newb here. should i start with a d40 or d70s.

[bagged00]

hey guys, new to the forum. looking at getting into photography as a hobby. so im on the edge about a bridge camera (nikon P100) or a dslr. so my question is which dslr would you recommend. the d40 or d70s. pictures will be mainly outdoor and not a whole lot of close up pictures. ive been recommended a d40 but just read some stuff where people say the d70s is easier then the d40. also not really wanting to pay 250 300 bucks for a lense just quite yet. heres a d70s i found, good deal or not? wanting to spend no more then 450 for the body and lense....hopefully.
Nikon D70s w 18-70mm Lens,6.1 MP + Tripod, 3GB MC, Bag - eBay (item 130478266732 end time Jan-29-11 11:28:36 PST)

thanks in advance
ryan

 

[PASM]

"The cable to the charger is missing,"
If the cable is of common type,odd that the seller hasn't gone bought one for the item before listing it at auction. Are they easily available?

 

[Derrel]

"The cable to the charger is missing,"

?

Yeah...the cable is the kind that has the two rounded lugs, that look sort of like a figure " 8"...same cable that many printers and other cheap-o computer peripherals use...you might have multiple cables like that around the house....or not...

 

[bagged00]

So what's you alls opinion about a good starter? Does that seem like a good deal. I just found a d70s body for 275 with 5k clicks? I guess lol

 

[PASM]

OK. I know the kind you mean. The seller can't be arsed to find one? :thumbdown:

same cable that many printers and other cheap-o computer peripherals use...you might have multiple cables like that around the house....or not...

 

[bagged00]

bump. any help is great guys. got a offer for a d40 on the table. just not sure if i wanna do the d40 or 70s?

 

[KmH]

...any help is great guys...

Use the shift key to make the appropriate capital letters.

 

[skyy38]

If you're totally new to this, I would heartily suggest the P100, to get started.

Don't worry, you won't outgrow this axe for at least a couple of years because it has THAT much fun stuff to work with. And you won't break the bank either!

Starting with a D40 or D70 is much akin to skipping ground school and hopping in the cockpit of a 747!

 

[D-B-J]

If you are set on a dslr, the d70s is a better camera than the d40.

Regards,
Jake

 

[bagged00]

...any help is great guys...

Use the shift key to make the appropriate capital letters.

If that is what it takes to get answers around here, then that is what I will do. However, I maybe be new to this forum, but I am not new to internet forums or people that post comments like this that have nothing to do with the topic at hand. So maybe you can give your opinion on what camera you think is better?

If you're totally new to this, I would heartily suggest the P100, to get started.

Don't worry, you won't outgrow this axe for at least a couple of years because it has THAT much fun stuff to work with. And you won't break the bank either!

Starting with a D40 or D70 is much akin to skipping ground school and hopping in the cockpit of a 747!

Thanks for the input. I was originally soley looking at a p100 but alot of people suggested I go with a DSLR. I know the sensors or whatever are bigger in a dslr and you will get better pics, but I am afraid i wont be able to learn the camera.

If you are set on a dslr, the d70s is a better camera than the d40.

Regards,
Jake

Thanks for the input.

 

[D-B-J]

If you're totally new to this, I would heartily suggest the P100, to get started.

Don't worry, you won't outgrow this axe for at least a couple of years because it has THAT much fun stuff to work with. And you won't break the bank either!

Starting with a D40 or D70 is much akin to skipping ground school and hopping in the cockpit of a 747!

Thanks for the input. I was originally soley looking at a p100 but alot of people suggested I go with a DSLR. I know the sensors or whatever are bigger in a dslr and you will get better pics, but I am afraid i wont be able to learn the camera.
Thanks for the input.

Its not that you won't be able to learn the camera, there is just a steeper learning curve on a DSLR as compared to a point and shoot.

Regards,
Jake

 

[bagged00]

Maybe ill start out with a p100. Then eventually go to a dslr, and keep using the p100 as a travel camera. I found one brand new for 340.00 shipped. Thanks for your help Jake.

 

[D-B-J]

Maybe ill start out with a p100. Then eventually go to a dslr, and keep using the p100 as a travel camera. I found one brand new for 340.00 shipped. Thanks for your help Jake.

That is a sensible idea. Get the feel for a camera, use it all the time, and then when the photography bug bites you, upgrade to a full blown DSLR. And you are very welcome.

Regards,
Jake

 

[skyy38]

Here's an example of the P100

luna11-01 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

And for good measure its predecessor, the P90

Violet Moon MED #123 p | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

 

[bagged00]

Lol. Thanks. Anymore shots with the p100?