Need some advice

[just a noob]

I've got a chance to pick up a nikon d40 with an 18-55mm lens and a 55-200mm lens with hood for $200 shipped. The only problem is that the usb port on it might not work(it does have a removable sd card though). Question is, is it a good deal?

[RedRaider]

$200 isn't a bad deal for that setup.

D40 is actually a hack of a little camera.:up:

Any other problems with it or the lenses?

[just a noob]

Not that I know of.

[RedRaider]

need an update on if you took this deal??

[just a noob]

need an update on if you took this deal??

probably going to go for it, probably going to pay today and it should be shipped tomorrow.

[Snyxxx]

D40 is actually a hack of a little camera.:up:



You are right, Nikon is a hack. :D

You need to pick either Nikon or Canon based on the lenses you could see yourself using in the future and the expense of said lenses.

Canon gas a better selection, availability and price than Nikon. Nikon's lenses are either plastic shit starter ones or pro level monstosities that cost a fortune.

Canon has nice mid-level prosumer lenses.

[just a noob]

Did I ever mention that I bought this? Now I need some recommendations on accessories lol

[RedRaider]

Don't believe there are many accessories for a D40 bud.

[XMT_Systems]

Noob, do you mean accessories like a tripod, strap, remote, flash, and shit like that?

As far as tripods go, I really like the 3 legged thing (http://www.3leggedthing.com/). Doesn't matter which one you go with, they're all badass tripods. Pick the one that fits your needs and your budget.

Straps
http://www.blackrapid.com/ (thanks to NG for pointing me in their direction. I haven't received my RS-5 yet, but it should be here next week :crack:)

Remote
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-ML-L3-Wireless-Remote-Control/dp/B00007EDZG

Filter
B+W Circular Polarizer (http://www.amazon.com/52mm-Circular-Polarizer-Multi-Resistant-Coating/dp/B0000BZL3G/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1329321616&sr=1-1)

Flashes
Go with Nikon or Metz

[NeverGive7]

Are you talking general accessories ?

Here is a list of stuff that I would get, in order of importance
- Understanding Exposure (http://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Exposure-3rd-Photographs-Camera/dp/0817439390/ref=pd_sim_b_1) and The Photographer's Eye (http://www.amazon.com/Photographers-Eye-Composition-Design-Digital/dp/0240809343/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1329321783&sr=1-1)
- Extra memory card
- Extra battery
- Better neck / speed strap
- Tripod
- Flash

[RedRaider]

Black Rapids is for bitches...:bird:

Carry Speed, Made in Houston, TEXAS, is much better...:crack:

[kinghong1970]

Black Rapids is for bitches...:bird:

Carry Speed, Made in Houston, TEXAS, is much better...:crack:

damn, i guess i'll have to agree with a Nikonian...

but shit, the recent bull shit BR's doing to it's competition... fuck BR... (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1146092)

check out the new luma clinch as well... (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1140916)

[NeverGive7]

Carry Speed, Made in Houston, TEXAS, is much better...:crack:

Are you slipping in your old age man?

Carry Speed stuff is manufactured in China and designed / distributed from Texass. When they first came on the scene they made their stuff in USA, but like most companies nowadays have outsourced their stuff to :ricey: countries.

[RedRaider]

My strap is from HOUSTON nigga.:afro:

[XMT_Systems]

damn, i guess i'll have to agree with a Nikonian...

but shit, the recent bull shit BR's doing to it's competition... fuck BR... (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1146092)

check out the new luma clinch as well... (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1140916)

It might sound cold, but I honestly don't give 2 shits. I looked at the other straps from Luma, Camera Slingers, and Carry Speed, and the Black Rapid strap still looks like it would be a helluva lot more comfortable/functional. I'll stick with Black Rapid.

[kinghong1970]

XMT,

some folks like the Toyota Yaris... some don't...

hahaha

all kidding aside, i had both, coming from 20+ years of apparel manufacturing experience, i just felt that Luma made a better product...

[XMT_Systems]

lol, well I haven't received mine yet, so I'll reserve my judgement till I get it. I think it will be perfect for me though.

btw, :bird: the Toyota Yaris. :D

[kinghong1970]

hahaha...

btw, check my review of the Luma? (http://www.realredraider.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=38238)
and here's my review of Luma vs BR (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=10302669#post10302669)