Nikon D40

Opinion: I don't have the D40. I suppose the colours will be great.Better than canon colours, as usual. I have a D50 and it works geat, as good as a D70 and D200. Yes, I know that D200 has got 10 mp, but if you want normal prints or even bigger ones (20 x 30cm) with the D50 it's enough.

Opinion: No camera? Well, shut the **** up!!!

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Opinion: Just released in Hong Kong on 1 Dec. You can't beat the price compared for entry level DSLRs. The functionalities will keep the novice busy for a while. The consrtruction is a bit on the below average when compared with the Canon 400D or Pentax K100D or Sony A100, but those cameras are 5% (Pentax) to 20% (Canon) more expensive. Gaining access to some of the functions does take a bit of navigating thru the sub-menus or pressing the FN button in combination with the INFO button and then using the NAVIGATION cursor. So after 3 steps "voila" you've finally arrived. Picture quality is excellent for good lighting situations. Its a bit noisy a ISO level 800. Overall a great beginner camera.

Opinion: I am over 70 and limit my hobby these days to short trips and family. This camera is so compact and comfortable that I can almost believe they designed it for me. After using a 10mp camera I now realise that for me 6mp is plenty. The kit lens is as good as the 18-70 Nikon lens I previously used save for the extra reach. The in camera retouching is handy. In judging this camera just remember the anticipated market and the price! I have owned many more expensive models in some 50 years of photography - this one has rekindled my enthusiasm!