Look to the East (through the lens of my new Nikon)

**chitown** · 06-01-2011, 08:24 AM

Thanks!!

We take pics every day with it.

The battery life is terrific.

**Phuketrichard** · 06-01-2011, 01:20 PM

Cameras dont take pics, People do>

I have some old great shots shot with a pin hole camera but i do like my Nikons for the versititly of diferent lenses

**WilliamBlake** · 06-01-2011, 01:51 PM

I'm looking into buying a digital camera at the moment. How much was the Nikon D40x and does it have a video function?
Cheers.

**Takeovers** · 06-01-2011, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by WilliamBlake

I'm looking into buying a digital camera at the moment.

If you go for NIKON, which I like a lot I would recommend to buy a Nikon with an AF-S DX 18-105/3,5-5,6 ED VR as a set lens.

The AF-5 Nikkor 18 -55mm is a good lens but the other one gives you much more tele capability and it is very good value for money. If you are planning to buy several more lenses the 18-55 is a good start but if you will probably stick to one lens then go for the 18-105.

**WilliamBlake** · 06-01-2011, 04:02 PM

I'll probably go with Nikon as I already have a few lenses from the analogue SLRs I used to use. Still no idea on price though. The new D3100 is about 25000 baht I think and has video capability. What's the deal with the D40x, does anyone know?

**chitown** · 06-01-2011, 04:16 PM

D40x is a great camera. I think at the time it was 21000 baht, but that has been a few years ago

**WilliamBlake** · 06-01-2011, 04:39 PM

No video mode then? Might opt for the new D3100. Thanks for the info guys.

**chitown** · 06-01-2011, 04:50 PM

No video and that is fine by me.

**Takeovers** · 06-01-2011, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by WilliamBlake

I'll probably go with Nikon as I already have a few lenses from the analogue SLRs I used to use.

Those lenses have autofocus probably but no own autofocus motor. The entry level cameras today don't have their own motor any more. They rely on motors in the lens.
To use those lenses you need probably the D90 or look specifically for that autofocus motor in the specs. If you have good lenses it is well worth to invest a little more into the camera body.

For good video including autofocus you are looking for a D7000 or equally new. The older ones including the D90 have video but no autofocus for video.

**porno frank** · 06-01-2011, 11:57 PM

Some real cool pics of tland.

**Phuketrichard** · 07-01-2011, 04:13 PM

if ur going to buy ONE nikor lense get the 18-200 vr. its costly about $600 but well worth it,. Usually it is the only lens i carry
as far as cameras look at the 3100
Nikon D3100 Hands-on Preview: 1. Introduction: Digital Photography Review if u wnat entry level ( it repalces the D40)

or is u have spare $1,300 or so go for the new 7000

Nikon D7000 Hands-on Preview: 1. Introduction: Digital Photography Review

**WilliamBlake** · 11-01-2011, 01:31 PM

Thanks for all the info guys! I just checked out the Nikon D3100 and guess what? It has video capability for all of a whopping 10 minutes. Not really what I'd hoped for. Any of you guys using a camcorder and have any recommendations?

**cockneyboy187** · 24-02-2011, 03:29 PM

been looking for a new nikon, thanks for the information

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