About to buy the Nikon D40.........questions?

[warthog]

it looks great and damn light for a SLR.

Its all that plastic!

J/K- congrats. You will love it.

It looks like they don't make a vertical battery grip for that camera. If they do it will probably be called the MB-D40. I don't think that camera eats batteries like the D200 does. Also, the size of the camera allows vertical shots with ease, where the D200 does not.

[Shepherd Wong]

Its all that plastic!

J/K- congrats. You will love it.

It looks like they don't make a vertical battery grip for that camera. If they do it will probably be called the MB-D40. I don't think that camera eats batteries like the D200 does. Also, the size of the camera allows vertical shots with ease, where the D200 does not.

I have a D40 and a D200. The D40 gets probably 2500 shots per charge. Haven't really run it it down so not sure. I charge it maybe once a month. D200 gets maybe 350 shots for me. I charge it after a day of shooting and have a spare battery. I personally don't like the size of adding a grip on to the D200.

[warthog]

I have a D40 and a D200. The D40 gets probably 2500 shots per charge. Haven't really run it it down so not sure. I charge it maybe once a month. D200 gets maybe 350 shots for me. I charge it after a day of shooting and have a spare battery. I personally don't like the size of adding a grip on to the D200.

Meh- I like it. It ain't that big and heavy. The camera just seems better balanced with it on. Some of my bigger lenses- 80-200 2.8 would be unpossibly weird to shoot with without it.

Plus, it makes it look like a much more pimp camera, which impresses the ladies. I am only seeing positives.

[Raps]

For those who own the D40, what case do you guys have? I didn't buy any yet but have been searchin around for a good one - not too bulky but enough protection.....thanks

[warthog]

I would look at the slingshot 100 if you haven't yet. With a smaller camera like that, you could stuff a lot into that bag. The 200 and 300 are probably overkill for that camera.



http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Slin...ot_100_AW.aspx

[amyzilla]

I have a D80 and I just bought this little bag:



It's the perfect size for the camera and a few lenses.

http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Back...ekker_100.aspx

[SkiCop]

I roll a Tamrac Adventure 7 backpack for my D70s. It has camera, etc. storage in the bottom compartment and the top can be used for more paraphernalia or something else.

[snow_slider]

I have a bag for mine that's similar to amyzilla's. I haven't had a ton of time to play around with my D40, but so far I love the few shots I've taken. Can't wait for Halloween to get some kick ass night shots.