Wtb nikon d40 - Aquarium Advice

NeoCatsy · 11-07-2009, 12:53 PM

I am looking at upgrading from a point and shot camera to one that actually I can take decent pics with. I am looking at the Nikon D40. Any reviews?

exodon king · 11-07-2009, 01:57 PM

canon > nikon

nuf said

NeoCatsy · 11-07-2009, 04:38 PM

I'm gonna need a little more than that. Thanks though

mfdrookie516 · 11-07-2009, 09:29 PM

canon makes a way better camera than nikon... look at something like an eos rebel... my parents are proffessional photographers (no jokes about my horrible pictures please) and like the rebels way better than any other cameras they have, even their mamiya medium format that cost them $7000!

exodon king · 11-08-2009, 06:43 AM

more so than the cameras themselves, canon makes much better lenses, and most of the time, that is much more important than the body.

if youre looking for something on the low end, look at a canon xsi.
something a little higher up, id go with a 20D. the 20D is a great camera for the money. i have 3 of them personally. i use them more than my 5D and my markII (1D).

if youre looking for something a bit older, you can gt an xti for pretty cheap (maybe like $400)

bavass · 11-08-2009, 09:49 AM

Look at Olympus E-3 and the E620

bavass · 11-08-2009, 09:52 AM

The thing about Nikon and Canon is that the Image Stabilization is in the lens. Everytime you buy a lens you pay for it. With Olympus its in the camera not in the lens. Like me I have about 5 lenses for E500 and my E510IR. I am glad I didn't have to pay for the IS 5 times.

exodon king · 11-08-2009, 01:30 PM

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bavass · 11-08-2009, 01:47 PM

Within the first year you will have to send the Nikon back to have the sensor cleaned if you change lenses. I have had both of my olymus for 3 years and have not had to clean the sensor yet. Olympus has the only Dust Redusction system that actually works. If you go on camera sites you will see cleaning kits made by Nikon and Canon. You will not see them for Olympus its not needed, they don't have a problem with it.

exodon king · 11-08-2009, 02:39 PM

if you "have to" take your sensor in to be cleaned, it has absolutely nothing to do with the camera. that means the user was not careful when switching lenses and storing.

olympus is not even on the same level as canon or nikon. no self respecting professional photographer uses an olympus.
next time theres a football game on, watch the sidelines. (super bowls coming up soon). you will see a ton of long white lenses on the sideline. all Canon L glass.

but what do i know. i only get payed for my pictures.