Would you rather...

[pillarofautumn]

Would you rather get a d50 or a d40? It would be nice to hear from your opinions.

[King Tiger]

Originally Posted by pillarofautumn Would you rather get a d50 or a d40? It would be nice to hear from your opinions.

D50 would be the choice.

If buget allows, get an D70s.

[jnet6]

Originally Posted by King Tiger D50 would be the choice. If buget allows, get an D70s.

not forgetting D80 & D200 too.

[wildstallion]

Originally Posted by King Tiger D50 would be the choice. If buget allows, get an D70s.

Agree, the D50 over the D40, but ideally the D70s or D80 if you can stretch your budget.

[John Teoh]

Would choose D80 if possible.

[westwest1]

Originally Posted by jnet6 not forgetting D80 & D200 too.

still got the D2Hs and D2Xs...

[pillarofautumn]

Hmmm... actually after thinking about it, i think it's better to get the d50, one reason being the availability of lenses. Unless someone thinks d40 is better than d50, do voice out your views..

[ExplorerZ]

Originally Posted by pillarofautumn Hmmm... actually after thinking about it, i think it's better to get the d50, one reason being the availability of lenses. Unless someone thinks d40 is better than d50, do voice out your views..

d40 do have quite a number of adv+ over d50

bigger/brighter VF
larger screen
slightly better noise control
in-camera "Photoshop"
lighter/smaller body
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and the list go on

[donchua]

Originally Posted by ExplorerZ d40 do have quite a number of adv+ over d50 bigger/brighter VF larger screen slightly better noise control in-camera "Photoshop" lighter/smaller body ... ... ... and the list go on

But won't work with AF-D lenses right?

[numzkull]

if i had to make a choice between d40 and d50, i would go for the d50 since i can still use auto focus af-d lenses on it. auto focus is only limited to af-s lenses on d40.

so u cant use auto focus with lens such as 50mm/f1.8 on your d40.

[ExplorerZ]

Originally Posted by donchua But won't work with AF-D lenses right?

yes... an imho thats the one reason that beats all reasons to get a d40

[pillarofautumn]

Sorry, a little OT here eh.. How long do you think D50 can stay in the market eh? Till April?

[King Tiger]

Originally Posted by pillarofautumn Sorry, a little OT here eh.. How long do you think D50 can stay in the market eh? Till April?

I am using an lousy camera which is going to be replace and out of the market soon,
and I am still happy using it, no worries.

[ExplorerZ]

Originally Posted by pillarofautumn Sorry, a little OT here eh.. How long do you think D50 can stay in the market eh? Till April?

actually i think d50 is already out of production... those that you see now are left over stock.
not 100% sure tho.

[John Teoh]

Originally Posted by King Tiger I am using an lousy camera which is going to be replace and out of the market soon, and I am still happy using it, no worries.

If yours is lousy.... then ours cannot show ppl liao

[your18]

d50 will be better as most ppl mentioned here, able to autofocus(af) on af-d lens. For D40, lens tat can af is dx lens by nikon, hsm enabled lens by sigma.

[ExplorerZ]

Originally Posted by your18 d50 will be better as most ppl mentioned here, able to autofocus(af) on af-d lens. For D40, lens tat can af is dx lens by nikon, hsm enabled lens by sigma.

erm, i think you are confusing DX and SWM... DX is just simply means that the lens is meant for APS-C sensor (will vignette very badly on FF cam), and it got nothing to do with focusing.

[zac08]

Originally Posted by pillarofautumn Would you rather get a d50 or a d40? It would be nice to hear from your opinions.

Wat are you using it for?

For travels with a simple do-it-all lens, such as the kit lens or 18-200... then go get the D40. Simple, light and cheap.

For one who wants a lil more choices in lenses esp with AF, AF-D type, then you can look at the D50 or the D80...

[Francis247]

Originally Posted by pillarofautumn Sorry, a little OT here eh.. How long do you think D50 can stay in the market eh? Till April?

I seriously doubt.
They already stop production of D50. Currently in production is D40, D70s, D80 and D200.

[Yatlapball]

In agreement with most here... AF-D lens compatibility is important. Like what a bummer, with the D40 you cannot use all the great lenses! 50/1.4, 85/1.4, ... and the list goes on.