Comments on: Review of the Nikon D40 Digital SLR http://www.camera-news.com/blog/2006/12/03/review-of-the-nikon-d40-digital-slr/ Digital Camera News and Reviews Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:44:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Joe http://www.camera-news.com/blog/2006/12/03/review-of-the-nikon-d40-digital-slr/#comment-2819 Joe Mon, 18 Dec 2006 22:21:46 +0000 http://www.camera-news.com/blog/2006/12/03/review-of-the-nikon-d40-digital-slr/#comment-2819 Maybe you already are aware of it, but even when lenses are used manually on the D40, the focus sensor is active, so a little indicator light in the viewfinder will light when you're focused. I know a lot of people consider that worthless, but I'm used to focusing manually with the film SLR I had, so it's no biggie for me. It doesn't take a split-image or matte viewfinder screen to get good, accurate focusing. I've had the D40 about five days now, and I personally think it's GREAT! It's my first DSLR, and I have no legacy lenses to worry about. I find the kit lens to be a very good addition to the small, light body. Maybe some day I'll spring for an additional lens, but for right now I'm happy as a pig in mud. Maybe you already are aware of it, but even when lenses are used manually on the D40, the focus sensor is active, so a little indicator light in the viewfinder will light when you’re focused. I know a lot of people consider that worthless, but I’m used to focusing manually with the film SLR I had, so it’s no biggie for me. It doesn’t take a split-image or matte viewfinder screen to get good, accurate focusing.

I’ve had the D40 about five days now, and I personally think it’s GREAT! It’s my first DSLR, and I have no legacy lenses to worry about. I find the kit lens to be a very good addition to the small, light body. Maybe some day I’ll spring for an additional lens, but for right now I’m happy as a pig in mud.

]]> By: Mark Davey http://www.camera-news.com/blog/2006/12/03/review-of-the-nikon-d40-digital-slr/#comment-2646 Mark Davey Sun, 03 Dec 2006 22:34:21 +0000 http://www.camera-news.com/blog/2006/12/03/review-of-the-nikon-d40-digital-slr/#comment-2646 Not only is the AF50mm prime compromised but my old Af180mm has met it s match and will not be so much fun to use on the D40. Perhaps there will be some new AFS lenses on the way. Not only is the AF50mm prime compromised but my old Af180mm has met it s match and will not be so much fun to use on the D40. Perhaps there will be some new AFS lenses on the way.

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