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What should I buy, D40 with Nikkor AF-S 18-55 mm lens or more expensive Panasonic Lumix FZ50?

Is entry level DSLR really much more better?Also, is it possible that because of the cheap lens that comes with D40 it will produce equivalent or worse pics than bridge camera like FZ50?
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>> Anonymous
>Is entry level DSLR really much more better?
Yes, if you don't mind that it comes with an interchangeable 3x zoom lens instead of a fixed 12x one.

>Also, is it possible that because of the cheap lens that comes with D40 it will produce equivalent or worse pics than bridge camera like FZ50?
Depends on how you use it. But this is often the case in bright outdoor conditions where the superior high sensitivity performance of a DSLR sensor doesn't play a role.
>> Anonymous
Bridge camera = tiny sensor = noise + long DOF = snapshots.
>> Anonymous
>>297988
>Also, is it possible that because of the cheap lens that comes with D40 it will produce equivalent or worse pics than bridge camera like FZ50?
Don't assume that the lens built into the FZ50 is any better; Nikon lenses are, almost invariably, superb (Canonfag here, BTW). I'm not sure how meaningful the Leica name on the lens is.

I don't see the point in bridge cameras like this. But if you like the FZ50, then get it. I'd go for the D40 without a moment's hesitation, but that's my own personal preferences speaking (that I'm averse to menus, I change ISO and WB from shot to shot and like buttons for them, I like buying junk lenses from eBay, etc).

>>297993
No, it means that you will get different kinds of photos out of a bridge camera than you will a DSLR.
>> Anonymous
>>298006
> No, it means that you will get different kinds of photos out of a bridge camera than you will a DSLR.

Clarifying that comment: There are some photos where you *want* to have a long DOF. There are circumstances in which you have a long DOF and have lighting in which you don't have to worry about noise too much. For this, a bridge camera's disadvantages aren't as significant. The intent of my comment was to point out that using a bridge camera does not automatically mean boring "snapshots".

Just clarifying. :)
>> Anonymous
>>297993
DSLR camera = Big sensor = Shallow DOF = Insta-art :D
>> Anonymous
Thanks, I think I'll get the D40.
Video and ultra zoom is cool, but image quality is more important for me, I guess.
>> Anonymous
>>298015
get a cheap 70-300mm lens then you will have a 16.6x lens setup then but you still wouldn't have video..
>> Anonymous
>>298032
Dee ninety?
>> Anonymous
>>298015
Forget about video. Video in all compact and bridge cameras is suitable only for something like "Here's my fucking cat playing with a fucking ball", and even then there's a 99% chance that no one ever will bother watching it because it's easier to just give the ball to the cat one more time.
>> Anonymous
>>298007
Of course, at the end of the day you can take great pictures with any type of camera, but the everything-in-focus factor is really what separates P&S pictures from DSLRs. If you're gonna take those kind of pictures you might as well have a camera you can keep in your pocket all day IMO.
>> Anonymous
See if you can snag an old D80 or D200 off somewhere. That, and an 50mm 1.8 would kickass! Later get some other lenses.
>> Anonymous
The D40 is the shittiest DSLR on the market.

Save your allowance for another week and buy something better.

Seriously, it's trash.
>> Anonymous
I find the lack of commas is this thread disturbing
>> Anonymous
Buy a Canon.
>> Anonymous
Nikon D80 would be the obvious choice really.
>> Anonymous
ill sell you a used d40x with a kit lens and some other crap if youre in the boston area
>> sage rage !3I4SJbCh8M
OMFG what do you have already? what do you want it to do? what do you want to do with it?

Should I buy black or white underpants?

Are white underpants really much more better? Also, is it possible that because of the cheap seams that come on the white ones it will produce equivalent or worse skidmarks than a darker pair like black?
>> Anonymous
D40 is quite basic. the af-s 18-55 is shitty built but optical surprisingly good ! really, now I have the 17-55 f2.8. expensive, very good but the cheapness 18-55 is almost that good ! pity of the 3.5 maximum apterture, though.
>> Anonymous
>>299294
i lol'd
>> Anonymous
>>299294
you just a got a point on my tripfag chart.
>> soulr !lK4GD5SleY
Get the D40, the light weight makes it a dream to carry around all day. Having a camera with you instead of left in the car or at home is the difference between getting a great shot or missing it.

My D40 lets me get make great results hand-held at slow speeds, probably because it also has very, very little shutter and mirror vibration due to lack of internal focusing motor.

It has a big, bright, sharp, contrasty and almost three-dimensional LCD screen. It looks the same regardless of the angle from which you view it.
>> Anonymous
>>300214
>the car or at home is the difference between getting a great shot or missing it.

I don't think so. I haven't seen any "decisive moment" shots on /p/ yet, so I doubt it really matters. If the shot is good enough, I'll drive by and get it in better light. Usually when you see shit happen, and you don't already have your camera out, you missed it. Even if it's a foot away in your bag, shitsux.

Planning, and managing and becoming aware of light is way more important than grabbing the shot. As experience shows, (and flickr, and /p/) there are very few shots I've seen that are good (as in not snapshots that are processed to hell) that were made because the photog was like, "thank god I had my camera w/ me".

Or rather, ALWAYS HAVE INTENT
>> sage rage !3I4SJbCh8M
>>300194
>>300210
Jolly good. I aim to amuse and inform, as well as my typical raging.

My pet hate is "Hi, I'm a complete stranger to you. Which camera should I buy to get the best photos?"

Lastly, you chart made me laugh. If only there was a real one!
>> Anonymous
soulr is doing a horrible job of trolling

do it less obviously and have the decency of doing it anon
>> Anonymous
Soulr is pasting this directly from Kenny Boy's mouth.

No souls for you.


"Get the D40, the light weight makes it a dream to carry around all day. Having a camera with you instead of left in the car or at home is the difference between getting a great shot or missing it.

My D40 lets me get make great results hand-held at slow speeds, probably because it also has very, very little shutter and mirror vibration due to lack of internal focusing motor.

It has a big, bright, sharp, contrasty and almost three-dimensional LCD screen. It looks the same regardless of the angle from which you view it."
>> Meerse !iZn5BCIpug
Get a Pentax ist ds. Cannon and Neecone are for idiots who get brainwashed by camera salesmen.
>> Anonymous
>>300344
most newer pentaackz are nikons
>> Anonymous
Dear Anonymous,

I care not about the fact that you are buying a new dslr nor do I about you, but I will offer this small piece of advice. Try both of them and see which you are more comfortable with. Don't let /p/ decide for you. After you have done this.... buy a Nikon D40 w/18-200VR.

love,
Anonymous
>> Anonymous
>>300566

Didn't lol'd but I tought it was funny!
>> Anonymous
>but image quality is more important for me, I guess.

You guess?
>> Anonymous
>>300344
>Pentax ist ds

K10D is cheap now.
I'd suggest that instead.
>> Anonymous
>>300663

agreed