Main reasons to choose between D80 and D40

[currahee]

i know both are diff class, but are the features worth the price.
like to hear some comments on the main reasons for choosing either..

[night86mare]

...built-in af motor or whatever you call it. more choices for lenses at cheaper prices

nuff said

[dankar]

Try this link, hope it helps.

http://www.nikon.com.sg/compareprodu...901-a80db46ea3

[kira7812]

think it up to oneself. try out both cam to see which you feel more comfortable with

[erictan8888]

most importantly, you feel comfortable with the camera...

[spazzer]

higher megapixels and can support all lenses for d80 cause some third pt lens do not have the af motor build in so cannot af

[currahee]

thanks.. tried both.. d80 looks more sturdy..
i presu,e d80 has better IQ?

[blackandwhite]

Originally Posted by currahee i know both are diff class, but are the features worth the price. like to hear some comments on the main reasons for choosing either..

if you are shooting events, bracketing might comes in very handy for that special moment. if you know nuts about dof scale/calculation/estimation, you might want a "dof preview" button to help you visualize. all these can't be found on d40.

if you are a casual shooter who has all the time in the world to frame a shot and adjust for exposure, d40 should suffice with its great price tag and simple operation. d40x has higher MP but if you are printing 4R size, basically you don't need it.

[nightwolf75]

Originally Posted by currahee i know both are diff class, but are the features worth the price. like to hear some comments on the main reasons for choosing either..

d80 offers better bang-for-buck over the longer-term cos it can take any AF lenses. d40, u are restricted to AFS lenses and only sigma's HSM lenses. all other lenses, u are forced to focus manually.

but, if u want something akin to a prosumer, but with DSLR controls, capabilities and a feather-weight body, d40 is the clear winner.

[blackandwhite]

Originally Posted by spazzer higher megapixels and can support all lenses for d80 cause some third pt lens do not have the af motor build in so cannot af

look at your future need, you might not have intention to purchase any lens that needs body-driven af.

[ceecookie]

Lack of Autofocus motor,enough said.