nikon d40 users plz help

clutch · #1 12/08/2007, 05:31 PM

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 · #2 12/08/2007, 08:01 PM

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

not a feature of the D40

beerguy · #3 12/08/2007, 08:01 PM

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

clutch · #4 12/08/2007, 08:03 PM

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 · #5 12/08/2007, 08:04 PM

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 · #6 12/08/2007, 11:47 PM

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

ssbreef · #7 12/09/2007, 09:23 PM

Canon 40D

Crimthann · #8 12/09/2007, 10:17 PM

D40x def does not have live preview. Great camera though

clutch · #9 12/10/2007, 06:51 AM

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

beerguy · #10 12/10/2007, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted 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 · #11 12/10/2007, 12:04 PM

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

clutch · #12 12/10/2007, 12:20 PM

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 · #13 12/15/2007, 08:57 PM

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 · #14 12/15/2007, 09:37 PM

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

Mike

ssbreef · #15 12/15/2007, 11:41 PM

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

clutch · #16 12/16/2007, 01:06 AM

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