Photography lessons

[Genius.]

So i think im going to buy the Nikon D40. How do i get started learning the modes?

Do u think buying a book would be best? Not really keen on paying for photography classes.

 

[bwana]

Books - or online material - are good but they're hardly a substitute for even an informal lesson or two from a seasoned photographer.

 

[arf9999]

Try one of Peter iNova's e-books. They're pretty good.

http://www.digitalsecrets.net/secrets/D40/index.html

 

[Genius.]

So i walked into a store yesterday and said i was interested in buying the Nikon D40.

The guy behind the counter said i should bite the bullet and save to get the Canon 400D. Negatives about the Nikon he said was that the 6MP is so low, Nikons service is very bad and their parts arent that easily available.

Now i was kinda dead set on the Nikon - should i take his advice and hold on?

Theres another store selling the Nikon D40 for R4799 and you get a R750 photography class from Nikon. Its a whole day thing from 8am to 5pm.

Im a bit stumped. Any help?

 

[Wynsam]

There is nothing wrong with a Nikon D40. If that fits your budget then go for.

The 400D is a much more pricey camera in a different league.
6mp is plenty.

What is your intended use?

 

[Genius.]

There is nothing wrong with a Nikon D40. If that fits your budget then go for.

The 400D is a much more pricey camera in a different league.
6mp is plenty.

What is your intended use?

It gonna be my first DSLR. Thought that the Nikon would be a good start. Intended use? Is to take my hobby to another level.

 

[Calico182]

yea, definitely nothing wrong with the Nikon D40

 

[mercurial]

Canon 400D is about R6500. I'd save up and get it. It's better than the Nikon D40. It's your choice though. What's your budget? Have a look here http://www.orms.co.za/

 

[Genius.]

My budget was around 5k actually.

 

[bwana]

What's the importance/relevance of only being able to use AF-S and AF-I lenses with the D40?

 

[mercurial]

Here's a Nikon D40 for R5000 http://www.orms.co.za/product.php?a=view&product=809

 

[Genius.]

Dont understand that jargon yet?

 

[Genius.]

Here's a Nikon D40 for R5000 http://www.orms.co.za/product.php?a=view&product=809

Check my previous post. I found one for R4800 with a Nikon R750 training voucher

 

[mercurial]

Check my previous post. I found one for R4800 with a Nikon R750 training voucher

What previous post?

 

[Genius.]

What previous post?

So i walked into a store yesterday and said i was interested in buying the Nikon D40.

The guy behind the counter said i should bite the bullet and save to get the Canon 400D. Negatives about the Nikon he said was that the 6MP is so low, Nikons service is very bad and their parts arent that easily available.

Now i was kinda dead set on the Nikon - should i take his advice and hold on?

Theres another store selling the Nikon D40 for R4799 and you get a R750 photography class from Nikon. Its a whole day thing from 8am to 5pm.

Im a bit stumped. Any help?

.

 

[mercurial]

Which store is that?

 

[Genius.]

Which store is that?

SA camera

http://www.sacamera.co.za/productde...oucher).html?gclid=CKDu6_LL2ZQCFQcUQgodwhQ8lA

Outside of Canal Walk.

 

[Wynsam]

If you think your hobby and the budget you are prepared to spend on it might grow alot then the D40 might not be the best buy because of the lens type limitation with that body. it will limit your access to cheaper older good lenses.

If you think you will keep that body for longer than 24 months then it wont make any difference as by then the newer bodies will be out.

 

[mercurial]

Then go for it
Just my 2c: I'd save up a bit and go for the Canon.

 

[ldmelsa]

Canon 400D... ...It's better than the Nikon D40.

I would not say one is better than the other.
They are very similar.

The next step up is the Canon 40D / Nikon D300.