I've wanted a camera for quite some time now. I keep thinking I need to spend $800, but Its going to be a long time before i save that much. I've heard/read good things about the Nikon D40. I don't know much about cameras but I was hoping for higher Resolution. This only has 6.10 Megapixels.. The D40x has 10.2 but I cant find a price on factory refurbished. Also I've read your better off with the D40 anyway, Though I cant remember why they said that.. haha. Any input will be appreciated.
Or I could just step it up and get something more modern like a Nikon D3100. Still entry level just more modern, and a few extra things i like. Also are the stock lenses good? Would I be happier buying a body only and investing in some better glass? If anyone knows a good place to find this camera body factory refurbished please post a link.
I paid half towards the D3100 last year for my birthday present, and it's a sick little camera! I spotted an awesome deal which included a 55-200mm telephoto lens and Lightroom 3, aswell as the stock 18-55mm lens. The stock lens isn't bad, you're sorted for portraiture, landscapes and still life, but it's fairly limiting in terms of wildlife and sports(close-ups anyway) photography in my opinion - but that's not because it's a stock lens, just because it's the wrong type of lens. Alternatively, you could get a 55-250mm lens which is the 2 combined which saves switching lenses, but compromises on quality. My dads got the D5000 and although the D3100 is lacking a few of the features there really isn't that much difference between them that I've noticed. Maybe a pro might have something different to say, but the D3100 has got awesome reviews. Depends on what you're looking for really. Can't comment on the D40, but I'm very happy with my D3100
Diggin the shrooms ^^^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNLhqI0DKS8"]Nikon D3100 Review - YouTube This guy says it. Thanks for the input. I'm pretty set on a D3100 now. Still confused on lenses though. Ill have to do more research. If anyone know a good site for explaining lenses please post. Also if anyone knows where to find a refurbished D3100 body only please post.
TacTom, why confused? What do you wish to know? I will try to give help. Lenses are measured in mm. The smaller mm, the wider is your Lens, and you can Photograph much more of an area/subject. For example, 10mm is very wide, 200mm is not. 10mm is good for Landscape, Architecture Photography, because you want to have much as possible in your Photograph. However, 200mm is excellent for Wildlife, 'Zoom' Photography. Last, you will see numbers for example 10-20mm, 18-55mm to describe a Lens. 10mm is the most wide this Lens can be open, 20mm is the most it can Zoom. Image example, of 18-55mm Lens: Each Photograph is taken with the different 'mm', but at the same position! There is also Aperture, other details to know of your Lens before choice. I can help again, if you wish. You can find 'Fisheye' Lens, even for Ultra-Wide Photographs. This is below 10mm, often 8mm, there is 6mm Lens so wide, it can see behind itself! Nikon 18-55mm Stock Lens review is here: http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/1855.htm Second question: Of course, this does depends what you do wish to Photograph. Also, Lenses can be very expensive, (some of the time, more than the Camera-Body!) Most of Stock, (or Kit) Lenses will be 18-55mm. It is good for Portrait, okay for Landscape, not good for Sport, or Wildlife. If Landscape is most important, Wide Angle Lens of 10-20mm is very good, and best to you. However, it can limit you also with poor Zoom. I recommend, begin with 18-55mm... It is the good 'Average', of Wide + Zoom. You will learn the limit of this Lens, what Photography you do enjoy most, it will help you when ready to spend much money on the next, better Lens! Good Luck!
That helped a lot, thanks I appreciate it. sorry for the late reply, I haven't been on here in a while.
TacTom, you are very welcome! If you do need help, advice with more? I can try to give this to you. Good Luck! Best Wishes
