is this a good price for nikon d40?

[autoponicz]

thinking about picking up a inexpensive dslr for the holidays..
(taking advantage of black friday).and found a few sites but looking for some insight...should i trust ebay or craigslist? maybe pick up something used...

should i go with the d40 or something else....
im a beginner so help is very appreciated..

heres are a few sites i found...

$389 and free shipping
http://www.fotoconnection.com/p56941-nikon-d40-slr-digital-camera-kit-18-55mm-lens.html

$484 with 2 lenses
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Niko...79233/catOid/-16942/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

canon rebel xt $383
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Cano...20005/catOid/-16942/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

 

[ecvernon]

well it is a good price . because they had a new one come out some time ago the d90

 

[autoponicz]

is it still worth it to buy the older versions?
which one would you choose..
i do like the package circuit city offers with the extra 200mm lense..

 

[marki24]

dont go with the first link it seems too low for that camera might be refurbished, call the company up and see if they have 100% money back I know a place that sells it for $439 and its a site that you can trust

 

[marki24]

i forgot to mention with a 18-55mm Lens

 

[flipit13]

i would try www.datavis.com they have some great prices

 

[autoponicz]

the first site says brand new factory sealed with 1 year usa warranty?
so still could be refurbished?...that would really suck..

how about the second link...its from the circuitcity outlet(that could be refurbished )
comes with 2 lenses for $484...comes with the stock one and a 55-200mm telephoto lens..

 

[flipit13]

usually anything from an outlet has a problem or is refurb.... just my opinion

 

[marki24]

try www.newegg.com

 

[autoponicz]

thanks..
what cameras you guys got?

 

[ecvernon]

i have the older model d50. hoping that i get the extra cash to buy the d90.

 

[autoponicz]

cool...
the pictures you took on your tank thread is with the d50?

 

[ecvernon]

yea with the standard 18-55 Nikon lens. i had to use the Nikon program to adjust lighting to 10000 k or all the pictures would have came out blue. So far i have not figured out how to take pictures of coral with actinic lighting. BUT with the newer models there is built in options that allow you to make adjustments on the light temperature. so you can take any picture.

 

[aznt1217]

I have the d50 and I dig it. The d40 is good but you can get a better price because now it is an old model. Take a look at BeachCamera. You get free shipping, no tax, free 4 GB card, and a $50 rebate.

http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=NKD401855

 

[marki24]

<--d90

 

[katie09]

I would never buy electronics such as cameras from craigslist or ebay. Most of them are fixer-uppers. If you do chose to go with a refurb go to an actual store that may offer a warranty on such item. In example the following link

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productList&A=buyUsed&Q=471716


B&H is a very well respected company [FONT=&quot]for such items and they will offer warranty after purchase.


However, after doing some research on this item, there is only a 15$ to 20$ dollar difference between new and refurbished. Definitely go with brand new item only.[/FONT]

 

[autoponicz]

thanks evryone..yea looks like a new one is the way to go...still need to do some more research.....looks like i might go with a D40x or possibly a D60
..im used to cameras with image stabilizer....most beginner dslr's dont come with that...shoould it be a option i should be loooking for?

 

[ghostshadow]

i have a d40 and love it but there is a limitation on lenses you can get.

you can only get lenses that have the focusing motor built into the lens (if you want autofocus) which equals a little more money if you start getting into it and want to buy more.

if i'd do it again, i'd either go canon or a midlevel and up nikon like a d90.

i'm jealous of all the cool cheap lenses my buddy with the d300 can use and i can't. of course his camera body wasn't cheap.

don't get me wrong, d40 is an awesome value. it's nice and compact for an slr. pics come out amazing.

for badass reef pics, you'd want a macro lens.

-dan

 

[Reef Reaper]

I got the Nikon D40x and a Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3. I'm very happy with both . The Panasonic very good pictures for a point and shoot camera. It has a macro feature which allows me to get pretty close to the subject. Couldn't hurt to check out that camera, before you spend the big buck!! I also heard that the Canon Powershot s51s takes good pictures, too. I will be at the frag swag on sunday and I can show you what the camera can do. Good Luck!!

 

[autoponicz]

thats great reef reaper....ill look for you....sunday will be a good day to earn about cameras...as there will be a bunch of people with DSLR's hangin on thier necks..lol