The D40X is scheduled to launch worldwide at March 22, 2007

HOw much the price is going to selling in malaysia? Anyone know?

More information on D40x

Malaysia Nikon D40x

Comparison Between D40 and D40x

This post has been edited by bbtat: Apr 6 2007, 06:41 PM

Cheaper than D40 for sure

holy cow so fast.............

Go Nikon Go..

RRP around 2.8k

alamak - pity those that just got the d40. the new d40x seemed quite a step up interms of spec ... unless the new d40x cost much more

This post has been edited by kitman: Mar 7 2007, 01:39 PM

just iso100 and 10 megapixels step up

why for sure cheaper?


but if just buy D40 yesterday, and see D40X selling in coming 2 weeks.. sure boh song lor..

This post has been edited by bbtat: Mar 7 2007, 01:40 PM

yeah but then the d40 is a rather new model ... to be upgraded just like that. but we'll need to look at the new model price to conclude

but within half year, they announce new model ...

i hope dslr dun turn up like p&s/handphone ... every 6mths new model.

if like that... highlat jor..
6months before brought it... not even fully utilize then price drop ...

after few months .. canon G8 being announce ..

i guess the D40X price range will be around RM2600.... just guessing dont shoot me heheheeh....

Erm.. i guess the price might be Rm2800++ lol....

2600 reasonable la the price

Read people. Read.

RRP of D40 = USD599
RRP of D40x = USD799

It's not a D40 replacement. And just in case the price wasn't clear enough, taken from the very first link in the thread:

dont so fierce la.. lol. ..
if follow the conversion.. it is about 2.8k ..

yeay! might be a good news for me. surely price for D40 will drop, right?
or same price but with loads of promotion gifts...

yesterday i go song lee 1U.. the boss crystall keep praising on D40 and ask me to purchase

haha~ he must have known bout this earlier.
his chance to clear stock meh~

lol.. think may be.. but he is a good person compare to the worker..
i go there just ask how much promotions on D40 now. He keep non-stop to me for about 30 minutes on all models of dslr.. but in the end he keep pushing me to grab the D40 ...

oh boy... nikon's marketing strategy? they could have just included the 10MP and iso100 in d40.. considering it was just about half a year ago since d40 was released...

i'm glad i didnt buy a d40 back then. otherwise i would either be banging my head on my d40 or smashing my d40 right now

lucky u ...

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Added on March 7, 2007, 2:23 pmwheni got money i will collect every model

This post has been edited by littlegreen: Mar 7 2007, 02:23 PM

whoever wants to bang thier D40, consider selling them to me first. lol~
from the reviews, the only difference are pixels, ISO and continuous shot right?
no others?

u sure he will bang i dare him lol ;p

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Added on March 7, 2007, 2:28 pmonly 2 extra feature got new model

This post has been edited by littlegreen: Mar 7 2007, 02:28 PM

lol.. when i got money, i will collect every girls...

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Added on March 7, 2007, 2:29 pmDifferences compared to the D40
10 megapixel sensor
Lower base sensitivity (ISO 100 vs ISO 200)
Auto ISO option includes ISO 200
Faster continuous shooting (3 fps vs. 2.5 fps)*

* Slower with noise reduction enabled



if who wanna bang his D40, pls let me knowwwww !!!!

This post has been edited by bbtat: Mar 7 2007, 02:29 PM

yeah..i wanna join. lol~
later garage sale thread will full of people selling their D40.
i hope there will be big promo for D40.

ah, will the D40x be launched here in Malaysia at the same date?

The D40X is scheduled to launch worldwide at March 22, 2007

hehehe ..

D40 enough la... no need the "x"

the "x" is very expensive RM2800.... too much....

i found out something:
"Some of the D40X's major improvements include an even longer-lasting battery that allows up to 520 images* per charge (470 images* for the D40)..."

are u sure its March 22? Nikon Malaysia website states that it will be on 29.
"The D40X is scheduled to launch worldwide at March 29, 2007 and is a sister model to the D40, which has a 6.1-megapixel CCD..."

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Added on March 7, 2007, 3:02 pmwell... it comes with an 'X' factor

This post has been edited by local_machine: Mar 7 2007, 03:02 PM

USD 200

hahaha....

200 * 3.5 = +-700 ...

hahha i would throw it down my balcony after banging it... no selling hahaha but too bad i don't have a d40

so bad ... why need bang why need throw.. why dont want sell it and get money in pocket.. got money got life..
haha...

but y yr sigg there "Nikon User"??

i just bought my d40 around 3 weeks ago

i heard this d40x is released because it is the 6.1 megapixel sensor is running out of stock

d40 and d40x not much difference, and most of them who got d40 means they just got it recently only..to those who want to bang their d40, means they don't value their camera
or just simply talking nonsense because they don't have a d40

they should place the built-in focus drive motor inside this D40x, now that's an upgrade/sister model

quite good. can go head to head with 400D.

peace.....

me also

But the salesman has a point.

The D40 is a TRUE budget camera.

Cannot autofocus with the RM3xx Nikkor 50mm F1.8D (the lens EVERY Nikon user has.)

The D40 is meant to be a dSLR when you're really broke. You will join others in selling this off after 3 months (or when you have money) when you discover you can't use the great Tamron 90mm F2.8 Macro or Nikkor 50mm F1.8D on autofocus. In other words, the D40 is handicapped in the dark.

If you ask me, they should stop trying to cash in on the n00bs who go "WAH 10 megapixels!" and work on a AF-S version of the Nikkor 50mm F1.8D.

this model is for ppl who use kit lens onli...

Those n00bs will fund the development of better cameras higher up in the range. So i say take their monies

I'm pretty sure they'll move their primes to AF-S sooner or later...

10 MP and 6MP has no difference in image quality.
"Slightly higher resolution: D40x images are 3,872 pixels wide versus 3,008 pixels wide in the D40. [paying extra USD 200 for 800 pixels wide?]

So what? Like square footage, megapixels is multiplying image height times image width, so this minor increase looks impressive when multiplied out to 10 MP from the D40's 6MP.

This is only significant if you're printing larger than 13 x 19" (30 x 50 cm) and larger, and even then, not very significant. I've seen 4 x 5 foot prints made from the 6MP D50 which looked spectacular; it's all about knowing what you're doing to get a sharp image." -kenrockwell.com-

lower ISO = a step backward. the reason for ISO 100 is because a 10MP sensor gets noisier at ISO 200.

What Nikon doesn't tell you: "Slower 1/200 flash sync, down from the excellent 1/500 of the D40. This reduces flash range outdoors, makes it difficult to get sharp flash shots of sports action, and reduces battery life with flash." -kenrockwell.com-


Truly great lens = Nikkor 18-200 VR, and it works with the D40 excellently.

This post has been edited by polkiuj: Mar 7 2007, 11:32 PM

the way i see it, ppl go for D40 bcoz they choose or rather compromised with wat D40 offer (price..features...) , if this is the case , why bother D40x has something extra/better . same noise we will hear if they announce D60 or D45...D55...D50s...D70x...D80z....

too much of the " should have...." or "Cha Zhai..."..

just my 2cents. don't boom me.

to put it bluntly: D40x is to compete directly with the Canon Digital Rebel XTi (EOS 400D) in terms of specifications.

"Nikon probably added these needless pixels to the D40x to compete with the Canon Rebel XTi on banner specifications that impress innocent people, but do nothing to improve the pictures or usability. Camera performance has little to nothing to do with megapixels. I also own a Canon Rebel XTi, and I hate using it compared to my D40."
-kenrockwell.com-

D40 for ppl who knows what they are doing.

D40x for ppl who don't. (and don't mind paying more)

D40 does exactly what D40x does for real life photography. D40 probably does better! A higher res sensor is noisier, hence ISO 100 is introduced. U lose 1/500 flash sync speed(and get a 1/200). U get 3FPS(from 2.5) but u'll probably not notice since if u shoot sports u'll be using Canon.

Note: i'm comparing these only, not D200 or bla bla bla.
Note2: This is all speculation until a unit is properly tested. =)

This post has been edited by polkiuj: Mar 7 2007, 11:52 PM

true enough. well , soon all photography magazines will give their comments and there is always a way for nikon to sell IT exclusively.

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Added on March 8, 2007, 12:40 amfrom Nikon.com.my :

While maintaining the compact size and portability of the D40 camera body, the D40X produces even more outstanding, detailed pictures thanks to its 10.2-megapixel CCD and cutting-edge digital technologies. Its resolution power makes it easy for users to print up very large sizes or crop aggressively without losing any fine details.

The D40X is loaded with everything you need for truly amazing images: a 10.2-megapixel CCD, Nikon's exclusive 3D Color Matrix Metering II, an improved Image Processing Engine and superb Auto White Balnce. Together with a world-famous Nikkor lens, these features combine to ensure perfect exposure, refined details and natural, vivid colors.

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Added on March 8, 2007, 12:40 amType of Camera Single-lens reflex digital camera
Effective Pixels 10.2 million
Image Sensor RGB CCD, 23.6 x 15.8 mm; total pixels: 10.75 million, Nikon DX format
Image Size (Pixels) 3,872 x 2,592 [L], 2,896 x 1,944 [M], 1,936 x 1,296 [S]
Sensitivity 100 to 1,600 in steps of 1 EV with additional setting one step over 1600
File Format Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit compression, JPEG: JPEG baseline compliant
File System Exif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF
Storage Media SD memory card, SDHC compliant
Shooting Modes 1) Single frame shooting mode, 2) Continuous shooting mode: approx. 3 frames per second, 3) Self-timer mode, 4) Delayed remote mode: 2 s. delay, 5) Quick-response remote mode
White Balance Auto (TTL white-balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning and preset white balance
LCD Monitor Size 2.5-in.
LCD Monitor 230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
Playback Function 1) 1 frame; 2) Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments); 3) Magnifying playback; 4) Slide show; 5) Histogram indication; 6) Highlight point display; 7) Auto image rotation
Delete Function 1) Card format; 2) All frames delete; 3) Selected frames delete
I/O Terminal Can be selected from NTSC and PAL
Interface USB 2.0 (High-speed): Mass Storage and MTP/PTP selectable
Picture Angle Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length
ViewFinder Type Fixed-eyelevel penta-Dach mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment (-1.7 to +0.5m-1)
Eyepoint 18mm (-1.0 m-1)
Focusing Screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets
Viewfinder Frame Coverage/ Magnification Approx. 95% (vertical/horizontal) / Approx. 0.8x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1
Autofocus TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM530 autofocus module with AF-assist (range approximately 0.5-3.0m/1ft. 8in.-9ft. 10in.); Detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F)
Focus Modes 1) Autofocus (AF): Instant single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status, 2) Manual focus (M)
Focus Lock Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Exposure Metering System TTL full-aperture exposure metering system 1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); metering performed by 420-segment RGB sensor; 2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame; 3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area
Exposure Metering Range 1) 0 to 20 EV (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering), 2) 2 to 20 EV (spot metering)
Exposure Control Digital Vari-program (Auto, Auto [Flash Off], Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, Night Portrait), Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto (S); Aperture Priority Auto (A); Manual (M)
Auto Exposure Lock Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
Auto Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
Maximum Shutter 1/4000
Minimum Shutter 30
Shutter Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter, 30 to 1/4000 s. in steps of 1/3 EV, bulb
Sync Contact X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/200 s.
Flash Control 1) TTL: TTL flash control by 420-pixel RGB sensor. i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR available when CPU lens is used with built-in flash, SB-800, SB-600, and SB400, 2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 with CPU lens, 3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 80DX, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, and 22s , 4) Range-priority manual available with SB-800
Flash Sync Modes AUTO, Portrait, Child, Close Up: Auto, auto with red-eye reduction; fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight; Night portrait mode: Auto, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction; slow sync and slow sync with red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight; Landscape, Sport mode: Fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight; P, A: Fill flash, rear-curtain with slow sync, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction; S, M: Fill flash, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction
Accessory Shoe Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with sync, signal, and ground contacts and safety lock
Self-Timer Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 s.
Remote Control Via Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (optional)
Supported Languages Total of 15 languages: German, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean
Power Requirements Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9
Battery Life Up to 520 shots on a fully-charged battery
Tripod Socket 1/4 in. (ISO1222)
Dimensions Approx. 126 x 64 x 94mm (5.0 x 2.5 x 3.7 in.)
Weight (without batteries) Approx. 495g (1lb. 1oz.) without battery, memory card or body cap
Supplied Accessories (may differ by country or area) Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9, Quick Charger MH-23, USB Cable UC-E4, PictureProject, Rubber Eyecup DK-16, Camera Strap, Body Cap BF-1A, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Accessory Shoe Cap BS-1


This post has been edited by yewkhuay: Mar 8 2007, 12:40 AM

from what i see here... not many people know what they are talking about.
it's all cut and paste.

i would prefer it if it's your own opinion rather than some fancy reviewer's.

4x5 foot banner using a 6MP camera and it looks good? that means you haven't seen a really good 4x5 foot banner before and i pity you. (wonder why professionals use the large formats or the 40MP cameras?)

Hasselblad! Mamiya!

btw, im kinda interested in this cam, wondering whether it sells body only

Can't agree more...

LOL! almost bought a D40 last week.. luckily was patient enough..
It's either I buy a D40(hope price drops) or D40x hehe...
Anyone care to share their views? I am using the old canon A-1 SLR, so not familiar with DSLR yet. Considering D80 too, please advice. Budget below 4k.

then which model is for a better noob user ? D50? thats old ...

end of month and get D40X

sure or not ... i heard D40 got lens not suit prob ... i wont go for just 10.1 megapixels ...

This post has been edited by cypher: Mar 8 2007, 11:06 AM

then get D80 or D70s

how much for that?

It would be rather n00b to say that because a model is newer, it is better.

Just like when you carry a dSLR around, and someone asks "how many megapixels is that?" and you immediately have an impression of the person's camera knowledge.

I'd rather have the D50's AF screw focus or a second hand D70 than the D40's 2.5" screen. Second hand D70 can be got for RM2000.

But if you insist on budget and firsthand (and Nikon), get a D40. You may or may not find the lens limitation soon enough and want to upgrade; then you'd be glad you didn't pay more for the D40x.

If you're on a budget but don't mind other brands, the Canon 350D is a steal, and the Olympus E500 with twin lenses is great (which should drop even more with the CCD-shift+Live View-enabled E410 and E510 coming out soon).

It will eventually become cheaper of course. After few weeks of selling you will see some shops start throwing price around already, those who wanna go get the D40x can start doing they survey today

D40 buyers sure abit boh song one ... they can say "I won't go as low as ISO100" or "I dun need 10MP". Look, for Rm600+ more you can get a 10MP Nikon camera today, or JUMP to Canon ... the EOS 400D with DIGIC II and can use ALL Canon lenses

even the canon FD lenses?

Fine ... it's Nikon's own way of saying "Oops ... so here's the new model we're talking about and what you guys HOPED to be in the D40 - the all new D40x!!"

why would anyone want AF on a macro lens anyway?

This post has been edited by BurgaFlippinMan: Mar 8 2007, 03:54 PM

I cannot imagine how many stock of D40 she could have had behind the shop

So that it can be used as a general telephoto?

Perhaps.

unless it's AF-S, i dont bother with AF normally...

They have to cash in on the noobs, their blood is sweeter and they are the ones most willing to spend spend and spend and if you notice, they are the one taking the slow step up, buying body after body, lens after lens and buying more as they move up the learning curve.

Now that is MONEY to big companies like Nikon! Who cares if some lenses become AF-S or not, I make good money elsewhere!

aiya... those without "x", go to nikon service centre upgrade it lor or ask them for D40x sticker and change it... hehe

kidding only la.. dont shot me ok soli soli.... *cabut*

Quick general focus, then manually adjust to perfection. With ring type AF-S this is so sweet.

Shooting portrait with AF-S using 105mm VR Micro really syok...
Who said macro lens only use to shoot macro???

henry: Dude...post some pics please....

How much u got it for ??

I am quite curious on how to take macro at 105mm. Whats the min range ?

Dont know what to talk ..
someone sound like fighting ...

don't know what to say , being nice to cut n paste from nikon.com.my to share the info for all forum kaki oso kena shoot.....

How many of D40 user here is complaining where D40x launching too fast ?? Especially those just bought D40 couple day before D40x lauch....pity man but too bad cannot compare a 10MP with 6MP camera...no way man

Seriously, I cannot predict what Nikon does sometimes. I kena hit by the Nikon D70s announcement last time when I was still selling cameras. Customer came back and screw me up telling I 'conned' him into buying the D70 weeks before the D70s came out, worst thing is ... he's got money and dun mind waiting for a better model to come out and he accused me of cheating him.

In the end, I had to dig out 'bad things' about a camera that I have not even seen myself to convince that the D70 was a better buy ... sigh ...

Camera models are designed and conceived months before they finally announce it and I really dun understand why would Nikon push out the 6MP version when the 10MP is well on the way UNLESS there is a major problem with the D40. Still, it won't justify changing the model to 'D40x'. So for those of you who think that 'I dun need 10MP' then you've made your cash worth, use your camera to the max, you've worked hard for it so be the best you can ... after all it's not about Nikon or Canon, it's about photography.

agree to the max!!!

Please click HERE for my 105mm macro shoot...

Min range? 0.3m...

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Added on March 9, 2007, 9:49 amIf bought D40 why bother about D40x?
These 2 bodies is different...
They not like D70 and D70s...

D40 cheaper than D40x, bought D40 sure bcoz of the budget...
Nothing boh song ma...
Buy 1st syok, buy later save...

This post has been edited by HenryLow: Mar 9 2007, 09:49 AM

dun care if d40x got 10mp n iso100. if dat ppl is suck, the picture dat he produces sucks also...

i bought my d40 just 5 f***ing days ago bought it then came here to check the nikon thread and found d40x...

looks like me no luck... gonna stick with d40 (me beginer in dslr)... then upgrade later lor....

u bought D40 bcoz? budget rite?
then why say no luck?
u bought earlier mean u learn earlier...
i bought my D70s also a couple days b4 D80 announced...
chill...
coz sooner or later u still will upgrade even u bought D40x...

That very right Shiinkuro, its the photographer, not the camera. There is absolutely NOTHING (okok, u can print nicer BIG posters and shoot an additional half a frame per sec) a D40x can do that a D40 can't, so dun feel bad about ur purchase. In fact, feel good that u've saved USD200. Would u want a ~28% more real resolution (which u'll never notice until u start printing posters or billboards) for a whopping RM700 (at our current rate) more? In more fact, there are things u probably can do with a D40 than a D40x.

BTW.. ISO 100 in the D40x has the same noise as ISO 200 in the D40. Hence the reason why there is no ISO 100 in the D40 in the 1st place.

Wan an upgrade? 18-200 VR (note: ur 18-55 is already superb). SB-400 for indoor shots of people. Next upgrade? D200. Skip the rest.

its different in pricing, so whats there to complain? if nikon named it d60 or sth else, i'm sure it won't raise as much flak. in the end both are 2 different cams

clemang is right

just a tool

dun see much diff with 2.5/3 frames
iso 100/200 and 6/10 megapixels

i'd buy D40 + SB400 flash. nice small combo. still cheaper than D40x

yeah.. better stick wit d40.. den upgrade to D2x

how much you brought for the full set?

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Added on March 9, 2007, 9:57 pmwoww.. Sound like so pro ...

This post has been edited by bbtat: Mar 9 2007, 09:57 PM

bbtat..

i said "i'd buy" so i haven't bought it yet

i thougt u had
lol.. sorry u would

dun buy d40x, buy d40 n sb 600 instead...

well.. i feel better (lol) after reading u guys's comment on the d40x.. anyway... i am enjoying nicer shots coapred to my sone cybershot.. lol.

i am thinking of getting the sb400. me just started dslr...

the lowest price i can get is rm420. is that cheap

also say the kit lens for d80... 18-135mm (i think) going for rm900.. the shop claimed that someone just bought the body.. leaving the kit lens for sale.

i asked if i could trade in my d40 kit lens.. and she said..." d40 kit lens can be bought for around rm150 in the internet... u better keep it.." CB betul....

do u guys think it is a good buy for the d80 kit lens?

bbtat: I'm not. Just read up by my fav pro and i happen to agree with those parts 100%. He's already tried the prototypes. Loved it. But still prefers the D40.

Wifi_One: you're welcome. my suggestion is that u save for a 18-200mm VR. ur 18-55mm is a great lens. dun let the cheap price fool u. and its light and fun. bigger lenses add weight and makes ur weightless d40 not so fun =P
18-135 review


D200 enough lo. Lol. D2x too ex and big xD

Either D40 or D40x is good.. juz get either and start posting ur pic here..

D80 kit lens 18-135mm is very sharp
even sharper than 18-200mm

very light weight

but a bit shaky if u go up to 135mm haha

time for u to get 70-200, sharp, non potruding lens and stable

not me. i dun need it yet

sure u don't need.. buy buy buy