Hi,
this is my 1st DSLR that i am going to buy so all the sifu out there can give some advise dont just poison me to a certain model can u all like state the pro and cons of both of the models of the camera

I do know the price of both models but i just cant figure out wats the diff
its like both are 10 Mpixles D80 has a servo motor and the rest can u state it out for me?

post something like whats lacking in a D80 that D40 have or wats D80 have that D40 dont?

n00b here...


This post has been edited by SonicBoom: May 10 2007, 04:35 PM

er D80 has 11 focus point versus D40x?

other i dont know too...

also the battery and the grip

for me, there is no point to get D40x.

It's either D40 or D80.

why is it so tot the D40X is > then the D40

d40 pros

compact size
light weight
cheaper
graphic GUI


d80 cons

bulkier
heavier
more expensive
no GUI

Iso 200 > Iso 100
6mp > 10mp
D40 logo > D40x logo

all for rm300+ extra

can we put in words like D80 is for the semi pro and D40 is for beginners?

But the D80 has a servo motor that would be really usefull right interms of focus speed and lens capability?

This post has been edited by SonicBoom: May 10 2007, 04:53 PM

NO
D80 is not semi pro lol

yes, D40x>D40 but whats the point u pay more jsut for the extra 4MP and iso100?

It's not like the D40x got built in focus motor.

D40 iso200 is very less noise, no iso100 is ok. 10MP, u need that? For me 6MP is enough.

then its a noob camera ? jk

I notice that d40/d40x has new AF mode
MF = macro focus which d80 doesnt




all is Entry Level

This post has been edited by shinchan^^: May 10 2007, 04:55 PM

i tot extra RM500

I feel it is a semi pro built in entry level body..haha..

does 11 focus point knock dead 3 focus points that the D40 has?

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Added on May 10, 2007, 4:56 pmok wat the D80 body at least its bigger then the D40

This post has been edited by hsienming: May 10 2007, 04:56 PM

small = cute.

depends what u gonna shoot. shoot lanscape, 1 af point enough

so far is the best among nikon entry level

Yes, summore the viewfinder focus points display is like nonac entry levels
D80 one is much nicer.

D80 is having same body size as d50

but then shooting other stuff the more AF the better is it right?

but if having a 10megapixels d40x for 2nd body
it not a bad idea

This post has been edited by shinchan^^: May 10 2007, 05:03 PM

can elaborate on wats nonac?

nonac = canon

out of so many AF points, i only use 2 af points most of the time.

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Bracket is fixed
illuminated when focus

This post has been edited by shinchan^^: May 10 2007, 05:06 PM

oooo i c how about the D80?

dont just look at the body. Do some research about the lens and other accessories. ur budget also
D80 is a good camera.
D200 is semi pro rite?

actually can afford eithrt one just curious which one is worth buying coz I m stilll a beginner in photography

go for D80 straight, u will not regret....lots more thing to learn....

if can afford go D80 straight


but D80 ---> dun upgrade --->d200
wait D300 or go D2X

this is what i dun actaully want to hear want to make a precise comparison before buying. BTW thx for the advice

ok go go close the thread
and join the list
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/446269

no point comparing too much of facts...at the end of the day, how u feel when u hold the camera n wat u expect from a camera decides which u wanto buy....

to TS: go for D80 ler since budget is not a problem..

advantages:
1. better control of your camera
- a few easy-to-reach shortcut such as WB, ISO, QUAL, continuous, metering, AFmode..
- 2 rollers - one for shutter speed.. one for aperture(dunno is it call roller or dial)..
- small LCD panel on top of the camera is almost a must for u to easily control the setting..

2. Kelvin mode in WB
- this is very useful as u can set the WB by color temperature.. for more ask shinchan^^ kekeke...

3. support AF in wider range of lens..
- while D40/D40x just support AF-S otherwise u need to ManualFocus..
- very useful when u buy 50mm f/1.8

4. 18-135mm lens vs 15-55mm lens

5. easier to hold..

so far this is wat i can think of.. will add if can think of any..



more than rm300 ler..


dunno.. i just use 1 AF point no matter what i shoot..

and D80 got bracketing coz i like to do HDR

hmm.. HDR.. not sure how to do it.. need to learn liao