D40X use as Point and Shoot style

[okl]

Hi guys,

No experience with DSLR but getting one in May. I would like to ask can i set it to auto mode just like those point and shoot camera? Because my aunt would like to use it when going for holiday and know nothing about SLR camera.


Thanks!

 

[leyo04]

Hi guys,

No experience with DSLR but getting one in May. I would like to ask can i set it to auto mode just like those point and shoot camera? Because my aunt would like to use it when going for holiday and know nothing about SLR camera.


Thanks!

yUp! there is auto mode... just point and shoot.

 

[jbma]

Might as well get her a PnS to use. Lighter and simpler and will certainly give better results for those not familiar with DSLR.

 

[lsisaxon]

yUp! there is auto mode... just point and shoot.

Wait she ask.. "How to shoot video?" then you jialat..

 

[okl]

Might as well get her a PnS to use. Lighter and simpler and will certainly give better results for those not familiar with DSLR.

she splits the cost with me, thats why

 

[okl]

yUp! there is auto mode... just point and shoot.

but how about the kit lens setting? how should i adjust it like say for use as outdoor shooting most of the time. wide angel ?

 

[Artosoft]

but how about the kit lens setting? how should i adjust it like say for use as outdoor shooting most of the time. wide angel ?

Wide angel :angel: or tele devil :devil: is up to you and situation ;p . Mostly for scenery people use wide angle, but it is not a must.

Regards,
Arto.

 

[takethree]

Don't worry. If the D40x is anything like the D40, it will have a pretty good auto-mode. I hand my D40 to my wife to shoot at auto and she came back with very decent pics. Make sure you teach her how to auto-focus if not pics will go off-focus. Just listen for the beep!

 

[leyo04]

but how about the kit lens setting? how should i adjust it like say for use as outdoor shooting most of the time. wide angel ?

if it's set to auto mode, just adjust the zoom in the lens and the cam takes care of everything. It will even raise the flash automatically if needed. hth

 

[okl]

Don't worry. If the D40x is anything like the D40, it will have a pretty good auto-mode. I hand my D40 to my wife to shoot at auto and she came back with very decent pics. Make sure you teach her how to auto-focus if not pics will go off-focus. Just listen for the beep!

okie! im not very sure how to auto-focus too i think is half-press the shoot button ? anyway will need to learn more before pass the d40x to her in May!

 

[leyo04]

okie! im not very sure how to auto-focus too i think is half-press the shoot button ? anyway will need to learn more before pass the d40x to her in May!

yUp! half press and wait for the beep (this confirms that a focus is made). If no beep, will not take pix (for D70s this is the case, dunno 'bout d40x)

 

[hASHbrown_kopitiam]

Wait she ask.. "How to shoot video?" then you jialat..

Wait she ask.. "How come screen not showing anything?"......

joking la.... when u say Point and shoot i thought u mean live view.... D40 got Auto mode...

Just bring her down to those big electronic shops to try out the camera

 

[takethree]

Wait she ask.. "How come screen not showing anything?"......

joking la.... when u say Point and shoot i thought u mean live view.... D40 got Auto mode...

Just bring her down to those big electronic shops to try out the camera

Haha how true. I once handed my D50 for someone to take me in a group pic. In the end he ask how come the LCD cannot see the pic 'live' one. Had to teach him how to look thru the viewfinder and autofocus. He actually held the DSLR at arms length and looking at the LCD screen to compose!

 

[okl]

ok, anything should i lookout for when buying the camera? like how to check for defects..etc?

 

[Artosoft]

ok, anything should i lookout for when buying the camera? like how to check for defects..etc?

If new one, just check exterior. Bring home, read manual and try.

Any problem, ask here, in the forum.

Can't solve the problem, there is always warranty card and NSC to help.

Regards,
Arto.

 

[okl]

i know the price is around $1100+ with some gifts throw in, any idea which shop has the best offer ?

 

[calebk]

i know the price is around $1100+ with some gifts throw in, any idea which shop has the best offer ?

I know which has the best service.

John 3:16.

They are selling it at $1130 (inclusive of GST), with a free 2GB SD card. They will give you a high-speed Toshiba SD-card upon request (actually, I think they just give you the Toshiba one anyway). Service is top-notch, and if you pop by on a weekday in the mid-afternoon or around sevenish, you might even get a free photography lesson!

 

[okl]

I know which has the best service.

John 3:16.

They are selling it at $1130 (inclusive of GST), with a free 2GB SD card. They will give you a high-speed Toshiba SD-card upon request (actually, I think they just give you the Toshiba one anyway). Service is top-notch, and if you pop by on a weekday in the mid-afternoon or around sevenish, you might even get a free photography lesson!

where is it located?

thanks

 

[ihub88]

where is it located?

thanks

funan centre level 3 IIRC

 

[lsisaxon]

funan centre level 3 IIRC

I think they shifted up.