So...let's just cut to the chase. I'm wondering if this is a good deal or not;

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...al_Camera.html

I'm not sure if this link is still busted, but I put the correct link. IF it's still busted, then it's basically a D40 with the kit len [18-55mm] + a 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX [ NOT VR ]
OH, and it's 581.80 shipped.


Or, should I just get a Nikon D50 with the kit lens; 18-55mm?
Priced at ~500 shipped.

Give me your opinion and let the debate begin!
As you can see, I just want to cap it at about 500 right now, but If the one about the D40 is worth it, I can squeeze out that extra ~80+ bucks

P.S -Sorry for cross posting, but I figure it would get more traffic here, and I doubt any admin can move the other one by tonight, since last night was Thanksgiving

 

link is busted...

does nikon still sell the D50? i have a D40 with the 18-55 kit lens. it's a decent camera, good for SLR newbies. the kit lens has a kind of small range though, we ended up buying the 55-200 as well.

 

BestBuy had a screamin deal today:

Canon Rebal XT w/ 18-55mm kit lens
75-300mm lens
camera bag
Total: $699

And yes, Nikon discontinued the D50 right soon after the D40 came out. That being said, that B&H deal looks pretty good too.

 

i'll get the D50 kit.

 

Can you elaborate the reasons why you would get the D50 over the D40? I was leaning towards the D50 due to the fact I can use more range of lenses with the autofocus feature, and that I can probably save more money this way. Since the D40 can only support 2 line ups that can use the auto focus feature. But I kinda like the 2.5'' LCD over the D50's 2'' LCD. Basically what's keeping the D40 still on the "list" is the 2.5'' LCD, and it seems like the D40 is a more user-friendly camera? But, I can be wrong?

 

better off gettin a canon... (=

Nah, but that seems like a pretty good deal...

 

you're correct about the choice of lens. IIRC the D40 requires the nikon lenses with the focusing motor built in, while the D50 can use most of the nikon range of lenses. and i believe they are both 6.1mp right? it's only the D40x that's 10mp. the main reason why i stick with nikon is because of the huge range of lens choice. all the F mount nikon lenses can be used on the D50. the lens can be made in the 70's and it'll still work on the D50.

 

It's almost best to pic out the lenses you want first, then pic out which camera body you want use them with. I didn't care about the auto focus issue because I knew that I was only going to buy a few select lenses anyway, and they are all AF-S lenses.

 

hey SG5 costco has a $100 off all cameras at the moment. The deal below is similar to what you came across but it comes with a 2gb stick.

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...=1&topnav=&s=1

 

Buy used.

Im selling my Canon 20D for $500, i just bought the thing but i'm waiting on better used SLR from a friend.

the 20D comes with 2 batteries and a 1GB CF card
5fps shooting speed.
Recent tune up by Canon 2 months ago. proof of tune up and purchase with 2 receipts

 

damn, that BH photo deal is a steal.

 

Thanks, for your reply. Now, I know which camera I'll end up with, and it will be the D40 instead. I just realized the lenses I'm going to end up with are all AF-S, but not the 50mm I guess I'll have to wait for a AF-S 50mm...

Seems like a good deal, but I'm wondering if that card is any good? I was thinking about just going with the BHphoto.com one, and hopefully come up with a ~30 bucks 2gig sandisk card instead.

haha...I was actually looking into the 20D `cause of the mag. body, but no thanks, thanks though. I think I'll end up with the D40 instead, maybe later I'll move up, and scoup up a D200, but that's not happening anytime soon from now


THANKS to everyone that reply, it really help!