D40 + Fast Moving Objects?

[Rich-D]

So the deciding factor of me getting the Nikon D40 for my birthday is its ability to take pictures of things in motion. The camera has a manual focus lens (stock) so you have to constantly adjust for fast moving targets (and moving targets in general). I was just wondering how easy is it to do this?

Edit: I was thinking.. How easy is it to get a subject (non-moving) 100% in focus with manual focusing? I mean, you can see that the subject will be in focus for the most part, but wouldn't you also have the problem of some pictures being a bit blurred because you didn't focus all the way? I hope someone understands what I mean here..

 

[RONDAL]

what lens do you have stock?

the D40 kit lens is usually the 18-55 f3.5 or the 18-105. All have AutoFocus capability simply by half pressing the shutter down to get the focus.

I shot sports, cars, and trains with my D40 with no issues

 

[tirediron]

Assuming that you're not trying to focus on anything crazy fast, then it's relatively easy with a little practice, assuming that your lens isn't too slow (That is, the viewfinder is fairly bright).

 

[Rich-D]

what lens do you have stock?

the D40 kit lens is usually the 18-55 f3.5 or the 18-105. All have AutoFocus capability simply by half pressing the shutter down to get the focus.

I shot sports, cars, and trains with my D40 with no issues

Really? I thought the 18-55 was manual focusing?

Here it says AF Nikkor will not autofucus with the D40 - D40x and D60.

 

[PhotoXopher]

The D40 kit lens is auto focus Should serve you well until you can get some faster glass.

 

[Rich-D]

Really? I thought the 18-55 was manual focusing?

Here it says AF Nikkor will not autofucus with the D40 - D40x and D60.

Ah, never mind. The lens is a AF-S Nikkor, not AF Nikkor.

I guess I may get the camera after all! Thanks for the help!

 

[fast1]

post some pics here after you get it!

 

[RONDAL]

just make sure ON THE LENS you flick the switch from M to A