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Spending more for the D40x?
« on: June 01, 2008, 16:17:32 PM »
I am kind of new to photography and I am going to get a D40 but i was wondering is it worth spending that extra bit more for the D40x?

I have looked around and found that it has a few mkore pixels than the D40 and unless im prinintg big I dont really need them....do I?

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Re: Spending more for the D40x?
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2008, 16:21:36 PM »
this is in the wrong place, should be in photography.
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« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2008, 16:30:37 PM »
i recently had this dilemma decided to go for the d40 for £270 in total i don't think its worth spending that much more on 4mgp's tbh i cant remember the price of the d40x but i knew it was a hell of a lot more.
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Re: Spending more for the D40x?
« Reply #3 on: June 01, 2008, 21:40:31 PM »
Flash Sync
D40: 1/500
D40x: 1/200

ISO
D40: 200-1600 1EV steps + HI1
D40x: 100-1600 1EV steps + HI1

Frame Rate
D40: 2.5 fps
D40x: 3 fps

Plus the 4MP more.

Your paying quite over a £100 more for the D40x from what i could see quickly browsing, its not listed on any of the sites i buy off, only the normal D40.

Personally i would say it is not worth it, especially if its for beginner stuff. You will find yourself pushing your photography knowledge, not the camera's. If you get me..

I have had my D40 for over a year now, and it has lasted me fine. I have learnt alot from it and I am now at the stage of looking for a new camera, not sure how to afford it but blah! With the 6MP i can still print A4 without worrying, i am doubting you will need to print larger?

General rule when buying, never worry about MP really, as long as you are past 5-6MP then it will absolutely fine. Almost all SLR's now come with 10MP+ as standard anyway.

I guess your best bet would be to go to your local jessops/camera store and try the cameras out. See whether you like the feel and try different brands. I am a Nikon man, but i know many others on here are Canon lovers(clearly no idea Wink). These two brands have the best selection of lenses really so stick with them. Although there is a big rage about Pentax atm. Not tried one myself.
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« Reply #4 on: June 01, 2008, 21:47:40 PM »
as waxwellwax said go into jessops there really helpfull! they will let you know what your getting for your money and try out different cameras and its better to buy from a local store instead of the internet really as you can always go back to that shop if youve got any problems. Smiley
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« Reply #5 on: June 01, 2008, 22:38:52 PM »
Quote from: Mbr kid on June 01, 2008, 21:47:40 PM
as waxwellwax said go into jessops there really helpfull! they will let you know what your getting for your money and try out different cameras and its better to buy from a local store instead of the internet really as you can always go back to that shop if youve got any problems. Smiley

don't let them dump a load of s**t you dont need in the deals though..
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« Reply #6 on: June 01, 2008, 23:04:39 PM »
Quote from: waxwellwax on June 01, 2008, 22:38:52 PM
Quote from: Mbr kid on June 01, 2008, 21:47:40 PM
as waxwellwax said go into jessops there really helpfull! they will let you know what your getting for your money and try out different cameras and its better to buy from a local store instead of the internet really as you can always go back to that shop if youve got any problems. Smiley

don't let them dump a load of s**t you dont need in the deals though..
yeh that is one thing they kept trying to add stuff on but i did see the need for a uv filter was only £6. protect my lense
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Re: Spending more for the D40x?
« Reply #7 on: June 02, 2008, 18:34:10 PM »
I'd rather have the extra cash and a 1/500th sync speed to be honest.
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« Reply #8 on: June 04, 2008, 10:51:17 AM »
Quote from: Tim L on June 01, 2008, 16:21:36 PM
this is in the wrong place, should be in photography.

It is in photography!  Cheesy

ANd thanks for the tips guys, cant wait untill I get it now  Grin
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Re: Spending more for the D40x?
« Reply #9 on: June 04, 2008, 11:14:14 AM »
Quote from: Who? on June 04, 2008, 10:51:17 AM
Quote from: Tim L on June 01, 2008, 16:21:36 PM
this is in the wrong place, should be in photography.

It is in photography!  Cheesy

ANd thanks for the tips guys, cant wait untill I get it now  Grin

what was your decision in the end?
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« Reply #10 on: June 16, 2008, 03:59:21 AM »
D40 Grin
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Re: Spending more for the D40x?
« Reply #11 on: June 16, 2008, 09:06:09 AM »
Quote from: Who? on June 16, 2008, 03:59:21 AM
D40 Grin
Just got one aswell, amazing  Grin 1/500th sync flash
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