Canon 1000D or Nikon D40

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I was just wondering that people think of the Canon 1000D and the Nikon D40
and which one people recommend.

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The D40 has been discontinued for ages, so any new ones that are still in the shops will have been there for a fair old while...
 
None to be honest, you can get a lot better for you money. But if I have to choose it would be the 1000D any day of the week.
 
What had brought you to these two cameras? The Canon 1000D does tend to be a more expensive camera. The D40 is quite old hat these days. If your looking for a cheap starter camera the Nikon D40 is a great starting point.
 
If they are the cameras that match your budget then buy the one you like best.

There is nothing wrong with either apart from age but it has to be your choice.

It's a bit like going out to buy a car and asking someone else what they would get.
It is a personal choice in the end.
 
The (6MP) D40 is two years older than the (10MP) 1000D, and, to be frank, is really just a glorified point & shoot, spec-wise. If the two cameras represent the limit of your budget, then definitely go for the 1000D; if you can stretch to a bit more I'd go for either the Canon 450D or the Nikon D3000.
 
Nifkin said:
The (6MP) D40 is two years older than the (10MP) 1000D, and, to be frank, is really just a glorified point & shoot, spec-wise.
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Well, not really, because you can use it manual and change lenses, so not really anything like a point and shoot :boxer:
 
AnnaV said:
Well, not really, because you can use it manual and change lenses, so not really anything like a point and shoot :boxer:
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Bit like a Canon Powershot P&S then?? :p My partner has one (a D40), has had it a couple of years, and said it felt like a P&S in terms of it's functionality when compared to my old 450D. I think she meant the budget end of DSLRs have come on quite a bit since 2006. Wasn't trying to offend, Anna; but I think a lot of people would outgrow a D40 pretty quickly if they bought one now.
 
Nifkin said:
Bit like a Canon Powershot P&S then?? :p My partner has one (a D40), has had it a couple of years, and said it felt like a P&S in terms of it's functionality when compared to my old 450D. I think she meant the budget end of DSLRs have come on quite a bit since 2006. Wasn't trying to offend, Anna; but I think a lot of people would outgrow a D40 pretty quickly if they bought one now.
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I know, but I think it's a good and cheap camera to learn on - you can pick one up 2nd hand for about £150, save any spare cash to spend on lenses/equipt she might need over the year, which will still be compatible if you upgrade. Which is more fun as a student anyway as you can experiment with more stuff.

I think it makes sense to do that when starting out imo, then she can upgrade the body considerably later, like I'm saving for the d90/d300 and now have a nice collection of kit :)
 
<<< Can I have a red nose please? :nuts:
 
AnnaV said:
I know, but I think it's a good and cheap camera to learn on - you can pick one up 2nd hand for about £150, save any spare cash to spend on lenses/equipt she might need over the year, which will still be compatible if you upgrade. Which is more fun as a student anyway as you can experiment with more stuff.

I think it makes sense to do that when starting out imo, then she can upgrade the body considerably later, like I'm saving for the d90/d300 and now have a nice collection of kit :)
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Sure; nowt like the feeling of getting a nice bit of kit for a bargain price second hand :thumbs:
 
Flash In The Pan said:
I'd say you were getting pretty close to getting one, until you clarified what you meant about Anna's beloved D40 :lol:
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Yeah yeah, I was waiting for the pun :D I suppose the D40 is handbag-sized after all :boxer:
 
Nifkin said:
<<< Can I have a red nose please? :nuts:
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