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Originally Posted by bobmielke
Chiming in on the Nikon family of DSLRs. My D40X is great for the price. The two kit lenses, 18-55 & 55-200 zooms cover everything i need and both have a full macro mode for really closeup shots.
D40
D40X
D60
The above are all entry level cameras.
D40
D40X
D60
The above are all entry level cameras.
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Kit 1 Nikon D60 Nikkor 18-55mm VR Nikkor 55-200mm VR Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Macro Nikon SB600 Flash |
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Main difference is D40 is 6MP and D40X is 10MP 
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To be honest, megapixels aside, I don't think many people outgrow the technical capability of a body even at entry level. If you take a camera like the D40 then you have to ask what can't you do with it? Technically it is capable of taking most pictures unless you move into specialist areas e.g. sports and you require more specialist or improved features e.g. super-fast shutter speeds, more frames per second etc. I would think many people upgrade because they are hoping for improved image quality rather than out-growing the capability of the camera to take pictures in most situations. Of course an upgrade is also a treat and a step further to reinforce commitment to hobby!
Generally more money does buy you better build quality, features like a top panel information LCD display, added direct function buttons rather than having to go into menus, image stabilisation or auto-focus motors in the body. Of course also each year sensors improve and combined with more megapixels image quality generally is increasing. Personally if you can afford it I'd suggest buying mid level and stick with it for a while. Newer models and middle range cameras generally will have better image quality than those they have replaced or entry level. However if you can't afford new then consider either a bargain older model (e.g £399 for a Canon 30D currently at Play) or secondhand. Even though I have a Nikon, I have noticed there seems to be more secondhand Canon stuff available in the small ads on various websites.
That said, as has been pointed out £220 for a Nikon D40 is great value. However, as an owner of a 6MP camera myself (a D70s) I think I'd advise start out with more megapixels. 6MP is adequate for prints etc. but times move on and more MP's does give more flexibility for cropping etc.
Generally more money does buy you better build quality, features like a top panel information LCD display, added direct function buttons rather than having to go into menus, image stabilisation or auto-focus motors in the body. Of course also each year sensors improve and combined with more megapixels image quality generally is increasing. Personally if you can afford it I'd suggest buying mid level and stick with it for a while. Newer models and middle range cameras generally will have better image quality than those they have replaced or entry level. However if you can't afford new then consider either a bargain older model (e.g £399 for a Canon 30D currently at Play) or secondhand. Even though I have a Nikon, I have noticed there seems to be more secondhand Canon stuff available in the small ads on various websites.
That said, as has been pointed out £220 for a Nikon D40 is great value. However, as an owner of a 6MP camera myself (a D70s) I think I'd advise start out with more megapixels. 6MP is adequate for prints etc. but times move on and more MP's does give more flexibility for cropping etc.