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Advice on a camera please

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  • 10-12-2008 1:33pm
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    paddyc
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    Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera - Black (18-55mm Lens Kit)


    folks can any of you give me advice on this pls... seen one on ebay and thought i might buy it... sorry for being vague


    paddy


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    Stephen
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    Its a grand beginner camera, but it is a bit old now so make sure its cheap. The only real downside to it is it does not have a built-in autofocus motor, so it relies on you using lenses that have their own motors if you want to AF. All Nikon AF-S lenses have built in motors. AF-D and older ones do not. Other brands like Sigma have lenses with built in lenses under different names (Sigma's is "HSM").


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    CabanSail
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    From what I hear they are a really good entry level DSLR.

    The only concern is the lack of AF Motor in the body which can restrict the AF function on some lenses.


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    Angelo Mercone
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    Hi Paddy,
    things are going very fast now and camera manufactors are contantly upgrading their products. The D40 it's an ok camera but it's already old. I would spend a little bit more and get at least a D60 or D90. I use nikon and I love it but until the release of the D90, D300, D700 and D3, there was a serious issue with digital noise even at not too high ISO.
    I hope this helps
    Angelo


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