D40 users come in!

[miraiyuki]

Bigger sensor? Faster shutter speed? :dunno:
the only reason I will say buy D70 is because of the screw drive and the flash's comnmander mode. Shutter speed-how fast you want to go?!!! the max I have gone is 1/2000 sec I think.. why would you need anything faster than that, practically speaking

Do you mean the Flash on D70 can be used as a Flash commander for multi-light setup? As far as I know D40x requires SB800 to be the commander of other SB800 or SB600 speedlites...

1 reason I didn't buy D80 initially is simply its ergonomics... it doesn't fit into my hand as nicely as D40 (in fact, I think D70 fits better...having tested D70 2 years ago in school).

 

[Michael]

Do you mean the Flash on D70 can be used as a Flash commander for multi-light setup? As far as I know D40x requires SB800 to be the commander of other SB800 or SB600 speedlites...

1 reason I didn't buy D80 initially is simply its ergonomics... it doesn't fit into my hand as nicely as D40 (in fact, I think D70 fits better...having tested D70 2 years ago in school).

yes the D70 built in flash can do the commander job... so you can use your external flash directly off camera

 

[S11loop]

Hi! I'm really inspired by your photographs!

By the way, I've posted a question thread regarding whether to buy a 2nd hand D70s to complement my D40x (for the faster flash sync, faster shutter speed as well as bigger image sensor... pardon me if I got it wrong... read the spec on Nikon website), any advice for me?

thanks miraiyuki . I think i think u should save up for something better instead like the D200 or D300 ... personally i wont get backward line up or even the D80 ..... its better to choose entry>semi pro>flagship imho . I will be keeping my D40 for sure in the future unless they come out with a FX in a D40 body :heart:

 

[S11loop]

its a common scenario to shoot faster when shooting with a f1.4 for the bokeh in well lighted conditions. sometimes i hit the 1/8000 mark at iso 100..

it will be a problem if one is using a d40 that is iso200 lowest, but d40x has the advantage of iso100

mount a ND(not gnd) or CPL or even stack them if u have to... that should work around the problem without getting a new cam imho ;p

 

[psychobiologist]

mount a ND(not gnd) or CPL or even stack them if u have to... that should work around the problem without getting a new cam imho ;p

i've been stacking a cpl but it changes the color tone of the picture

might consider getting a rodenstock ND soon, based on reviews that it doesnt affect the color. should be useful in gaining a couple of stops

 

[jeck2005]

Can you give me an idea on how to start on nikon d40x? I wish to buy these camera but i don't know which equipment should i buy to start a hobby.

Thanks,
Jojo

 

[lukesky]

Can you give me an idea on how to start on nikon d40x? I wish to buy these camera but i don't know which equipment should i buy to start a hobby.

Thanks,
Jojo

start with the kit lens first, its quite a decent kit lens. then anything else will be depending on what u wana shoot, whether its macro, portraits, landscape, events, wedding, animals, birds etc.

 

[chanjyj]

start with the kit lens first, its quite a decent kit lens. then anything else will be depending on what u wana shoot, whether its macro, portraits, landscape, events, wedding, animals, birds etc.

I.. am now using 18-200 to shoot all of these. Before that, I used the kit lens to shoot all these (sometimes supplemented by a 55-200mm VR)

Don't let a lens compromise you-it is not really the lens but how you manage to squeeze every last drop out of it. (There is no need for expensive f/2.8 lens most of the time, despite what everyone says)

 

[lukesky]

I.. am now using 18-200 to shoot all of these. Before that, I used the kit lens to shoot all these (sometimes supplemented by a 55-200mm VR)

Don't let a lens compromise you-it is not really the lens but how you manage to squeeze every last drop out of it. (There is no need for expensive f/2.8 lens most of the time, despite what everyone says)

this is the exact combo i have now, the kit lens plus 55-200 VR but the changing of the lenses is quite troublesome, but its only when u have separate lenses then u get better IQ and arguably bigger apertures at similiar zoom settings.

 

[chanjyj]

this is the exact combo i have now, the kit lens plus 55-200 VR but the changing of the lenses is quite troublesome, but its only when u have separate lenses then u get better IQ and arguably bigger apertures at similiar zoom settings.

Photographers working for newspapers have learnt to do it-their job usually depended on it. (Except for the higher end ones who carried 2 bodies, or had an assistant).

Did I mention the time when you had to caryy a 200mm prime, a 300mm prine, a 400mm prime et al? ;p

 

[miraiyuki]

this is the exact combo i have now, the kit lens plus 55-200 VR but the changing of the lenses is quite troublesome, but its only when u have separate lenses then u get better IQ and arguably bigger apertures at similiar zoom settings.

Despite being warned by my elder brother that I shouldn't keep changing lens as I may introduce dust into my camera... I actually enjoy changing lens :embrass: But haven't done enough outdoor shoot to comment whether it's a hassle or a breeze to change lens. so far, I'd always find a spot to sit, then change the lens (at the same time looking out to see if any robbers around ^^ as I know I don't have the fists nor tripod to help me fight anyone off my camera...

 

[chanjyj]

Despite being warned by my elder brother that I shouldn't keep changing lens as I may introduce dust into my camera... I actually enjoy changing lens :embrass: But haven't done enough outdoor shoot to comment whether it's a hassle or a breeze to change lens. so far, I'd always find a spot to sit, then change the lens (at the same time looking out to see if any robbers around ^^ as I know I don't have the fists nor tripod to help me fight anyone off my camera...

1 thousand.... Take out lens mounted on your camera (lens 1), hold that lens like a pacestick under one arm, clamped to you body.

2 thousand... Take out your next lens (lens 2), remove rear cap, and mount to your camera.

2.5 thousand.... Put the rear cap back on original lens (lens 1)

3 thosand.... Put the front lens cap back onto lens 1

4 thousand... Stuff lens 1 back into your bag

Finish ;p

 

[N-user]

1 thousand.... Take out lens mounted on your camera (lens 1), hold that lens like a pacestick under one arm, clamped to you body.

2 thousand... Take out your next lens (lens 2), remove rear cap, and mount to your camera.

2.5 thousand.... Put the rear cap back on original lens (lens 1)

3 thosand.... Put the front lens cap back onto lens 1

4 thousand... Stuff lens 1 back into your bag

Finish ;p

But sometime at around the 3.5 thousand.... opps, lens 1 drop to the floor.... :sweat:

 

[chanjyj]

But sometime at around the 3.5 thousand.... opps, lens 1 drop to the floor.... :sweat:

Practice somemore ;p

 

[dreamzcape]

haha while camera still under warranty, everyday practice change lens drill. at the end of every month, send for sensor cleaning hehehe

 

[miraiyuki]

1 thousand.... Take out lens mounted on your camera (lens 1), hold that lens like a pacestick under one arm, clamped to you body.

2 thousand... Take out your next lens (lens 2), remove rear cap, and mount to your camera.

2.5 thousand.... Put the rear cap back on original lens (lens 1)

3 thosand.... Put the front lens cap back onto lens 1

4 thousand... Stuff lens 1 back into your bag

Finish ;p

:sweat::sweat::sweat: Don't think I can learn such trick... I remembered I was in dilemma: left hand pressed lens release button while right hand twist out lens on camera, then remembered "camera body must face down when changing lens".. meaning left hand must hold camera down... BUT left hand needed to reach for 2nd lens and now right hand's not free to remove rear cap of 2nd lens... also no hands to put on rear cap for 1st lens... :sweat: ...

 

[chanjyj]

:sweat::sweat: Don't think I can learn such trick... I remembered I was in dilemma: left hand pressed lens release button while right hand twist out lens on camera, then remembered "camera body must face down when changing lens".. meaning left hand must hold camera down... BUT left hand needed to reach for 2nd lens and now right hand's not free to remove rear cap of 2nd lens... also no hands to put on rear cap for 1st lens... :sweat: ...

The dust wont blow in THAT easy lah. there is still a mirror infront of the sensor. And also, you wont notice dust until f/22 (unless you managed to get a glob of tissue paper stuck there, which you will notice at f/1.4 :bsmilie:

anyway I wonder how the real "master" changes his lens (not me hor... :sweat

 

[Scars]

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 available for my use )
14. chanjyj (With D2x, D80, D40 sold)
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
75: rich1 (D40x Kit lens)
76. dreamzcape (D40x w/ kit lens + 50mm f/1.8 + Manual Focus Screen)
77. simon_84 (D40 w kit lens)
78. Zacepl (D40X + 55-200mm VR)
80. DiGdUb (D40x kit + 18-200mm VR)
81. nabilmust (D40 + kit lens + 55-200mm VR + 50mm f/1.8)
82. titanio (D40 + kit lens)
83. zinY (D40 + 18-70mm)
84. racoon31e (D40 + kit lens + SB-400)
85. wpmanamx (D40x + kit lens + 55-200mm VR)
86. Miraiyuki (D40x + kit lens + 55-200mm VR + 50mm f1.8D + Sigma 10-20mm wide-angle + SB800) [updated!]
87. orsdavemd (D40x + kit lens)
88. whamburger (D40 + Nikon 18-200mm VR + Nikon 60mm 2.8 Micro + Nikon 50mm 1.8 + SB800 )
89. jojoTLC (D40x + 18-55 kit lens +70-300mm f4.5 VR + 55-200 f4G ED + SB800
90) clennf (D40x kit lens)
91. Conquer500 (D40x + 17-55)
92.genehifi (D40 kit + 18-200mm VR)
93.Scars(D40 Kit)
Nice to meet you all

 

[jeck2005]

if i want to shoot a portrait and a landscape. which lenses do i need to purchase at first. I am a noob here and just want to start a hobby of my own. how much does it cost usually for the lens and all. I am about to buy camera this saturday. Also most of my friends are canon users but I want to try something else.

 

[gohaj]

if i want to shoot a portrait and a landscape. which lenses do i need to purchase at first. I am a noob here and just want to start a hobby of my own. how much does it cost usually for the lens and all. I am about to buy camera this saturday. Also most of my friends are canon users but I want to try something else.

if using D40, i recommend the following
Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG ASPHERICAL HSM for landscape
and
Nikon AF-S Micro VR 105 f/2.8G for portrait & macro