Why Nikon D40x is NOT a Good Buy
There are a lot of reasons, but I’ll state just two.
1. When it was launched, it costed $200 more than the Nikon D40. And for what? For higher resolution? Not worth it. :) Especially if you care more about your DSLR’s flash shutter speed. D40x has a much slower maximum flash shutterspeed than the D40. Like what I always say to people who ask me, I’d save the $200 excess to buy a better lens. Or a better flash, perhaps. Why don’t you go over to Kenrockwell’s review site to save me time explaining? He wrote a pretty extensive review on D40x. :) Besides, you’ll probably believe an expert photographer more than you’ll believe me. :)
2. The Nikon D40x is rumored to be faced out soon, and will be replaced by a better, more powerful Nikon D60. I’d drool over the upcoming Nikon D60, but I think about the pros and cons, and the value of my money, and I’d still probably end up choosing the classic Nikon D80. But of course, if budget is a priority, Nikon D40, IMHO, is still the best investment you can get.
I say, get a Nikon D40 (I hear it costs about P22K nalang, if you’re gona buy it from Hidalgo, Quiapo — teh ultimate photography haven here in the Philippines), and spend the rest of your money buying better lens. Don’t be deceived by the “x”. The “x” in Nikon D40x does not mean more. :)
Hi Joni. Tara na, let’s buy your camera. :P

Posted February 3, 2008
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