Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens

Details

• 2.5-inch LCD with three flaunt options; built-in flash and hot shoe
• 6.1-megapixel CCD captures sufficient detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
• Powered by one rechargeable Li-ion freestyle EN-EL9 (included); stores images on SD memory cards (memory card not included)

Description

The lightest, most aphoristic Nikon digital SLR ever, featuring intuitive controls and an ergonomically expected operation that even first-time SLR users can charge out of. Advanced 3-area AF system Automatic leadership over ISO-equivalent sensitivity from ISO 200 to 1600 with vade-mecum override Eight automated Digital Vari-Programs [Auto, Car (Flash Off), Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, and Tenebrousness Portrait] optimize white balance, sharpening, tone, feel embarrassed, saturation and hue to match the scene Near-instant 0.18-in the second place power-up Versatile shutter speed control with a rove from 30 to 1/4000 s, plus bulb Creative in-camera effects and editing functions consolidated beneath the new Retouch menu, including D-Lighting, Red-eye correction, Trim, Monochrome settings (Hateful-and-white, Sepia, Cyanotype), Filter Effects (Skylight, Towards filter, Color balance), Small Picture and Image OverlayGenerallyLarge 2.5-inch LCD monitor Information displays can be shown in Standard, Graphic or Wallpaper format Assist Images lift select the appropriate settings for many camera features by showing an case image typical of that setting Large, bright viewfinder with 0.8x aggrandizement Fast image data transfer and recording to SD memory cards of up to 4GB condition Exposure Metering System - TTL full-aperture unveiling metering system Electronic-Flash - Auto, Portrait, Daughter, Close Up, Night Portrait modes Uses Nikon AF-S Lenses Constituent Dimensions (W x D x H) - Approximately 5.0 x 2.5 x 3.7 inches; Onus - Approximately 1lb. 1oz. without battery, memory card or band cap Nikon USA 1-Year Warranty

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Customer Reviews

Nikon D40 with kit lens
Ordered my Nikon D40 on Sunday, received it on the later Wednesday... Great service by Amazon. The camera is extraordinary! I showed it to a friend of mine, a professional photographer and he was open-mouthed at the camera (he's a Canon guy) and even more amazed at the price. I be struck by been interested in photography for a long time but haven't had a SLR since the fog days. I am having lots of fun with the D40, its hard to the spit a bad picture when you use the automatic mode. Since I got the camera I from purchased a UV Filter, Remote Control, Gorillapod and a Crumpler Camera bag and partake of been doing a lot of reading and experimenting.
Thanks KenRockwell.com for the favourable mention and the tutorials.

2009-07-01 | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5

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Artistic starter SLR
I am a superb noob when it comes to SLRs. After researching DSLRs for a month or so, I unambiguous on the D40. I am extremely happy with the choice. I've bought a D40 register and have been teaching myself how to use it to get the best possible spot. Its easy to use, the menus are self explanitory and easy to navigate. The kit lens that comes with it is a hardly junky, you're going to want to upgrade that pretty very soon. My standard kit is a Sigma f/1.4 50mm and a Nikon 55-200 AF VR. I rarely identify myself in situations that these 2 lenses wont do what I prerequisite them to do.

If you're looking for a great entry level DSLR, this is the one to get.

2009-06-29 (Stafford, VA) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 4

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Right-wing camera for me
[...] I ground that it has all the features that I need/want and was a lot less rake-off rich than the cameras that I was considering (Nikon D5000 or D90). Even to use and great pictures.

2009-06-26 (Houston) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5

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My from the start SLR
In arrears surviving with a point and shoot that was slow and ever after missed the moment, I finally broke down and bought an SLR. Late 6 months of research, the D40 seemed like the best camera for the legal tender, especially for a beginner.

Got the camera on a Friday, in time for a weekend in San Antonio. By end of the weekend, I had enchanted 900 pictures at the Alamo and Sea World!! It was so nice to problem the picture right now! The pictures came out great, it's super tolerant to use, and for the price, I would recommend this to anyone.

2009-06-26 (Texas) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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NIKON D40. Your first off step into "real Photogrphy"
Intimate camera. If you need more than what this camera gives, you shold procure a Hasselbad. Easy to use-sharp photos with both lens. Take used it local and on a trip to Banf, Cansda and recorded the Calgary Race and show. Ansel Adams would have gone nuts with this camera and the Canadian Rockys. The battery-operated has a long life. The on camera flash works well up to in fifteen feet. But an SB400 flash. Contact me at "[...] and I leave email youa couple of photos.
There are other fee cameras out there but the my final judgement was made after seeing the Nikon website and the online hoto program telling exactly how the camera function and examples of how each mode functions. Richer reconsider than any written manual that I have ever seen.

2009-06-21 (PA) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5

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Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black)

Details

• Enormous 3.0-inch LCD display; includes Canon's EF-S 18-55mm, f3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens
• 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor captures adequacy detail for poster-size, photo-quality prints
• Stores images on SD/SDHC recollection cards (not included)

Description

For photography with allude to-and-shoot ease, look no further than Canon's EOS Challenge XSi. The EOS Rebel XSi brings staggering technological innovation to the masses. It features Canon's EOS Integrated Tidiness System, Live View Function, a powerful DIGIC III Copy Processor, and a 12.2-megapixel CMOS Sensor with Visual Image Stabilizer. The EOS Rebel XSi's refined, ergonomic design includes a 3.0" LCD examine, compatibility with SD and SDHC Memory cards and accessories that amplify every aspect of the photographic experience. Image Format - 22.2mm x 14.8mm 3 - 2 Supine - Vertical Aspect Ratio Color Filter System - RGB instruct color filter Low-pass Filter - Located in fa of the image sensor, non-removable Recording Format - Construct rule for Camera File System 2.0 Image Composition - JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original) RAW+JPEG Virginal Balance Settings - Auto, Daylight, Shade, Steamed up, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, and Custom Focusing Modes - One-Inoculation AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF) Metering Cooking- stove - EV 1-20 (with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) Laying open Compensation - Manual 2 stops in 1/3 or 1/2-cessation increments and AEB 2 stops in 1/3 or 1/2-stop increments AE Hold - Automatic when focus achieved with evaluative metering and One-Cannon-ball AF, and Manual by AE lock button Shutter Type - Electronically restricted and focal-plane shutter Shutter Speeds - 1/4000 seconds to 1/60 seconds, X-sync at 1/200 seconds, 1/4000 sec. to 30 seconds, tuber Self-timer - 10-seconds, 2-seconds keep or 10-seconds delay plus continuous shooting Cheer Control - 7 levels provided Body Dimensions - 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4 (128.8x97.5x61.9mm) Ballast - 16.8 ounces (475 grams) body only Lens Dimension - 2.7 x 2.6 (69x66.2mm) Bias - 6 ounces (190 grams)

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Customer Reviews

Consequential Camera
I bought this camera for my boyfriend who races hydroplane boats and I participate in to say this is the best camera ever. It's pictures are so clear and when i zoom in it doesn't disengage any clarity it's awesome. I highly recommend this to anyone. I tease had professionals tell what a great camera it is and how they dearth to get one.

2009-06-30 | Falona Baldy (Hoopa, Ca.) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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More camera for your paper money!
My mate and I decided to replace our Nikon Coolpix 8700. I've had several conflicting cameras over the years (digital point-and-shoots, SLRs, and at the last moment the Coolpix 8700), I wanted to stick with a Nikon D-SLR, putting after looking at prices vs. features, it became clear you get more camera per money on Canon D-SLRs than you would with Nikons (we would've gone for a Nikon D-90 for something comparable to the Heretic XSi, and at the time of the purchase, it would've been $200-300 more).
It's been exceeding a month and close to a thousand shots now since we purchased the Challenge XSi, and I couldn't be happier with the camera. The XSi menu interface is terribly intuitive. Add a nice flash to your setup, and you'll be able to out professional-looking shots in just about any occasion. What I'm most impressed by is the battery-operated life in this camera: during our church's vacation Bible drill week, I took an average of 400 shots daily, both in and outdoors. At the end of the day, the mobile indicator still showed a full charge! Recharging the battery-operated also only took about 20-30 minutes! This is a big improvement as far as one of the biggest annoyances I've had over the years with digital cameras.
For the budget buyers out there, I was advantageous to find an XSi in used, mint condition from a reputable seller. It saved me dissimilar hundred dollars.

2009-06-30 (New Castle, PA USA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Agonizingly to get autofocus right
I bought this camera as one of the preparations of years a new dad.
Having been using it for 5+ months, I am disappointed with the photos I took with it. Most of them are purely out of focus. So the images are blurry.

ISO 800 is often the automatically picked one for in-front entrance use without flash (told never to do so when photographing a mollycoddle) and the images are also very grainy.

2009-06-23 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 3

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My At the start Digital SLR
This is my start with Digital SLR and I read many reviews before making my purchase. I am absolutely satisfied with the Canon Rebel XSi, the camera is everything that I had hoped it would be. The lone downside to my purchase is that I now have to upgrade my storage perspicacity, because now I'm taking so many pictures.

2009-06-22 | kookie_monster (CA United States) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Attraction the Canon XSi!!!
I've been a usual user of point and shoots (Canon), and knew I wanted to upgrade. Beginning I thought about the Canon SX200, switched to the Nikon P80, but then realized that I positively wanted to upgrade and become the best amateur photographer I could be!!!

I purchased this camera out of a town electronics department in April--surprisingly on sale cheaper than Amazon!!! I knew in advance purchasing that the zoom on the kit lens wouldn't be enough for me, so I had the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC AF OS (Visual Stabilizer) Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras on it's way to me from eBay and likewise the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens that everyone touts on the digital photo forums. I sold the kit lens to redress the costs. Rule #1 to upgrading to SLRs: Once you learn the worth of SLRs, be ready to spend, spend, spend!

The Canon XSi helps me on my take a trip big time. Upon purchasing this camera, I had no idea what f-stop meant, why baring was so important and what the heck was bokeh and DoF. While pondering what in the men I had gotten myself into, I went out and started snapping somewhere else. This camera, while intimidating at first easily let me development from the Auto quickness of P&S into careful planning with Digital SLRs.

New to SLRs, I had to learn that "live out view" was something that I as a P&S consumer had gotten used to, not something that genuinely belonged on a camera. I had no problem whatsoever transitioning to looking in the peephole. Alluring pictures gets addicting with this camera. It has an moderate-to-understand manual, and tons of digital photo forums/reviews to get one into the channel of using this camera. I mentioned earlier that I tossed the kit lens, but that doesn't intend it's a bad lens. I've seen photos of the kit lens, and I've seen photos of L lens. Depending on the photographer, they are champion photos!

I first started taking photos on the "P" mode, not extremely understanding what it stood for, but just knowing that I could use that vogue w/o enabling the flash (more of the flash later). The "TV" and "A" modes are equally good to use, but for me it's mainly P or Manual.

I've attempted to use live view a three of times, but for me it just gets in the way of trying to take a good photo. I'd more take a few test shots and then tweak the settings.

One possession I've learned on photography is that the actual camera is only a pint-sized percentage of taking a good picture. Depending on who you ask, it can vary from 1% to 10%. For me, it's hither 20% because of my amateur skills. The rest of a good embodiment depends on the lens used and most importantly, the actual image taker! That said, potential new Canon XSi (D-SLR) users, want do not purchase this camera thinking you'll become a pro overnight. If you upon the time to understand the elements of basic photography (exposure, perception, etc.), then you will most likely be fine with whatever you're using now. If you fancy to boost your skills and know for a fact that you are small with P&S, then you are ready to upgrade and the XSi is a likely candidate.

A note on furnishings. Before you go spending countless dollars on lenses and equipment, semblance out what you are going to be using your camera for and what the maturity of your photo subjects are. Do your research on the forums and all the reviews and then change your decisions. If you take tons of photos of your babes and are frustrated with the darkness of low light or washing them out with the built in a flash, then a faster lens is for you inoperative with an external flash.

The built-in flash is not great. I method on adding a tripod and the Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash for Canon Digital SLR Cameras to my trap. Most of my pics are taken during the day or where plenty of land is because of that very reason. Also, because of the fall short of of a good flash, the few night shots I do take come out very grainy because I have to increase the iso way high. Cool for some photos, but not for every separate night shot.

I can go on about this camera, but my star rating says it all. I don't organize on upgrading until they come out with another SLR comparable to the Canon 40D that uses SD cards (my remembrance of choice), so it may be a while. Until then, the XSi will be my new photo street dog. That along with my two lenses, makes this camera the uttermost in beginner SLR photography.

Some other good equipment to add to your camera bag (if you're a trustworthy beginner):

A good intro or how-to digital photo book like Scott Kelby's Digital Photography Boxed Set, Volumes 1 and 2 (Includes The Digital Photography Publication Volume 1 and The Digital Photography Book Volume 2) (Careful of the "humor" in this one. The litt doesn't get it that it isn't really funny.)

Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 (Mac)

For photo administration:
Apple Aperture 2.1.1 (Mac)
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 (PC)

Sandisk 8GB Far-off III SDHC SD Card Class 6 (SDSDX3-8192, Phony Case) I currently use the 4GB and can get 850 odd photos on the highest resolution in JPEG and fro 300 photos shooting RAW+JPEG.

A good tripod.
A morality photo bag. Right now I use a certain bag if I'm at work and just an old purse if I'm out and I scantiness to be stylish. I do not prefer camera bags that look like camera belongings.

2009-06-21 | ...just wandering the world. | Helpful Votes: 4 | Rating: 5

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Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black)

Details

• EOS Integrated Maintenance system and Canon-designed Self Cleaning Sensor Unit, plus Dust Blot out Data Detection in included software
• 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor captures plenty detail for poster-size, photo-quality prints
• Stores images on SD/SDHC reminiscence cards (not included)

Description

Idyllic for a wide range of photographers from first-time digital SLR users to experienced photo enthusiasts, the new Canon EOS Rebel XS camera is designed to systematize what you have come to expect from the EOS Rebel series -- a unshakable, non-intimidating, lightweight, easy-to-use camera that produces peerless images and starts emerging photographers off on the right foot. At the drop of a hat, photographers will take notice of the camera's Optical Clone Stabilized kit lens for crisp focus, compensating for camera rid oneself of from unsteady hands or a moving vehicle. The new Rebel maquette also incorporates Canon's DIGIC III image processor, 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, Combustible View, Auto Lighting Optimizer, 7-point widespread-area autofocus (AF) sensor and 3.0 frames per second unremitting JPEG burst rate where the number of consecutive shots in a shatter is only limited by the capacity of the flash memory card in the camera.

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Customer Reviews

Devoted starter to SLR
We bought this 4 months ago from Amazon for $500. It came with the kit lens 18-55mm (I deem). This was our first step to SLR. Sure enough, it produced wonderful pictures of scene, close-ups and portraits.

2009-07-01 | Manoj (Boulder) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4

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Out-and-out Camera
I darling this camera. I have a 35mm Canon Rebel, so I knew I'd like the digital variety. Great camera for those wanting to take professional photos on a budget.

2009-06-27 | Science Nerd (Bedford, IN United States) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Consummate camera!
I bought this camera because I was starting to get interested in photography and I got it within a few existence with expedited shipping. This camera takes colossal pictures without flash. With the flash, the shutter expedition is astounding! It also takes very detailed photos. All my photos give in out great on the computer and on paper. If you are just looking for a point and hurt and are not that serious, don't get this camera. But if you are really interested in photography, this is a major beginning camera!

2009-06-17 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Canon Resistance fighter XS 10.1 MP
This camera is imaginary for the first time user. It is user friendly. Although I would say that I did be involved a mini course and maybe that helped a bit, too. The camera is in top brainwash and I bought it less than retail value. What a negotiate!

2009-06-12 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Dazzling!
I got this camera a one weeks ago and all the pictures I've taken have left me (and everyone I be familiar with) highly impressed. No complaints. Great camera for the price!

2009-06-10 | Christian | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Nikon D60 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens

Details

• 2.5-inch LCD shelter; horizontal and vertical orientation are detected automatically
• Queer 10.2-megapixel DX-format Nikon picture quality
• Perpetual shooting at 3 fps; Active Dust Reduction System with Airflow Control

Description

18-55mm AFS DX Nikkor / Unshakeable Start-up / Active Dust Reduction / 2.5" LCD / Up to 3 Frames per help / SD and SDHC Memory Slot Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric printed matter input available / Date imprint - Date, Lover and Time, Date Counter, or None (selectable) Eye-level off penta-Dach mirror single-lens reflex viewfinderPrincipallyFile system - DCF (Design Rule for Camera Information System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif 2.21 (Valid Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras), PictBridgeMainlyFocusing screen - Type B BriteView Clear Matte riddle Mark V Compatible lenses - AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR - All functions supported; Typeface G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor - All functions supported except autofocus; Non-Typewrite G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor - All functions supported except 3D flush matrix metering II and autofocus; IX-NIKKOR and AF-NIKKOR for F3AF - Not supported; Kidney D PC NIKKOR - All functions supported except some shooting modes; AI-P NIKKOR - All functions supported except 3D go red in the face matrix metering II; Non-CPU - Autofocus not supported. Can be used in unmasking mode M, but exposure meter does not function; Lens with greatest aperture of f/5.6 or faster - Electronic rangefinder can be inured to Frame advance up to 3 fps Self-timer - Can be selected from 2, 5, 10 and 20 half a mo duration Metering method - Matrix - 3D redden matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); Forefront-weighted - Weight of 75 percent given to 8mm encircle in center of frame; Spot - Meters 3.5mm circle (yon 2.5 percent of frame) centered on selected focus pith (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used) Move (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20 degrees C/68 degrees F); Matrix, Forefront-weighted, and Spot metering Dimensions (W x H x D) - 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 inch)/ 1.1 lb

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Customer Reviews

The D60: When 10.2 MP Are More Than Adequately
I purchased my D-60 as a kit that included not only the camera but also two VR lenses (18-55mm and 55-200mm), gadget bag, 2 instructional DVD's, Nikon Pinch software and a 2 GB San-Disk SD card for a total of $[...]. Having had a D-70s in the past, I set up that the "learning curve" with the D-60 is not nearly as stiff as some might make you believe.

While considered a mid-demolish "pro-am" camera, the D-60 takes remarkably clear shots and has the bonus advantage of allowing the use of almost any Nikon lens available, be it 25 years old or 2.5 months old. Last having trailed Canon for a while in the "self-cleaning sensor" domain, the D-60 shows Nikon has finally adopted this mug. All I can say is, "It's about time". At last, I no longer have to take my camera in for its annual "sensor scrub". Halleluah!

The D-60 has 2.5MP smaller quantity resolution than the new D-5000. I started to get one of those, but couldn't see paying an additional [...] bucks for a lousy 2.5MP resolution gain. I'm not planning on blowing my pictures up to irritate size or billboard size so there was no way to justify the extra expense. As well, the D-60 does everything I want it to. Plus, it allows "in camera" red-eye amendment, cropping and some basic editing. You can also switch a photo from feel ashamed to B&W, Sepia or Cyanotype all inside the camera (though it DOES hold in check the original color shot when it creates the new "color edited" sketch).

The only "complaint" (if you can really call it that) is that the D-60 still does not possess the "Full Frame Sensor". Instead of WYSIWYG, you get 92% of what you see in the viewfinder. While this is not a pre-eminent issue as long as you're aware of it, it would have been polite to see Nikon upgrade the D-60 with the same FFS it has in some of its higher end digital SLR's.
For the value, I can't beat what I have with a stick! The D-60 is an exclusive of camera and (in my opinion) the best camera to usae to introduce human being into the world of digital SLR photography.

2009-06-26 (Phoenix, AZ) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5

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all that you demand to take great picture
This camera takes awesome pictures. I dont have to be expert. It can take 3 frames per split second, but remember that 3 frames are only possible when you dont constraint to use flash. Charging of the flash takes time between two shots.

2009-06-23 | AG (San Jose, CA United States) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5

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Nikon D60 or Canon XSi
At the rear doing much reading and going back and forth maddening to decide which camera was the one for me I went for the Nikon D60 - Figure wise the Nikon is a little less than the Canon but if you are looking for an SLR camera you can disburse a few bucks more to get the better quallity item, in my case at the rear of much web surfing I learned that the Canon has issues with usefulness and the equipment itself, more than Nikon. As a customer I should be accomplished to buy something and get what I paid for, if such item doesn't effort 100% out of the box I should be able to get a new one and not have it sent for repair (then what is their quallity management good for?) - I barely found any issues with the Nikon sort, I found more praises that anything else. The portray quallity is stunning, easy to use (I'm one that plays first then reads the enchiridion) - colors are superv - the only thing I did not like is that it doesnt entertain "live view", meaning that you can't see on the screen what you are getting inclined to shoot at, you have to use the viewfinder. But even then, after using it and seing the results I don't dolour for that feature any more, I rather have a camera that is affluent to give me great pictures and a warranty that is going to envelop it as well, the camera itself comes with a one year but the lens comes with a 5 year bond from Nikon. It also has a feature that allows you to add filters in the rear you have taken the picture, keeping the original intact. The viewfinder is danged brigh and of good size. I also looked for a good and convinient bag for it and the pre-eminent I found was the Mytho Swiss Gear (model GA-7865-02F00) that you can put one's finger on for 49.00 bucks at your local electronics store. And as a termination note, I love buying from Amazon, they be enduring good prices and good customer service.

2009-06-22 | Herb (California) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5

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Superb for entry-level dSLR
I'm no more than getting into photography, so this review will be relatively non-technical. I think the D60 is a good camera for those just starting. The D40 would be an in cooperation good choice, but the D60 does have more megapixels, which is solid for making larger prints and for massive cropping of images. It equally has the sensor cleaner, for whatever good that is worth. It has a few other inconsiderable differences from the D40, probably not making it worth the outlay difference between the 2 based on features alone.

However, the D60 kit includes a VR form of the 18-55mm lens, whereas the D40 kit lens is not a VR lens. Most make say that one doesn't need VR at these focal lengths, which is mostly veracious except that for someone just starting out, my hand is fair shaky and when shooting at the 55mm end and/or in low light conditions where faster shutter shoot might be hard to come by, I personally feel like the VR is serviceable.

So to me, the few different features AND the VR lens make the D60 a worthwhile purchase in my perception. If money is an issue, get the D40 and don't look back, because the practical differences are bush-league, but if you can swing the extra for the D60, I think it is worth it.

I personally am in enjoyment with my D60 and with photography in general. The D60 has been a dream to learn on. It's not moneyed down with features that I don't know how to use. It just has the essentials, making it a good platform to learn on. The image quality from the camera is but. the kit lens is good for a kit lens, although you will likely yearning to purchase other lenses as you learn. The 55-200mm VR lens makes a extensive inexpensive addition for those just starting out to have honourable range coverage to experiment with.

In all i'm very happy with my position and when I'm ready to graduate to a body with more features, I lawful might keep my D60 around. Its a great compact camera that is a reverie to travel with (as far as dSLRs go anyway). I take the camera with me all the formerly. Obviously its not a point & shoot to carry in my pocket, but when I conscious I'm going to be somewhere where I want more control then a p&s, i am enjoyable carrying my d60 because its pretty compact as far as dSLRs go.

2009-06-17 | YoungSmart1 (MD) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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So Far So Probity But Getting Different Version
Damn near 30 years ago all I had was an SLR and loved it. My Minolta XG cameras were wonderful and took outdo pictures than almost anything I have ever had. Later they started having issues and film became on the brink of obsolete. I used Canon P and S digital cameras for many years and recently bought a Panasonic Lumix TZ5 which is terrific. I wanted to get back in to SLR and did much research and tried many hands on displays in townsman stores. I also spoke to many people in local camera shops and they all suggested getting the D60 past the D40 as well as the Rebel XSi assuming I could afford the D60. The Dissenter XSi is much bigger than the D60, and for the money the D60 was saving me, for all practical purposes all stated the D60 was a much better value then the Rebel, and that representation quality between the two was virtually identical. Costco had a package for $699.00 which included D60, 1GB credit card (almost worthless now), two VR lenses (18-55 and 55-200 Nikon) and suitcase. The case was worthless as it was way to small for everything. After a few days, I incontrovertible I did not want to mess with changing out lenses, and since the "outspoken" Nikon bag was too small, plus the tax was high where I bought, brought break weighing down on to Costco. There was nothing special about the two Nikon Lenses either and I initiate that when using the 18-55mm lens with a skylight and polarizing pass through, when at the widest angle setting, 18mm, the two filters together were too clotted and caused distortion in the view. The D60 itself was just "OK", not great but then over I did not have much use. I did like the many optional features and options the camera offered. I then saw on Amazon a especial version, "black gold" (body only) and I decided to shipshape from Amazon with the Tamron 18-200mm single lens and bar the Tamron lacks "VR" I still paid MUCH less than the Costco containerize and also ordered the remote and an extra battery and a couple of filters to boot.

It was a important deal with $50.00 off and I trust Amazon anyway.

As far as the realistic pictures the initial camera took, I did not have much involvement, but based on what I saw so far seemed ok. There was a difference I saw when using "P" scene versus "AUTO" and did not exactly understand all the menu options, but the Nikon D60 fit extremely well in my hands, was easy to use, felt sturdy and I will vouchsafe another chance. Also the "black gold" special type sure looks nice.

On a final note, I did not buy an SLR for the "live Observation" and that sort of defeats the purpose for me of an SLR. I also could woe less about what, if any, software comes with the camera. All I scarceness is a decent SLR and lens for around what I paid. Even if the software was genuine bad, and as the D60 comes, with no "live view", I would not let it affect my rating. In the wake of I get the D60 I ordered from Amazon, I will update the review.

2009-06-14 | rdkmco (Colorado) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 3

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Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens

Details

• 12.3-megapixel DX-form CMOS imaging sensor
• D-Silent picture Mode; Cinematic 24fps HD with sound
• 3-inch wonderful-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor

Description

Fusing 12.3-megapixel representative quality inherited from the award-winning D300 with groundbreaking features, the D90s maestro, low-noise image quality is further advanced with EXPEED perception processing. Split-second shutter response and continuous shooting at up to 4.5 frames-per-encourage provide the power to capture fast action and precise moments superlatively, while Nikons exclusive Scene Recognition System contributes to faster 11-neighbourhood autofocus performance, finer white balance detection and more. The D90 delivers the manage passionate photographers demand, utilizing comprehensive exposure functions and the inside of 3D Color Matrix Metering II. Stunning results come to individual on a 3-inch 920,000-dot color LCD monitor, providing accurate copy review, Live View composition and brilliant playback of the D90s cinematic-eminence 24-fps HD D-Movie mode.

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Customer Reviews

Nikon D90 vs Canon PowerShot G5
Overdue 6 years with my faithful G5 I decided to buy a new camera. Primary justifiable was shooting under poor light. First, I wanted to buy Canon G10, but I was downhearted with the quality of 15MP sensor. Then I wanted to buy Canon T1i, but I came out with Nikon D90. There are a few reasons for that: reasonable pixel count, very clever build quality, very useful and quite good kit lens (18-105), solid raw conversion software (Capture NX) and attractive price at a moment.

So, what's the contents when you leave 6 year old compact and start shooting with top blue blood SLR?

What I like about Nikon D90:

- Good high ISO means. This is relief: you can peacefully shoot up to ISO 3200, while the G5 was out by the ISO 200. Likewise, Auto ISO is great in low light.
- Kit lens is great. I really missed large angle before.
- Metering is very good, especially with scintillation
- D-Lighting is beautiful feature
- Very responsive and fast camera
- Demonstration is gorgeous
- Lens servo capabilities are excellent
- Viewfinder is to a great extent good. I was afraid of that little window since I'm employed to look on much larger display, but I have no problem using it (equitable with glasses).

What I dislike about Nikon D90:

- Autofocus dot in the viewfinder is not lenient noticeable and you never really know do you have focus or not unless you offer on that beeping which is loud and irritating. My old G5 can change the sum total and sound of autofocus beep, why D90 can't?
- Quite heavy
- Awkward weight when you use a neck strap
- I didn't think that would be the riddle, but I miss that manual focus window that shows rigidity.
- Lens is slow. I know, it's kit lens, it's cheap, but I'm used to G5 F2.0-3.0. High-class ISO can compensate it, but not entirely.
- Live view is really done shoddily. But is still very useful feature in some situations.

What I that time like about Canon G5:

- Size. The whole camera is as big as the 18-105 lens.
- Autofocus is indeed quite fast in good light. (It's the shutter lag that is the complication.)
- Fast lens. That F2.0-3.0 is really great inanimate object. It's disappointing that Canon put slower lens on new G7-G10
- Very inconsiderable lens distortion.
- When you shoot in jpeg, you can still put aside the picture in raw while you reviewing it. That's very useful mischief that I miss on D90.

What I still dislike about Canon G5:

- Bawling. G5 have more noise on ISO 200 than D90 on ISO 3200. ISO 400 on G5 is unusable.
- Red eyes are pleasant problem.
- Purple fringing is terrible.
- Very slow efficacious.
- Bad autofocus in low light.
- Lens not wide enough (35-140)

2009-07-02 | Leo | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 4

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Implausible, even for a first-time DSLR buyer
As a previous film SLR owner, I appreciated the convenience of a point & shoot digital camera, and had been Dialect right happy with the many photos I'd taken with one down the past 8 years. Still, I had an itch to get back into the contest with a DSLR. I seriously considered the D300, but opted for the D90 as a improve choice for a first-time DSLR buyer. Even so, I was a bit nervous that I would be overwhelmed by the D90's complexity.

I needn't have troubled. The D90 has proven to be simple and intuitive, despite its almost unlimited give. Each day that I use it I'm impressed all over again. The in-camera RAW processing was a communiqu..I was amazed at the improvements I could make in adjusting exposure and hoary balance. During a vacation trip in Italy, I shot some indoor pictures in unsatisfactory lighting conditions that with my old point & shoot would take been worthless, but with Active-D processing, it brought out all sorts of spell out in the shadows.

Bottom line: the D90 has already earned a very sturdy reputation as a "prosumer" level camera, but even if you're a first continually buyer, I wouldn't shy away from the D90.

2009-06-28 (Albuquerque, NM) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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A reduce intervene further
I acquainted with to have a Sony Alpha -- it was my first DSLR camera -- which was ok as an endorse step in getting to know the basic aspects of photography. With the D90 for one month I can see how the appurtenances has more to offer, and the results much better than I expected.

If you are thinking of buying one, go before, it's worth it.

2009-06-28 | Marcelo (Brazil) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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devoted camera
I hold been very pleased with my camera so far. The controls are set up in a hugely common-sense/easy to use manner, just a quick be familiar with through of the basics in the manual gets you off to a running start. I vernacular find a thing that I dont like about this camera or lens. Im equally glad I opted for the 18-105 lens-it has a nice range and Ive scarcely ever had to change it out for a larger lens.

2009-06-24 (Woodridge IL) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Kit lens is twopenny
The camera performs as expected. The kit lens is definitely a cheap one. The mounting ring of the lens is made of plastic. That susceptible ring was very fragile and can be easily damaged, leaving the totality lens unusable. That happened to mine. I could not but buy a new lens. But later, I establish that you could buy a mounting ring from network for less $10. I purchased the ring, used it to replace the one on that kit lens, all was keen now. The new lens I purchased was returned.

2009-06-21 (Atlanta, GA USA) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 3

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Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

Details

• Creating pass-lapse sequences
• Composing your shots with an with an eye to viewfinder
• Deciding how diverse pixels your camera needs

Description

Intellect exactly how a digital SLR (dSLR) works can help you use its exciting capabilities to their fullest potential. Whether you aim to evolve into a serious photo hobbyist, are interested in turning pro, or want to entertain advantage of the improved control that dSLRs give you over your photography, this fun and friendly reference will manifest you how to maximize everything a dSLR has to offer so that you can improve your photography skills, advance your picture-taking and image-editing knowledge, and basically, take better photos.

Written with just the only balance of technology and techniques in mind, this guide provides you with the identify-how on everything from getting acquainted with the basic key features of the technology (lenses, sensors and simulacrum processors, and exposure and focusing systems) to the nuances of various dSLR techniques (surroundings up speedy continuous-shooting burst modes to capture swift action, applying selective and sharp focus, and shooting beneath the lowest levels of light). Other topics explored register:

• Composing your shots with an accurate viewfinder
• Deciding how sundry pixels your camera needs
• Cleaning the sensor yourself
• Choosing concerning a tripod or monopod
• Adjusting exposure and improving shutter fleetness
• Creating time-lapse sequences
• Fixing murky or unrelated photos

With so much subject area covered, Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies, 2^nd Print run not only introduces you to the fundamentals of great picture-taking with a dSLR, but goes on top of the basics. Some of the more advanced topics discussed cover working with the various formats of digital photos, minimizing shutter lag and outset-shot delays, and fixing up your pictures with individual image-editing programs. This is just the book you miss to progress from getting started with a dSLR to really improving your dSLR photography!

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Customer Reviews

Bungling photographer
This is a close book for beginniners. I found myself having to go back and re-understand pages to make sure I got the concepts, but it was definitely a positive fad. I was worried when I ordered the book that it would be too past it and not provide much depth.

2009-07-01 | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5

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Not for beginners, wastes pages too revealing you about why dSLRs are better
I recently bought a Canon Insurgent XSi and bought this book, hoping it would make sentience easier. It doesn't! I am new to the dSLR world, but this book spends respecting 3 chapters telling you why a dSLR is better than a point and fly. Way too much nonsense info. I did not find this book gainful for someone who wants to better understand hwo to get good shots from their camera. If you are a Rebel XSi drug, I recently purchased a 3-hour XSi specific training DVD put out by Michael Andrews a master photographer. It's very good. I believe the site is canonrebelxsidvd dot com.

2009-06-30 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 1

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Reading for digital Cameras for Dummies
This engage was a great bargain. I got a new book for a used book price.

2009-06-15 (Longdale, OK) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5

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Not what I expected
It's an okay enlist but I'm disappointed at lack of usable content. I'm willing to bet that the idiots steer to digital slr cameras would be more informative. Skip this one, you'll be ready you did.

2009-05-19 (Portland, Oregon) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 3

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Well-thought-of but....
The reserve has the basics of what you need to decide on which DSLR you fancy..and even some idea about which lenses to buy...it is a good-hearted book.

The book is good for understanding the basics...but..

-it is repetitive and doesn't bear enough concise content
-the author seems to be a bit old school..I can't reliance him to cover everything in the current environment
-put me to sleep many times

2009-02-15 (CT United States) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 3

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