D50 or D40
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they are on par in terms of image quality if you shoot raw, if you shoot in jpg, d40 produce nicer jpg (d50 produce nice as well, but not as nice as d40). function wise, i think they are more or less the same, with newer in-camera processing for d40.
There are several reviews that compares the features of D40 vs D50/D80. Take a look and then decide based on your needs. Only you know what is more important for you.
http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/nikon/d40-review/index.shtml
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond40/
Compared to the D50, D40 is stronger in some areas (larger higher-res LCD, customisable auto-ISO, ISO 3200, smaller/lighter, better JPG quality, better continuous mode, etc) but trade-off in others (No 2nd status LCD, AF only with AF-S/AF-I lens, no bracketing, 3-area AF, etc). The biggest difference to many people is support of AF for only the newer AF-S/AF-I lenses. If you have Nikkor old lenses you want to use in AF mode, or think you will build up a big lens collection, I'd say the D40 is not for you. If this is not the case, then D40 is a great choice.
BTW, I bought a D40
http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/nikon/d40-review/index.shtml
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond40/
Compared to the D50, D40 is stronger in some areas (larger higher-res LCD, customisable auto-ISO, ISO 3200, smaller/lighter, better JPG quality, better continuous mode, etc) but trade-off in others (No 2nd status LCD, AF only with AF-S/AF-I lens, no bracketing, 3-area AF, etc). The biggest difference to many people is support of AF for only the newer AF-S/AF-I lenses. If you have Nikkor old lenses you want to use in AF mode, or think you will build up a big lens collection, I'd say the D40 is not for you. If this is not the case, then D40 is a great choice.
BTW, I bought a D40
There are several reviews that compares the features of D40 vs D50/D80. Take a look and then decide based on your needs. Only you know what is more important for you.
http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/nikon/d40-review/index.shtml
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond40/
Compared to the D50, D40 is stronger in some areas (larger higher-res LCD, customisable auto-ISO, ISO 3200, smaller/lighter, better JPG quality, better continuous mode, etc) but trade-off in others (No 2nd status LCD, AF only with AF-S/AF-I lens, no bracketing, 3-area AF, etc). The biggest difference to many people is support of AF for only the newer AF-S/AF-I lenses. If you have Nikkor old lenses you want to use in AF mode, or think you will build up a big lens collection, I'd say the D40 is not for you. If this is not the case, then D40 is a great choice.
BTW, I bought a D40
this is well worth said .. summarise the d40 very well. i wanted to get the d40, but because of it only accepts newer AF lenses , i chose d50 instead as i have some old nikon lenses from my RIP s1pro
Thanks all for yr advise.. I think likely will go for D40 as I don't own any nikon lens and both are about the same spec. Just got some quota from MS colour & John3:16 for D40 .. SG950 with 1GB SD , carry bag and tripod. Is it a good deal ? Txs
err many shops selling around this price ahaha and same combo deal. dont get from HN or Courts or BIG as their prices are higher a tad...
actually.. not much difference.. can try pm one of our forumers here, his nick something Oracle, has local warranty and way cheaper .. last i heard someone bought from him at 860 - 890 +++
Thanks all for yr advise.. I think likely will go for D40 as I don't own any nikon lens and both are about the same spec. Just got some quota from MS colour & John3:16 for D40 .. SG950 with 1GB SD , carry bag and tripod. Is it a good deal ? Txs
Do you need all the other extras (i.e. 1GB SD , carry bag and tripod)?
Thanks all for yr advise.. I think likely will go for D40 as I don't own any nikon lens and both are about the same spec. Just got some quota from MS colour & John3:16 for D40 .. SG950 with 1GB SD , carry bag and tripod. Is it a good deal ? Txs
You should also give some thought to the kind of photos you like to shoot, whether you are likely to need to get a few more lenses. Like I said, if you end up needing to buy a few more lenses, then D40 may not be a good choice because you end up having fewer (and more costly) compatible lenses. If you think the 18-55mm kit lens plus maybe just one more like the 55-200mm is all you need, then the D40 suits you.
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Lord's - Lord's Camera, 304 Orchard Road #01-79 Lucky Plaza, Tel: 6235 4605, e-mail: lordscom@singnet.com.sg
MS - MS Colour, Block 711 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8, #01-3501C, Tel: 6457 6380, e-mail: sales@mscolor.com.sg, web e-quote
TCW - The Camera Workshop, 3 Coleman Street, #01-31, Tel: 6336 1956 / 6336 7808, e-mail: tcwkshop@singnet.com.sg
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