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The supplied lens in my opinion is low quaility as mine broke the first time I adjusted the zoom level. Overall I really like the camera and would suggest it to anyone wanting to upgrade from the handheld on the go cameras like I had in the past. This is the first higher end camera I've owned. I couldn't help myself, so I took it apart and repaired it after hearing that the item was no longer in stock.
Other than that the camera is full of useful features that help you take wonderful photos. The camera is also very quiet, especially compared to some of its competitive counterpart. The camera has great features, takes wonderful pictures whether it's on the fully automatic settings or I'm controlling the settings. Compared to the Nikon, it was rather clunky to operate and the shutter is quite loud. I was new to the photography world when I spent months comparing camera after camera.
I ended up using my personal camera for the rest of the event.A feature I would have liked to have included is a sensor cleaner. Additional items such as external flash mounts and lenses are affordable and of the same great quality you would expect from Nikon.The camera is easy to use - especially after reading the manual-and although a DSLR, lightweight enough to take everywhere. I chose Nikon not only for its great reputation, but also the features, price, reliability and other reviews. The Nikon D40 is the camera for you, whether you are a beginner just getting into the D-SLR world or are an avid photographer. 3 years later and after playing with many other cameras, I am still in love with my D40.
I recently was handed a Canon Rebel XT to shoot a corporate multi-day meeting.
It took a minute to get used to having to use the view finder as I've been using the usual digital with LCD screen but after that I realized what I'd been missing for so long. A really good camera.
The only thing I wish it had was a preview feature like you have on point and shoots (I'm not sure what you'd call that feature but you can see your image through the eyepiece and on the screen before you take it). Otherwise, I love it and am having a fun time taking pictures with it and learning all the other features it has. I love being able to have more control over images, holding this camera feels natural, and I like that you can buy accessories and lenses for this versus your regular point and shoot digital cameras. I absolutely love this camera, and I am so happy I finally own a DLSR. I had just received a Canon Powershot in September and loved that camera, but when I got this one. I received this camera out of the blue as a Christmas/Graduation gift. WOW.JUST WOW. For a first DLSR, I highly recommend this.
I really like this camera for learning photography, I've taken some really great shots that I'm proud of and I enjoy the learning process. This camera is great for nature photos too.
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