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05-03-2009, 06:50 PM
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| |  My new camera
I've just bought a new camera  gone from a Kodak z650 to a Nikon D40 which looks much more complicated!! 
Anyone else got a D40?
Are they any good?
Only have the standard lens (18-55mm) should i need a bigger one or will this be good enough for wildlife pics?
I can wait untill the weekend to have play and hopefully got some spoonbill shots  .
Sandymere |
05-03-2009, 07:10 PM
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| | | Re: My new camera
a 18-55mm kit lens is abit small for wildlife shots, you end up with no detail on far away sublects |
05-03-2009, 07:50 PM
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Nice camera and the lens is fine for landscape and portraits but you will definitely need a longer lens for wildlife shots and expect to pay much more for a good quality lens than you did for the camera. Have fun
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05-03-2009, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by sandymere  Anyone else got a D40?
Are they any good?
Only have the standard lens (18-55mm) should i need a bigger one or will this be good enough for wildlife pics? | Looks like you made a good choice - Ken Rockwell likes them: Recommended Cameras
(I don't own one myself!)
Jim |
05-03-2009, 09:33 PM
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Hi Sandymere. I have a Nikon D40x so has my hubby. I use a 200mm lens & he has a 300mm. He can obviously get closer up than me I`ve had mine a year & still use it on auto  I`ve not been brave enough to venture yet
You`ll get some lovely photos, have fun. Welcome to Wab by the way.
Pam
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06-03-2009, 08:05 AM
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| | | Re: My new camera
I recently moved up from the Z650 because the bird photos were just awful and there was too much noise produced on cloudy days (most of summer  )
I got a Nikon D60 which is like a more compact version of the D40 and got the same lens as you and also the 55-200mm. The macro mode with the 18-55 isn't really as good as my Kodak so I'll take out both when going for flowers etc. |
06-03-2009, 09:46 PM
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| | | Re: My new camera
Quote:
Originally Posted by sandymere I've just bought a new camera gone from a Kodak z650 to a Nikon D40 which looks much more complicated!!
Anyone else got a D40? Are they any good?
Only have the standard lens (18-55mm) should i need a bigger one or will this be good enough for wildlife pics?
I can wait untill the weekend to have play and hopefully got some spoonbill shots .
Sandymere | To late now son lol
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07-03-2009, 12:39 PM
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i think they are quite well recommended as first DSLR's, but i'd always go with a canon |
07-03-2009, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by squishy i think they are quite well recommended as first DSLR's, but i'd always go with a canon | So if your parents promised you a Nikon D3x for passing your exams, you'd say 'no thanks'?
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07-03-2009, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by squishy i think they are quite well recommended as first DSLR's, but i'd always go with a canon | What does Canon offer that Nikon doesn't??
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