different people have a different head and different brain and different set of thinking.. so some agree with you buying it..and of couse some dont agree with you..if you choose to buy it..then nobody can stop you already as it your own money.. This post has been edited by VincC454: Jan 31 2007, 05:01 PM |
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wah ehh. don't get me wrong. i'm just saying he's expressing his opinion.
chill.....EDITED : VincC454, my apologies if my post has in anyway offended you. no intention to do so. thank you. This post has been edited by goldfries: Jan 31 2007, 05:12 PM |
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QUOTE(VincC454 @ Jan 31 2007, 05:00 PM) well..no offence to you.. chill man...i think wat goldfries meant is jz nt to shut down ppl's choices...personally i feel tat whether a camera is good or bad dpends on wat the user wants n prefer n wat options does the buyer has...some might hav the $$ bt will stil prefer a lower spec camera bcos he/she might nt nid such pro functions bt they jz want a decent camera wt better quality pics compared to compacts or ps...likewise some buyers might want a very pro camera bt could nt afford it financially n so on n so forth...omg i'm getting long winded here, my bad...bt my point is lets keep the options open cos like u mention diff ppl might differ in opinions n preferences...lets jz b happy n merry in sharing ^^ cool?but..if you like the camera then get it lo forum for all giving a opinion..and of couse..different people have a different head and different brain and different set of thinking.. so some agree with you buying it..and of couse some dont agree with you..if you choose to buy it..then nobody can stop you already as it your own money.. btw i jz gt the D40 cos i'm nt aiming pro...jz lookin for a new gadget to play wt ^^ n i dun want all the bulks , so the D40 suits me jz fine (i hav small palms keke)^^..n the price well it's alrite wt me since i wouldn wnna spend more than 2.5k for a camera...n i'm pretty happy wt the quality...dun mind wt all the pro pro stuff cos i aint pro...jz to play play (^0^) |
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so far what i've read seems to show that D40 is the right camera for ppl like me,...noobs into DSLR...in fact the star had a review yesterday which i thought was indeed helpful. I think the main thing that i have to consider is the price.....that's why D40 seems like a logical choice to me.
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QUOTE(wen_wen @ Jan 31 2007, 11:08 PM) chill man...i think wat goldfries meant is jz nt to shut down ppl's choices...personally i feel tat whether a camera is good or bad dpends on wat the user wants n prefer n wat options does the buyer has...some might hav the $$ bt will stil prefer a lower spec camera bcos he/she might nt nid such pro functions bt they jz want a decent camera wt better quality pics compared to compacts or ps...likewise some buyers might want a very pro camera bt could nt afford it financially n so on n so forth...omg i'm getting long winded here, my bad...bt my point is lets keep the options open cos like u mention diff ppl might differ in opinions n preferences...lets jz b happy n merry in sharing ^^ cool? Go for it man! i have both the d80 and d40. d40 is plenty of camera, and as a carry around you wont miss much or any of the d80's extra features! its an excellent camera...even if its cheap and dosent support many lens or is only 6megapixles or hell..only 3 focus points? well i shoot purely choosing focus points manually and having 11 is irritating and cumbersome! 3 is much simpler and faster...the comparison is endless!btw i jz gt the D40 cos i'm nt aiming pro...jz lookin for a new gadget to play wt ^^ n i dun want all the bulks , so the D40 suits me jz fine (i hav small palms keke)^^..n the price well it's alrite wt me since i wouldn wnna spend more than 2.5k for a camera...n i'm pretty happy wt the quality...dun mind wt all the pro pro stuff cos i aint pro...jz to play play (^0^) Cheers |
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Feb 1 2007, 08:57 AM
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D40 is a good camera... for the price range that's it.
get this camera. by using a nikon, you are assured that your support is good enough for the future. |
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Feb 1 2007, 12:23 PM
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yeah i do love my D40...at least all those jmpin moments n funny funny actions by my doggy is captured n freeze...unlike wt my old camera all those motions jz becomes a blurry chunk ^^
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QUOTE(VincC454 @ Jan 31 2007, 05:00 PM) well..no offence to you.. Enough said... but..if you like the camera then get it lo forum for all giving a opinion..and of couse..different people have a different head and different brain and different set of thinking.. so some agree with you buying it..and of couse some dont agree with you..if you choose to buy it..then nobody can stop you already as it your own money.. anyone can say anything BUT it's up to the person who want to buy the camera if you wanna go for D40, go ahead, it's your money, your choice may be i gave the wrong view what so ever BUT it's all up to you, the money owner for me i still wanna go for Canon EOS 350D @ 400D may be i can buy both model, D40 & 350D  so, where can get the cheapest price for D40 kit in KL? with extra lens, of course This post has been edited by madstone: Feb 1 2007, 12:51 PM |
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QUOTE(madstone @ Feb 1 2007, 12:50 PM) so, where can get the cheapest price for D40 kit in KL? with extra lens, of course Cheers |
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QUOTE(goldfries @ Jan 31 2007, 05:02 PM) wah ehh. don't get me wrong. i'm just saying he's expressing his opinion. no worries man..nothing to apologies also chill.....EDITED : VincC454, my apologies if my post has in anyway offended you. no intention to do so. thank you. |
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Guys,
I gotta a question.... Have anyone here downloaded the D40 latest firmware update ?? Coz it the website states "If you have entered the correct serial number in the "My Profile" area and are still getting an error your camera may not be a North American model camera. This download is only available to North American users. If you purchased your camera in North America, and the serial number reports an error you may have a "Grey Market" product." Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. |
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QUOTE(Evirober @ Feb 1 2007, 07:46 PM) Guys, Hi..I think it says that bcos americans only want americans to download from american website..lol..Im pretty sure the d40 is same throughout the world..only serial number diff due to nikon's country to country support and warranty..bcos they dont support grey market products. So they just waana check that your serial number relates to that country.I gotta a question.... Have anyone here downloaded the D40 latest firmware update ?? Coz it the website states "If you have entered the correct serial number in the "My Profile" area and are still getting an error your camera may not be a North American model camera. This download is only available to North American users. If you purchased your camera in North America, and the serial number reports an error you may have a "Grey Market" product." Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Dont download from there..get it from japan or europe sites, i downloaded from europe. If u cant find it..pm me your email and i will email you the file. I updated my d40 3 days ago and all is well. Cheers |
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firestarter;
Thanks bro !!! PM sent... |
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Feb 2 2007, 11:44 AM
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eerrmm...
D40 is a good camera..of course, if u got money then js go for D70, D80 .. Cons of D40 : - too small - not easy to do setting Pros : - totally better than PNS - cheap see my signature .. QUOTE "The camera doesn't make the photo, the photographer does." A great artist can create masterpieces with ordinary tools. This post has been edited by chiewming: Feb 2 2007, 11:44 AM |
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Feb 2 2007, 11:58 AM
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QUOTE(chiewming @ Feb 2 2007, 11:44 AM) "The camera doesn't make the photo, the photographer does." Try shoot motorsports F1 with kit lensA great artist can create masterpieces with ordinary tools. |
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Feb 2 2007, 11:58 AM) Try shoot motorsports F1 with kit lens lol... you just have to ask.. let's rub it in |
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Feb 2 2007, 11:58 AM) Try shoot motorsports F1 with kit lens or underwater photographs... |
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QUOTE(chiewming @ Feb 2 2007, 11:44 AM) Cons of D40 : ehh. is the lacking of LCD status display on top part of your CONs point #2? - too small - not easy to do setting the size on the other hand is a PRO to some. it boils down to preference. what i don't like is that D40 doesn't use CF card. damn, bought a CF to use with DSLR and now i have to get SD card. luckily the thing is package usually includes 1 - 2GB SD. yeah - i admit, i'm eyeing on a D40 myself. |
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Feb 2 2007, 08:59 PM
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gogogo go get a D40 then more ppl to teach me hw to use...i super noobia...-.-!
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Feb 2 2007, 11:00 PM
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eventhough D40 is cheaper i will not waste my money on that
better get D80 or 350D or 400D |
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Feb 3 2007, 10:30 AM
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Hmm... somehow i get the feeling that this thread is turning into a D40 bashing thread... XP
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hahaha.. seriously.. D80 is much much much more better.. if u have the budget.. if i dont hv the budget also.. i would rather save a lil more money.. n get a D80...
its bcoz when u are pro. i think u will love D80 instead of D40 |
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QUOTE(mememe12 @ Feb 3 2007, 01:33 PM) hahaha.. seriously.. D80 is much much much more better.. if u have the budget.. if i dont hv the budget also.. i would rather save a lil more money.. n get a D80... In tat case D200 is a better camera than D80. Then again...the D2Xs is much much better than D200. Might as well save til kingdom come to buy cos there'll always be better and better cams around.its bcoz when u are pro. i think u will love D80 instead of D40 Since we're talking better and better...Hasselblad just announced their new camera. Better buy that one cos it's what real professional use. That is if you can save USD25,000 in your "camera budget account". There'll be no end to which camera's better than another. Whatever fits the budget and needs. I've been eyeing a dslr and I would love to get the D80 myself. I can afford a D80 but would I need it? Not sure. But I know I definitely would appreciate the more adv functions of the D40 compared to a PnS. That's a start no?? Invest in lenses and flash gun 1st cos these acc will carry forward to your next body. That said, I'm looking at the D50,D70s as well. Want to make an educated and well informed purchase. I'm sure I'll "grow" in my photography and in the future will buy another body to go along. "Sikit sikit lama jadi bukit" My 2 cents.... This post has been edited by sil3ntscr3am: Feb 3 2007, 05:22 PM |
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QUOTE(sil3ntscr3am @ Feb 3 2007, 05:12 PM) In tat case D200 is a better camera than D80. Then again...the D2Xs is much much better than D200. Might as well save til kingdom come to buy cos there'll always be better and better cams around. agreed.Since we're talking better and better...Hasselblad just announced their new camera. Better buy that one cos it's what real professional use. That is if you can save USD25,000 in your "camera budget account". There'll be no end to which camera's better than another. Whatever fits the budget and needs. I've been eyeing a dslr and I would love to get the D80 myself. I can afford a D80 but would I need it? Not sure. But I know I definitely would appreciate the more adv functions of the D40 compared to a PnS. That's a start no?? Invest in lenses and flash gun 1st cos these acc will carry forward to your next body. That said, I'm looking at the D50,D70s as well. Want to make an educated and well informed purchase. I'm sure I'll "grow" in my photography and in the future will buy another body to go along. "Sikit sikit lama jadi bukit" My 2 cents.... so fellas.. dont get the D40... instead, save up your cash and get the new hasselblad H digital camera. it rocks! |
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Feb 3 2007, 05:33 PM
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QUOTE(ifer @ Feb 3 2007, 05:27 PM) agreed. so fellas.. dont get the D40... instead, save up your cash and get the new hasselblad H digital camera. it rocks! By the time you can save up to buy that hasselblad, you might as well buy the whole Nikon range of cam and lenses.... "Ngo thei ni pan ta kong chai...." |
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QUOTE(sil3ntscr3am @ Feb 3 2007, 05:33 PM) By the time you can save up to buy that hasselblad, you might as well buy the whole Nikon range of cam and lenses.... "Ngo thei ni pan ta kong chai...." |
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QUOTE(ifer @ Feb 4 2007, 01:54 AM) come on. hasselblads arent that expensive! I think I stick to Nikon for now. Looking for the best offer around. Heard j-one in amcorp and nepmatic is good place to look. Will update when I get it. |
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how is canon 350D compared to Nikon D40?
besides the price, D40 is highly affordable, pricing at rm2100 now |
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Feb 5 2007, 07:37 AM
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get nikon for after service
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Feb 5 2007, 09:46 AM
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Feb 5 2007, 07:37 AM) get nikon for after service How do I get this service if I'm interested? Take it back to Nikon service centre. How much are the charges?lens cleaning, dust cleaning free I'm new to DLSR (used manual SLR with slides before), so I'm learning to shoot with NEF. Some queries; Does it matter whether I open the NEF files with Photoshop CS2 or the SW supplied by Nikon? Thanks |
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QUOTE(mysticaldodo @ Feb 5 2007, 09:46 AM) How do I get this service if I'm interested? Take it back to Nikon service centre. How much are the charges? FOCQUOTE(mysticaldodo @ Feb 5 2007, 09:46 AM) I'm new to DLSR (used manual SLR with slides before), so I'm learning to shoot with NEF. Some queries; Does it matter whether I open the NEF files with Photoshop CS2 or the SW supplied by Nikon? Both also can open just that CS2 need the RAW Plugins to open itThanks |
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Feb 5 2007, 11:23 AM
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Guys
Could u please enlighten me on the following questions: With the Nikon D40 or any Nikon DSLR for that matter how much does the SD memory card speed matter ? (Class 2, Class 4 and Class 6) Then there is Apacer with their X60 and X150 speed SD cards. The reason as who why I asked this question is because i have just bought a Apacer SDHC 4GB Class 2. Now I am wondering how much will this affect taking pictures ? Thanks in advance !! |
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Feb 5 2007, 01:10 PM
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nothing matters since
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Feb 5 2007, 01:48 PM
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shinchan Thanks...
is there anything that spits files that huge ?? Just saw the SanDisk Extreme III : quite an incredible SD card can withstand extreme temp and also incredible data recovery program. Thanks again... |
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Feb 5 2007, 01:52 PM
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yuhuuu,... just bought my own d40.... seriously fun camera to play around eith...
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so many forumers buying the D40... for around that price, might as well add rm300 to get the 350D. 8mp, better noise control and can use both EF and EF-S lenses
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QUOTE(nairud @ Feb 5 2007, 01:57 PM) so many forumers buying the D40... for around that price, might as well add rm300 to get the 350D. 8mp, better noise control and can use both EF and EF-S lenses no lalai lai nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G VR ED DX AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR ED AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G VR IF-ED AF-S Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G VR IF-ED AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f/2.8G VR ED mari mari Added on February 5, 2007, 2:14 pmcoming soon AF-S nikkor 18-55 f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S nikkor 55-200 f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S nikkor 18-135 f/3.5-5.6G ED VR This post has been edited by shinchan^^: Feb 5 2007, 02:14 PM |
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really meh? about the vr lenses?
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d40 is the new stuff mah
malaysian like new stuff 350d too old already..thats why ppl only see d40 haha |
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my coll's just flashed his d40
quite alot of changes i like the picture preview it is just way faster than 350d(nairud),400d(VincC454),30d(ahleong) and 1d(ac98) This post has been edited by shinchan^^: Feb 5 2007, 03:44 PM |
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Feb 5 2007, 03:44 PM) my coll's just flashed his d40 wei..quite alot of changes i like the picture preview it is just way faster than 350d(nairud),400d(VincC454),30d(ahleong) and 1d(ac98) this will upset many ppl ok and somemore..dont compare with my 400d..im using non high speed mem card ok fast also useless if the features not enough This post has been edited by VincC454: Feb 5 2007, 03:52 PM |
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shinchan^^:
Oh the version 1.10 A and B file right ? Added on February 5, 2007, 4:33 pmVincC454: wei bro terasa ke ? hehehehe... j/k I believe the D40 a stepping stone for entering the photography hobby. I dont see a point to argue what camera has what features for the mean time as I just want to test it out without spending too much money. If the poison for being a shutter bug is strong by all means the sky is the limit for which camera to go with which lens with what features... = )))) just my 2 cents worth Cheers This post has been edited by Evirober: Feb 5 2007, 04:33 PM |
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lol,taking a swipe at the canon family
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QUOTE(Evirober @ Feb 5 2007, 04:30 PM) shinchan^^: and since when i terasa or what?Oh the version 1.10 A and B file right ? Added on February 5, 2007, 4:33 pmVincC454: wei bro terasa ke ? hehehehe... j/k I believe the D40 a stepping stone for entering the photography hobby. I dont see a point to argue what camera has what features for the mean time as I just want to test it out without spending too much money. If the poison for being a shutter bug is strong by all means the sky is the limit for which camera to go with which lens with what features... = )))) just my 2 cents worth Cheers he clearly stated my name what up there This post has been edited by VincC454: Feb 5 2007, 04:39 PM |
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Feb 5 2007, 04:58 PM
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okay my bad...did't read the names accordingly...
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Feb 5 2007, 05:00 PM
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QUOTE(Evirober @ Feb 5 2007, 04:58 PM) okay my bad...did't read the names accordingly... u r one of the D40 owner?QUOTE(400D) and somemore..dont compare with my 400d..im using non high speed mem card ok my coll also not using high-speed memory card whatThis post has been edited by shinchan^^: Feb 5 2007, 05:02 PM |
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Feb 5 2007, 05:06 PM
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shinchan^^: Yes, I just recently purchase a D40 kit.
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Feb 5 2007, 05:09 PM
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QUOTE(Evirober @ Feb 5 2007, 05:06 PM) shinchan^^: Yes, I just recently purchase a D40 kit. That is coolso when can see ur gallery |
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Feb 5 2007, 05:27 PM
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Hehehe..soon
I am still learning the ropes on how to take a clear pictures. Along with a plethora funtion's i know not use... so its a bit bewildering at the moment. |
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Feb 5 2007, 05:28 PM
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QUOTE(Evirober @ Feb 5 2007, 05:27 PM) Hehehe..soon clearer pic?I am still learning the ropes on how to take a clear pictures. Along with a plethora funtion's i know not use... so its a bit bewildering at the moment. the new 18-55mm ED II is sharp enough to take a clear pic ;p |
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Feb 5 2007, 10:12 PM
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problem is my hand shake leh..hahaha...
Will post once i put on my bullet proof vest ...hehehe..so please be kind.. hahaha |
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Feb 5 2007, 11:03 PM
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QUOTE(Evirober @ Feb 5 2007, 10:12 PM) problem is my hand shake leh..hahaha... Well, your DSLR will help you built some muscle in your arms, boy!Will post once i put on my bullet proof vest ...hehehe..so please be kind.. hahaha Last time I thought my 0.5kg lens on my 0.8kg body was heavy. Now I'm using a metal barrel 1kg zoom lens.. and then the 0.5kg lens feels lighter now. Added on February 5, 2007, 11:06 pm QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Feb 5 2007, 05:28 PM) clearer pic? Well, 'sharpness' is also relative to the output picture size. Heck, if you don't print beyond 4R or 5R size, any kit lens whose aperture is stepped down 1 or 2 stops and with good lighting can give seemingly tack-sharp images.the new 18-55mm ED II is sharp enough to take a clear pic ;p Added on February 5, 2007, 11:11 pm QUOTE(Evirober @ Feb 5 2007, 11:23 AM) Guys You'll still be limited to what the in-camera buffer memory can hold. If the manual says your D40 can't do more than 4 highest-quality JPEGs per second, then no memory card can improve that.Could u please enlighten me on the following questions: With the Nikon D40 or any Nikon DSLR for that matter how much does the SD memory card speed matter ? (Class 2, Class 4 and Class 6) Then there is Apacer with their X60 and X150 speed SD cards. The reason as who why I asked this question is because i have just bought a Apacer SDHC 4GB Class 2. Now I am wondering how much will this affect taking pictures ? Thanks in advance !! What a faster memory card can improve is the wait time before that in-camera buffer memory is cleared again and you're ready for the next burst of shots. This post has been edited by cjtune: Feb 5 2007, 11:11 PM |
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Feb 5 2007, 11:34 PM
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cjtune:
Sir Sargent yes sir...will build up my arm muscle sir !! = )))) Photos are located in the photo gallery thread. Thank you. This post has been edited by Evirober: Feb 7 2007, 10:03 AM |
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Feb 7 2007, 06:54 PM
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any new buyers of the d40? what's the best price, possible to buy for rm2k? where?
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Feb 7 2007, 07:10 PM
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i hear that japan market price is about US$400 compared to US selling US$600
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Feb 9 2007, 07:40 AM
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QUOTE(sbd @ Feb 7 2007, 06:54 PM) any new buyers of the d40? what's the best price, possible to buy for rm2k? where? bargain around the dealers |
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Feb 9 2007, 11:41 AM
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QUOTE(cjtune @ Feb 5 2007, 11:03 PM) Well, your DSLR will help you built some muscle in your arms, boy! Agreed..Last time I thought my 0.5kg lens on my 0.8kg body was heavy. Now I'm using a metal barrel 1kg zoom lens.. and then the 0.5kg lens feels lighter now. Added on February 5, 2007, 11:06 pm Well, 'sharpness' is also relative to the output picture size. Heck, if you don't print beyond 4R or 5R size, any kit lens whose aperture is stepped down 1 or 2 stops and with good lighting can give seemingly tack-sharp images. Added on February 5, 2007, 11:11 pm You'll still be limited to what the in-camera buffer memory can hold. If the manual says your D40 can't do more than 4 highest-quality JPEGs per second, then no memory card can improve that. What a faster memory card can improve is the wait time before that in-camera buffer memory is cleared again and you're ready for the next burst of shots. u can see how many pic that buffer can hold when u half press the button.. if buffer full then wait until all the pic in da bufffer transfer to ur memory card.. faster memory card, no need wait for longer time..kakaka... |
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Feb 9 2007, 11:55 AM
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QUOTE(damachee @ Feb 7 2007, 07:10 PM) i hear that japan market price is about US$400 compared to US selling US$600 cheapest i can find in japan is about rm1650 |
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Feb 9 2007, 06:07 PM
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QUOTE(clemong_888 @ Feb 9 2007, 11:55 AM) cheapest i can find in japan is about rm1650 if only they sold it at that price here in KL |
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Feb 9 2007, 06:40 PM
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QUOTE(damachee @ Feb 9 2007, 06:07 PM) if only they sold it at that price here in KL warranty warranty. there's also tax issues which makes it more expensive |
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Feb 10 2007, 10:07 PM
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QUOTE(clemong_888 @ Feb 9 2007, 06:40 PM) warranty warranty. there's also tax issues which makes it more expensive I thought camera was 0% tax.. |
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Feb 10 2007, 10:31 PM
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really? i thought all electronics goods are taxed?
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Feb 10 2007, 10:47 PM
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say u bring for tour use without the boxes
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Feb 11 2007, 11:12 AM
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hi .. i just got D40 cos of budget... no regret after learning how to use the Manual focus ..nice to play with i guess...compare to auto focus for big lense(old one) but one question is Auto focus quality better than manual focus?
Note: sheat didnt see this topic... went to ask in wrong topic in d50...OMG |
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Feb 11 2007, 11:31 AM
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littlegreen: Here my shot at answering your question.
"Is Auto focus quality better than manual focus?" If u just want to point and shoot with D40 then this would give u the best the camera can do. For beginner such as I, say when an event occurs (wedding / motorsports)and u want to take a pic however dont know what u need to set. However when u want to fully capture the moment or create something special (composition) then the best I feel would be manual. This is my 2 cents worth as I am still reading and learning how to take good pictures. |
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Feb 11 2007, 11:50 AM
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OMG... i want this lol. ahahah.. i wish i have the cash.
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Feb 11 2007, 06:40 PM
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QUOTE(Evirober @ Feb 11 2007, 11:31 AM) littlegreen: Here my shot at answering your question. ok ic... auto for beginer then pro use manual ... must really fast in adjusting ehh... if not miss the good part then regret shots... hehe rite... "Is Auto focus quality better than manual focus?" If u just want to point and shoot with D40 then this would give u the best the camera can do. For beginner such as I, say when an event occurs (wedding / motorsports)and u want to take a pic however dont know what u need to set. However when u want to fully capture the moment or create something special (composition) then the best I feel would be manual. This is my 2 cents worth as I am still reading and learning how to take good pictures. i ll be changing to manual since my auto onli work for kits lense... just a bit sad but like tuning the lense... fun... once i grab the camera i will stick with it for atleast 15 mins lol maybe to new that y.. Added on February 11, 2007, 6:42 pm ohhyaa any technique to hold the camera... or hold it as comfortable as u like... and wanted to buy extra battery what do u think//// how many shots for one battery...people say 300 shot ... true ????? Added on February 11, 2007, 6:42 pmabout 300....... This post has been edited by littlegreen: Feb 11 2007, 06:42 PM |
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Feb 11 2007, 08:43 PM
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yes about 300++
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Feb 11 2007, 09:40 PM
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330 for 1 charge? i thought ard 1k..
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Feb 11 2007, 10:05 PM
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sinister: what battery are u using that can take 1k shots ??? hehehehehe
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Feb 12 2007, 06:16 AM
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QUOTE(Evirober @ Feb 11 2007, 10:05 PM) sinister: what battery are u using that can take 1k shots ??? hehehehehe yup but i guess my lens cant support it... i did on the autofocus mode but it does nothing.. it wont auto focus....littlegreen: Dude u can still set it to Auto Mode even when you upgrade your lens bro. Its not meant for kit lens only .. = )) Added on February 12, 2007, 6:17 ammy lense is the old type one ... bought some 3-5 yrs ago..tamron... my dad one... Added on February 12, 2007, 6:18 amyea.. 1k shot.... betul ahhh.....can confirm... i am getting one more in few days time.... Added on February 12, 2007, 6:27 amo yaa.. how to do the autofocus is it tru even if the lens is not support for autofocus for my d40 This post has been edited by littlegreen: Feb 12 2007, 06:27 AM |
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Feb 12 2007, 06:55 AM
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@littlegreen
As the nikon D40 doesn't has a internal motor, and if you want to AF, the lens u're using need to have the focusing motor... Since u're using a old tamron lens, most probably it doesn't has the internal focusing motor and therefore you can only manual focus it. You can't AF on old lens. |
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Feb 12 2007, 09:24 AM
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QUOTE(sinister @ Feb 11 2007, 09:40 PM) 330 for 1 charge? i thought ard 1k.. 1k is D80 QUOTE(littlegreen @ Feb 12 2007, 06:16 AM) yup but i guess my lens cant support it... i did on the autofocus mode but it does nothing.. it wont auto focus.... because it is not a AF-S Lens |
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Feb 12 2007, 09:29 AM
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littlegreen: there you go..all the sifus here have answered your question.
Does anyone know how much is it for a D40 batt cost ? Thanks |
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Feb 12 2007, 12:55 PM
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QUOTE(Evirober @ Feb 12 2007, 09:29 AM) littlegreen: there you go..all the sifus here have answered your question. heheh yea... but i still envy those that have auto focus....Does anyone know how much is it for a D40 batt cost ? Thanks but funny D80/D70 i tested plug in this tele lens can auto focus..... why..is it because the body can drive the lens.. 1. one more thing how about the quality of photo which one is better manual and auto focus... {edited...!! }got one person ans but i want more ppl to comment.... 2. 200+-.. wanted to buy.. d@rn it no stock..everywhere also no stock.. Added on February 12, 2007, 1:13 pmwhere can i get better price than 200rm This post has been edited by littlegreen: Feb 12 2007, 01:18 PM |
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QUOTE(littlegreen @ Feb 12 2007, 12:55 PM) heheh yea... but i still envy those that have auto focus.... d70/d80 can autofocus because got motor inside the cam. between autofocus and manual, none. depends on your skill.but funny D80/D70 i tested plug in this tele lens can auto focus..... why..is it because the body can drive the lens.. 1. one more thing how about the quality of photo which one is better manual and auto focus... {edited...!! }got one person ans but i want more ppl to comment.... 2. 200+-.. wanted to buy.. d@rn it no stock..everywhere also no stock.. Added on February 12, 2007, 1:13 pmwhere can i get better price than 200rm |
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QUOTE(littlegreen @ Feb 12 2007, 12:55 PM) heheh yea... but i still envy those that have auto focus.... dats is disadvantage of d40 for using old lens. im currently using nikkor 50mm f2.8 for my d40, n i need to focus manually. thats pain at first, but u'll be use to it. New Nikon SWM lens is expensive, maybe i survey in kl later for tamron or sigma..but funny D80/D70 i tested plug in this tele lens can auto focus..... why..is it because the body can drive the lens.. 1. one more thing how about the quality of photo which one is better manual and auto focus... {edited...!! }got one person ans but i want more ppl to comment.... 2. 200+-.. wanted to buy.. d@rn it no stock..everywhere also no stock.. Added on February 12, 2007, 1:13 pmwhere can i get better price than 200rm |
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Feb 12 2007, 07:52 PM
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QUOTE(shiinkuro31 @ Feb 12 2007, 04:49 PM) dats is disadvantage of d40 for using old lens. im currently using nikkor 50mm f2.8 for my d40, n i need to focus manually. thats pain at first, but u'll be use to it. New Nikon SWM lens is expensive, maybe i survey in kl later for tamron or sigma.. lol yup.. pain for a little hour.... i spend all night on my cami know how to get slear shoot without auto.. .... i have neva depend on it.. but manual...lol and more fun with manual..like btwn the auto and manual car... how about those professional do they auto / manual.... lets be proffesioinal... definately collecting all lens if i got monay hahaha.... really addicted to it... how about the way of holding... holding tele is a pain man... but not the kit lens... any guide to hold or free to hold..... Added on February 12, 2007, 7:55 pm QUOTE(clemong_888 @ Feb 12 2007, 02:05 PM) d70/d80 can autofocus because got motor inside the cam. between autofocus and manual, none. depends on your skill. icicic... erm... depend on ur skill means professional uses manual/.....i presume... hehe asking all tthe super noob question and alot of spell error lazy to check hehe.. This post has been edited by littlegreen: Feb 12 2007, 07:55 PM |
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Feb 13 2007, 01:05 AM
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i'm going to buy this by this week,
i want to know what's the latest price for this baby? the latest quotation i got is rm2100 anyone know where to get good deals? |
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Feb 13 2007, 01:13 AM
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QUOTE(littlegreen @ Feb 12 2007, 07:52 PM) lol yup.. pain for a little hour.... i spend all night on my cam not really. some people learn from manual while some start at autofocus. In the end this are all just tools to help u take pics,find which is most comfortable with ui know how to get slear shoot without auto.. .... i have neva depend on it.. but manual...lol and more fun with manual..like btwn the auto and manual car... how about those professional do they auto / manual.... lets be proffesioinal... definately collecting all lens if i got monay hahaha.... really addicted to it... how about the way of holding... holding tele is a pain man... but not the kit lens... any guide to hold or free to hold..... Added on February 12, 2007, 7:55 pm icicic... erm... depend on ur skill means professional uses manual/.....i presume... hehe asking all tthe super noob question and alot of spell error lazy to check hehe.. |
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Feb 13 2007, 01:53 AM
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QUOTE(Aileron @ Feb 13 2007, 01:05 AM) i'm going to buy this by this week, huh.. where u buy one... cheaper than me a bit...mind to telli want to know what's the latest price for this baby? the latest quotation i got is rm2100 anyone know where to get good deals? Added on February 13, 2007, 1:57 am QUOTE(clemong_888 @ Feb 13 2007, 01:13 AM) not really. some people learn from manual while some start at autofocus. In the end this are all just tools to help u take pics,find which is most comfortable with u ermm.. u meant the autofocus and manual focus for the sec sentences...o yaa.. one more thing i found that when u get adjust of the clear view after tuning the tele/kitlense u get some small range of clear view... should we turn it to the right maximum or left side maximum... the range of clear view is indicated in viewfinder by having a small light lite up.. u know what i meant rite... This post has been edited by littlegreen: Feb 13 2007, 01:57 AM |
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Anyone can recommend a good telezoom AFS lens for the D40? Maybe one in the 300mm range? I just bought my D40 a month back and I've been loving it!
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Feb 13 2007, 11:42 AM
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QUOTE(Mavik @ Feb 13 2007, 11:36 AM) Anyone can recommend a good telezoom AFS lens for the D40? Maybe one in the 300mm range? I just bought my D40 a month back and I've been loving it! Nikon 300mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S Nikkor Lensas u wish  |
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Feb 13 2007, 12:22 PM
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QUOTE(littlegreen @ Feb 13 2007, 01:53 AM) huh.. where u buy one... cheaper than me a bit...mind to tell ---------------------Added on February 13, 2007, 1:57 am ermm.. u meant the autofocus and manual focus for the sec sentences... o yaa.. one more thing i found that when u get adjust of the clear view after tuning the tele/kitlense u get some small range of clear view... should we turn it to the right maximum or left side maximum... the range of clear view is indicated in viewfinder by having a small light lite up.. u know what i meant rite... QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Feb 13 2007, 11:42 AM) Nikon 300mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S Nikkor Lens mind to tell what is the little stand for under the lens as u wish |
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Feb 13 2007, 12:25 PM
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tripod mount aka monopod mount
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QUOTE(littlegreen @ Feb 13 2007, 01:53 AM) huh.. where u buy one... cheaper than me a bit...mind to tell Added on February 13, 2007, 1:57 am ermm.. u meant the autofocus and manual focus for the sec sentences... o yaa.. one more thing i found that when u get adjust of the clear view after tuning the tele/kitlense u get some small range of clear view... should we turn it to the right maximum or left side maximum... the range of clear view is indicated in viewfinder by having a small light lite up.. u know what i meant rite... QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Feb 13 2007, 12:25 PM) tripod mount aka monopod mount is this the longest focus that d40 can support... which one is the longest... with AFS... just wanna know....This post has been edited by littlegreen: Feb 13 2007, 12:38 PM |
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QUOTE(Aileron @ Feb 13 2007, 01:05 AM) i'm going to buy this by this week, RM2100 is already a good price ler.. just remember to check the lens n all accessories and if the service is good.. then buy lor! as i always said.. dont because of RM50 - RM100 diff n run around KL to find.. u may end up losing more money..i want to know what's the latest price for this baby? the latest quotation i got is rm2100 anyone know where to get good deals? QUOTE(Mavik @ Feb 13 2007, 11:36 AM) Anyone can recommend a good telezoom AFS lens for the D40? Maybe one in the 300mm range? I just bought my D40 a month back and I've been loving it! buy 18-200 or 70-300 VR lor QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Feb 13 2007, 11:42 AM) Nikon 300mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S Nikkor Lens haha.. then pay for about RM14k to RM15k lor.. as u wish or take 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 AF-S VR for around RM2k or 300mm f/4 AF-S IF-ED for RM4k++ |
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Feb 13 2007, 01:33 PM
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QUOTE(mememe12 @ Feb 13 2007, 12:41 PM) haha.. then pay for about RM14k to RM15k lor.. F/2.8 300mm leh |
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RM14k++ lor..
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QUOTE(mememe12 @ Feb 13 2007, 01:43 PM) RM14++ lor.. nice buy~~ |
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Feb 13 2007, 03:45 PM
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hey.. shinchan.. is RM14k++ wrote wrong.. anyway.. edited d..
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Hi all
Just wonder where is the D40 assemble from?? Korea? China? or maybe Thailand?? Thanks |
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Feb 13 2007, 04:30 PM
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thanks Shin Chan
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Feb 14 2007, 12:18 PM
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shin chan sifu come here to poison all d40 user...
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QUOTE(Evirober @ Feb 11 2007, 10:05 PM) sinister: what battery are u using that can take 1k shots ??? hehehehehe It's call D70s littlegreen: Dude u can still set it to Auto Mode even when you upgrade your lens bro. Its not meant for kit lens only .. = )) |
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Feb 14 2007, 03:32 PM
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and the battery is EN-EL3a
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QUOTE(sinister @ Feb 14 2007, 01:38 PM) It's call D70s ic.. d40 cant do this rite... and d40 need afs or afi lens rite to do ,,,autofocus can d40 fit the 300mm lens and other lens more than 300 and able to used with manual atleast.. This post has been edited by littlegreen: Feb 15 2007, 12:24 AM |
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Feb 15 2007, 10:53 AM
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QUOTE(littlegreen @ Feb 15 2007, 12:22 AM) ic.. d40 cant do this rite... and d40 need afs or afi lens rite to do ,,,autofocus not sure if 300mm has AFS support.. need to check at nikoncan d40 fit the 300mm lens and other lens more than 300 and able to used with manual atleast.. |
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Feb 15 2007, 08:00 AM) manual in a telephoto Depends... I find that I often had to manual focus in dim lighting with my lenses because the AF wastes a lot of time hunting in and out trying to find the correct focal point. But your eyes have to be sharp because long telephoto + large aperture = shallow depth-of-field which makes focusing errors look really bad.slow! In bright lighting, most lenses' AF locks on in under a second, and it's much better to use continuous servo AF when taking action photos. |
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Feb 15 2007, 02:36 PM
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Feb 15 2007, 08:00 AM) manual in a telephoto haha..true that y tomorrow must get some training for my trip... slow! Added on February 15, 2007, 2:37 pmwhat to do i dont have money to invest on the AFS can use manual.... Added on February 15, 2007, 2:39 pm QUOTE(cjtune @ Feb 15 2007, 01:06 PM) Depends... I find that I often had to manual focus in dim lighting with my lenses because the AF wastes a lot of time hunting in and out trying to find the correct focal point. But your eyes have to be sharp because long telephoto + large aperture = shallow depth-of-field which makes focusing errors look really bad. trutru ...in the 1st sectionIn bright lighting, most lenses' AF locks on in under a second, and it's much better to use continuous servo AF when taking action photos. ehh the second one.. what is the continous and single means... saw that in compact also but duno what is that Added on February 15, 2007, 2:41 pm QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Feb 15 2007, 11:10 AM) yes ok gd.. is this the max... my future investment... not so soon loleven 600mm has AF-S lol Added on February 15, 2007, 2:42 pm600 can shoot bird lol This post has been edited by littlegreen: Feb 15 2007, 02:42 PM |
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Feb 15 2007, 03:08 PM
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QUOTE(cjtune @ Feb 15 2007, 01:06 PM) Depends... I find that I often had to manual focus in dim lighting with my lenses because the AF wastes a lot of time hunting in and out trying to find the correct focal point. But your eyes have to be sharp because long telephoto + large aperture = shallow depth-of-field which makes focusing errors look really bad. So in other words, if you're a beginner and your eyes are not sharp then manual focusing is rendered a useless function even for a telephoto zoom, let alone a supertele? In bright lighting, most lenses' AF locks on in under a second, and it's much better to use continuous servo AF when taking action photos. From what I gather, D40 owners ask 20 questions about how shallow is a certain aperture and how far is a certain focal length. Would they spend thousands to get lenses they know very well they can do nothing but manual focus? I dun think so lor |
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Feb 15 2007, 03:19 PM
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QUOTE(ac98 @ Feb 15 2007, 03:08 PM) So in other words, if you're a beginner and your eyes are not sharp then manual focusing is rendered a useless function even for a telephoto zoom, let alone a supertele? what do u meant the last sentence ... From what I gather, D40 owners ask 20 questions about how shallow is a certain aperture and how far is a certain focal length. Would they spend thousands to get lenses they know very well they can do nothing but manual focus? I dun think so lor u meant they like auto focus? Added on February 16, 2007, 9:33 amn lets have the owner list of nikon d40 like canon This post has been edited by littlegreen: Feb 16 2007, 09:33 AM |
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Feb 16 2007, 04:03 PM
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anyone know Tamron or sigma or others lens dat can be fit into d40?
i wish nikon can modd d40, adding more focus point instead of 3 only. its a pain in the ass.. This post has been edited by shiinkuro31: Feb 16 2007, 04:06 PM |
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Feb 16 2007, 07:06 PM
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QUOTE(shiinkuro31 @ Feb 16 2007, 04:03 PM) anyone know Tamron or sigma or others lens dat can be fit into d40? erm... i got old one fr my dad tamron 70-300mm can fit into d40 but no auto focus...bear in mind it is darn heavy for the 300mm tele.... hand pain after dozen of shots... the 3 focus depends on the camera..can add more than that mehhi wish nikon can modd d40, adding more focus point instead of 3 only. its a pain in the ass.. QUOTE(ac98 @ Feb 15 2007, 03:08 PM) So in other words, if you're a beginner and your eyes are not sharp then manual focusing is rendered a useless function even for a telephoto zoom, let alone a supertele? what do u meant the last sentence ... From what I gather, D40 owners ask 20 questions about how shallow is a certain aperture and how far is a certain focal length. Would they spend thousands to get lenses they know very well they can do nothing but manual focus? I dun think so lor u meant they like auto focus? Added on February 16, 2007, 9:33 amn lets have the owner list of nikon d40 like canon |
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Feb 16 2007, 07:43 PM
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QUOTE(shiinkuro31 @ Feb 16 2007, 04:03 PM) anyone know Tamron or sigma or others lens dat can be fit into d40? all lenses can, just the question of whether it has autofocus o not and as far as i know not many 3rd party lenses have dedicated motorsi wish nikon can modd d40, adding more focus point instead of 3 only. its a pain in the ass.. QUOTE(littlegreen @ Feb 16 2007, 07:06 PM) erm... i got old one fr my dad tamron 70-300mm can fit into d40 but no auto focus...bear in mind it is darn heavy for the 300mm tele.... hand pain after dozen of shots... the 3 focus depends on the camera..can add more than that mehh i think what ac is trying to say is that getting a beginner to do manual focus is abit hardwhat do u meant the last sentence ... u meant they like auto focus? Added on February 16, 2007, 9:33 amn lets have the owner list of nikon d40 like canon |
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Feb 16 2007, 08:47 PM
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wow im quite surprised that the price of this dslr can be juz a few hundreds more expensive than the high-priced digicam. sort of thinking of getting this for my photography hobby.
while doin my electronics engineering course halfway i figured that i hav quite an interest in photography. perhaps i shud learn more abt photography skills and apply both my engineering and photography knowledge in camera industry in da future |
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Feb 16 2007, 09:06 PM
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QUOTE(shiinkuro31 @ Feb 16 2007, 04:03 PM) i wish nikon can modd d40, adding more focus point instead of 3 only. its a pain in the ass.. Then you are really caught! 3-point AF is as old a feature as old as can be, I still remember using a 5-year old Canon EOS D60 with 3-point AF last year Maybe it will become 5-point or 9-point at the coming replacement. Get ready to chuck your camera for a better one next round, dun let pricing and packaging fool you anymore. |
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Feb 18 2007, 12:43 AM
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QUOTE(ac98 @ Feb 15 2007, 03:08 PM) So in other words, if you're a beginner and your eyes are not sharp then manual focusing is rendered a useless function even for a telephoto zoom, let alone a supertele? If your eyes aren't sharp, you can't even spot out autofocus errors...From what I gather, D40 owners ask 20 questions about how shallow is a certain aperture and how far is a certain focal length. Would they spend thousands to get lenses they know very well they can do nothing but manual focus? I dun think so lor There are also some tricks like varying the manual focus ring slightly in-between a burst of shots. Manual focus lenses are generally cheap... try looking through the 2nd-hand market; Ebay comes to mind first. I just got a fast (f/2.8-f/4) fully manual 70-210mm lens of yesteryear from Ebay for S$136 (I think I overpaid due to lack of patience) and I'm having a barrel of fun with it. It's a 3rd-party brand with an incompatible mount -I'm using a mount adapter ring with it. If anyone has the money, I'd say leave the manual focus lenses to the more experienced, and just get your darned AF-S lens. If you need focusing speed, no way you can beat the AF servo (given a good 5 or more multi point focusing zone system). If your subject matter is slow-moving or static, having to use fully manual lenses may not be such an impediment and you save $$$ to get something else. This post has been edited by cjtune: Feb 18 2007, 12:44 AM |
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Feb 21 2007, 06:27 PM
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yeah by the way dose the camera lense mount have a standard size ?
cuz Im thinking seriuosly to buy the D40 and my dad has old canon lenses,back to 80s I think,so I figured I'd play with those babes but im not sure if i can hook 'em up with my D40 ? |
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Feb 21 2007, 06:29 PM
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canon lens for canon cams, nikon lenses for nikon/fuji cams. no u cant hook it up.
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Feb 21 2007, 06:31 PM
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but then u got sigma lenses out there and i've never come across sigma cameras ?
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Feb 21 2007, 06:56 PM
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got Sigma Sd14
sigma/tamron/tokina are 3rd party manufacturers, the make lenses on all mounts. |
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Feb 22 2007, 03:16 PM
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hi, i just bought a D40 one week ago, quite expensive i bought it at Low Yat..
it came with an "underwear bag," not very nice..so i wanna ask whether anyone know any shops which sell nice camera bags? not really expensive ones.. |
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Feb 22 2007, 03:48 PM
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QUOTE(Aileron @ Feb 22 2007, 03:16 PM) hi, i just bought a D40 one week ago, quite expensive i bought it at Low Yat.. whats an underwear bag? bags are all about personal preference. u want a sling,backpack,shoulder,waist? budget is also relative. u want a tripod holder? u want to be able to carry all your lenses?it came with an "underwear bag," not very nice..so i wanna ask whether anyone know any shops which sell nice camera bags? not really expensive ones.. a nice start would be http://www.cambags.com comes with pics n user reviews. good luck! |
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Feb 22 2007, 04:37 PM
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QUOTE(BulletsStorm @ Feb 21 2007, 06:31 PM) but then u got sigma lenses out there and i've never come across sigma cameras ? Actually got... Sigma SD12, SD13, and soon-to-be-out SD14. Uses Foveon CCD. But I guess it isn't popular because the Fovean CCD didn't quite live up to all the hoo-hah. |
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Feb 23 2007, 05:05 PM
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QUOTE(littlegreen @ Feb 16 2007, 07:06 PM) erm... i got old one fr my dad tamron 70-300mm can fit into d40 but no auto focus...bear in mind it is darn heavy for the 300mm tele.... i mean tamron or sigma for new nikon lens EDII like d40,i noe dat old one can be use without AF-S. just asking the price for any 3rd party lens dat can be fit into d40 with AF-S.. u meant they like auto focus? QUOTE(ac98 @ Feb 16 2007, 09:06 PM) Then you are really caught! 3-point AF is as old a feature as old as can be, I still remember using a 5-year old Canon EOS D60 with 3-point AF last year im not rich like u, dats why i bought this d40, else ill go for d80... Maybe it will become 5-point or 9-point at the coming replacement. Get ready to chuck your camera for a better one next round, dun let pricing and packaging fool you anymore. |
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Feb 24 2007, 12:42 AM
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planning to get D40 + SB600 Speedlite in Kl what is the price now or maybe i get it from vdlamir At 1st was thinkin to get S3 IS, then why dont save more get D40 ,Added on February 24, 2007, 1:06 amis there any lens for D40 18-135mm ,sry noob here , new to DSLR This post has been edited by sherren: Feb 24 2007, 01:06 AM |
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Feb 24 2007, 01:08 AM
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just get it from penang loh , KL from what I hrd is RM2150 + RM750
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Feb 25 2007, 11:40 AM
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hello D40 owner,
Can you pls tell me the diameter of the kit lens, i got some few old filters might be usable again.... thanks |
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Feb 25 2007, 08:42 PM
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QUOTE(blchiew @ Feb 25 2007, 11:40 AM) hello D40 owner, 52mm dude...Can you pls tell me the diameter of the kit lens, i got some few old filters might be usable again.... thanks |
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Feb 26 2007, 12:32 AM
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i finally took the plunge into the world of DSLR and got myself a D40 recently.
Just have to say that i'm loving every minute with it... Bloody amazing pictures from a camera that's just slightly more expensive than a point and shoot that i've been using previously.... |
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Feb 26 2007, 09:20 AM
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QUOTE(artyca @ Feb 26 2007, 12:32 AM) i finally took the plunge into the world of DSLR and got myself a D40 recently. pic worth a thousand wordsJust have to say that i'm loving every minute with it... Bloody amazing pictures from a camera that's just slightly more expensive than a point and shoot that i've been using previously.... why dont you post some of your shots here |
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Feb 26 2007, 10:34 AM
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want to ask some expert photography question... do you expert use manual ...
really had a hard time in getting clear shot when in rush.... any tips for that,.,...with manual focus... |
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Feb 26 2007, 10:47 AM
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QUOTE(littlegreen @ Feb 26 2007, 10:34 AM) want to ask some expert photography question... do you expert use manual ... look clearly at ur view finderreally had a hard time in getting clear shot when in rush.... any tips for that,.,...with manual focus... even though u r manual u can see the green light there if the light is ON means object is in focus QUOTE Green light means go red light means stop |
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Feb 26 2007, 11:00 AM
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Thanks MaRx...
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Feb 26 2007, 02:38 PM
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Feb 26 2007, 10:47 AM) look clearly at ur view finder yup..this one i have tried many times.. but sometimes need very precise movement ,...to get the light.... that is the hardest part.. even though u r manual u can see the green light there if the light is ON means object is in focus cant imagine if taking fashion with manual tele... sure many blur photo rite... cos the model is fast and how u can get to turn to green light so fast... |
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Feb 26 2007, 03:08 PM
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i got to say... i am really impress with this camera.
i teach photography and half of my class's students got this camera due to the price. but the colour balance of this camera suprise me. it's really nice |
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Feb 26 2007, 03:20 PM
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QUOTE(littlegreen @ Feb 26 2007, 02:38 PM) yup..this one i have tried many times.. but sometimes need very precise movement ,...to get the light.... that is the hardest part.. who say cannot shoot onecant imagine if taking fashion with manual tele... sure many blur photo rite... cos the model is fast and how u can get to turn to green light so fast... years back ppl dont shoot fashion using FM camera?QUOTE(ifer @ Feb 26 2007, 03:08 PM) i got to say... i am really impress with this camera. ya the Auto WB has improvei teach photography and half of my class's students got this camera due to the price. but the colour balance of this camera suprise me. it's really nice even my D80 always correct the enviromental light i need to set kelvin back to set back original lighting |
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Feb 27 2007, 03:25 PM
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Feb 26 2007, 03:20 PM) who say cannot shoot one it is indeed harder to use the manual focus with the current dslr cameras. i find problem in using my 85mm f1.4 manual lens on my d200... hard to focus leh. but no problem when i use it on my FM2. maybe it's the size of the finder... and the difference focusing screenyears back ppl dont shoot fashion using FM camera? |
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Feb 27 2007, 03:27 PM
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QUOTE(ifer @ Feb 27 2007, 03:25 PM) it is indeed harder to use the manual focus with the current dslr cameras. i find problem in using my 85mm f1.4 manual lens on my d200... hard to focus leh. but no problem when i use it on my FM2. maybe it's the size of the finder... and the difference focusing screen ya full frame rox hehe |
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Feb 27 2007, 05:43 PM
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QUOTE(ifer @ Feb 27 2007, 03:25 PM) it is indeed harder to use the manual focus with the current dslr cameras. i find problem in using my 85mm f1.4 manual lens on my d200... hard to focus leh. but no problem when i use it on my FM2. maybe it's the size of the finder... and the difference focusing screen why is the older cam easier to do the manual focus..erm size of the finder ???QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Feb 27 2007, 03:27 PM) ya full frame rox hehe full frame ... what is that btwsry if i am asking noob question.... This post has been edited by littlegreen: Feb 27 2007, 05:44 PM |
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Feb 27 2007, 06:26 PM
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QUOTE(ifer @ Feb 27 2007, 03:25 PM) it is indeed harder to use the manual focus with the current dslr cameras. i find problem in using my 85mm f1.4 manual lens on my d200... hard to focus leh. but no problem when i use it on my FM2. maybe it's the size of the finder... and the difference focusing screen Yeah, the focusing screen. Lovely stuff. |
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Feb 28 2007, 02:38 PM
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anyone can share their photo whcih use thid D40 to shot? thanks
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Feb 28 2007, 04:18 PM
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linkokkeen: Dude check out my pics at the photo session..
Gonna post new pics tonight. Check it out yeah... Pics from melaka and the melaka zoo. |
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Feb 28 2007, 05:38 PM
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QUOTE(linkokkeen @ Feb 28 2007, 02:38 PM) anyone can share their photo whcih use thid D40 to shot? thanks hey dude, check out my photo album.. just take my pics as a raft guide, since im not good at photography yet.. especially my composition. |
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Mar 1 2007, 01:21 AM
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@littlegreen
Full frame (FF) means the size of the sensor is equal to the size of a 35mm negative. Normally DSLR have a crop factor of either 1.3, 1.5 or 1.6 depending on models. But high end models offers FF, for example the canon eos 5D. When on FF, you get what you see, ie your focal length will be exactly as it is. @ifer D40 good buy? Maybe i'll consider getting it? hehe Shooting film and digital together gonna be fun haha |
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Mar 1 2007, 06:29 AM
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QUOTE(kenlui @ Mar 1 2007, 01:21 AM) @littlegreen yes it is Full frame (FF) means the size of the sensor is equal to the size of a 35mm negative. Normally DSLR have a crop factor of either 1.3, 1.5 or 1.6 depending on models. But high end models offers FF, for example the canon eos 5D. When on FF, you get what you see, ie your focal length will be exactly as it is. @ifer D40 good buy? Maybe i'll consider getting it? hehe Shooting film and digital together gonna be fun haha but buying 2 systems would cost alot.. |
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Mar 1 2007, 12:04 PM
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Just to enquire, How much would a 50mm or telephoto lens cost for the D40? Nonit high-end one lar..just 'can-use' kind.
I know that the cam has to rely on the lenses motor to auto focus..those lens cost more exp rite? |
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Mar 1 2007, 02:51 PM
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that is the bad thing about it ... i am now traning manual.. any great tip for manual focus... other than the green led.... use eye to see clear also need good skill like to see clear image...
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Mar 1 2007, 02:54 PM
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m|ng: Yup they cost a bit more.
kenlui : Check out my shots on the D40 power !! hehehe |
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Mar 1 2007, 03:13 PM
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D 40 Kit + AF-S DX 18-55 f/3.5-56.G ED II = around RM2300
A good buy? |
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Mar 1 2007, 03:23 PM
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vic7or: For that price u should be getting a 1 GB SD Card + Filter + Camera Bag +/- (I thinks someone also got a tripod too)
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Mar 1 2007, 04:11 PM
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QUOTE(m|ng @ Mar 1 2007, 12:04 PM) Just to enquire, How much would a 50mm or telephoto lens cost for the D40? Nonit high-end one lar..just 'can-use' kind. As of today, there are no 50mm lenses which can AF with the D40. I know that the cam has to rely on the lenses motor to auto focus..those lens cost more exp rite? No-AF with D40: AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D, around RM400. AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D, around RM1k --- There are a few telephoto zoom choices (all below RM1000, budget stuff) Will AF with D40: AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED No-AF with D40: AF Nikkor 70-300 f/4-5.6D ED AF Nikkor 70-300 f/4-5.6G Sigma 70-300mm F/4-5.6 APO DG Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD --- Just in case you suddenly came up with more spare cash to get a mid range lens: Consider the: Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX HSM DC - this has the same angle of view as film 50mm (RM 1.7k) AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR - much better than the budget versions, and with VR (RM2k+) - these two lenses will AF with the D40 This post has been edited by wkcheang: Mar 1 2007, 04:21 PM |
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QUOTE(littlegreen @ Mar 1 2007, 02:51 PM) that is the bad thing about it ... i am now traning manual.. any great tip for manual focus... other than the green led.... use eye to see clear also need good skill like to see clear image... Don't forget about the 1/3:2/3 ratio rule-of-thumb for positioning the depth-of-field optimally around your subject.Basically, the DOF spans 1/3 of its total length in front of your focal point, and the other 2/3 of its total length behind your subject. Added on March 1, 2007, 8:50 pm QUOTE(ifer @ Feb 27 2007, 03:25 PM) it is indeed harder to use the manual focus with the current dslr cameras. i find problem in using my 85mm f1.4 manual lens on my d200... hard to focus leh. but no problem when i use it on my FM2. maybe it's the size of the finder... and the difference focusing screen Yeah, I think the old film SLRs have bigger mirrors and bigger prisms and thus bigger viewfinders, compared to DSLRs of today which have smaller APS-C sized sensors and smaller mirrors and prisms to match it.Old film SLRs also have those split-prism focusing screens that help in determining focus. This post has been edited by cjtune: Mar 1 2007, 08:50 PM |
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@clemong
Yeah... shooting on both sys gonna cost me a bomb. That's why im still on film now. Film rocks haha... @ming Since the D40 doesn't has a internal motor to do the AF, the lens that you used on this body got to have that AF motor. |
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QUOTE(wkcheang @ Mar 1 2007, 04:11 PM) As of today, there are no 50mm lenses which can AF with the D40. a piecese of my d40 shots during MUSE Live in KL...No-AF with D40: AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D, around RM400.--> im using this one..  There are a few telephoto zoom choices (all below RM1000, budget stuff) Will AF with D40: AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED No-AF with D40: AF Nikkor 70-300 f/4-5.6D ED AF Nikkor 70-300 f/4-5.6G Sigma 70-300mm F/4-5.6 APO DG Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD  This post has been edited by shiinkuro31: Mar 5 2007, 05:03 PM |
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Mar 5 2007, 06:48 PM
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i just bought my d40 kit for rm2250. came with 1 gb sd pendrive 55x, one capalang camera bag, one capalang tripod, one capalang uv lens cover, cleaning kit, screen protector..
i think it's a good buy.... havent really played with it yet.. it's my first DSLR.... This post has been edited by Wifi_One: Mar 6 2007, 05:24 PM |
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Mar 5 2007, 09:10 PM
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welcome ... another D40 user. .. lol
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QUOTE(Wifi_One @ Mar 5 2007, 06:48 PM) i just bought my d40 kit for rm2250. came with 1 gb sd pendrive 55x, one capalang camera bag, one capalang tripod, one capalang lens, one capalang uv lens cover, cleaning kit, screen protector.. Nice price. Mind telling where?i think it's a good buy.... havent really played with it yet.. it's my first DSLR.... |
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QUOTE(Wifi_One @ Mar 5 2007, 06:48 PM) i just bought my d40 kit for rm2250. came with 1 gb sd pendrive 55x, one capalang camera bag, one capalang tripod, one capalang lens, one capalang uv lens cover, cleaning kit, screen protector.. Capalang lens? Tokina? Tamron? Vivitar??i think it's a good buy.... havent really played with it yet.. it's my first DSLR.... |
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Mar 6 2007, 02:02 AM
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QUOTE(cjtune @ Mar 6 2007, 01:30 AM) Capalang lens? Tokina? Tamron? Vivitar?? yea... what lens and name all the capalang brand...lehh... |
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Mar 6 2007, 02:12 AM
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QUOTE(sil3ntscr3am @ Mar 5 2007, 11:37 PM) Nice price. Mind telling where? that pricing seems similar to the one i saw at Key Color MV Megamall. |
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Mar 6 2007, 08:55 AM
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the pricing is more or less throughout the shops around the klang valley.
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Mar 6 2007, 09:47 AM
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QUOTE(cjtune @ Mar 6 2007, 01:30 AM) Capalang lens? Tokina? Tamron? Vivitar?? call tokina capalang lens hahaha, i'm a big fan of tokina, autofocusing aside |
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Mar 6 2007, 10:16 AM
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Mar 6 2007, 10:42 AM
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totally gonna replace D70s, D50
;p dun tell me AF lenses still Manual? |
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Mar 6 2007, 12:11 PM
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Mar 6 2007, 10:42 AM) totally gonna replace D70s, D50 AF lenses still manual.. might as well d80 ;p dun tell me AF lenses still Manual? but iso100 is nice. pricing wud be?also announced is a 55-200VR, should be entry level pricing |
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Mar 6 2007, 12:13 PM
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nothing special 55-200mm VR
but D40 battery |
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Mar 6 2007, 12:21 PM
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the lens nothing special when the max aperture is f4
but to budget users, VR might be tempting for them to get one |
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Mar 6 2007, 12:30 PM
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price sure cheaper from the 70-300mm VR but i think think might put the 4 stops VR and new ED lens hehe thats would make a difference This post has been edited by shinchan^^: Mar 6 2007, 12:30 PM |
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Mar 6 2007, 01:14 PM
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the 55-200 vr is half the price of the 70-300 vr.
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Mar 6 2007, 01:36 PM
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Mar 6 2007, 02:05 PM
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Interesting isn't it? The Nikon D40 has the shortest marketing lifespan in DSLR history. Barely 3 months. The D40x is probably due to Sony EOL-ing the venerable 6Mpix sensor. With the D40x, the entire Nikon dSLR line is now 10Mpx.
I believe many who just bought the D40 would be crying foul now. But don't fret, the D40's 6Mpix sensor ought to perform better at high ISOs. And with a 6Mpix sensor, you save on SD card costs. I believe Nikon is going to make a killing again in the low end market with this D40x. Delighting You Always?  This post has been edited by wkcheang: Mar 6 2007, 02:06 PM |
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Mar 6 2007, 02:11 PM
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no la nikon sends D40x to play with 400D hehe |
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Mar 6 2007, 03:45 PM
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GAh.......
choking here... Added on March 6, 2007, 3:52 pmSo does this mean the D40 now has become LIMITED edition ?? XP dont mind me ....still in shock This post has been edited by Evirober: Mar 6 2007, 03:52 PM |
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Mar 6 2007, 05:20 PM
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QUOTE(sil3ntscr3am @ Mar 5 2007, 11:37 PM) Nice price. Mind telling where? i got it at enata photo in subang parade.the lens is branded as sony 52mm UV lens... but the packaging does not look like ori sony to me as i have sony P&S digicam. tripos is those filmsy... brand also capalang.. just a silver sticker on the tripod leg. the bag is some not famous 'outdoor' brand... |
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Mar 6 2007, 06:14 PM
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Don't despair. Unless you like to crop your pix a lot or have to print them at above A3 sizes, 6MP resolution is adequate. 6MP compared to 8MP is just roughly a 15% improvement in resolution (SQRT(8/6)).
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Mar 6 2007, 06:36 PM
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QUOTE(cjtune @ Mar 6 2007, 06:14 PM) Don't despair. Unless you like to crop your pix a lot or have to print them at above A3 sizes, 6MP resolution is adequate. 6MP compared to 8MP is just roughly a 15% improvement in resolution (SQRT(8/6)). cjtune,But this is 10MP in D40x not 8MP....  |
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Mar 6 2007, 08:48 PM
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QUOTE(blchiew @ Mar 6 2007, 06:36 PM) cjtune, Ok then. 29% increase in resolving power, assuming all other shooting conditions and hardware is optimum.But this is 10MP in D40x not 8MP.... |
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Mar 7 2007, 02:49 AM
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Just look at the price. D40x is definitely not a replacement for the D40. It's to fill the gap in their product line, and compete directly with the rebel xti.
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Mar 7 2007, 08:36 AM
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Is there a chance of a price drop for the D40 then?
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Mar 7 2007, 08:39 AM
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QUOTE(boonhoong @ Mar 6 2007, 07:36 PM) Is there a chance of a price drop for the D40 then? I doubt it. Why would there be? Again, D40x is at a higher price point, USD799 msrp vs USD599 msrp for D40. |
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Mar 7 2007, 08:47 AM
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not all would like to spend few hungreds bucks more for 2 megapixels extra ;p
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Mar 7 2007, 09:38 AM
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Thinking of getting the D40 myself, but I'd have liked to have the option of getting it with the 18-135mm lens and not the 18-55mm kit lens
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Mar 7 2007, 09:41 AM
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QUOTE(boonhoong @ Mar 7 2007, 09:38 AM) Thinking of getting the D40 myself, but I'd have liked to have the option of getting it with the 18-135mm lens and not the 18-55mm kit lens maybe u should considerd40 kits with new 55-200mm VR |
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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 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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Mar 7 2007, 10:06 AM
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wonder how much is the 55-200mm VR??
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Mar 7 2007, 10:11 AM
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approx rm900+
Added on March 7, 2007, 10:13 amUSD 249 also got VR very affordable mari mari nikon~ This post has been edited by shinchan^^: Mar 7 2007, 10:13 AM |
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Mar 7 2007, 11:27 AM
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My my...thats is quite nicely priced.
shinchan^^ and other sifu here, is there any good recommendation for a AF-S prime lens ? (50mm) Please tell the price too.. thanks |
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Mar 7 2007, 11:40 AM
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QUOTE(Evirober @ Mar 7 2007, 11:27 AM) My my...thats is quite nicely priced. PRIME THAT has AF-Sshinchan^^ and other sifu here, is there any good recommendation for a AF-S prime lens ? (50mm) Please tell the price too.. thanks AF-S 105mm AF-S 200mm AF-S 300mm AF-S 400mm AF-S 500mm AF-S 600mm hahaha |
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 Mar 7 2007, 11:51 AM
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aiyak...
no 50mm Perhaps can try doing via "el manual" old skool way XP |
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Mar 7 2007, 11:57 AM
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dun use 50mm la
use 500mm! |
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Mar 7 2007, 12:00 PM
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wei...
siao ah.. 50 to 500 the cost of the lens is like X 100 times wei.. XP Sigh...cost ..cost ...cost.... AF-S 105mm...hmmmm XP |
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Mar 7 2007, 12:02 PM
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AF-S 105mm VR F/2.8
macro ~ Rm2650 |
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Mar 7 2007, 12:50 PM
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Mar 7 2007, 12:02 PM) AF-S 105mm VR F/2.8 I rather get d Tamron 90mm one.. macro ~ Rm2650 |
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Mar 7 2007, 01:35 PM
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if u ve tried the focusing speed on 105
u wont look at sp90 already |
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Mar 7 2007, 02:32 PM
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hmmm.. didn't consider dat
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Mar 8 2007, 10:23 AM
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the cheapest AF-S prime is indeed the 105VR...
and one can't compare the 105VR with the crappy tamron 90. ok, it's not crappy but it's ... sigh |
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Mar 8 2007, 04:44 PM
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QUOTE(ifer @ Mar 8 2007, 10:23 AM) the cheapest AF-S prime is indeed the 105VR... Not only is the 105VR the cheapest AF-S prime, its also the cheapest pro-level (gold ring) lens.and one can't compare the 105VR with the crappy tamron 90. ok, it's not crappy but it's ... sigh The Tamron SP90 has optics, as good as the 105VR or maybe even better, but the mechanical quality is light years away from the Nikkor. Non-obvious disadvantages of the Nikkor: - heavy, nearly 800g compared to the SP90 - the focus ring is wide, a bit too wide, accidental focus shifts possible |
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u guys agree the launch of D40x will affect the D40 2nd hand price few months from now? coz buyer will look for D40x rather than D40...
just my 2cents.. |
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QUOTE(yewkhuay @ Mar 8 2007, 11:55 PM) u guys agree the launch of D40x will affect the D40 2nd hand price few months from now? coz buyer will look for D40x rather than D40... it depends..poor ppl like me might for d40... just my 2cents.. This post has been edited by shiinkuro31: Mar 9 2007, 05:10 PM |
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55-200mm i tot RM700++ only?
will nikon produce 50mm f1.8 prime lens for AF-S?? would it be pain of a$$ if doing manual focusing with AF 50mm?? read thru that it is a good lens..cost RM300++ only right? now still considering whether want a D40 or EOS350D This post has been edited by harrychoo: Mar 9 2007, 08:22 PM |
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Mar 9 2007, 08:39 PM
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QUOTE(harrychoo @ Mar 9 2007, 08:22 PM) 55-200mm i tot RM700++ only? Join the dark sidewill nikon produce 50mm f1.8 prime lens for AF-S?? would it be pain of a$$ if doing manual focusing with AF 50mm?? read thru that it is a good lens..cost RM300++ only right? now still considering whether want a D40 or EOS350D U will get Cheapest VR in town 55-200mm VR dun think nonac offers that |
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Mar 9 2007, 08:55 PM
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Mar 9 2007, 08:39 PM) Join the dark side oi..dun poison me with VR la.. U will get Cheapest VR in town 55-200mm VR dun think nonac offers that yesterday went to shop ask around RM1.5k right? i think normal AF-S 55-200 shud be enough.How about 70-200mm?? The price is around RM800++ only.. so will they produce 50mm for AF-S? yah, thinking to join the dark side still considering want to buy the nonac 350D or not....those lens put very high damage to me.. Added on March 9, 2007, 9:02 pmany shop still selling D50? how much for a new set? This post has been edited by harrychoo: Mar 9 2007, 09:02 PM |
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Mar 9 2007, 09:04 PM
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get D70s straight la
no need worry 50mm |
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Mar 9 2007, 09:14 PM
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Mar 9 2007, 09:04 PM) get D70s straight la budget problem la..if no budget straight D80 liao..how much D70 btw?no need worry 50mm now those that fall inside my budget are D40, D50 and 350D but D50 can't find oledi. if D40 have to settle with AF-S lens and manual focus 50mm prime lens oledi |
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Mar 9 2007, 09:28 PM
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you can consider sigma 30mm f/1.4 HSM but not that "cheap"
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Mar 9 2007, 09:35 PM
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go for D40.. or if u can get D50
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Mar 9 2007, 09:42 PM
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QUOTE(sinister @ Mar 9 2007, 09:35 PM) go for D40.. or if u can get D50 any personal experience that can anyone of u still can find new D50 in any shop? This post has been edited by harrychoo: Mar 9 2007, 09:42 PM |
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Mar 9 2007, 09:47 PM
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im oredy pening. so many lenses u guys talking about. which is the cheapest dat can fit into d40, either VR or not. anyone?
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Mar 10 2007, 07:03 PM
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the question u should ask is not what lens can fit, but most importantly is what lens can auto-focus on D40. just stick with the kit lens & don't worry about lens for now, later on you can add the cheapest VR lens 55-200mm (USD250) when it's available
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Mar 10 2007, 11:06 PM
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QUOTE(ajay67 @ Mar 9 2007, 09:28 PM) you can consider sigma 30mm f/1.4 HSM but not that "cheap" yah, cost around 2k..just now go vladmir shop play around with this prime lens, dam bright QUOTE(shiinkuro31 @ Mar 10 2007, 04:41 PM) im oredy pening. so many lenses u guys talking about. which is the cheapest dat can fit into d40, either VR or not. anyone? if wan zoom and AF, 55-200mm is the cheapest, RM700-800, but no VR.U might consider the 50mm f1.8 prime lens too that every Nikon owner have but it can't AF with D40. But just now i try with it with D40, really not hard to focus manually since the range is not big and im a noob too QUOTE(ajay67 @ Mar 10 2007, 07:03 PM) the question u should ask is not what lens can fit, but most importantly is what lens can auto-focus on D40. just stick with the kit lens & don't worry about lens for now, later on you can add the cheapest VR lens 55-200mm (USD250) when it's available agree, sooner Nikon will come with more AF-S lineup i think...and ur wallet will become thinner i think Added on March 10, 2007, 11:06 pmCan i know D40 set now mostly manufactured where? Thailand or Japan? How about the lens? This post has been edited by harrychoo: Mar 10 2007, 11:06 PM |
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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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Mar 10 2007, 11:16 PM
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The body also thailand??
Added on March 11, 2007, 12:31 pmany not-so-expensive and reliable uv filter, close-up filter and circular polarizer to recommend for D40?? This post has been edited by harrychoo: Mar 11 2007, 12:31 PM |
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Mar 11 2007, 03:30 PM
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Yups
The D40 Body + The ASF 18-55 1:3.-5.6GII ED Kit lens is made in Thailand The AFS 70-300mm 1:4.5-5.6 G is also made in Thailand. |
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Mar 11 2007, 05:13 PM
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btw...shashinki got sigma 30mm f/1.4 HSM at RM1.6k
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Mar 11 2007, 10:09 PM
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Mar 7 2007, 01:35 PM) if u ve tried the focusing speed on 105 I thought it was for macro.. why need speed? u wont look at sp90 already |
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Mar 11 2007, 10:37 PM
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Just join the dark side
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Mar 11 2007, 11:29 PM
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QUOTE(harrychoo @ Mar 11 2007, 10:37 PM) Just join the dark side wow...u just joined the dark side? so what equipment u got now? so ur MIP all gone liao lo? hehe |
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QUOTE(aba9785 @ Mar 11 2007, 11:29 PM) wow...u just joined the dark side? no equipment la, just kit lens, slowly la..will get the SB400 1st... so what equipment u got now? so ur MIP all gone liao lo? hehe i dun have MIP |
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Mar 12 2007, 08:12 AM
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guys, i really recommend you to save more and get the sb-600.. the sb-400 is pretty useless.
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Mar 12 2007, 08:26 AM
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QUOTE(maRx @ Mar 12 2007, 08:12 AM) guys, i really recommend you to save more and get the sb-600.. the sb-400 is pretty useless. whilst ur at it.. save for SB800 |
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Mar 12 2007, 08:31 AM
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QUOTE(maRx @ Mar 12 2007, 08:12 AM) guys, i really recommend you to save more and get the sb-600.. the sb-400 is pretty useless. who dunno mother is woman i wish i have 18-200mm VR also |
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Guys..
Anyone got any links as to why the SB400 is useless ?? or personal reviews ? Thanks... |
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Mar 12 2007, 10:12 AM
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1) just has a on/off button
2) cannot be used as remote 3) only can turn 90 degree |
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Mar 12 2007, 10:15 AM
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Mar 12 2007, 10:12 AM) 1) just has a on/off button 1) means no manual exposure right?2) cannot be used as remote 3) only can turn 90 degree 2) D40 dun have remote function right? i thought i read it somewhere. |
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Mar 12 2007, 10:18 AM
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QUOTE(harrychoo @ Mar 12 2007, 10:15 AM) 1) means no manual exposure right? it doesnt even have a monochrome LCD2) D40 dun have remote function right? i thought i read it somewhere. just an on off button what do u expect? |
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QUOTE(harrychoo @ Mar 12 2007, 08:31 AM) who dunno mother is woman how much is d 18-200mm VR by d way? i wish i have 18-200mm VR also |
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Mar 12 2007, 03:41 PM
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Rm2.9K lol
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Mar 12 2007, 04:41 PM
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no SB400 is not useless. u can check out kenrockwell's site to have good idea of what it can do - esp bouce flash. it's small but still powerful for bounce. of course the SB600/800 is it's big brother...sure better one. i think D40 + SB400 suit each other really well due to it's compact size. plan on getting one myself
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Mar 12 2007, 04:57 PM
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but for price of sb400 top a bit can get a Sb600 already
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Mar 12 2007, 04:57 PM) but for price of sb400 top a bit can get a Sb600 already how much sb600? forget to ask..only know sb400 around RM420 |
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Mar 12 2007, 07:26 PM
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Mar 12 2007, 04:57 PM) but for price of sb400 top a bit can get a Sb600 already agreed. but not all people like the bulky size (me included) & i suppose that follows with the D40 theme...small but useful |
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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Mar 12 2007, 03:41 PM) Rm2.9K lol hmm... need to add to things to buy |
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