I forgot to say what an awesome picture that is! WOW!

I sold it...I actually had a thread up here first to sell it bc it was in perfect shape - I only had it for about 7 mths maybe? And then my hubby got me the D90 for my Christmas present, I almost had a heart attack, I was SO freakin' surprised! A couple people here really wanted it, but I don't think it was the right time to buy (right after xmas). So, I sold it via Craig's list. Basically brand new. Shoot, wish I woulda known then you were interested in cameras :)!

I know darn it - that would have been perfect! :)

I just seen the thread of the pics you took of Marcel with the d40...the pics were great!!!

I just went & looked, too. I don't see you posting many pics, Ann. Actually, I don't think I've ever seen pics of Wylie. These of Marcel were FABULOUS!!! He is such a little hunk!

Yes! lets see the boys and how that D90 works!!!! :D

LOL, I am TERRIBLE about pics of the boys - mostly bc they are total TURDS about getting their pics taken - when I whip out the camera - all Wylie will do is grab a ball and go wacko like I'm saying it's fetch time, and Marcel circles Wylie and he goes wacko and the session is a failure. Sigh.

I captured a quickie of Wylie recently just after he woke from a nap - note the crooked fur and crooked ear - this is so Wy, my lovebug :).

Oh, he's just darling. I think you have 2 of the cutest yorkies I've seen! Sigh. You're a lucky, lucky lady.

I have the same problem with my gang - they see the camera come out and they go nuts. Thats why I NEED :rolleyes: a better camera that doesn't hesitate when I push the button. By the time my camera finally snaps a picture, the 'subject' is long gone! :p

Aw, Wylie is blushing...his fur is red :), he says thank you.

I know! My boys are imPOSSible, I swear. I have a few fun lenses, and then 2 turds for yorkies and I can't get any great piccies of them. So then I take close-ups of bugs and crap, and flowers - WOO HOO. :rolleyes:

{not crap as in "crap", literally, I should clarify....}

Great pic! Can you tell me the big differences from the d60 to the d90?

Uh boy...I don't know if I could do that subject justice :p. Let's see, the D90 is almost a sub-pro DSLR, where the D40 is more an entry level DSLR. The D90 has video capabilities that are, apparently, out of this world....but I haven't even delved into that side of the camera. The D90 has a completely different processor. The D90 has almost double the megapixels, I think.

Another major difference is this (and I think this also applies to the D60) - the D40 is more limited in its lens choices bc it does not have a lens focus motor on board. That means, you have to buy lenses that have their own lens focus motor (IN the lens) - and these are more limited. I think this is the main drawback to both the D40 and the D60.

One of THE most popular lenses of all time is the Nikkor 50mm 1.8 - you can't be without it and it's only about $100 (for a lens, that's dirt cheap). On the D40, it will NOT auto focus bc there is no motor on this lens. Sure, you can manually focus it, and that can be fun too - but not always realistic. But on the D70, D80, D90, etc -- that lens and most others will focus just fine bc they don't require the special lenses. See what I mean? The D40 is *great* if you want a great price, a small/light camera body, and don't mind more limited lens choices.

D40 Review

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if i were you i would choose the d90 Just because of the len's choices are easier & it can do video It's an upgrade from the d60 so why not upgrade lol.

I have the Rebel XT -- In addition to the kit lens (18 - 55 mm, F3.5-5.6 EF-S lens ), I bought a Quantaray (Ritz camera brand and I wish I had stuck with a Canon lens!) telephoto/zoom 70-300mm f/4-5.6 lens -- it is not the best (slow), wish I could afford a faster telephoto, or at least learn enough to think I deserve one! :) I also bought the 50mm f/1.8 -- the reason I got it was not the distance so much as the kit lens covers 50 mm but it was for the speed of the lens. It is great for nice portrait shots -- gives better bokeh (the blurred background). The faster the lens (smaller f number) the better they perform in low light conditions too. I like the prime lenses and will probably buy the 85 mm f/1.8 too. But what I really want is one of those great white barrelled telephotos for sports photography. There is a cheap one for @ $1200 that I might have to try before football season is over. :)

There are a couple of sites online that actually let you rent a lens. That way you can decide if the lens does what you want before you shell out the bucks for it. I am thinking about looking around to see if they would actually rent one of the really fast super-telephotos.

AS far as Canon or Nikon -- I don't thnkthere is much difference. It all depends on where you find the best deal. If you have a friend with a DSLR, might want to get the same camera so you can trade lenses occasionally.

You can video with the Nikon D90?! :eek: Ohhh man, now I know! LOL. Just kidding - I'm very happy with my Rebel XS but it would be nice to have high quality videos. I've just got my point and shoot video but it's annoying having to have two cameras if I may want to take video/pictures at the same time or whatever. Well, whenever I decide to upgrade my Canon, I'll go with one that videos in the future. :D

I have just got a Canon Rebel after reading quite a few write ups. I haven't used it yet, as I need time to set aside, to learn the best way to take shots with it, I have heard the automatic setting is not brilliant would you agree?

I am a total novice to SLR Digital camera's I have a very good Digital standard one too, but wanted more professional results, What model was your photo taken. It is stunning.

So..when I buy the camera...am I right in understanding that the lense that comes with, is not good and I need a better one? I'm finding the d90 to be 1200 and comes with a 18-105 lense????

I know ...I am full of questions...lol

So if I don't "need" a 1200.00 camera...whats the next best alternative?

I have the Canon Rebel XS and have yet to take it off Auto or Sports mode and it takes fantastic pictures with NO effort on my part, really!

I'm looking for a new camera too! It sure is overwhelming! If only I coulud have one of each! :rolleyes:

The D5000 shoots video too. I'm researching right now to find the differences between that one and the d90

The kit lens is a good starter len's. It will take you MONTH"S to even go threw the different setting's I still haven't gone threw all of mine I learn something new every day.

OK I took the plunge and ordered the D5000 with an extra 55-200mm lens. I hope I made a good choice!

Most Nikon and Canon cameras are good what you need to remember is that these are the brands which the profesionals use so they can afford to develop new ideas and then filter the technology down to us mere mortals :) As for not being able to use the screen to see the pic first I'm not sure why you would want to unless you are using a tripod for all your shots the idea of any SLR either film or digital is that you can see the picture live through the lense and then decide when you take the shot.

Thank you for sharing, these are awsome, I love them, I don't have such a good model I have a 300D I will look at the XS after seeing these.

Great len's you won't even need to upgrade!!
Can't wait to see your pic's!!

Okay, on e-bay there's a brand new, still in box, Nikon D-40 for $375 (free shipping). Is this a good buy?

Does it have a len's or is it just a body?

This is the ad:


The camera is new, NOT refurbished and it comes with all of the original packaging, including manufacture's warranty. The warranty states that a receipt is required. The camera pictured was taken out of the box because it is mine to keep and I absolutely love it!! This camera retails for $500.00. I have been playing with all day today and the pictures it takes are amazing. I took a few pictures of my dogs running around and they came out so clear.

The kit comes with all of the items you see pictured.

* Nikon D40 Body
*3x AF-S DX Zoom NIKKOR 18-55mmf/3.5-5.6G ED II lens
* Cover caps for camera body and lens
* Camera Neck Strap
* USB Computer Connection cable
* All original manuals
* Includes CDs
* Battery
* Charger

sounds like a good deal!

Should I (would you) buy it? :)