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Advice on Nikon d40 digital SLR camera and accessories...? Im quite new to photography and am planning to buy the Nikon d40. I would appreciate some knowledge on the camera and what items to buy with it. For a start, what does a lens filter do? Will a filter make the images better in some way, or does it just protect the lens? Would there be much difference between the performance of a brand new Nikon d40 and say an 18 month old second hand one, which has had regular use but no obvious signs of damage? I know that the standard lens for this camera is the 18-55mm, and i think the next one up is 50- 200mm(?) What do bigger lenses do? Are they there to zoom in for further away shots? And roughly how much would a new 50-200mm lens cost in the shops? (I would appreciate any more advice you'd be able to give on accessories for this camera) Thanks very much : ) Thank you for your answers If everything on the 18 month old one is working fine and theres no dust on the CCD or inside the lens or in general has dust anywhere inside then it should be fine. but I prefer to buy my electronics new because you can never know what will go wrong with electronics. A lens filter both protects the lens and helps you take better images. The UV filter blocks UV rays and makes the image more vibrant. The bigger the focal length the further in you can zoom. To me, having a 18-55mm and a 50-200mm lens would be too much of a hassle not to mention the 50-200mm doesn't have VR! the 18-55mm does. VR is vibration reduction and helps reduce the camera shake from unsteady hands. If you want to zoom in really close I suggest a Nikkor 18-200mm VR lens. They're roughly $650. If you do indoor photography or protraits you may want to invest in possibly a standard prime lens OR a SB-400 flash. A prime lens produces sharper images and the Sb-400 flash is a pretty portable flash that has the ability to do bounce flash. Bounce flash gives off a more natural looking light than a direct flash which all point and shoot camera's have and all DSLRs come equipped with. A new Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 is less than $150 and so is a SB-400 flash. I like your choice in the D40 as a starter camera, it's a great camera for what you're looking for and it's not quite easy on the wallet.

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Photography enthusiasts and professionals have a lot of great SLR cameras to choose from. So for this article on digital SLR camera comparison, we look at the following cameras that have been making waves in the industry:

Nikon D40

The Nikon D40 is inexpensive and easy to use, making it a popular entry-level choice of camera for photography enthusiasts and hobbyists. It has a clear LCD screen of 2.5 inches and a six megapixel resolution which guarantees top-notch image quality. The shooting speed is set at a maximum of 2.5 frames per second with a three-point autofocus, which lacks a bit in the action-tracking department, making it a bit unsuitable for action or sports shots. Measuring 8x10 inches and with a six megapixel resolution, the Nikon D40 tops a lot of entry-level digital SLR camera comparison reviews.

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi

The 12.2-megapixel Rebel XSi DSLR camera scores points for excellent image quality and value. Whether you use it on manual or automatic settings, you'll come out with top-notch quality shots. It has a three-inch LCD screen with a Live View feature, built-in sensor cleaner, spot meter that improves exposure, 3.5 frames per second shooting speed, nine autofocus points, and comes with a lens kit that stabilizes images and allows you to take sharp action pictures. The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi also comes with a camera software upon purchase.

Canon EOS 40D

The 10-megapixel Canon EOS 40D is a bit pricey compared to some of the other semi-pro digital SLR cameras in the market. But many reviews say that the 40D is worth your money, what with 6.5 frames per second shooting speed, magnesium body, good water resistance, and built-in sensor cleaner. The EOS 40D also has a nine-point autofocus which improves accuracy. The LCD has a live preview feature and shows the camera settings on another LCD screen at the top part of the camera. This camera is ideal for action shots because of its fast shooting speed.

Nikon D90

The Nikon D90 is known as one of the first DSLR cameras to have a video feature. Movies and video clips are shown in Live View via the high-res three-inch LCD screen. While many users laud the video feature, many say that the video settings and features are very limited although the video capability still makes for a fun addition to the features. The D90 has top-notch image quality, having 12.3 megapixels and four frames per second shooting speed. The D90's camera body is not as sturdy as that of the Canon 40D, but it's a camera you should consider getting if you want a DSLR that can also take videos.

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