just bought a nikon d40
09-11-2008, 09:24 PM
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have decided to take up photography again, so after reading up on what's available out there, i decided on the cheaper d40.
i realize that if i buy any other lens, it needs to be auto focus. but since i don't own any other, i figure the 18-55mm lens is fine by me for now.
once i get the hang of it again, i'll probably have the urge to upgrade - but that's for another day.
anyway, i thought i'd make a video of the unboxing. new toys are always fun
i realize that if i buy any other lens, it needs to be auto focus. but since i don't own any other, i figure the 18-55mm lens is fine by me for now.
once i get the hang of it again, i'll probably have the urge to upgrade - but that's for another day.
anyway, i thought i'd make a video of the unboxing. new toys are always fun
09-11-2008, 11:00 PM
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i think in the dslr world, the camera makes less of a difference than the lens. i would put my money on a good lens rather than a camera... And the best thing is: lens keep their values, cameras dont...
09-12-2008, 12:16 AM
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cool video and great music choice to match. is that time lapse or did you speed up the video?
09-12-2008, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by KnIgHtCoM' post='667682' date='Sep 12 2008, 01:16 AM
cool video and great music choice to match. is that time lapse or did you speed up the video?
09-12-2008, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by BlaSTiWi' post='667717' date='Sep 12 2008, 03:58 AM
Nice! Does the kit come w/ a lens filter? What filter?
for the photogs out there, does a lens hood really help in bright outdoor situations?
a friend of mine swears by it, but wanted to hear your comments. thanks
09-12-2008, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by rsyed' post='667664' date='Sep 12 2008, 12:00 AM
i think in the dslr world, the camera makes less of a difference than the lens. i would put my money on a good lens rather than a camera... And the best thing is: lens keep their values, cameras dont...
09-12-2008, 09:49 AM
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Nice camera... I had that before and now I have D60... Don't forget to buy a Sigma lense VR 18-200mm, it's cheaper than Nikon VR but they have same good quality, and make sure you have a Nikon SB-400 speed flash.. It's a good combo... 