nikon d40 users plz help

[clutch]

Now i bought the camera yesterday and its time to play. So i went to get the picture on the lcd and read the manual and still confused. Can it be done?

 

[KurtsReef]

Are you trying to use the LCD as a live preview and take the photo?

not a feature of the D40

 

[BlueCorn]

You need to use the view finder to compose the shot. The picture should show up on the LCD after you take it.

 

[clutch]

ya i realize that... It was something i overlooked when i purchased it no biggy i'll return it get the d40x. What i have read on dpreview in this model its availble...... thnx

 

[KurtsReef]

I do not think the D40x has live preview either. Most DSLR's do not as the mirror is in the way of the sensor which does not allow it to happen.

 

[Phyl]

D300 is the first DSLR to have live preview, I believe. That's a significant jump up from the D40 though!

 

[ssbreef]

Canon 40D

 

[Crimthann]

D40x def does not have live preview. Great camera though

 

[clutch]

yes done lot more research i guess im happy for now thnx for all the reponses
Dave

 

[BlueCorn]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11345301#post11345301 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Phyl
D300 is the first DSLR to have live preview, I believe. That's a significant jump up from the D40 though!

No actually. But it is a nice camera.


If you're looking for live preview in that price range, look at the Canon 40D. (It's a better camera than the D40*)

 

[Phyl]

I stand corrected. It's the first DSLR that I want to have live preview

 

[clutch]

yes i was looking at the 40D but for the price diff(800) i think i'll be happy with the D40x. 'm going to change it in becuz of the focusing. I have several lenses but the don't have auto fucos in the lens soo.

 

[purplereef]

Hey Crimthann,
Do you have the Nikon D40X? I just got one myself and I am clueless on how to get good pictures. I guess I need to get a Sigma 105mm lens.

 

[MJSavage]

My favorite lens with my D40 is the Sigma 150 macro.

Mike

 

[ssbreef]

I don't think any lens is going to "get you good pictures".....

 

[clutch]

well i bought the canon eos 40D. This is a slick camera now how to use it.....