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Have been checking out compact waterproof camera for the past two weeks and have narrowed it down to 2 models Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT2 and Sony DSC-TX5. The Lumix seems to have higher specifications but my wife prefers the sony for it's slimmer size. I think image quality is about the same...

I see. Thanks.

1. Zaren 2. Hlyf 3. Psychobiologist (D200, D40/D80 sold) 4. BlueBull 5. IfourDesign 6. Helmiz 7. Six-GHz (D40 sold) 8. Matthew1381 9. Samtcy (with one tripod totting hubby!) 10. Benson S A Chua 11. GriGri 12. Wing Oscar 13. geraldKhoo (with D200, sold D40x to friend... but still...

I too am experiencing the same issue, but when I set my D40 in auto mode with VR ON the audible click is even louder and after the shutter button is released the image in the view finder jerks. Went back to the seller and we tested another lens and camera with the same effects. Do you all...

Hi all, I a new owner of the D40 too and have been reading this tread with great interest and have found it extremely informative. I especially like the D40 user guide at www.kenrockwell.com. It's perfect for beginners’ like me. Kudos to all the contributors and keep the wonderful advice and...

Yup,should be. Looking out for a package deal with the D40.

RRP at $SGD 240 Saw it at http://www.nikon.com.sg

Sure. Thanks again.:)

Thanks Hoky for sharing you experience and opinion. What you said makes a lot of sense. After reading all the wonderful advice by everyone, I've decided to use the 400D kit lense first, get more experience and later decide on the zoom. :thumbsup: This will also give me some time to save $$$$ for...

Thanks, What I meant was, between the two, which lense gives better/sharper pics? Sigma? Noticed that Sigma is slightly cheaper than Tamron, correct?

Hi all, I'm also getting the 400D and thinking of getting the 18-200 lense. Which is better, Sigma or Tamron? Thanks. :) I considered the D80 but prefer the compact size of the canon.