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I'd recommend against the K10D. The lens selection is a bit small.
You'd do better getting more lens selection from either Nikon or Canon.
I personally own a Nikon D80. So far, I only got the D80 with a kit lens (18-55mm f/3.5-5.6)
Its alright.
If you're worried about dust, don't. It's not gonna show up on your photos for one; you can get it clean as someone has mentioned already for two, and its really a marketing gimmick as of now for three.
The K10D is a pretty nice body, I agree. i've researched it before getting the Nikon, but its really all about the *lens selection*, instead of the body itself.
The glass makes the photos more importantly then the body.
That being said, getting a 18-200mm might be practical depending on the application. If you really need to be there, right then and there, and photograph in pretty good light, that's right up your alley. Just good lucky financing that lens.
Its also a little worse, comparatively to lenses that are cheaper, and let it more light. Albeit "fast".
The fastest that 18-200mm is at f/3.5 i believe; its as fast as the 18-55mm kit lens, and just as sharp.
If you're starting out, I'd say 18-55 + 55-200.
try to get VR Version on both if you're gonna get a Nikon. It says it'll help you by atleast 2-4 stops. its more like 2, but its a difference still.
The D40 will work great. Don't need the d40x unless you can justify printing at 1 meter wide photographs.
THe only problem with the d40 (i was considering this too) is that it'll not work with some of the lenses out there because it doesnt have that autofocus screw in the mount.
That's why I went with a D80, cause it has a bit more bang. If anything, i really wanted a d200, but it was a little too expensive for me.
Good thing. When I'm done with this body and have a good set of lens, I can get that d300 cheaper :D
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