Nikon D40x

Hi there everyone. Firstly i'd like to say that i am a starting photographer and that i have really only been doing it as a hobby for the last few months. I had purchased the D40x about one and a half months ago and using it has realy been a treat. It has to be one of the best cameras for amateur and budding photographers and would also be very good for use as a developed photographer. I have to admit though, i have not been able to use all of the functions, as there are just so many, but this is what makes the camera so good. One of the things that i love and would help just about anyone wanting to do photography is there is a button to explain each of the ...  Read the complete review

The D40x is an updated version of Nikon's D40. The main differences being the increase from 6 to 10 megapixels, and the ability to shoot at 3 frames per second (compared to the D40's 2.5). There's also an increase in base sensitivity from iso 100 to iso 200. Whilst not being a major upgrade - the D40x's increase in megapixels at least provides a useful addition to Nikon's entry level DSLR. The images the D40x is capable of taking can be quite superb - this is especially noticeable if you've just upgraded from a compact camera. The 'auto' mode, which sets shutter speed, aperture and ISO for you, compensates for exposure / white balance in an ...  Read the complete review

The Nikon D40 X has been my first dip into the digital SLR world, following an interim spell with an Fuji S9500! Prior to this i have always been a huge Nikon fan and for many years enjoyed using my Nikon 601 and 801 bodies, with a lovely pair of Sigma lenses! The reason for upgrading to this model was in preparation for our honeymoon to Kenya in October 08, where we would be spending 8 days on safari = and with animal photography being top of my list it was an opportunity i wanted to get as much as i could from! The battery life is one of the first plus points i found - i have regularly taken a charged battery out for the day and taken a ...  Read the complete review

After outgrowing my cheap compact camera, i decided to purchase a more "professional" Digital SLR. After reviewing the market, weighing up the pros & cons of the top models my price range, the Nikon D40x was the clear winner. The main reason I went for the Nikon D40x was the quality of the Nikon lenses. Arguably, they have the best lenses available on the market. Another great feature is its size. It is one of the smallest D-SLR's on the market. Now, this might not impress everyone, but it was definitely a positive for me. The quality of the photos were absolutely amazing. The extra Megapixels are totally worth the upgrade ...  Read the complete review

This is my first digital SLR camera. And I must say, for a 1st time with SLR I couldnt recommend an easier one to start you off. Mine came with the Nikon 18-50mm lens, a good starter too. After a quick scan through the manual (a must!) I was snapping away at everything I could to get some practice. The fast processing speed is immensely useful! The viewfinder has a helpful exposure meter built in to know how light or dark the photo will eventually turn out. The auto focus on the lense is very good, but overall it is not as good as the Tamron or Sigma attachments that you can get (but dont get me wrong, it serves very well!) The camera is also complete with focus point ...  Read the complete review