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pamela_s · Contributing Member Joined: 17 Feb 2008 Posts: 158

hi i would like to save up to buy a camera as i am thinking of taking photography up as a hobby i don't know nothing about high tech cams so any help would be great i would like to be able to take some decent close up pics of wildlife without getting to close as i usually scare them off trying to get closer Smile

i was thinking about the d40 nikon and was wondering what a good package would be if thats the best cam to get for your money ( not way expensive) but decent enough

Stuart · Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 10:12 am Post subject:

The d40 is a nice little camera..as for getting close to wildlife you will need a good telephoto with a minimum of 200mm ideally 300mm upwards..this is where the expense starts to creep in..let me know what your budget is and I can advise further. Cool

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pamela_s · Contributing Member Joined: 17 Feb 2008 Posts: 158

hi Stuart not sure what to spend really was just going to save up for what i needed wanted to get the cam latest July so was going to save as much as poss
£500 -£600 im a total beginner so wasn't sure how much to spend do you think this is too much or should i start with a cheaper cam also how much is a good deal for a d40 thanks Smile

...pam..

Stuart · Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 10:17 am Post subject:

For that money you could get the d40x and a kit lens and maybe an extra lens as well.. have a look here for some package deals http://www.warehouseexpress.com/?welcome.html&gclid=CLCal-zHoowCFQZhEAodDnozmg
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pamela_s · Contributing Member Joined: 17 Feb 2008 Posts: 158

thanks stu i had a good look gave me a good idea of price etc.. so im going to go to jessops tamoz my sis said she saw a good deal on a d40x so going to check that out might go with a pay monthly plan im to impatient to wait Smile

thanks again .....pam....

Stuart · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 2:25 am Post subject:

That link I gave you does interest free credit and normally they are better than jessops for price.. Wink

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Freyja · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 2:50 am Post subject:

Hubby said D40x has been discontinued (replaced by D60). If you want a D40x, you'll have to be quick. -- Keep your eyes out for some good deals on the remaining ones. Also if your budget will stretch a *bit* further, have a look at a D60, or D80.
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Stuart · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 2:52 am Post subject:

D60 is out but more money..and the d40x will still be available for a while..
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955i · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:14 am Post subject:

If you don't mind reconditioned (by Nikon) kit there are some good deals on ebay at the moment.

I picked up a D80 (recon but as new with 1yr warranty) with an 18-55mm lens (new), 50-200mm lens (new) and 4GB card for just shy of £600.
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pamela_s · Contributing Member Joined: 17 Feb 2008 Posts: 158

thanks i will have a good look around and see what i can find, my sis don't know much about cams but she said she thinks the d40x came with 2 lenses 18-55mm and the other one was something - 300mm or she can't remember if it was 200mm or 300mm with accessories kit and binoculars for £500 would that be good ill pop in there today and check it out properly tho to see what it comes with. cheers for the advise everyone Smile

ps do you know why the d40x is discontinued and will u be able to buy accessories for a while