Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX and 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens with 2 Nikon School DVD

The Nikon D40 is an ideal way 2 get started with high-end digital photography. It's inexpensive, & won't depreciate much further, so there's not much risk in buying. If you're wondering if you should buy Nikon or Canon, don't worry--just buy now & learn.

I have had a number of point & shoot cameras, including a Lumix which which looks like an SLR, but quality of pictures is lacking. I wanted a camera that would take serious pictures of musical instruments & travel experiences. After a number of positive online reviews, I made the plunge & could not be happier. I bought the kit with the 55-200 extented lense. I take pictures at the low size level, which still produces outstanding quality pictures. I find that anything over 1 meg has 2 be reduced 2 email & is more trouble 2 fool with as I only make 4x6 pictures. As a result the newer 10 meg version was not really an options 4 me. The camera is easy 2 use. If you put it on P instead of auto, the flash will not be a problem during the day. Were this 2 be stolen, I would buy it again. This camera blows away any point & shoot camera that I have used or owned.

I bought this camera after waiting a long time 2 go digital. I am not a professional photographer, so I don't use a lot of the "higher tech" features. However, I found this camera 2 be very user friendly & the price is definitely right 4 an SLR.

I don't like 2 lug around a big camera, so the size of the Nikon D40 is perfect 2 carry in a small camera bag or in a mini bag inside a purse, which is great plus on a vacation.

If you've been waiting 2 go digital, then the Nikon D40 is a great place 2 start.

Just last week I received my Nikon D40 (I got it super fast thanks 2 Amazon Prime) & I couldn't be more excited/happy/inspired/creative & many more similar descriptive words.

Nikon has obviously done an excellent job hitting their target market 4 this camera (someone like me, who wanted 2 jump the bridge from point & shoot 2 DSLR), & we should be thankful that we can pick up a camera of this kind of quality 4 such a fair price (under $500).

The kit lens that accompanied the camera has already delivered some phenomenal shots, & I'm pretty pumped up & excited about using it 4 family photos 4 the Thanksgiving & Christmas holidays. Finally, someone in my family (me) will be able 2 share respectable & hopefully jaw dropping shots that capture the feel of the holidays more than a point & shoot camera can.

No need 2 get too technical here. It's simple. If you're looking 4 the best quality DSLR camera at the best price, this is it. Don't hesitate, just get it. Read the other 100+ 5 star reviews if you want, but they all say the same thing - this camera ROCKS!

Simply put, this camera excels at being compact & versatile! It may not have some of the features of the $1000+ DSLR's, but it does exactly what you want in an SLR & it does it very well. The 6.1MP lens is gorgeous & the shooting modes are all gorgeous. Even if you aren't an entry-level DSLR photographer, the compact nature of this camera will thoroughly excel in what you need.

6.1-megapixel effective recording * AF-S DX 18-55mm Zoom-Nikkor f/3.5-5.6G ED II lens (35mm equivalent focal length: 27-82.5mm) * AF-S DX 55-200mm Zoom-Nikkor f/4-5.6G ED lens (35mm equivalent focal length: 82.5-300mm) * 2-1/2" color LCD screen * continuous shooting mode: 2.5 frames per second (unlimited JPEG frames or up 2 9 RAW frames) * program shooting modes: Auto, Auto (Flash Off), Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Child, Sports, & Night Portrait * in-camera image editing functions: D-Lighting, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, cropping, image overlay, monochrome settings, & filter effects *