Nikon D40x or D40? Please help with a few quick opinions.

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Hallo all

While im waiting for my boss to email me the list of canon demo models I have done some research and found some prices I believe to be the best :)

Now I just want a bit of feedback from you guys who know a bit more than me about all of this :p

I have decided to get the D40x or D40.

Price for D40 with 2gigsandisk memory and the 18-55 lense: R4899 D40 special

Price for D40x kit: R5500 (demo model, 3 months wrnt.)

The D60 + 18-55 lense : R5999 D60 special

Now do you guys think it is worth it to get the D40x over the D40?

Here is a link to a page that compares the D40;D40x;D60: Features fro the D40, D40x and D60

Please help me choose :p:D

Thanks for your time.
 
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The only difference is the mega pixel. If you think that 4 extra mega pixel is worth R600 then get the D40X.
 
The extra 4MP might come handy :), but there's probably not much difference. I'd be tempted for 10 anyway. *prepares for flame*
 
From experience, the sensor cleaning alone on the D60 would be worth the money to me. Also, the d60's kit lens is VR.
 
Genius. said:
The only difference is the mega pixel. If you think that 4 extra mega pixel is worth R600 then get the D40X.
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And the ISO can go down to 100 on the D40x instead of 200 on the D40.


Also I am asking you guys if it is worth it.

Ps any idea what is in the Nikon kit? I have no idea.

I will buy the D40x from here: Nikon Shop SA
 
Do you guys think the extra noise from the 10mp D40x is a problem?

Also do you guys really think the extra 4mp will make a difference, and the 100 ISO minimum level vs the 200 ISO minimum level on the D40?

And what is cropping?
 
arf9999 said:
I'd buy the D60...
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Lol, i don't have R6000 :)

I am a student :p

Lol, i can get the D40 + kit for R4500 :)

Thus R1500 less than the D60.

So you guys think the D40x is worth the extra R1000? Also how much are the SD cards for these cameras?
 
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BigAl-sa said:
From experience, the sensor cleaning alone on the D60 would be worth the money to me. Also, the d60's kit lens is VR.
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Strangely enough, almost all the D60 cameras sold here in SA have the non-VR lens :(

Devill said:
And the ISO can go down to 100 on the D40x instead of 200 on the D40.
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The D40 has less noise at the same ISO as the D40x, so it is better in low light conditions. We discussed this in the "Game Specials thread"...

I also went through the D40 vs D60 debate... Many opinions on dpreview.com say that the D40 has nicer photos out the camera.

SD Cards are like 200 bucks...
 
greg_SA said:
Strangely enough, almost all the D60 cameras sold here in SA have the non-VR lens :(



The D40 has less noise at the same ISO as the D40x, so it is better in low light conditions. We discussed this in the "Game Specials thread"...

I also went through the D40 vs D60 debate... Many opinions on dpreview.com say that the D40 has nicer photos out the camera.

SD Cards are like 200 bucks...
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Sorry the Game specials thread was a bit long to re-read. :p :D

Thus your opinion is grab the D40 + kit for R4500?
 
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The memory is cheap. Don't make a decision based on that. I'd buy the D40x if given the choice between them... or I'd save my money and buy a second-hand DSLR until I could afford the better models.

If you look around you may find a D40 or D70 second hand for a good price.
 
greg_SA said:
I also went through the D40 vs D60 debate... Many opinions on dpreview.com say that the D40 has nicer photos out the camera.
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I came to the same conclusion a few months ago when I was deciding on which cam to go for. The reviews of the D60 didn't impress me. The D40 left me with a bigger impression.
 
arf9999 said:
The memory is cheap. Don't make a decision based on that. I'd buy the D40x if given the choice between them... or I'd save my money and buy a second-hand DSLR until I could afford the better models.

If you look around you may find a D40 or D70 second hand for a good price.
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Lol, i won't just wanted to know what they weregoing for more or less.

Also I am going to mozambique for december holliday, thus I have max R5500 for the camera, thus I can not wait longer because i want to take the camera with to mozb.

mercurial said:
I came to the same conclusion a few months ago when I was deciding on which cam to go for. The reviews of the D60 didn't impress me. The D40 left me with a bigger impression.
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Lol, aye and I first want to make sure I am very into this whole thing before I just blow money left and right.

BigAl-sa said:
didn't you read what I said? :p

I'd buy the Canon 350d before the Nikon d40, even though it's older technology...
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lol :p I did but read above why I can't wait longer and why I can not spend more than R5500 :)

Also it sounds like the Canon eos350D I can get for around R4200.

Think im sold on the Nikon though :p:D
 
Genius. said:
Why would you buy the 350D over the D40?

The D40 is much nicer in my opinion.
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Why?


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Devill said:
lol :p I did but read above why I can't wait longer and why I can not spend more than R5500 :)
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One other bit advice I gave you in the other thread was to visit Outdoorphoto. Did you do that?

Oh yes, but you're a student, part of being a student is to let someone else do the research :p
:D :D
 
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