... I started out in 2005 with a 20D, at about the same time the 1ds MK II was released.

Because this was a hobby of mine at the time, the 1ds mk II was way out of reach, both in terms of price, and due to the demand for good glass to go with it.

I am used to the 20D's AA filter, for me it is a normal part of the work flow to apply default sharpening at the end of the job in PS.
For the dissapointed Kodak guy, I have to ask and point out two things;

- What glass did you use? The 1ds MK II (and the MK III even more so) demand expensive, excellent glass. The large sensor and the resolution will put even the most expensive lenses to the test.

- Did you apply default sharpening after post processing? Canon state that a unsharp mask / smart sharpen of about 300% 0.3px (tweak when needed) is necessary to combat the AA filter. If you do that, detail will jump out at you and make your jaw drop, seriously.

For me the 1ds MK II experience has been a real treat. I bought mine summer 2007, well aware that the MK III was due to be announced.

For me, the small percentages in resolution didn't matter (though the MKIII, as a total package, is a step up from the MK II). The MK II creates wonderful photos. I have used mine for landscape, macro, studio, product and animals so far and I love every pixel i get. Prints looks great, my 70-200 f 2.8 finally saw use as a portrait lens again and my 17-40 really goes super wide for landscape.

The menu system's "idiot proofing" can be somewhat confusing at first and I miss my 20D control stick for the focus point selection, how ever; When you have used it for a while, the handling become second nature.

I don't need a "live view 42" flat screen TV" on the back of my camera as the new DSLR's have these days, draining the battery, so I am perfectly happy with the smallish one on the MK II. I use my screen for quick reviews/controls and to check the RGB histogram for exposure, the rest is done on the computer.

I don't complain about size or weight and I don't see why one should when one is buying a camera one may use in a desert war -or to club down a potential mugger and take his photo afterwards. :)

Seriously though; If you don't want a heavy full frame camera, go for the 5D (or the coming 5D mk II). I use my 1ds mk II with the 70-200 F2.8L, the 135 f2 L, 24-105 F4 L and the 400 5.6L and even though I get tired some times, I know that these various combos will produce pictures that will "aw" my clients.
- Besides, a little work out is good for everyone in a time when people are getting more obese by the minute.

I give it 4 out of 5 stars (would give 4.5 if possible), deducting some of the points for the over complicated menu-control system as well as the missing control stick for the focus points. (The 20D had it, and was released at the same time, so IMO the 1ds MK II should have had it).

At the time I am writing this review, a used 1ds MK II can be had for about 50% of it's introduction price.
If you are planning to step up from the 1D, 5D or the xxD/xxxD series, I would recommend this camera with no hesitation.
- Prepare to spend the money, saved on buying a used camera, on glass :)

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... Great camera! Easy to use for a novice. Instruction manual is logical and easily understood. If you are looking for a DSLR, look no further. ...
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... This camera has an awesome image stabilization feature, and I have been very impressed by most of the features; good color fidelity, great in low light etc. And it's cheap. However, recently the camera stopped recognizing the battery. Sent it to Pentax who can repair it (new circuit board) for $250, which in my view is not worth it. Things happen to technology, but I'm wondering if this is a weakness with the brand as I have never experienced such a glitch. ...
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... I was a little concerned after I placed the order because I didn't see in the description that it was specified to be new, or refurbished either. Package showed up and everything was brand new.

Great shipping, great deal. Would definitely do business with adorama again. ...
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... Great camera! Easy to use for a novice. Instruction manual is logical and easily understood. If you are looking for a DSLR, look no further. ...
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... This camera has an awesome image stabilization feature, and I have been very impressed by most of the features; good color fidelity, great in low light etc. And it's cheap. However, recently the camera stopped recognizing the battery. Sent it to Pentax who can repair it (new circuit board) for $250, which in my view is not worth it. Things happen to technology, but I'm wondering if this is a weakness with the brand as I have never experienced such a glitch. ...
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... I was a little concerned after I placed the order because I didn't see in the description that it was specified to be new, or refurbished either. Package showed up and everything was brand new.

Great shipping, great deal. Would definitely do business with adorama again. ...
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... I already reviewed this product as excellent. Packaged very well. Excellent correspondence with seller. Brand new condition as promissed. Prompt delivery. I would recommend this seller highly. ...
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... Much improved over the previous version S3 Pro in terms of ease of use.
The larger display screen is nice and the menu is much improved.

Although the AA batteries of the previous version had its advantages, I prefer the lithion ion battery system of this version.

The actual results is not that much of an improvement -- pixel count and ccd sizes remain the same. ...
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... I have owned this camera for 18 months or so, and have used it in a variety of settings, indoor, outdoor, sunny, low light, action, stills, portraits, etc. It absolutely excels when there is enough light. Beautiful pictures, quick focus, solidly made, excellent camera.

The problem I have is with low light situations. Not dark, but something less than bright sun. This camera has significant trouble focusing if the subject isn't well lit. Since I bought this camera to take action shots of my son's wrestling team (think about how poorly lit gyms are for taking pictures) and playing football (Friday night lights aren't always so bright), it has been a challenge to get the shots I want. Another problem is that above an ISO sensitivity of 800, the pictures are grainy and ugly, which is pretty much impossible to Phtoshop out, making low-light photography even more difficult. To compensate, I bought a fairly nice 28-200 Tamron for the wrestling mat, which allows me to keep the aperture and ISO relatively low and take some pretty nice pictures with my hot shoe flash (Pentax AF360-FGZ). I also bought the 50-500 "Bigma" from Sigma for football - it doesn't cover the whole field, but as I walk the sidelines, I can get some decent shots while avoiding ISO settings over 800.

Bottom line: if your main purpose is to take low-light action shots, spend the extra 300-500 on a mid-level Nikon. If you're taking family vacation photos, nature photos, etc., this is a great camera and an excellent value. ...
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... Why should you purchase this older canon model?

~ It still takes great quality photographs, and at 8.2 megapixels, it still large enough to produce 24x30 inch image or even a little larger.

~You can find the 20D on amazon or other classifieds for 400 dollars or cheaper, and amazing price for an SLR body!

~I've owned this camera for over 4 years now, and it's NEVER let me down. Canon builds quality cameras, and despite me dropping it, taking it out in frigid weather, its barely shown signs of wear.

~This camera still out-preforms newer nikon cameras in the realm of sport photography. It can snap off a burst of at least 20 photos in a couple seconds. I use it for hockey, football, soccer, you name it!

~Be sure to check the sensor every so often for dust, I try to clean mine once a month or so to keep photos looking crisp and colorful.

~Great in-camera settings (called parameters in the menu) let you control contrast, sharpness, saturation, and also control b&w or color modes. You get much better results doing it in-camera than in photoshop.

~If you're looking to "go professional" and buying an SLR, but don't want to drop 900+ dollars on a canon rebel, try the 20D. It's an amazing camera!
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... I am far from a professional photographer, but I take it as seriously as possible while still referring to it as a hobby. I take mostly pictures of people at events and many of my baby son without flash in low light situations.

I had been using a Nikon D40x for 1 year and very early reached my limitation with that camera. The Nikon D40x has very nice image quality, but the camera's interface is not suited for a more serious shooter who wants quick single button or dial access to such shooting parameters such as white balance, shooting mode, metering mode, etc. I also felt very limited by the D40x not having an in-body focus motor that would allow me to use non AF-I/AF-S lenses (which are lenses without the focus motor built-in).

The Nikon D40x limitations were severe enough that I was about to consider purchasing a Canon 40D until the Nikon D90 appeared just in time.


PROS:

1. Fantastic set of separate buttons on the camera to control parameters like ISO, white balance, metering, autofocus, image quality, shooting mode, etc.
2. Two command dials
3. High resolution 920K pixel LCD screen (like the one on the Nikon D300)
4. 12.3 megapixel CMOS sensor
5. Low noise high ISO capability (for low light shooting) I can shoot ISO 1600 with good image quality with this camera, while on my D40x I could only shoot with ISO 400 and obtain acceptable IQ. I will even use ISO 3200 frequently with very usable results!
6. Separate top-viewing LCD screen in addition to the rear high res screen, to show shooting parameters constantly
7. In-body focus motor which allows the use of Nikon's non AF-I/S lenses, including wonderful and CHEAP prime lenses such as the Nikkor 50mm 1.8 (~$100 lens!)
8. Continuous shooting of 4.5 frames per second
9. Small size, although larger than the D40/D40x/D60, it is still substantially smaller in the hand than the D300/D3
10. 720p 24fps MPEG video shooting capability with incredible ability to use depth of field that I cannot achieve with my Sony High-Def camcorder.
11. Eleven auto-focus points (not as nice as the 51 points on the D300, but substantially better than my D40x with its 3 points)
12. GPS option
13. HDMI output
14. Enormous number of options to customize camera and shooting settings to fit your style of shooting
15. Fantastic image quality right out-of-box if you don't want to do any post processing
16. Terrific build quality
17. Top notch camera ergonomics (but this will be a very personal opinion that differs for each shooter)


CONS:

1. "Rolling shutter" phenomenon while recording video: The D90 CMOS sensor has the same problem that other CMOS video recorders have when recording video. If you move the camera, especially horizontally, you get a "jelly" or "rubberbanding" effect where the image wobbles significantly. It is nice to have the video features, which looks very sharp at 720p, but it is NOT a substitute for a video camera. If you use a tripod, and do not do quick zooms/pans, the video quality is excellent. Without a tripod, however, you may get nauseas watching a wobbly video. The sound is also in monoaural.
2. 1/200 flash synch: Not a problem for me, but it might be for you.
3. No weather sealing: This is found on the Nikon D300/D3 and even on similarly priced models from other camera companies
4. The buffer will fill up after about 8 continuous RAW + JPG (FINE) shots. This number differs depending on the shooting parameters that you will choose. If you shoot primarily JPG, the buffer seems to allow a very large number of continuous shots, but I have not quantified this for JPG only.


TIPS:

1. Get the FREE Nikon ViewNX software from Nikon's site as your 1st step in your workflow. This will let you examine your RAW images that you can process for either Nikon CaptureNX2 to do further RAW processing or just export to JPG for a JPG editor such as PhotoShop.
2. Recommend buying the Nikon CaptureNX2. It is a RAW converter (if you shoot in RAW) that will read the camera settings properly for export to JPG. Capture NX2, however, is not as slick as the Adobe products and Capture NX2 requires a fairly powerful computer, otherwise it can run pretty slowly on a PC > 3 years old.
3. If you use JPEGs out-of-camera, consider increasing the sharpness above the default 3 or 4. Nikon uses a very conservative sharpening default setting. Nikon has decided to change the default JPEG images to match the higher end D3/D700/D300 cameras which produce more neutral images. Consequently, the D90 images that are less punchy than the D40/D40x/D60/D80, so you may also want to turn up the in-camera saturation and contrast.



The Nikon D90 has all of the interface features that serious and even professional photographers need with wonderful image quality. ...
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... I bought this camera as a backup. I had one before but sold it to buy something else. The Seller AK was great and easy to do business with. He sold me a camera in near mint condition with lots of extras and he even had the firmwear upgrade done. Thanks AK. ...
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... I have used the D80 camera with the 18-135 lens kit that was a package when I bought it in Dec 2006. Not even 3 years and the lenses has malfunctioned. I was on vaction in Yellowstone and the camera does not focus anymore, so I ended up doing manual focusing. I knew it is the lens because I have 2 other G lenses from my old N65 and the camera focuses well when using the old lenses. Nikon only has a 1 year warranty on this. Otherwise, before the lenses broke it was a great camera. Nikon has very poor customer support. ...
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... this camera is excellent. In the past I had a complete Leica set. this one is better. ...
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... I had not used a digital SLR before purchasing the XSi. The camera has many good reviews in e.g. consumers reports - one of the best 100 products. I think my past experience with point-and-shoot Canon cameras helped me decide to buy this product because I was familiar with the Zoombrowser software and trusted the Canon name. At first, I was horrified to find that the primary shooting modes for the camera do not allow use of the LCD display to formulate shots. I own a 35mm SLR film camera and was not good at using it so having another SLR where I would have to make settings in most modes made me anticipate poor outcomes. But, after reading the manual and using the DVD's that came with this package, I was more confident in composing shots and setting up the camera and have done very well in my first month of ownership. And, I discovered the live shooting mode that does allow the use of the LCD display. I would recommend this camera and the outfit to anyone moving up to a digital SLR because the camera gives you all the capability you can handle (for now) and the accessories and materials really move you into a new awareness of how to take great shots. I am quite happy with the camera and the package. I would recommend that anyone buying the camera also get the battery pack and an upgraded memory card (4 GB comes with the camera). ...
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... So far, I'm very excited to have my Nikon D90. It is my first DSLR camera, and I never owned a SLR, but it is everything I've been looking for in a camera. The 18-105mm lens is wonderful! I have barely had time to use the other lens so far. The bag that the camera came with, in my opinion is to cramped for the camera. I guess I say this, because I plan on buying a macro lens, and will need to find a bigger bag. I think the bag is very cumbersome, and will be looking into a back pack camera bag since I am a photographer that likes to travel around and take photos.

The battery life on this camera is AMAZING. I am very pleased to have taken over 2000 photos and have only charged my battery 1 or 2 times max.

I'm very pleased with my purchase! ...
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... The 6 Megapixel Nikon D40 is targeted for those who want a relatively compact and light camera yet having most of the important SLR features. The D40 is priced reasonably (cheaper than D50/D80 and Canon Rebel XTi). In my opinion, if you are still considering whether to get a point and shoot camera or a DSLR, the D40 will be a better choice than any point and shoot camera, by far, even those with 8MP or 10MP. But if you are already deciding to get a DSLR or you want more control of the picture taking experience, then I would recommend you to also test the D50 and/or D80 first before deciding to buy the D40. I want you to make sure that you know what you will get (and not get) with the D40. Don't get me wrong though, the D40 is an awesome camera, and I don't think you will regret buying one. There are some limitation with the D40 which shouldn't bother most people, for example, the D40 doesn't have dedicated button to change picture quality, white balance or ISO settings (which generally only professional/enthusiast will care). Once you understand (and accept) its limitation, the D40 is a potent and exciting photography machine.

Just like all its (DSLR) siblings, the D40 powers on instantly and take pictures with almost no shutter lag which are the major advantages of a DSLR over a point and shoot camera. In addition to the P,S,A,M mode, the picture quality of the auto settings (auto, child mode, landscape etc) are also very good. With 2.5 frames per second you can capture movement progress in sports like football, basketball, baseball etc. Also great to photograph your family or child (child mode). The D40 is a great all around camera.

Some notable new features:
1. Auto (no flash) mode. Without this mode the flash will pop-up (on all other pre-programmed mode) even when you don't want to use flash (which can be annoying). The internal flash will not pop up automatically with the P,S,A,M settings.
2. In camera editing capability such as black and white, sepia and some filter effects etc. While sounds gimmicky, these features are useful especially for those who doesn't have Adobe Photoshop (or other image editing software).

To date, D40 is the smallest and lightest among all the Nikon DSLR (even smaller than the Canon Rebel XT/XTi, however the D40 is more ergonomics). I believe that choosing a camera that fits comfortably with your hands is important. Therefore, I recommend people to test the camera before buying (even if you want to buy online, please do go to a physical store and test the camera first whenever possible).

The D40 has only 3 (horizontal) autofocus point (5 for D50 and 11 for D80). If you know "The Rule of Thirds", the additional AF points above and below the center focus point (available in D50 and D80) are handy to help create the horizontal third line. However, the 3 horizontal AF point in D40 is still helpful to create the vertical third line. Also one can focus with the middle AF point and after the focus is lock then move the frame upwards/downwards to create the horizontal third line. Just make sure the exposure level is still accurate when you move the frame after you lock the focus.

About the 18-55mm II AF-S kit lens: A good lens producing sharp photos (though not a very fast lens). Also decent for close-up/macro photography. Lens uses internal focus technology and focusing operation is silent. A very decent kit lens.

Lens compatibility: Notice that with D40, autofocus function will not work for non AF-S/AF-I lens. If you already have non AF-S/AF-I Nikon lenses and want a backup or replacement camera, you will be better off buying D50, D70s or D80. If you buy the D40, it will be convenient to stick with AF-S and AF-I type lenses. I'm not sure why Nikon choose this route for the D40 (whether to enable smaller size camera or from now on Nikon will only make AF-S lens compatible camera). There are a lot of good Nikon AF-S lenses (price range added: low, medium, high) that are fully compatible with the D40 such as:

- Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX (L)
- Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX (L)
- Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED IF AF-S DX (L)
- Nikon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX (L)
- Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S DX VR (M)
- Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX (L)
- Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR (L)
- Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (M)
- Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED IF AF-S DX (M)
- Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S (H)
- Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX (H)
- Nikon 28-70mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S (H)
- Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR (H)
- Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro (M)
- And several other expensive prime tele/zoom lens like 200-400mm, 300m, 400mm, 500mm, 600mm.

High priced lens ($1000+) are usually pro level lens which usually have better construction, faster (f-stop), and produce better quality picture. However, often times, lower price lens will serve your needs just fine. I think it is important to know what you want to use the camera for before deciding which camera and lens to buy.

Image quality of the D40 is very good which is #1 factor that I look for in a digital camera.

Here are the pros and cons of the D40 in my opinion:

Pros:
1. Nice out of the camera result picture quality
2. Affordable price
3. Compact size and light weight
4. Large and bright 2.5 inch LCD
5. 2.5 frames per second
6. B/W, Sepia, several more in-camera editing features.
7. Instant power on, fast autofocus and no shutter lag
8. Noise is acceptable at high ISO settings. Auto ISO settings available.
9. Great 18-55mm II AF-S kit lens.
10. Great battery life (400+ on a single charge. 1000+ if flash is not used).
11. Auto (flash off) mode available
12. 1/500 flash sync

Cons:
1. No direct button to change QUAL, WB and ISO settings
2. Grip comfortably but might be a bit too small for some people
3. No top LCD and no front command dial
4. Autofocus will not work with non AF-S or non AF-I lenses (such as the 70-300m G and 50mm f/1.8D lens)
5. No AF/MF switch (have to use the switch on the lens)
6. Only 3 autofocus point
7. 6 Megapixel (More Megapixel needed to print larger than 12 X 18 at 300 dpi)
8. No night landscape mode in pre-programmed settings
9. No in camera image stabilization (like Sony and Pentax) but Nikon has lenses with it (VR).
10. No depth-of-field preview button

In conclusion, the D40 is perfect for those who want high quality pictures, more control (than a point and shoot camera), and have a DSLR experience (instant power on and no shutter lag), without having to carry a bulky camera. And unless you are shooting sports/actions professionaly (which faster focusing processor, faster frames per second and larger memory buffer might be needed), the D40 is pretty much all you will need.

Happy Photographing!
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... I had not used a digital SLR before purchasing the XSi. The camera has many good reviews in e.g. consumers reports - one of the best 100 products. I think my past experience with point-and-shoot Canon cameras helped me decide to buy this product because I was familiar with the Zoombrowser software and trusted the Canon name. At first, I was horrified to find that the primary shooting modes for the camera do not allow use of the LCD display to formulate shots. I own a 35mm SLR film camera and was not good at using it so having another SLR where I would have to make settings in most modes made me anticipate poor outcomes. But, after reading the manual and using the DVD's that came with this package, I was more confident in composing shots and setting up the camera and have done very well in my first month of ownership. And, I discovered the live shooting mode that does allow the use of the LCD display. I would recommend this camera and the outfit to anyone moving up to a digital SLR because the camera gives you all the capability you can handle (for now) and the accessories and materials really move you into a new awareness of how to take great shots. I am quite happy with the camera and the package. I would recommend that anyone buying the camera also get the battery pack and an upgraded memory card (4 GB comes with the camera). ...
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... So far, I'm very excited to have my Nikon D90. It is my first DSLR camera, and I never owned a SLR, but it is everything I've been looking for in a camera. The 18-105mm lens is wonderful! I have barely had time to use the other lens so far. The bag that the camera came with, in my opinion is to cramped for the camera. I guess I say this, because I plan on buying a macro lens, and will need to find a bigger bag. I think the bag is very cumbersome, and will be looking into a back pack camera bag since I am a photographer that likes to travel around and take photos.

The battery life on this camera is AMAZING. I am very pleased to have taken over 2000 photos and have only charged my battery 1 or 2 times max.

I'm very pleased with my purchase! ...
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... The 6 Megapixel Nikon D40 is targeted for those who want a relatively compact and light camera yet having most of the important SLR features. The D40 is priced reasonably (cheaper than D50/D80 and Canon Rebel XTi). In my opinion, if you are still considering whether to get a point and shoot camera or a DSLR, the D40 will be a better choice than any point and shoot camera, by far, even those with 8MP or 10MP. But if you are already deciding to get a DSLR or you want more control of the picture taking experience, then I would recommend you to also test the D50 and/or D80 first before deciding to buy the D40. I want you to make sure that you know what you will get (and not get) with the D40. Don't get me wrong though, the D40 is an awesome camera, and I don't think you will regret buying one. There are some limitation with the D40 which shouldn't bother most people, for example, the D40 doesn't have dedicated button to change picture quality, white balance or ISO settings (which generally only professional/enthusiast will care). Once you understand (and accept) its limitation, the D40 is a potent and exciting photography machine.

Just like all its (DSLR) siblings, the D40 powers on instantly and take pictures with almost no shutter lag which are the major advantages of a DSLR over a point and shoot camera. In addition to the P,S,A,M mode, the picture quality of the auto settings (auto, child mode, landscape etc) are also very good. With 2.5 frames per second you can capture movement progress in sports like football, basketball, baseball etc. Also great to photograph your family or child (child mode). The D40 is a great all around camera.

Some notable new features:
1. Auto (no flash) mode. Without this mode the flash will pop-up (on all other pre-programmed mode) even when you don't want to use flash (which can be annoying). The internal flash will not pop up automatically with the P,S,A,M settings.
2. In camera editing capability such as black and white, sepia and some filter effects etc. While sounds gimmicky, these features are useful especially for those who doesn't have Adobe Photoshop (or other image editing software).

To date, D40 is the smallest and lightest among all the Nikon DSLR (even smaller than the Canon Rebel XT/XTi, however the D40 is more ergonomics). I believe that choosing a camera that fits comfortably with your hands is important. Therefore, I recommend people to test the camera before buying (even if you want to buy online, please do go to a physical store and test the camera first whenever possible).

The D40 has only 3 (horizontal) autofocus point (5 for D50 and 11 for D80). If you know "The Rule of Thirds", the additional AF points above and below the center focus point (available in D50 and D80) are handy to help create the horizontal third line. However, the 3 horizontal AF point in D40 is still helpful to create the vertical third line. Also one can focus with the middle AF point and after the focus is lock then move the frame upwards/downwards to create the horizontal third line. Just make sure the exposure level is still accurate when you move the frame after you lock the focus.

About the 18-55mm II AF-S kit lens: A good lens producing sharp photos (though not a very fast lens). Also decent for close-up/macro photography. Lens uses internal focus technology and focusing operation is silent. A very decent kit lens.

Lens compatibility: Notice that with D40, autofocus function will not work for non AF-S/AF-I lens. If you already have non AF-S/AF-I Nikon lenses and want a backup or replacement camera, you will be better off buying D50, D70s or D80. If you buy the D40, it will be convenient to stick with AF-S and AF-I type lenses. I'm not sure why Nikon choose this route for the D40 (whether to enable smaller size camera or from now on Nikon will only make AF-S lens compatible camera). There are a lot of good Nikon AF-S lenses (price range added: low, medium, high) that are fully compatible with the D40 such as:

- Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX (L)
- Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX (L)
- Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED IF AF-S DX (L)
- Nikon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX (L)
- Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S DX VR (M)
- Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX (L)
- Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR (L)
- Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (M)
- Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED IF AF-S DX (M)
- Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S (H)
- Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX (H)
- Nikon 28-70mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S (H)
- Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR (H)
- Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro (M)
- And several other expensive prime tele/zoom lens like 200-400mm, 300m, 400mm, 500mm, 600mm.

High priced lens ($1000+) are usually pro level lens which usually have better construction, faster (f-stop), and produce better quality picture. However, often times, lower price lens will serve your needs just fine. I think it is important to know what you want to use the camera for before deciding which camera and lens to buy.

Image quality of the D40 is very good which is #1 factor that I look for in a digital camera.

Here are the pros and cons of the D40 in my opinion:

Pros:
1. Nice out of the camera result picture quality
2. Affordable price
3. Compact size and light weight
4. Large and bright 2.5 inch LCD
5. 2.5 frames per second
6. B/W, Sepia, several more in-camera editing features.
7. Instant power on, fast autofocus and no shutter lag
8. Noise is acceptable at high ISO settings. Auto ISO settings available.
9. Great 18-55mm II AF-S kit lens.
10. Great battery life (400+ on a single charge. 1000+ if flash is not used).
11. Auto (flash off) mode available
12. 1/500 flash sync

Cons:
1. No direct button to change QUAL, WB and ISO settings
2. Grip comfortably but might be a bit too small for some people
3. No top LCD and no front command dial
4. Autofocus will not work with non AF-S or non AF-I lenses (such as the 70-300m G and 50mm f/1.8D lens)
5. No AF/MF switch (have to use the switch on the lens)
6. Only 3 autofocus point
7. 6 Megapixel (More Megapixel needed to print larger than 12 X 18 at 300 dpi)
8. No night landscape mode in pre-programmed settings
9. No in camera image stabilization (like Sony and Pentax) but Nikon has lenses with it (VR).
10. No depth-of-field preview button

In conclusion, the D40 is perfect for those who want high quality pictures, more control (than a point and shoot camera), and have a DSLR experience (instant power on and no shutter lag), without having to carry a bulky camera. And unless you are shooting sports/actions professionaly (which faster focusing processor, faster frames per second and larger memory buffer might be needed), the D40 is pretty much all you will need.

Happy Photographing!
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... Any one that would give this camera a two, obviously has never had one, I have a canon G9 and no way that this very great point and shoot begins to compare with my 1D, well maybe in ease of carrying. Is it worth $1,500 probably not, but then I paid $450 for my G9. This is one awesome camera and you need to experience it to know how great it is. I have taken photos at 1600 ISO that were very usable with this old technology. ...
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... I'm still learning the camera, so I cannot offer a technical review just yet but I am very pleased so far. Camera bag seemed a little big when I first saw it but since I bought a 2nd lens, I need the room. I'm able to store my video camera in it, as well. ...
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... Even though this is not the absolute top of the line, it is certainly worthy of high praise. I am not a professional photographer, but I do take high level (raw) shots, edit them on photoshop and post to websites and make brochures and business cards from my photos. This camera pretty much does all I ask. The biggest selling point was that the anti-shake feature is built into the camera and not the lens. I would recommend this camera to just about anyone. Down side is that it doesn't have wide format. That is a couple of thousand more that I didn't have. ...
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... First of all. People buying DSLR cameras expect to be a Photographer or take Great Pictures.
If you want to be a Photographer it will be way expensive since all Samsung/Pentax lenses are expensive and rare.
For example. A Canon 50mm 1.8 is US90, and Pentax 1.7 is like US200.
If you want to borrow a lens from Anyone. Will be impossible since I've never seen anyone using Pentax, or less Samsung.

Thats why most new to dslr companies fail. The legacy is Important.
Nikon and Canon have an old Legacy of Old lenses Compatible with new Bodies.

SAMSUNG NOR PENTAX Makes Professional Lenses or Cameras(NO Full frame cameras) means that if you buy lens from them you wont be able to use it in Full frame cameras.

Canon/Nikon is the way to go.



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... I have the D2H, and make stunningly pleasing photographs with it daily, yes, in 2008. It really is a fantastic camera to use and enjoy. It may only have 4.1 MP, but the resulting RAW files are razor sharp and crisp, beautifully saturated, and nice and quick to download, copy, edit, upload, etc.

Noise-wise, properly handled (expose properly, use lowest ISO necessary), this camera can easily compete with the D200, and match or beat the D2X.

Quality-wise, countless people have made 13x19, 16x20, and even 24x36 prints from this camera with great results. Of course, it would be smart to use a tool like Genuine Fractals to ensure proper DPI, but that's really the case with any camera. The pixels interpolate beautifully, due to a weaker (that's a good thing) anti-aliasing filter on the sensor. Larger , newer sensors often have strong anti-aliasing filters meant to reduce noise, but as a side effect they blur the pixels slightly, reducing the sensor's resolving power. Without this filter being so strong, you can go up to large print sizes gracefully, with a sharp, film-like look, as opposed to pixelation. This coming from experience, not forum postings. :)

I'm sure some technology nerd who's never made a decent photo in his life could find something to whine about with the specs (they always do), but real photographers can appreciate the speed, elegance, and pure utility of this camera.

Moose Peterson raved about this camera, as did Thom Hogan, and Joe Buissink shot it as his main DSLR for years, doing high-end A-list celebrity weddings for $15-70,000 each. I think it's more than adequate for most of us. Photographers who have these and D200s and 300s have said that if they had a money shot, they'd trust the ease of use, clean design, and raw speed of their D2H to get the job done over even the brand new D300. There's just something to be said for the quality and ergonomics of a true pro body that has to be felt to be understood. And considering you can get one of these on Amazon for just $750... that's a pretty great deal.

I can fit 2400 RAW on an 8 gig card, and shoot well... a TON of pics without running out of battery. In fact, I have yet run out of battery charge. I just shot a wedding with it, and none of my shots were noisy (I kept it to ISO 800 and lower), and after shooting all day, I'd only used 1/5 of the battery charge! And my battery is an older one! Wow!

Highly recommended.

Speed: 5/5
ISO performance: 4/5
Ergonomics: 5/5
Battery Life: 5/5
Ease of use: 5/5 [after the 1st half hour :)]
Features: 5/5
Bank for the buck: 5/5

I'd give it an overall 5/5, as the positives far outweigh any flaws. ...
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... The Canon 10D is a good camera as far as it's image quality, but it's image processing is slow - compared to the 40D that I use. I mean considering this is a 6 year old model, it's not to surprising. The tones that the 10D captures are very good. But time from capture to reviewing it in the LCD, or pressing the review button to pressing the Info button to see the histogram is very slow. It takes about 10-15 seconds to be able to review the histogram. So as a backup / second body camera it's good, but not as your only camera if speed is important to you. ...
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... I waited and waited for this to be available again and ordered it immediately. I got it in THREE days and it was greater than I imagined. The last really nice camera I had was a Pentax film camera about 10 years ago. This reminded me of the excitement I felt when I got that camera. I can't stop playing with it, it's easy to use and takes great pictures. Don't let this deal get by you. There's not a better value out there. Normally just the camera body is $500 and this comes with everything but a tripod. Just a really amazing deal. ...
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... Saved a lot of money because it's refurbished - camera looks brand new no marks on it at all, works fine I have been using it every day for about 3 weeks. If you want to buy a 40D Get this one. I've spent about 2months researching and looking for different prices online by far this is the best deal around. ...
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... Wanting a new digital camera, I was hesitant (because of the price of the product) to buy off of Amazon. One of my colleagues did (similar product), so I would give it a try. Surprised by the "outfit package" and value offered by Cameta, I bought the D300 outfit. The package arrived home in pre-shipment condition, sealed with anti- pilfer tape. Multiple items packaged, empty space filled with air bags. Camera's awesome! Thank you for this smooth transaction. I wouldn't have even worried if I would have had to return it for some reason - my gut tells me that it would have went smooth and they would have done everything to make everything right.

Shad Lewis
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... Fantastic camera. I've been able to take some great shots with this baby and have had no problems. I'm using PNY Optima Pro 2GB CompactFlash 133X (20MB/Sec Read/Wrte Speed) Flash Memory Card P-CF2GB-133W-DVDC for memory (About 950 pics on HQ) and my time between shots is less than a sec. I don't even notice anytime between shots really. I've has some fun using OM1 lens with this body thanks to the Olympus OM Lens to Olympus 4/3 System Camera Body Adapter, if your interested in using an OM lens with the 4/3 body let me tell you it works beautifully. Battery last really long I've been taking between 300-600 shots a day on the one battery and still had tons of juice left. [...] Ease of use is great with only a small learning curve. I highly recommend looking at Olympus when it come time to buy a DSLR and the E-300 is def a fav of mine. ...
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... I'm so happy with this purchase because it's just what I want, the kit is so complete, so far I don't need anything else but the lens. I recomend this product. ...
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... Great for causal use, good performance/price ratio.

Back focus issue with SAL50F14 (50mm/1.4F) & SAL18200 (18~200mm) depending on aperture & zoom settings, couldn't be fixed after 3 repair trips, tired of it, now stuck with blurry quick shots (some of them); if you are slow shooter and have more time to adjusting focus (compensating the back focus) for every photo, it's still a great camera.

Many complain on web about A700 back focus issue, be aware! ...
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... I've owned my Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III for about a year now, and while I felt some remorse at first after having spent almost $8000 to purchase it, I can now say that it was worth every penny. You can read the camera's specifications at Canon's Web site, so all I'll say here is that this camera is a joy to use and utterly reliable. I've never owned a finer piece of photographic equipment. That having been said, there is one thing about which you should be aware before purchasing this model: This camera's 21.1 megapixel sensor demands the finest lenses. Some of my old L-series zoom lenses (that worked well with my EOS-5D) are just not sharp enough to use on this camera. In other words, be prepared to spend even more money if you don't own the newest EF prime lenses. ...
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... very happy with amazon it arrive on the promise date and well packed, since I got back from a trip I had it for two weeks and very please with it take great shots outdoor as well as indoor thanks Buy Accessories you need to show your web page so we can recommend it to our friends ...
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... I owned the D40 for a little over two years before purchasing a used D70s in June 2009. On the internet I found there was little information comparing these two cameras and those that did all recommended the D40 over the D70 because of the larger screen and better jpeg quality straight out of camera. From my experience, the D40 is also noticably better at high ISOs and the auto white balance is a bit warmer.

Despite these facts, I am very happy with my decision to swap to a D70s. The external controls make the camera a pleasure to use. It is quick to change ISO and white balance (including preset white balance and white balance fine tuning) and flash exposure compensation and flash mode, all without using menus. These make camera operation much faster. The matrix meter on the D70s is significantly better than the D40's. The D40 consistently overexposes dark-coloured objects (or pets!) leading to blown highlights in the rest of the scene, and exposure compensation continually needs to be applied. This isn't a big deal for still objects but for moving creatures you don't always get a second chance! Another big advantage of the D70s is the ability to autofocus with AF prime lenses. Since purchasing this camera I have bought a 50mm f/1.4 lens and it has replaced my 18-200mm as the lens I leave on the camera. The low-light performance of this lens far offsets the slight loss in high ISO quality of the camera. It also allows huge control over depth of field which adds a lot of interest and is a lot of fun to play around with!

I was a bit apprehensive about purchasing a camera that was already long out of date, but for my needs it works perfectly! In fact, because of the D70s' meter, I'd choose it over the D80. For the price the D70s is going second hand, it's still a great buy today. ...
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... I'm still learning how to use this camera, but I love it! This is my first SLR. I'm stumbling through the menus, pushing buttons, and reading the Operating Manual. I like the feel of this camera and the menus are very user friendly.

I bought this model because of the price (I paid $300), and I can use all of my old Pentax manual focus lenses with it. But, some of the capabilities are limited with the manual focus lenses, and I'm not fast enough on the focus, so I have ordered an auto focus lens (about $50 for a Tamron 28-80mm).

I wanted to write this review because I initially had problems with my 8GB SDHC memory card. My husband called Pentax and they said to go to the Pentax Imaging website (Support/Self Help) and download the firmware upgrade. We followed the instructions and within 10 minutes we were up and running again! Now I am not limited by the 2GB card I had been using.

Great camera and great support! ...
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... Just getting to know - and love - this camera. Seems to be doing everything well and a real value for the money. ...
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... This is a great camera with a stunning tack-sharp lens. That said, many owners on the Leica forum have reported a problem with the 14-50 lens that comes on the camera. The lens sometime comes with, or later develops, the problem of binding of the zoom function, which after time locks up completely or at best restricts zoom movement. Also, several new owners have reported that they have received a camera with a lens whose front end is "loose" and can be wiggled back and forth. This is alarming, but does not seem to effect the camera focus, at least on my DMC-L1 with its case of front end wobbles. Alas, also my lens seem to be developing the dreading zoom restriction about mid zoom.

So, if you do purchase this camera, do carefully check out the 14-50mm lens for what appears to be, or have been, a widespread manufacturing defect. The lens should zoom in and out smoothly. If there is a slight restriction or a "catch" in the movement, you're likely in for downline trouble.

With a defect-free lens, this camera is superb, and well worth the potential hassle of returning the product for replacement if you find yourself with a lens whose zoom function fails and binds.

The DMC-L1 is considerably less expensive than the Leica branded version, and offers the feel and advantages of the range finder cameras like the Leica M3 or the Nikon SP, so loved by photojournalists of yesteryear. Ah, but if only the DMC-L1 was as petite as the old Leica M3. ...
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... I bought his XTi as a backup camera, and for my assistant to shoot with at weddings. It has been great so far-I'm thrilled! ...
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... I have no complaint with this camera I have used for almost two years now as a vacation/hiking camera. I shoot at a daily paper so I'm used to using pro gear and this body is a tad small, but I got it for it's light weight. I must comment on this insane 900.00 price. I picked one up, body only, at this same website for less than $500 almost two years ago. Stay away from this price. It is a huge rip. Shop elsewhere for the d40x. This is not a $900 camera. This is a $400-500 camera at best. ...
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... I purchased the Canon 1D Mark III about 1 year ago from Amazon for $4300.00.
I liked the feel of the camera and the battery worked great, but the images it took were nowhere near the quality they should have been. The Al Servo focus was absolutely terrible, it couldn't hardly take a clear picture of a flying bird. My 40D worked better for moving objects.
Then Canon announced the recall on the Mark III, I sent the camera in, they paid shipping, both ways.
WOW!! what a difference!! This camera is now fantastic!
The Al Servo works great, the LCD seems to be much better also.
Not sure what Canon did to fix the problem, but it works great now.
Canon support has been great.
Hope this helps. ...
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... I owned the D40 for a little over two years before purchasing a used D70s in June 2009. On the internet I found there was little information comparing these two cameras and those that did all recommended the D40 over the D70 because of the larger screen and better jpeg quality straight out of camera. From my experience, the D40 is also noticably better at high ISOs and the auto white balance is a bit warmer.

Despite these facts, I am very happy with my decision to swap to a D70s. The external controls make the camera a pleasure to use. It is quick to change ISO and white balance (including preset white balance and white balance fine tuning) and flash exposure compensation and flash mode, all without using menus. These make camera operation much faster. The matrix meter on the D70s is significantly better than the D40's. The D40 consistently overexposes dark-coloured objects (or pets!) leading to blown highlights in the rest of the scene, and exposure compensation continually needs to be applied. This isn't a big deal for still objects but for moving creatures you don't always get a second chance! Another big advantage of the D70s is the ability to autofocus with AF prime lenses. Since purchasing this camera I have bought a 50mm f/1.4 lens and it has replaced my 18-200mm as the lens I leave on the camera. The low-light performance of this lens far offsets the slight loss in high ISO quality of the camera. It also allows huge control over depth of field which adds a lot of interest and is a lot of fun to play around with!

I was a bit apprehensive about purchasing a camera that was already long out of date, but for my needs it works perfectly! In fact, because of the D70s' meter, I'd choose it over the D80. For the price the D70s is going second hand, it's still a great buy today. ...
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... I bought these items from Cameta:
Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR Camera Body + Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS + Canon EF 75-300mm III Lens + 8GB CF Card + Battery + Case + Cameta Bonus Accessory Kit.
Everything delivered in time, without any problems.
Everything works fine, thank you very much!
I'm very happy :)
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... Great DSLR. I believe that you get more than you pay for with this camera. I did tons of research before making this purchase. A big deciding factor with this camera was the live view option that it has. I'm just starting out in the photography business, and this camera is perfect for me at this point. Battery life is fantastic. Clarity is exceptional. Camera isn't too heavy My only suggestion would be that if you buy a DSLR kit, purchase a seperate camera bag that is decent. The camera bag that came with this kit is already falling apart. ...
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... I bought a d50 just before Christmas 2006 and it's been a great, great camera. I'm well over 20k shots with it and it's hardly batted an eye. Inside, outside, the beach, the snow. I just bought a 50mm f/1.4 and I'm dying to see how it does.
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... I've been using a Point-and-Shoot camera for years now, and I felt that I maxed out its potential. Sure, landscape photography is nice, but i've always been a wildlife guy & trying to be a wildlife photographer with a point-and-shoot isn't going to get you good results. It was at this point that I decided I wanted an SLR w/ interchangable lenses. I chose the Olympus E-420 because it was within my price range and list of features.

I've been learning and using this camera for a few months now, and I am very happy with the results. Coupled with a telephoto lens, my wildlife photography collection now includes over 60+ bird species in my area.

I would recommend this camera to someone looking to get a SLR camera. The price is great and Olympus Zuiko lenses are very cost friendly. ...
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... All I can say, is that if I could give this camera 10 stars, I would!!! I love the clarity of the pictures and find the camera easy to use. This is the third Samsung camera that I have purchased, and I'm sure I'll continue to purchase from the company in the future. ...
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... This is a great camera for the money. Very solid construction and picture quality is top notch. I won't comment on the 40D's greatness too much because it has been reviewed and praised many times over. I would like to comment on the quality of the refurbished camera I received. If the box did not say refurbished by Canon there would be absolutely no way of knowing. It is in mint condition and works just as expected. I ordered the 28-135mm IS lens as a package for $799 and the lens was also perfect. I am very pleased to have saved many hundreds of dollars and will definitely buy refurbished electronics in the future. I would like to add that Adorama's packaging and service is top-notch and I will continue to purchase all my accessories from them in the future directly, or through Amazon which has never let me down. ...
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