Ramesses
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Hi Everyone:
I finally got my D40, today and tomorrow the 18-70 lens. I took my first three photographs, completely in auto, indoors (my study) and almost no light. When I saw them in the viewer, the first thing that popped into my mind was, why did I buy the 18-70 lens? However, after uploading them to the PC, I’m glad I did. The photos, to my surprise, came out very light – adjustment time and learning how to use the camera. The other thing, it lacks the quality. My first camera was a Supper Contaflex with a Zeiss-Ikon lens. Then, the Canon f/1.4 50mm(main lens – film.) The Canon was a come down from the Zeiss-Ikon lens. However, I’m not expecting miracles from the 18-70 lens.
Every time I see the D40, I can’t believe that I got this toy camera – it is small. However, after bringing it to my eye, it feels just great and the viewfinder is nice. Not as good as the AE1, but more than enough. I’m happy. I named the D40 “Thomas, the little camera that could!” (Yes, I have children as you can see.)
I’m getting into this digital photography thing. Boy, am I dated! These are not just cameras; they are PCs with a lens. The only thing I keep asking myself is: “Why did I wait so long?" (Back to reading the manuals and the digital photography thing.)
Best Regards,
Ramesses
I finally got my D40, today and tomorrow the 18-70 lens. I took my first three photographs, completely in auto, indoors (my study) and almost no light. When I saw them in the viewer, the first thing that popped into my mind was, why did I buy the 18-70 lens? However, after uploading them to the PC, I’m glad I did. The photos, to my surprise, came out very light – adjustment time and learning how to use the camera. The other thing, it lacks the quality. My first camera was a Supper Contaflex with a Zeiss-Ikon lens. Then, the Canon f/1.4 50mm(main lens – film.) The Canon was a come down from the Zeiss-Ikon lens. However, I’m not expecting miracles from the 18-70 lens.
Every time I see the D40, I can’t believe that I got this toy camera – it is small. However, after bringing it to my eye, it feels just great and the viewfinder is nice. Not as good as the AE1, but more than enough. I’m happy. I named the D40 “Thomas, the little camera that could!” (Yes, I have children as you can see.)
I’m getting into this digital photography thing. Boy, am I dated! These are not just cameras; they are PCs with a lens. The only thing I keep asking myself is: “Why did I wait so long?" (Back to reading the manuals and the digital photography thing.)
Best Regards,
Ramesses