Nikon Digital Cameras Reviews
Need help deciding between two cameras. Pentax W30 or Nikon D40..?
I’m in the market to buy a new digital camera. The main uses would be for outdoor/nature photos. Im by no means an aspiring professional photographer but enjoy taking photos… I have been focusing on two totally different types of cameras and was looking for some reviews from USERS of these cameras. The Pentax W30 point and shoot and the Nikon D40. I am aware of the huge differences between these two cameras but need help on decided whats best for me. Please do not give websites i’ve already been there 
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Personally, forget the point and shoot. I actually have one but I don’t do any serious work with it, it’s just for the odd snapshots when I don’t want to carry my SLRs in their rather heavy knapsack.
I’d suggest two choices, go for those cameras that look like SLRs but aren’t or go for the Nikon.
In some respects you sound like me. I started thirty seven years ago with a film SLR with the only intention to take some good snapshots. Over time I migrated to a professional film SLR and now I have two Nikon digitals, a D70s and a D200.
The nice thing about the ones that look like SLRs is that you can get a lot of SLR features except interchangeable lenses. That means you have the controls and the tools to do outstanding pictures and to also master photography. Later as you outgrow the camera, assuming you do, you can then go for the SLR and still keep the other one for those days you don’t want to carry around a lot of lenses and stuff. Just be aware they’re limited in what they can do and they’re not very fast which means you may miss the odd pictures. That isn’t an issue when you have a mountain, it’s not going anywhere, but when you’re at a party sometimes seconds count to capture that special moment and expression.
On the other hand now is a good time to consider an SLR, I’d suggest the Nikon D40x actually instead of the D40, and I’d suggest an 18mm-200mm lens which will cover just about anything you want to do today. Later you could add a wider angle zoom and also a longer telephoto but in the meantime you’d have an outstanding lens range in a single lens that should keep you happy for years.
Going straight to the D40x accelerates your ability to really master photography and if, later, you outgrow your D40x, you can shoot for the D80 or whatever replaces it. That one has a lot of professional features that you’d really appreciate once you’re ready. The nice thing is that the lens will still work for you and if you happened to buy a Nikon flash in the meantime that too would still work fine too.
My personal opinion is to go for the Nikon D40x as your best choice. That gives you something to grow with. I remember when I started if I had bought an expensive regular film camera I’d have replaced it a year later with an SLR so I was happy to start with the SLR. I have a feeling you’d be happier with that too.
When I went digital I started with a Nikon D70s (replaced now by the D80) and I grew to a Nikon D200 a year later. I have three lenses and a huge flash too among other gadgets. At the same time I also have a little point and shoot Canon PowerShot G7 that I bought long after the digital SLRs so that I have something for my pocket for those days when I really don’t want to carry the SLRs around. That camera frustrates me, it’s got limited range in funcitonality and it’s slow compared to my SLRs but it serves the purpose at a party or dinner. If I had to give up one of the cameras, the Canon would be the first to go.
I hope that helps a little.Good Luck!
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