I just bought a Nikon D40!!! [Archive]

Rob x3

03-20-2009, 08:12 AM

Hey guys,

I went to bestbuy yesterday and purchased a Nikon D40, I've read reviews and such, and its a really good 'beginer' camera...

Anyone here have experience using it, any tips and tricks?

NSXR

03-20-2009, 10:37 PM

nikon :thumbsup:

no experience with the d40 but if it's anything like my d70s it's dope.

take a drive and take ramdom shots and experiment.

jonnymos

03-21-2009, 07:00 AM

It's a decent 'beginner' dslr. Just don't go out buying a bunch of lenses and accessories thinking they'll make you a good photographer.
Read the manual and when your done, read it again, and then again! :thumbup:

nikon :thumbsup:

x2

Rufus

03-21-2009, 07:03 AM

My D70 took a poo on me :(

jonnymos

03-21-2009, 07:11 AM

My D70 took a poo on me :(

Time to upgrade...;)

http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/digitalcamera/slr/d3x/index.htm
I get a boner just thinking about it...

jdmcivic1

03-21-2009, 09:40 AM

That's a nice camera bro. I'm available to pose and model if you want to practice on it.

P.S... I pose nude

blackouthx

03-21-2009, 09:54 AM

nice, im thinking of picking up a d40 in the next month or so.......I just want to do a little more research first. How do you like it so far?

Rob x3

03-23-2009, 07:49 AM

jonnymos

03-23-2009, 08:12 AM

I still haven't figured out how to get good night shots, even on the 'night' setting they still come out grainy or blurred

use a Tripod, adjust the ISO

Rob x3

03-23-2009, 04:27 PM

use a Tripod, adjust the ISO

got no tripod, but i do have a bi-pod (my legs! lol i crack myself up).... jk

riceboy88

03-23-2009, 06:41 PM

d40 is a great camera . thinking of going to a d200 cuz they are cheap now

crizzo

03-23-2009, 07:11 PM

be careful when buying lenses, only af-s lenses work with the d40. well, other lenses will work but it will always be in manual focus. i like my d40 its good for what i use it for. i want the new nikkor af-s 35mm though. i hate being poor! and its a cheap lens too lol

rudsone

03-23-2009, 07:14 PM

ill be a new owner in a about a month

crizzo

03-23-2009, 07:18 PM

you looking to buy one rudsone? i might sell mine

rudsone

03-23-2009, 07:19 PM

yes, actually trade for a mugen/nrg set up until i sell it then i can buy it.

Rob x3

03-24-2009, 10:25 AM

yes, actually trade for a mugen/nrg set up until i sell it then i can buy it.

you crack me up, you've been trying to hustle ur mugens for a while, lol...

any ways, I got a cheap $15 tripod yesterday and did a few night test shots, looks good. I also bought a carrying case for my camera

reyes1212

03-24-2009, 11:09 AM

Time to upgrade...;)

http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/digitalcamera/slr/d3x/index.htm
I get a boner just thinking about it...

No need to get a full frame camera especially that one if you aren't pro...
:idiot:

die in a dick fire noob

03-24-2009, 12:45 PM

no need for a full frame even if you're pro... to each their own though...

the d40 is good i hate how small it is, i feel like i'm going to drop it everytime... liked my d70 way better than the d40... i prefer my 20d over all though... but nikon really does make the only "beginner" camera in the market. sony and canon are too complicated for most people :rollseyes:

jonnymos

03-24-2009, 01:19 PM

No need to get a full frame camera especially that one if you aren't pro...
:idiot:

You must not know rufus.... now shut up and lick my butt cool guy

Rufus

03-24-2009, 10:43 PM

lol I just have a d70

Hopeless EP3

03-25-2009, 04:22 AM

I like it a lot! it takes super crisp clean pictures, way better than any point-and-shoot i've used. I still haven't figured out how to get good night shots, even on the 'night' setting they still come out grainy or blurred

night time usually is a problem for me get a tripod and a external flash :)

if you talk to James AKA EF Dreams he knows a shit load about cameras except he's a Cannon fan... but regardless he knows a lot

jonnymos

03-25-2009, 05:01 AM

lol I just have a d70
:sucker: Ya BUT its a D70 that poo's on people, what more could you ask for..
My D70 took a poo on me :(

Rufus

03-25-2009, 10:38 AM

Yes, it pooed. Currently it's busy pooing on a service tech.

die in a dick fire noob

03-25-2009, 12:18 PM

night time usually is a problem for me get a tripod and a external flash :)

if you talk to James AKA EF Dreams he knows a shit load about cameras except he's a Cannon fan... but regardless he knows a lot

lol @ james knowing a lot about cameras.

Hopeless EP3

03-28-2009, 03:27 AM

lol @ james knowing a lot about cameras.

shhhh ;)

I want a wide angle lends for my d40 but stupid best buy only sell those big ass zoom lends