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Is the Nikon D40 6.1 MP SLR camera a good camera?


Is the Nikon D40 6.1 MP SLR camera a good camera?

It's a darn nice camera. I have one and like it. There's to many good things to say about the camera. Beware of a few negative things:

1. Lens selection is limited to the newer lenses since it doesn't have a focus motor in the body. This is only a problem if you have a stable of older Nikon lenses. If this is your first SLR camera, then ignore this point.

2. The exposure meter is set to expose for shadows. This is an issue in a few of Nikon's DSLRs. I believe they do this because beginner photographers like to take people shots outdoors without a flash. This means many of your shots will be overexposed in the Auto mode. Simple fix is set the camera to Program mode and use the exposure compensation feature. I usually keep mine set at -0.7.

Good? It's a great camera!
It's the best entry level dSLR currently available. You can get the D40 with the 18-55mm zoom lens for $474 at places like BeachCamera.com or you can get a two-lens-kit for just $550 at RitzCamera.com - they have a special offer that runs this week only:
http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/SLR116...
in-depth reviews for the D40:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond40...
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_revi...

It sure is.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40.htm

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