D40 users come in!

[chanjyj]

Ahhh... I see... However, I had a D40x and don't recall it being called "Long Exposure NR", but simply "Noise Reduction". Maybe this is one of the minute differences between D40 and D40x? I'm just guessing that maybe that is why Thom Hogan wrote it in http://www.bythom.com/d40review.htm that "The D40x seems to be very close to the D80 in acuity, though as you bump up the ISO value with noise reduction turned on, the D40x seems to lose a bit of detail that the D80 doesn't (but that detail comes at the expense of slightly more noise on the D80).

Maybe someone who have access to a D40 & D40x can confirm if this is one of the differences between the D40 and the D40x

You can see the following website on D40x noise reduction:
http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3148

D40 and D40x don't have High ISO reduction. Both have long exposure NR, simply called noise reduction.

 

[DiGdUb]

That is a great pic of your doggie

Definately not blur... clear as can be I see that you used:

- Aperture mode with f4
- Shutter at 1/60s
- ISO 100
- Focal length = 26mm (39mm on 35mm format)

thanks. here's another pic of her sulking cos she want to go out of the door, but i don't let her. haha.

 

[psychobiologist]

thanks. here's another pic of her sulking cos she want to go out of the door, but i don't let her. haha.

wow v cute!

 

[Daneal79]

Sounds like you had great fun with the D40! To me, having fun is one of the most important parts of photography So you kenna bitten by the f/2.8 lens? (BBB virus is on the move!) If you want the f/2.8 lens, they don't come 18-200mm in one piece (how I wish they did!), and you would still need to switch lens. I find it a hassle to do that too... and that is why they call the 18-200mm the lazy lens. The 18-200mmm is almost the same as what you got, i.e. 18-55 & 55-200, but with the additional VR. So... you may want to skip the 18-200 and get the 17-55 f/2.8 instead But I must say that the 18-200 is a great lens to travel with.

BTW... what is the link to your Flickr page?

ME TOO! :thumbsup: Photography is about having fun and as long as we enjoy it, we can learn more and with interest, we develop the skills that would make us great photographers!

As for the 18-200VR, it is a lazy lens...LOL..if i have the extra cash, ill definitely get this lens to replace my kit lens and the 55-200..call me lazy LOL

the 17-55 f/2.8 is rather expensive right? i was thinking of getting one of those nikon prime lenses like the 50mm f/1.4 but i have to manually focus...shouldnt be too troublesome i think and its quite reasonably priced too. what do you think? i love taking bokeh shots of people and objects.

 

[Jagdeep]

wow !
NICE SHOT!

Wonder what I am doing wrong?
Jag

 

[Six-GHz]

As for the 18-200VR, it is a lazy lens...LOL..if i have the extra cash, ill definitely get this lens to replace my kit lens and the 55-200..call me lazy LOL

I agree this is one expensive and lazy lens. I once had this lens on a tour; the VR helped saved the day on many occasions. But when I compiled the photos, I realised only 10% were taken with more than 70mm. The rest all falls between the 18-70mm range, which makes me think twice on replacing my current lens.

If you're a lazy zoomer, then Nikon has made this lens for you!

 

[justinlau92]

Hey people !!! I just bought my Nikon D40. My first ever dSLR. Looks good and feels good !!!
At last i can call myself a Nikonian... Haha...

 

[chanjyj]

Hey people !!! I just bought my Nikon D40. My first ever dSLR. Looks good and feels good !!!
At last i can call myself a Nikonian... Haha...

Can you update your name in the table-I'm too lazy to do it

 

[justinlau92]

1. Zaren
2. Hlyf
3. Psychobiologist (D200, D40/D80 sold)
4. BlueBull
5. IfourDesign
6. Helmiz
7. Six-GHz
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 available for my use )
14. chanjyj (With D2x)
15. Mousedeer213
16. Clubgrit
17. monokydni
18. mysterio506
19. IceMocha
20. PhotoGiant (D40x with AF-S 18-200mm VRII. I lyke~!)
21. Mickie
22. Graphicz
23. Eidja
24. TennoRZ(since Dec'06)
25. anwask (D40 with 18-55,55-200) (Updated by chanjyj 1130H, 7 Sept 07)
26. neverneverever (D40x with SB-600)
27. damkuff
28. JillValentine
29. JeeT77 (since X'mas '06)
30. huoyun (d40 kit since jan 07)
31. czeno
32. vroom
33. kamiru
34. fusetrips
35. Jimny (Bought in Japan kit + 55-200 )
36. lloyds (since july 07)
37. shirak
38. Popeye gal (D40x - 18-200mm)
39. XiaoXian (re-entered by chanjyj)
40. csiwei
41. fungoer (with 55-200mm VR)
42. jeffng28 (D40X with 55-200VR)
43. Stray Sheep (D40 & 55- 200VR) --> from COMEX 07
44. deathwiz (D40 + 18-200VR)
45. KeefeSNAP (due to 1/500 flash sync speed)
46. popiah123
47. konahead (D40 kit + 55-200mm VR + SB400)
48. steadyshot
49. guiii (D40 + 18-135mm)
50. jayzzz
51. danielwu0808
52. tigereye19
53. Starspurz (D40 & 55- 200VR) --> also just from COMEX 07
54. lsisaxon --> Not mine.. Company bought a D40kit and it just arrived this morning.
55. yxannes (entered by chanjyj upon user request 1729H, 11 Sept 2007)
56. dscans (entered by chanjyj 1729H, 11 Sept 2007)
57. augustai (just sold my D40) (updated on 16 Sept 2007 by augustai)
58. redpills (Sigma 30mm f/1.4) (entered by chanjyj 2212H, 11 Sept 2007)
59. kudos
60. Daneal79 (entered by chanjyj 1314H, 14 Sept 2007)
61. Astroman (entered by chanjyj 2057H, 19 Sept 2007)
62. Amaury
63. Lukesky
64. snapperz
65. Maxe (D40 + 55-200mm VR) from Comex too....
66. lingaowei (fixed by chanjyj 2125H, 27 Sept 2007)
67. tungsol (D40 + 18-70mm, and also D80 )(fixed by chanjyj 2125H, 27 Sept 2007)
68. fanyong (D40x & 18-135mm)
69. Maletoth2000 (added by chanjyj 1949H, 28 Sept 2007)
70. evopilot (D40 + 55-200mm VR)
71. mechattax
72. coolride (D40x + Sigma 18-200mm OS HSM)
73. justinlau92

 

[Jagdeep]

Hmm
I just don't seem to be the getting the best out of my D40/SB600 combo
Any good photography courses that will help me get the best out of my system?
Jag

 

[lukesky]

Long Exposure Dark-Frame Subtraction Noise Reduction is the long long version for noise reduction. On the D40/x it reduces hot pixels (which you shouldn't even begin to see until you go to 3min photos).

The camera make a second identical exposure with the shutter closed. This lets the camera know exactly which pixels are hot and exactly how much leakage there is. The camera then subtracts the dark frame image from the shot you just made and saves the result

A second dark exposure is as long as the main exposure. That means you have to wait an extra four minutes after making a four minute exposure, total 8min -a real pain.

I see! So it actually doubles your exposure time and that's why it's slow! Wow ok! thanks for the heads-up! I learnt something new today! :thumbsup:

 

[tigereye19]

A newbie here, need some help.
Wanted to buy old Nikon Flash [obsoluted models].
Are SB80EX, 28DX OK.
If I set Camera Manual, Flash Auto, OK ?

Thanks for all the help.

 

[Milopok]

Hi guys,

I am considering a Nikon D40 as my first DSLR.

My interests mostly in taking pictures inside exhibition hall or museum
Conditions:
1) the light condition is usually fairly dim and/or not evenly spread over the exhibits
2) one would normally be able to stand about 5ft away from the actual exhibits
3) some exhibits also have a glass house protecting them
4) tripods are not allowed
5) flash are not allowed

Need all the advise I can get:
a) What kinda lens would typically come with a D40 purchase or can we purchase just the body alone?
b) What kinda len(s) would be suitable under those conditions (on the low and high end).
c) Any particular settings to take note?
d) Any other advise you could give would be great or any way to read up on these topics.

Thank you in advance. Really hope to see some replies.

 

[Six-GHz]

Need all the advise I can get:
a) What kinda lens would typically come with a D40 purchase or can we purchase just the body alone? Kit lens is 18-55mm f3.5-5.6

b) What kinda len(s) would be suitable under those conditions (on the low and high end). If you want AF, the fastest would be a f2.8 lens. Otherwise using MF can go up to f1.4.

c) Any particular settings to take note? Set to Scene Mode or crank up the ISO if it's ok for you.

Happy buying and shooting!

 

[geraldkhoo]

Hi guys,

I am considering a Nikon D40 as my first DSLR.

My interests mostly in taking pictures inside exhibition hall or museum
Conditions:
1) the light condition is usually fairly dim and/or not evenly spread over the exhibits
2) one would normally be able to stand about 5ft away from the actual exhibits
3) some exhibits also have a glass house protecting them
4) tripods are not allowed
5) flash are not allowed

Need all the advise I can get:
a) What kinda lens would typically come with a D40 purchase or can we purchase just the body alone?
b) What kinda len(s) would be suitable under those conditions (on the low and high end).
c) Any particular settings to take note?
d) Any other advise you could give would be great or any way to read up on these topics.

Thank you in advance. Really hope to see some replies.

Because of your conditions, you would need to get fast lenses (i.e. lenses with large aperture, e.g. f/2.8, f1.8, f/1.4, f/1.2). These lenses are normally expensive. Because D40/x can only use AF-S or AF-I lenses, you can go to check out the price list for these lenses to get an estimate.

My recommendation is to go with a D80, and you can get 2nd hand or 3rd party fast lenses.

 

[chanjyj]

Because of your conditions, you would need to get fast lenses (i.e. lenses with large aperture, e.g. f/2.8, f1.8, f/1.4, f/1.2). These lenses are normally expensive. Because D40/x can only use AF-S or AF-I lenses, you can go to check out the price list for these lenses to get an estimate.

My recommendation is to go with a D80, and you can get 2nd hand or 3rd party fast lenses.

If you are not a pro, or a beginner who is not familiar with handling demanding light situations with "slow" lenses, I have to concur with Geraldkhoo that a D80 is a better choice for you.

But note that you have to factor in the cost of a fast lens too.

 

[acky86]

1. Zaren
2. Hlyf
3. Psychobiologist (D200, D40/D80 sold)
4. BlueBull
5. IfourDesign
6. Helmiz
7. Six-GHz
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 available for my use )
14. chanjyj (With D2x)
15. Mousedeer213
16. Clubgrit
17. monokydni
18. mysterio506
19. IceMocha
20. PhotoGiant (D40x with AF-S 18-200mm VRII. I lyke~!)
21. Mickie
22. Graphicz
23. Eidja
24. TennoRZ(since Dec'06)
25. anwask (D40 with 18-55,55-200) (Updated by chanjyj 1130H, 7 Sept 07)
26. neverneverever (D40x with SB-600)
27. damkuff
28. JillValentine
29. JeeT77 (since X'mas '06)
30. huoyun (d40 kit since jan 07)
31. czeno
32. vroom
33. kamiru
34. fusetrips
35. Jimny (Bought in Japan kit + 55-200 )
36. lloyds (since july 07)
37. shirak
38. Popeye gal (D40x - 18-200mm)
39. XiaoXian (re-entered by chanjyj)
40. csiwei
41. fungoer (with 55-200mm VR)
42. jeffng28 (D40X with 55-200VR)
43. Stray Sheep (D40 & 55- 200VR) --> from COMEX 07
44. deathwiz (D40 + 18-200VR)
45. KeefeSNAP (due to 1/500 flash sync speed)
46. popiah123
47. konahead (D40 kit + 55-200mm VR + SB400)
48. steadyshot
49. guiii (D40 + 18-135mm)
50. jayzzz
51. danielwu0808
52. tigereye19
53. Starspurz (D40 & 55- 200VR) --> also just from COMEX 07
54. lsisaxon --> Not mine.. Company bought a D40kit and it just arrived this morning.
55. yxannes (entered by chanjyj upon user request 1729H, 11 Sept 2007)
56. dscans (entered by chanjyj 1729H, 11 Sept 2007)
57. augustai (just sold my D40) (updated on 16 Sept 2007 by augustai)
58. redpills (Sigma 30mm f/1.4) (entered by chanjyj 2212H, 11 Sept 2007)
59. kudos
60. Daneal79 (entered by chanjyj 1314H, 14 Sept 2007)
61. Astroman (entered by chanjyj 2057H, 19 Sept 2007)
62. Amaury
63. Lukesky
64. snapperz
65. Maxe (D40 + 55-200mm VR) from Comex too....
66. lingaowei (fixed by chanjyj 2125H, 27 Sept 2007)
67. tungsol (D40 + 18-70mm, and also D80 )(fixed by chanjyj 2125H, 27 Sept 2007)
68. fanyong (D40x & 18-135mm)
69. Maletoth2000 (added by chanjyj 1949H, 28 Sept 2007)
70. evopilot (D40 + 55-200mm VR)
71. mechattax
72. coolride (D40x + Sigma 18-200mm OS HSM)
73. justinlau92
74. acky86

 

[Six-GHz]

Some advise needed here, anyone knows if the D40 can meters with a 50mm 1.8?

Know it will be MF, but what about metering, is it compatible with D40? TIA

 

[psychobiologist]

yes it meters

manual focus with the green dot.

non AF lenses, so far i know the AI-P 45mm pancake meters on the d40 too

 

[Daneal79]

I think its time for me to get a flash unit! Had a mini party at a friend's house and the light conditions didnt permit me to take shots indoors without bumping up the iso to 800-1600 and i used the flash on board and i must say, it is rather harsh...well which built in flash unit on any camera isnt harsh eh?

Was discussing upgrade options with someone who used to be into photography (film) and he asked if i need to use a flash gun made by nikon like the sb series. Is it true? Or can i use 3rd party guns?

Pondering on an upgrade for this christmas...what shall it be...:think: