buying my first

padre wrote:
> Friends --
>
> I am trying to purchase my first DSLR
>
> There is a used Nikon D70 for $440 from a reputable dealer-- good deal
> or no?
>
> I draw and paint so I have an eye for composition -- in your opinions
> what is most important for that first investment?
>
> you may email me if you wish since I don't have time to read all the
> list

Friend-

E-mail isn't done for a few reasons, one of which if someone hands you a
line, well baited and all, in E-mail, there's no one around to debunk
it. Some will say: You ask in usenet, you come back to usenet. Google
itself has drawbacks, and the use of a real news client is encouraged.

I have no idea re used prices in any part of the world, much less yours.
But as to importance, how a camera feels in your hands, how it's laid
out are about as important as they get in my book.

--
John McWilliams
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On May 6, 6:52 pm, padre <kjle... DeleteThis @stjohn.merrill.wi.us> wrote:
> Friends --
>
> I am trying to purchase my first DSLR
>
> There is a used Nikon D70 for $440 from a reputable dealer-- good deal
> or no?
>
> I draw and paint so I have an eye for composition -- in your opinions
> what is most important for that first investment?

Drop the extra $150 and go for a new D40 - same 6.1 megapixel sensor,
a kit 18-55mm lens and a 1G CFC.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/494364-REG/Nikon_D40_SLR_Digital...mera.ht

Enjoy,

Ben
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On May 6, 7:51 pm, "Lee K" <lee_keed... RemoveThis @hotmail.com> wrote:
> "Ben Miller" <komb... RemoveThis @yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> news:1178497522.721964.17450@p77g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
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> > On May 6, 6:52 pm, padre <kjle... RemoveThis @stjohn.merrill.wi.us> wrote:
> >> Friends --
>
> >> I am trying to purchase my first DSLR
>
> >> There is a used Nikon D70 for $440 from a reputable dealer-- good deal
> >> or no?
>
> >> I draw and paint so I have an eye for composition -- in your opinions
> >> what is most important for that first investment?
>
> > Drop the extra $150 and go for a new D40 - same 6.1 megapixel sensor,
> > a kit 18-55mm lens and a 1G CFC.
>
> >http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/494364-REG/Nikon_D40_SLR_Digita...
>
> To clarify, the camera uses SD, not CFC. That ad describes that memory
> under 'Item includes' as "The Lexar 1GB Secure Digital (SD) Card - Twin Pack
> includes two 1GB standard speed SD cards". Not a bad deal at all.- Hide quoted text -

Mea culpa, that's right - I forgot that the new Nikon D80 and D40 are
SD, not CF. Thanks for the clarification.
 >> Stay informed about: buying my first 

On 2007-05-06 17:16:55 -0700, "babaloo" <fac187.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> said:

> I thought Christ preferred Canons?

ROFL

There was no generally accepted canon in Christ's day.

God created scripture. Men created Canon.

--
Waddling Eagle
World Famous Flight Instructor
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On 2007-05-06 16:52:11 -0700, padre <kjleary.DeleteThis@stjohn.merrill.wi.us> said:

> Friends --
>
> I am trying to purchase my first DSLR
>
> There is a used Nikon D70 for $440 from a reputable dealer-- good deal
> or no?
>
> I draw and paint so I have an eye for composition -- in your opinions
> what is most important for that first investment?
>
> you may email me if you wish since I don't have time to read all the
> list
>
> thanks for your help in advance
>
> IN Christ
>
> pastor kelly james leary
>
> here after Rev. is fine
>
> thanks

I still use my D70 even though I now have a D200. It is a fine camera.
$440 is about right if it comes with the 18-70mm lens.

The D40 is also a reasonable option.

--
Waddling Eagle
World Famous Flight Instructor
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"Ben Miller" <kombi45 RemoveThis @yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1178497522.721964.17450@p77g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> On May 6, 6:52 pm, padre <kjle... RemoveThis @stjohn.merrill.wi.us> wrote:
>> Friends --
>>
>> I am trying to purchase my first DSLR
>>
>> There is a used Nikon D70 for $440 from a reputable dealer-- good deal
>> or no?
>>
>> I draw and paint so I have an eye for composition -- in your opinions
>> what is most important for that first investment?
>
> Drop the extra $150 and go for a new D40 - same 6.1 megapixel sensor,
> a kit 18-55mm lens and a 1G CFC.
>
> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/494364-REG/Nikon_D40_SLR_Digital...mera.ht
>

To clarify, the camera uses SD, not CFC. That ad describes that memory
under 'Item includes' as "The Lexar 1GB Secure Digital (SD) Card - Twin Pack
includes two 1GB standard speed SD cards". Not a bad deal at all.
 >> Stay informed about: buying my first 

On 6 May 2007 18:26:08 -0700, Ben Miller wrote:

> Mea culpa, that's right - I forgot that the new Nikon D80 and D40
> are SD, not CF. Thanks for the clarification.

As is the older, discontinued D50.
 >> Stay informed about: buying my first 

On May 6, 9:18 pm, C J Campbell <christophercampb... RemoveThis @hotmail.com>
wrote:
> On 2007-05-06 17:16:55 -0700, "babaloo" <fac... RemoveThis @hotmail.com> said:
>
> > I thought Christ preferred Canons?
>
> ROFL
>
> There was no generally accepted canon in Christ's day.
>
> God created scripture. Men created Canon.
>
> --
> Waddling Eagle
> World Famous Flight Instructor

Im Lutheran no CANON LAW here

kelly (rev)
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Ben Miller wrote:
> On May 6, 6:52 pm, padre <kjle....TakeThisOut@stjohn.merrill.wi.us> wrote:
>> Friends --
>>
>> I am trying to purchase my first DSLR
>>
>> There is a used Nikon D70 for $440 from a reputable dealer-- good deal
>> or no?
>>
>> I draw and paint so I have an eye for composition -- in your opinions
>> what is most important for that first investment?
>
> Drop the extra $150 and go for a new D40 - same 6.1 megapixel sensor,
> a kit 18-55mm lens and a 1G CFC.
>
> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/494364-REG/Nikon_D40_SLR_Digital...mera.ht
>
> Enjoy,
>
> Ben
>
Don't do that casually.
Research whether exposure bracketing, dedicated iso and white balance
setting buttons, internal focus motor, and an LCD on top of the camera -
visible in all lighting conditions might (or might not) be important to
you. Also consider whether you may want to use a polarising filter, and
whether having a "standard" zoom lens with a front element that rotates
when the camera focuses might be annoying to you.
If none of those things matter to you, then the D40 is probably fine.
If they do, then perhaps think again. If you don't know, then try to
find out before you make a decision.
 >> Stay informed about: buying my first