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flybikeslee
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sold my fujifilm s5700 because i wanted to upgrade to something a bit better. my budget is approximately £200-£250. ive been looking at the nikon d40 as its mentioned a lot on here. best to go for for the money? mainly take pics of my car but need a quality camera for uni work also. any help appreciated
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Sony A200 seems to get good reviews. mattk I think has trouble with the D40 as he bought lenses that won't autofocus (TBH, I wouldn't have realised either I don't think so not completely his fault )

But I'm selling my 400D with kit lens for £250
John
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7th Oct 08 at 12:52   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
That's a good deal, the 400D is much better than the nikon.
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quote:
Originally posted by John
That's a good deal, the 400D is much better than the nikon.


Evidence to support this.
John
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Just about any site that objectively reviews them.

And the fact that the lenses autofocus
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wouldnt go for a D40, I have a D40, you will get more Canon for your money
flybikeslee
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stay away from d40 then. sony looks pretty good for the money. ive also u2ud aPk
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the D40 isnt bad, If you can get one cheap go for it

buying lenses is tricky though cause the lens has to have its own internal focus motor

been a bit of talk about the Sony lately they seem to be good

Id be going Canon though
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quote:
Originally posted by John
Just about any site that objectively reviews them.

And the fact that the lenses autofocus


There are tons of lenses that AF on the D40. Just as long as they have an internal motor. AF-S from Nikon, HSM from Sigma and IF from Tamron.

Personally I would always stay with Nikon as the Canons are horrid to hold IMO.

The Canon is a great performer though with the right lens.
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i'd go for a nikon too..

d40's are good, as said, load's of lenses about, too
John
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When I was originally looking for an slr the only bad point about the canon was the plasticy feel.
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think im gonna go for the sony, been having a good read through them all and semms the best for what i want. and looks best price wise also ill let you all know what its like when it arrives
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lee dont get the sony

go for a nikon d50

although im biast cos ive got one
they are the best things to go for
either that or the d40
DEFFINATLY
flybikeslee
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too late, sonys on the way
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lee ure a boob
haha

the nikons are much much better
bettter pixle detection better lenses better all around
much more profesional
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When you get right down to the bottom line, it's not the body thats massively important it's the quality of glass in front of it.

and of course the users good eye.

[Edited on 08-10-2008 by CorSRi_BT]
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The nikon arent better than the minoltas? The 200 is a decent camera and great value for money, the only cheap comparable camera is the D40 which is pants imo, much less pixels, shorter range standard lens, no IS, and unless you fork out loads in the future not many lenses available will auto focus on the D40.
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quote:
Originally posted by FlaFFy_91
the nikons are much much better
bettter pixle detection better lenses better all around
much more profesional


Riiiiiiggggghhhhhttttt
FlaFFy_91
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why
rrriiiggghhhttt????

they have much better detection on them
just because one of ure friends bought the wrong type of lens doesnt mean there not good cameras just means hes a boob for not looking into it properly
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WTF is 'pixel detection'?

Perhaps you mean image quality, but theres nothing different between all the major manufacturers in that respect so you're talking rubbish.

Nothing wrong with Nikon, but they are no better nor worse than any other type TBH. Whatever feels best for each person IMO.
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what do u mean what is pixle detection

its how good the camera is at picking the pixles out
rather than them being all crap looking
they come out looking sharp and full

youve got to be jokeing mate

[Edited on 09-10-2008 by FlaFFy_91]
John
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Are you a professional photographer mate?
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LMFAO
FlaFFy_91
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no am a photography student
are you?
Hammer
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Could have swore it was English Literature with that showcase of linguistic panache mate.

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