Nikon D40x VS Canon 400D, which is better?
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 Apr 30 2007, 12:09 PM, updated 19y ago
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Alright, i know there are some debate on d40 vs 350d but i need opinion on Nikon D40x VS Canon 400D
which is better? thanks in advance for the advise Added on April 30, 2007, 12:29 pmwei nobody? in desperate need of advises here This post has been edited by simmytan: Apr 30 2007, 12:29 PM |
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Apr 30 2007, 12:43 PM
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if u know chinese mayb this could giv u some reference~
http://www.pconline.com.cn/digital/dc/ping...703/986756.html |
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Apr 30 2007, 12:52 PM
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obviously 400D will have the upper hand since you're like comparing a lower end model with a mid end model.
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Apr 30 2007, 12:57 PM
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QUOTE(aero99 @ Apr 30 2007, 12:43 PM) if u know chinese mayb this could giv u some reference~ hey thanks yes i do read mandarinhttp://www.pconline.com.cn/digital/dc/ping...703/986756.html  QUOTE(exkay @ Apr 30 2007, 12:52 PM) obviously 400D will have the upper hand since you're like comparing a lower end model with a mid end model. tat's why im in dilemma now, but i do get advise from profesional photographers saying Nikon D40x is better than Canon 400D, but generally, most still vote for 400D |
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Apr 30 2007, 01:02 PM
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QUOTE(exkay @ Apr 30 2007, 12:52 PM) obviously 400D will have the upper hand since you're like comparing a lower end model with a mid end model. which one is mid end model  |
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Both the 400D and D40x is entry level DSLR. Its more about ur budget, if you can afford either those, why not? I believe both of these are great entry level DSLR.
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QUOTE(aichiban @ Apr 30 2007, 01:02 PM) which one is mid end model he meant 400D is mid endAdded on April 30, 2007, 1:08 pm QUOTE(travis_ckf @ Apr 30 2007, 01:06 PM) Both the 400D and D40x is entry level DSLR. Its more about ur budget, if you can afford either those, why not? I believe both of these are great entry level DSLR. yes both are within my budget, but it might take a long long time before i can upgrad to a better one once i get this so i need to make sure im making the right decision This post has been edited by simmytan: Apr 30 2007, 01:08 PM |
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Apr 30 2007, 01:25 PM
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go the dark side...
take d40x! =) |
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Apr 30 2007, 01:28 PM
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QUOTE(xandman @ Apr 30 2007, 01:25 PM) go the dark side... i know i will sure get advise like this *go into the dark side* hahahahahtake d40x! =) |
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Apr 30 2007, 01:36 PM
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QUOTE(simmytan @ Apr 30 2007, 12:57 PM) hey thanks yes i do read mandarin base on that its seems like D40X get more credit on it....but 400D oso have wat it credit for...so mean ...its depand on u which type of them suit ur picture style more i guess...  |
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Apr 30 2007, 01:40 PM
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QUOTE(aero99 @ Apr 30 2007, 01:36 PM) base on that its seems like D40X get more credit on it....but 400D oso have wat it credit for...so mean ...its depand on u which type of them suit ur picture style more i guess... if portraits and landscapes? which model you'd recommend? |
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Apr 30 2007, 01:42 PM
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QUOTE(travis_ckf @ Apr 30 2007, 01:06 PM) Both the 400D and D40x is entry level DSLR. Its more about ur budget, if you can afford either those, why not? I believe both of these are great entry level DSLR. I don't think that the 400D is the entry level DSLR, in terms of pricing I guess its quite close but the D40x is still cheaper. Does the D40x have the build-in body focusing or else that might prove to be a problem especially when using non-AFS lenses for the D40x. |
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Apr 30 2007, 01:52 PM
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400D is entry level.
pros of d40x over 400d -better noise performace -better awb -better color reproduction(this is fairly objective) -sd card? cons -no af with non af-s lenses..which means it shuts u out from some cheap good 3rd party lenses.. -less af points. |
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Apr 30 2007, 02:12 PM
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hmm conclusion???
Added on April 30, 2007, 2:14 pmi hope i didnt sound like im looking for a easy way out, but for rookie like me that hardly knows anything so advises are really curcial for me This post has been edited by simmytan: Apr 30 2007, 02:14 PM |
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Apr 30 2007, 02:16 PM
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D40, cheaper by approx RM 500 or D80. D40X is a no no. U know u can do a lot with extra RM500 in hand.
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Apr 30 2007, 02:29 PM
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QUOTE(simmytan @ Apr 30 2007, 01:40 PM) if portraits and landscapes? which model you'd recommend? im not sure which one coz none of them tried b4... im not a DSLR user.... yet~  |
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Apr 30 2007, 02:35 PM
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QUOTE(simmytan @ Apr 30 2007, 02:12 PM) hmm conclusion??? hard to say, there's no right and wrong here. if u understand technical jargons, reading reviews will help you alot. also, try out the cam before buying it. feel it, touch it, play with it and find out which suits you more. Added on April 30, 2007, 2:14 pmi hope i didnt sound like im looking for a easy way out, but for rookie like me that hardly knows anything so advises are really curcial for me also,ask yourself, why do u want a dslr? (u said portraits and landscapes) then i suggest u go for body only and get a 50mm with another wide angle lens. true u, will not have autofocus for 50mm in d40x but it's not tht hard to learn manual focus. how for are you willing to upgrade? will u still be using the camera years from now? if yes, the system does matter. i can't make a conclusion only you yourself can make  cheers, hope it helps. |
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Apr 30 2007, 03:31 PM
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QUOTE(simmytan @ Apr 30 2007, 01:40 PM) if portraits and landscapes? which model you'd recommend? hmmmlike that try to take ur mind off the two cameras 1st try to focus on - which type n kind of lenses you would want to have now n near future dont bother bout cam or brand, just the type of lense, dont explore about cam specs, but lense specs, purpose of lense n all then only u compare, whether D40x can use those lenses, or not if D40x can, buy D40x, if it cant, then 400D  |
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Apr 30 2007, 04:41 PM
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IMHO unless if u serious with NEF/RAW pics, a D40x is a bang for buck entry level dslr for that. If you only concern about taking better pics in JPEG, i believe a D40 will do fine.
Both 400D and D40 has wide range of lens available, but do note that since D40 & D40X dont have AF, forget about getting Nikkor's older lens, but wont harm if u just start DSLR photography with the wide range of new lens suited for D40 & D40X. Conclusion? Either go to the Evil side or the Dark side  (playing darth vader theme, so u know which want i going to recommend) This post has been edited by travis_ckf: Apr 30 2007, 04:42 PM |
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Apr 30 2007, 04:48 PM
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QUOTE(travis_ckf @ Apr 30 2007, 04:41 PM) IMHO unless if u serious with NEF/RAW pics, a D40x is a bang for buck entry level dslr for that. If you only concern about taking better pics in JPEG, i believe a D40 will do fine. the dark side?Both 400D and D40 has wide range of lens available, but do note that since D40 & D40X dont have AF, forget about getting Nikkor's older lens, but wont harm if u just start DSLR photography with the wide range of new lens suited for D40 & D40X. Conclusion? Either go to the Evil side or the Dark side (playing darth vader theme, so u know which want i going to recommend) Added on April 30, 2007, 5:27 pmheard Nikon D40x only supports af-s??? This post has been edited by simmytan: Apr 30 2007, 05:29 PM |
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Apr 30 2007, 05:50 PM
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QUOTE(simmytan @ Apr 30 2007, 04:48 PM) the dark side? nope,d40/40x only supports auto focus with af-s lenses. other than that, it's manual focus with G,D type lenses.Added on April 30, 2007, 5:27 pmheard Nikon D40x only supports af-s??? |
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Apr 30 2007, 11:12 PM
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again compare? D40 vs 400D n now D40x.....never ending story.....
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Apr 30 2007, 11:40 PM
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both are great cameras but nikon's colour seems better then the canon
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May 1 2007, 08:36 AM
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QUOTE(yewkhuay @ Apr 30 2007, 11:12 PM) again compare? D40 vs 400D n now D40x.....never ending story..... yes it is, just want to seek advices from the pros here before i make a purchase, can? |
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May 1 2007, 07:25 PM
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QUOTE(hsienming @ Apr 30 2007, 11:40 PM) both are great cameras but nikon's colour seems better then the canon Oh nooooo you are so very very wrong. Colour is more to photographer skill and experience rather than camera brand. When you see a car accident you dun say the car brand is bad, am I right? |
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May 1 2007, 07:27 PM
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QUOTE(simmytan @ May 1 2007, 08:36 AM) yes it is, just want to seek advices from the pros here before i make a purchase, can? Of course you can ... it's normal to ask questions |
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QUOTE(ac98 @ May 1 2007, 07:25 PM) Oh nooooo you are so very very wrong. Colour is more to photographer skill and experience rather than camera brand. When you see a car accident you dun say the car brand is bad, am I right? Totally agree  |
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QUOTE(clemong_888 @ Apr 30 2007, 01:52 PM) 400D is entry level. Didn't know d40x noise performance is better than 400d. Any proof on this?pros of d40x over 400d -better noise performace |
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QUOTE(yewkhuay @ Apr 30 2007, 11:12 PM) again compare? D40 vs 400D n now D40x.....never ending story..... IMO the D40 vs 400D comparison shouldn't be started in the first place, considering that the price alone is so far apart - that also we haven't brought other stuff in specifications for comparison. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Cano...non_eos400d.asp http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Nikon/nikon_d40.asp http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Nikon/nikon_d40x.asp |
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May 2 2007, 06:38 AM
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QUOTE(canon18 @ May 2 2007, 01:12 AM) Didn't know d40x noise performance is better than 400d. Any proof on this? i got it out from a japanese magazine. even if not better, it's definitely on par. |
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May 2 2007, 10:33 AM
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QUOTE(clemong_888 @ May 2 2007, 06:38 AM) i got it out from a japanese magazine. even if not better, it's definitely on par. What I understand is Nikon applies more harsh in camera noise reduction. d40x pictures look less noise, but 400d pictures ratain more details. But overall, they should be quite close.d40x is using the same sensor and image processor as d80 right? |
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May 2 2007, 11:33 AM
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QUOTE(canon18 @ May 2 2007, 10:33 AM) What I understand is Nikon applies more harsh in camera noise reduction. d40x pictures look less noise, but 400d pictures ratain more details. But overall, they should be quite close. as i read, it compared with both nr on and off and both beats the 400d, so i would say everything is marginal. the d40 n d40x only lost to 5d d40x is using the same sensor and image processor as d80 right? |
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May 2 2007, 11:46 AM
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QUOTE(clemong_888 @ May 2 2007, 11:33 AM) the d40 n d40x only lost to 5d Never know that d40 & d40x so KENG!!!  Should have get d40x since is better than 30D!!! This post has been edited by chrisoys: May 2 2007, 11:46 AM |
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May 2 2007, 02:53 PM
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QUOTE(chrisoys @ May 2 2007, 11:46 AM) Never know that d40 & d40x so KENG!!! i'm just talking about noise performance la, nothing else.Should have get d40x since is better than 30D!!! |
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May 2 2007, 06:44 PM
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i would prefer the d40x 2 the CANON over (COLOUR only)
other things canon is a winner eg: servo motor for focusing , 9 focus point , 27 jpeg burst shot |
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lol.. with the release of the d40x,
Now I have to rethink whether buying 400D is worth it or not. Darn it. |
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so...
if we all give percent to both of the cameras....what is the remarkable percent? eg:d40X = 30% 400D = 70% i hope this way will help a little |
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Here are some of the example shots on USTC comparing 400D & D40...
  My friend D40 Picture Setting is Normal. 35mm f5.6 1/60 ISO800 EV+0 My 400D Picture Setting is Standard - Saturation +1. 55mm f5.6 1/60 ISO800 EV+0.7 What I like about Nikon D40 1. Colour (Maybe Canon can set like Nikon's?) 2. How they display the information of your pictures when you review 3. Nice Interface 4. Auto ISO (I'm not sure others find this useful or not) 5. Battery more power (1000 [D40] compare to 720mAh [400D])6. Better Kit Lens??? Correct me if I'm wrong... And hopes this help... QUOTE Auto ISO increases the ISO automatically as it gets dark so I don't have to. It shoots at ISO 200 in good light, and at 1/15 of a second (or any speed you choose) it starts ramping up the ISO to a maximum of 1,600 (or any ISO you choose) as it gets darker. Only if it gets still darker will it let the shutter speed go below 1/15 at ISO 1,600, exactly as I'd do manually. I explain how to set Auto ISO and select the shutter speed at which the ISO starts to increase and the maximum ISO to which it will increase in the Custom Setting 10. I set Auto ISO to 1,600 max because the noise from the D40 at ISO 1,600 looks much better than blur. I set 1/15 because my Nikon 18-200mm and the kit 18-55mm lens gives great results down to 1/15. I adjust the lowest shutter speed setting in the AUTO ISO menu if I change conditions or lenses. Unlike film, my D40 looks great at high ISOs, so I use them anytime I need them. http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/modern-exposure.htm http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40/users...hooting.htm#iso http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40/users...s-custom.htm#10 Edited... Add more like... This post has been edited by lvyk: May 2 2007, 11:43 PM |
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QUOTE(lvyk @ May 2 2007, 10:05 PM) Here are some of the example shots on USTC comparing 400D & D40... As KRW said... the Auto ISO is really a useful feature, although there is need to change the settings if playing with longer exposures...My friend D40 Picture Setting is Normal. 35mm f5.6 1/60 ISO800 EV+0 My 400D Picture Setting is Standard - Saturation +1. 55mm f5.6 1/60 ISO800 EV+0.7 What I like about Nikon D40 1. Colour (Maybe Canon can set like Nikon's?) 2. How they display the information of your pictures when you review 3. Nice Interface 4. Auto ISO (I'm not sure others find this useful or not) Correct me if I'm wrong... And hopes this help... http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/modern-exposure.htm http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40/users...hooting.htm#iso http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40/users...s-custom.htm#10 Being a newbie with too many things to worry about apart from ISOs, it's really a function i can't live without, but that's personal...  |
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May 3 2007, 09:24 AM
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400d
af motor mar  you can use all the lens you want do you wanna use manual focus? if it's no prob then go for d40x more focus points, but i doubt that's a strong point, but useful but if you can afford, go nikon d80  oh btw, it's just a humble opinion from a nikon user  This post has been edited by kjin: May 3 2007, 09:25 AM |
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May 3 2007, 10:36 AM
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QUOTE(kjin @ May 3 2007, 09:24 AM) 400d Just curious, how many popular lenses cannot be used on d40/d40x.., the 50mm f/1.8 cannot right? How about those popular 3rd party lenses? Tamron 28-75 f/2.8? af motor mar you can use all the lens you want do you wanna use manual focus? if it's no prob then go for d40x more focus points, but i doubt that's a strong point, but useful but if you can afford, go nikon d80 oh btw, it's just a humble opinion from a nikon user |
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May 3 2007, 10:49 AM
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it can be used....
but without the autofocus function... thats all... |
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May 3 2007, 02:34 PM
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QUOTE(xandman @ May 3 2007, 10:49 AM) it can be used.... Well, i mean with autofocus.but without the autofocus function... thats all... |
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May 3 2007, 05:06 PM
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the lens compatibility is my main concern now, after a brief consideration i think i'll go for Canon still
Added on May 3, 2007, 5:09 pm QUOTE(lvyk @ May 2 2007, 10:05 PM) Here are some of the example shots on USTC comparing 400D & D40.. correct me if im wrong, left is D40x? right is Canon 400D?My friend D40 Picture Setting is Normal. 35mm f5.6 1/60 ISO800 EV+0 My 400D Picture Setting is Standard - Saturation +1. 55mm f5.6 1/60 ISO800 EV+0.7 What I like about Nikon D40 1. Colour (Maybe Canon can set like Nikon's?) 2. How they display the information of your pictures when you review 3. Nice Interface 4. Auto ISO (I'm not sure others find this useful or not) 5. Battery more power (1000 [D40] compare to 720mAh [400D])6. Better Kit Lens??? Correct me if I'm wrong... And hopes this help... http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/modern-exposure.htm http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40/users...hooting.htm#iso http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40/users...s-custom.htm#10 Edited... Add more like... This post has been edited by simmytan: May 3 2007, 05:09 PM |
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May 3 2007, 06:27 PM
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left is D40 And right Is 400D.
Right click on the picture and save the picture on ur Desktop. Then Right Click on the picture > click Properties > Summary > Advanced. All the picture details there. also the camera Model. I also consider to take 400D, 30D ANd D80. At last i bought D80 And i love using it now. hehehe |
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May 4 2007, 02:37 PM
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QUOTE(lvyk @ May 2 2007, 10:05 PM) Here are some of the example shots on USTC comparing 400D & D40... apa la how can compare like this settings all diffrent how can u hike up the EV on the canon to +0.7 and the nikon is +0My friend D40 Picture Setting is Normal. 35mm f5.6 1/60 ISO800 EV+0 My 400D Picture Setting is Standard - Saturation +1. 55mm f5.6 1/60 ISO800 EV+0.7 What I like about Nikon D40 1. Colour (Maybe Canon can set like Nikon's?) 2. How they display the information of your pictures when you review 3. Nice Interface 4. Auto ISO (I'm not sure others find this useful or not) 5. Battery more power (1000 [D40] compare to 720mAh [400D])6. Better Kit Lens??? Correct me if I'm wrong... And hopes this help... http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/modern-exposure.htm http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40/users...hooting.htm#iso http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40/users...s-custom.htm#10 Edited... Add more like... |
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May 4 2007, 02:47 PM
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Correct me if I'm wrong...
From my experience on D40 and 400D... The D40 metering temps to be over expose abit compare to my 400D... As you can see the exposure on the 2 pictures are more or less the same... The pics are just for reference on the colour only... No meaning to compare that Nikon or Canon is better... Peace... This post has been edited by lvyk: May 4 2007, 02:51 PM |
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May 4 2007, 02:50 PM
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QUOTE(lvyk @ May 4 2007, 02:47 PM) Correct me if I'm wrong... more like the 400d underexposes? and why is there a saturation +1 in the settings? not a really fair comparison. tht said, i still prefer the colors on the d40.From my experience on D40 and 400D... The D40 metering temps to be over expose abit compare to my 400D... As you can see the exposure on the 2 pictures are more or less the same... |
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May 4 2007, 02:55 PM
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still the nikon's colour processor produce richer colours
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May 4 2007, 02:56 PM
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Correct... My bad...
Should be in this way... D40 will normally +0.7 EV while 400D is +0EV? |
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May 4 2007, 03:02 PM
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QUOTE(lvyk @ May 4 2007, 02:56 PM) Correct... My bad... but when u look at the pic 400d with +0.7EV still looks under while d40 at +0ev is ok. if the d40 would be +0.7ev, it would overexpose, while 400d would underexpose at +0Should be in this way... D40 will normally +0.7 EV while 400D is +0EV? |
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May 4 2007, 03:09 PM
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QUOTE(clemong_888 @ May 4 2007, 03:02 PM) but when u look at the pic 400d with +0.7EV still looks under while d40 at +0ev is ok. if the d40 would be +0.7ev, it would overexpose, while 400d would underexpose at +0 Walao eh... What have I typed...  Sorry my English is bad... Thats what I'm trying to say...  |
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May 4 2007, 03:52 PM
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QUOTE(lvyk @ May 4 2007, 03:09 PM) Walao eh... What have I typed... wats your point? u typed wrong or wat? Sorry my English is bad... Thats what I'm trying to say... |
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May 4 2007, 04:02 PM
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QUOTE(hsienming @ May 4 2007, 03:52 PM) wats your point? u typed wrong or wat? I phrased it wrongly... Paiseh... |
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May 4 2007, 04:03 PM
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so means both camera uses EV+0 la
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May 4 2007, 04:18 PM
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HHHmmm, lets say in this way...
400D +0.7EV will produce the exposure nearly like D40 +0 EV... Or like clemong_888 said under than D40's +0 EV... But that's a 35mm (D40) vs 55mm (400D). Focal length, shooting angles and other settings are differing as well... So don't take the comparison seriously... I post it for reference only... |
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May 4 2007, 04:22 PM
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963 posts Joined: Apr 2007 From: Springfield
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oo coz i really need a good shot to compare still in delimma to buy nikon or canon
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May 19 2007, 02:48 PM
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2,404 posts Joined: Jan 2003
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i also newbie into DSLR and considering both models.. (D40x vs 400D, RM2500 vs RM2700 respectively)
until now still undecided which one to buy... reason to go for D40x: 1. released on March 07, i assume new technology always better? 2. price lower 3. heard that nikkor all are AF-S lenses in future?? 4. or shall i get D40 only? do i need 10MP if i seldom develop my pic? reason to go for 400D: 1. few of my frens using canon, so can always borrow better lenses from them? hehe 2. more focus point, is it better?? 3. more features? i think la.. so, any more comments or recommedation can give to me? p/s: what is the best price for D40x vs 400D in KL? (kit lens + 2GB card + bag) |
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May 19 2007, 03:31 PM
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3,544 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Puchong/Singapore
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QUOTE(hsienming @ May 4 2007, 02:37 PM) apa la how can compare like this settings all diffrent how can u hike up the EV on the canon to +0.7 and the nikon is +0 Yup. We need to fix both camera's metering type (eg. spot or matrix/evaluative) and at 0 EV to see which cam's metering is more accurate. But basically we can tell that by hiking up the Canon's exposure, the 400D tends to underexpose.Also, the White Balance does not tally for both pictures. The 400D photo seems to be on the cold side (which may be correct, but is not as lively as the D40 picture). Saturation also should be the same for both cams. The cam with +1 saturation will almost always come up with more lively colours which may or may not be truthful to the actual scene... but the scene as reproduced as a photo is subject to the photographer's own tasteful interpretation. But funny that the Canon's pic even with +1 colour saturation isn't as lively as the D40's... but then again each manufacturer has its own definition of what is 0 saturation level. This post has been edited by cjtune: May 19 2007, 03:37 PM |
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May 22 2007, 10:03 AM
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Senior Member
962 posts Joined: Jan 2006 From: شه عالم
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how about DOF preview button? AFAIK Canon 400D has this feature but not D40/D40x. Is that really important to have DOF preview button if i'm more into potrait photography?
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May 22 2007, 10:14 AM
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2,502 posts Joined: Apr 2005 From: Kuching,Kuala Lumpur, Gifu,Japan
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u dun need dof preview unless you're doing macro. u rarely use it in portrait.
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Jul 9 2007, 04:06 PM
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304 posts Joined: Oct 2004
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may i know what is the lowest price and greatest for Nikon D40x ?
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Jul 9 2007, 04:23 PM
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21,256 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Pekopon
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QUOTE(clemong_888 @ May 22 2007, 10:14 AM) u dun need dof preview unless you're doing macro. u rarely use it in portrait. hmm not much feel also the DOF preview |
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Jul 9 2007, 04:39 PM
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1,219 posts Joined: Jan 2003
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Guys, is it true that the 400D jpegs are overly "soft"?? That's what the Digital Camera Mag (the local one) has been saying. I've been taking in RAW and to me, it does seem that RAW pictures are much sharper than when taken in JPG.
Oh..seems to me that my 400D tend to overexpose while u guys have been saying the opposite.. I've tried taken pictures of white flowers and the details are usually all blown out.. strange thing is, my S70 seems to be able to retain the details. Sighhhh.. |
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