Tom probably bought the Nikon D40x (10.2 megapixel). The kit includes
a somewhat worthless AF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.5 lens. Unfortunately, the
body can only support AF-S (motor-integrated) lenses. For the price,
the D80 is a much better body.<br>
<br>The D40 (without the X) is an older camera that relies on a 6 megapixel sensor.<br><br>If
you'd like to play with some cameras, you're welcome to drop by The
Tech on the 4th floor of the student center. We have a wide variety of
Nikon cameras (D2Hs, D300, D80, etc.) and some spectacular lenses (like
an AF-S DX 17-55 f 2.8, and an AF-S VR 70-200 f 2.8).<br>
<br> - Nick Semenkovich<br> Editor in Chief, The Tech<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">2008/2/22 Judy Daniels <<a href="mailto:judyd@mit.edu">judyd@mit.edu</a>>:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">
<div style="">Wow Tom, that's a great price for that camera. Does that include a lens also? <div><br></div><div>I have a Canon Rebel here at work and a Canon 20D at home. Both are great cameras except for one thing- when changing lens I got dust on the sensor which is a major pain (it cause spots on your picture). This is a problem with many digital SLR's but I've read that the new ones have something that shakes the dust off. If I knew then what I know now I would have used a changing bag when switching lens to avoid dust. </div>
<div><br></div><div>At any rate I just recently purchased a Canon G9. It has a fixed zoom lens (very good range), raw files and can take images up to 12 megapixels. It also can use an external flash. While the image quality isn't quite as good as my SLR's, it's still pretty great and it only cost $450. It is also extremely compact and portable and you don't have to worry about the dust on the sensor problem at all. As you can tell I think this is a great camera for the money- very user friendly. It also takes mini-movies (not very high quality, however). I do wish it had more depth of field (it only goes up to F8)</div>
<div><br></div><div>It all depends on how serious a camera you need for your uses. </div><div><br></div><div>Good luck!</div><div><br></div><div><font color="#888888">Judy</font><div><div></div><div class="Wj3C7c"><br><div>
<br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br><div><div>On Feb 22, 2008, at 2:45 PM, Tom Pixton wrote:</div><br><blockquote type="cite"><div style="">I recently purchased the Nikon D40 SLR for around $600. 9 megapixels, excellent features, amazing quality. Doesn't do video .. if you wanted serious video you should get a separate digital vid camera.<div>
<br></div><div>Tom Pixton, PSB<br><div><br><div><div>On Feb 22, 2008, at 2:30 PM, Becky Schneck Allen wrote:</div><br> <br> Hi all - <br><br> Our Center wants to purchase a digital camera that can take pictures we can post online and use in print collateral, as well. Does anyone have recommendations as to what camera would serve our purposes and is reasonably priced?<br>
<br> Thanks,<br> Becky<br><br> <p> <font face="Garamond" size="4"><b>Becky Schneck Allen<br> </b></font><font face="Garamond">Director of Communications<br> Center for Transportation & Logistics<br> Massachusetts Institute of Technology<br>
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