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Price Paid:
$600.00
from Pardee's, Sacramento Summary:
An extraordinary entry level DSLR camera that will still be useful when you're better than a beginner; easy to use and lightweight enough for travel. Strengths:
It's compact and lightweight, as well as being very easy to use. If, however, you're a more advanced photographer, it is capable easily of changing to complete control of all aspects of your shot. The lens that comes with it is fully functional, lightweight and works on a broad range of shots (18-55mm f3.5). It focuses very quickly and responds to shutter release immediately. Interchangeable with Nikon and Nikkor lenses (with regards to fit and use) but not in regards to auto-focus. (Read Weaknesses section for a bit about that). This makes it very easy to share lenses with people who use Nikons and potentially can save you thousands of dollars. I have used anything from the kit lens, 18-55mm f3.5 to a brand new 70-200mm f/2.8 and a very ancient entirely manual Nikkor - S. C Auto 1:1.4 f = 50mm. It works with them all pretty well. Weaknesses:
If you wish to enlarge your picture bigger than roughly 11"x17" dimensions, 6 megapixels isn't going to be enough for you, more than likely. The Nikon D40X, at 10 megapixels would suit you much better. Also, this particular model requires an AF-S lens to auto-focus which is apparently a more recent development in the Nikon lens branch. While still functional with AF lenses, it will not auto focus and relies entirely upon manual focus rings. This is important to keep in mind if you're borrowing your dad's old lenses. Also, if you're buying lenses, make SURE you get the AF-S lenses and not the AF alone. That won't cut it and will cost you an arm and a leg for no reason. Similar Products Used:
Nikon D100, Canon Digital Rebel XT Customer Service:
Haven't needed it at all.
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