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14-02-08, 10:27 PM
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Cheers again. There are some good shots there. My budget is slightly higher but I would much rarther spend alot less on one entry level than more for one what is in the same entry level bracket when this does get good reviews.
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14-02-08, 10:32 PM
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stormey. could i ask a question on your thread.

if i [or you] did buy a d40 what would be a good lens for doing portraits as i dont understand all the lens and their names and what they do
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14-02-08, 10:34 PM
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stormey. could i ask a question on your thread.

if i [or you] did buy a d40 what would be a good lens for doing portraits as i dont understand all the lens and their names and what they do
You and me both I am only just starting out and have alot to learn. No doubt you/me will get alot of help here.
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14-02-08, 10:35 PM
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Re: D40, Opinions

The nifty fifty is meant to be good for portraits, although a decent telephoto like the 55-200 or 70-300 would give you nice blurred backgrounds too

Feel free to start new threads for each question - just make sure the thread title is descriptive of the question, as that way others will benefit from the threads too
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14-02-08, 11:26 PM
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50mm or the pref the 85mm are good for portraiture work

Zoom lenses are ok BUT if you want maximum sharpness then always go with a prime lens. Zooms can create to much perspective distortion...

As for OP - the d40 is a good cam to start on


     
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14-02-08, 11:58 PM
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Well, thats my mind made up, I will go and get it over the weekend. Just one last quick question, Is it user friendly, as the p&s I have now is a nightmare to change settings.
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15-02-08, 12:47 AM
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Well, thats my mind made up, I will go and get it over the weekend. Just one last quick question, Is it user friendly, as the p&s I have now is a nightmare to change settings.
it will be once you use the manual


     
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15-02-08, 12:50 AM
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I actually found it much better than my old p&s.

It's aimed at people just getting into DSLRs and the manual and on screen help is very good imo
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15-02-08, 12:57 AM
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it will be once you use the manual
Its against mens laws to use the manuals. Never used one yet, never will

Azz, I guess that clinches it, Be ready for picture overload over the next few weeks.
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15-02-08, 12:59 AM
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You must read the manual Stormey - or you'll miss out on a lot. Luckily tho, it's actually a nice read and not a chore like most manuals.
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