Nikon D40x 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens by Nikon
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Digital camera reviews of Nikon D40x 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
Digital camera Review: Great Compact SLR
Summary: 5 Stars
Having made the jump to a DSLR last year, I've found the D40x to be able to do anything I want, given a little bit of menu fiddling. Yes, this means that you have to bracket your shots yourself, but if you're bracketing, you'll probably want a tripod anyway. For those of you who complain about the lack of AF lenses for the D40x, have you tried MF? Because in full manual mode, which is why most of us buy SLR's it actually has the highest compatibility with any Nikon F-mount lens, even 40 year old lenses. Another plus is that manual focus lenses are cheaper to buy, and don't drain battery power from the camera body, so you can keep shooting. Either way, more and more lenses are coming out that have a built-in autofocus motor to AF on the D40x. I myself mainly use the 135mm f/2.8 and 50mm f/1.8 lenses
For the price, it's a great camera. It can do anything the D80 can, except for wireless off camera flash. It's also smaller and lighter, making it easier to carry around comfortably. As for the "new" D60, all it has are some dust reduction features, and a jacked up price tag. Unless you live in a windy/dusty area, or change your lens multiple times every time you use it, it's not really an issue.
I've used my D40x for sports shots, pictures of animals/pets, family, night pictures, parties and more. I'm pleased with the picture quality and it feels great in the hand. Sure if I had $2000, I'd probably buy something better (more frame per second, or more autofocus points and dedicated buttons), but for $600, you can get this good camera and a couple of good lenses and a flash unit for less than $1000.
Here are some pictures I've taken with this camera at the Rose Parade, the Los Angeles Coliseum (yes I am a USC student) and more, so you can look at them and decide if you need a camera that does more.
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Digital camera Review: Great Digital SLR
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this camera for myself last year. I had hinted to santa that this was what I wanted for Christmas. Christmas came and went with no camera under the tree. So, I took advantage of a good deal at Amazon and purchased the D40x kit and also the 55-200mm VR lens. A year later and I'm still pleased with my purchase. I'm still learning how to use it, having fun and taking some great pictures.Digital camera Review: Great camera
Summary: 5 Stars
The camera works great. There are a lot of functions that we still need to learn about, but for now the Auto function works fine.Digital camera Review: Great camera for IR conversion
Summary: 5 Stars
I picked up this camera to have it converted professionally to Infrared photography. The camera is compact and compatible with my D200 lenses. It's a great buy at just over $500.00Digital camera Review: Great overall camera.
Summary: 5 Stars
I just got this for valentine's day and love it. I am not a professional photographer and I have only had it a week or so, but someone who appreciates good photos. I am going on my honeymoon to the mediterranean and am learning how to use it now. There's not much skill involved to get great shots out of the box. The (fast) shutterspeed is why I chose this over a digital non-SLR camera. I do plan on getting a good telephoto lens soon. I was able to plug it right into my computer and use my existing photo editor with it - no problems. I would highly recommend this camera to everyone I know. Nikon makes great products.