D40
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Most important thing you need to know is that ONLY AFS (for Nikon), HSM (for sigma) lenses can be use with autofocus functions on the D40.
If you got money, get a SB-400 flash (not expensive). Then when you take photos for people, use bounce flash and you'll be surprised how nice your photos can be....
Why not just go out there and shoot first? The kit lens and on-board flash are pretty sufficient. Of course, a SB-400 would be great for indoor bounce flash too.
Btw, you just got the D40, and selling it so soon?
http://forums.clubsnap.com/showthread.php?t=348908
Btw, you just got the D40, and selling it so soon?
http://forums.clubsnap.com/showthread.php?t=348908
AFS = Autofocus Silent Wave motor
AIS = Automatic Indexing with Shutter priority (this is a manual lens started from 1981)
No.. it also works with AF-I lenses and Sigma's AF lens marked for Nikon AF like this one.. http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_all_details.asp?id=3341&navigator=6
It has an integral motor but not the HSM type.
since your on a budget here are my suggestions for your D40kit:
1. sb400 - indoor photos/bounce flash
2. 55-200(VR/non-VR) - close-up w/ more bokeh portraits/photos/sports
3. filters - close-up(for macro)/IR/UV/CPL/GND(landscape photos)
4. wireless remote - nice to have for macro,self portrait,group shot(includes u),nightscape,if u dont feel hitting the shutter button..
5. tripod - for me I invest for a sturdy/solid cheap/not ex tripod like benro @ $120 cheapest
good luck and happy shooting!!
1. sb400 - indoor photos/bounce flash
2. 55-200(VR/non-VR) - close-up w/ more bokeh portraits/photos/sports
3. filters - close-up(for macro)/IR/UV/CPL/GND(landscape photos)
4. wireless remote - nice to have for macro,self portrait,group shot(includes u),nightscape,if u dont feel hitting the shutter button..
5. tripod - for me I invest for a sturdy/solid cheap/not ex tripod like benro @ $120 cheapest
good luck and happy shooting!!
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