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12/05/2007 09:14:32 PM · #1 |
I bought a Nikon D40 2 weeks ago and the flash quit working. The shop I bought it from will defect it and give me another one - or allow me to upgrade which I'm already considering.
I'm thinking about a photography business in about a years time, after more training. So I'm assuming I will want another camera anyway.... and why not upgrade now than spend more $ down the road??
Should I upgrade to a D80 (which I brought home to test and I really do like it), or should I save my $ for more lenses and get a better camera later? |
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12/05/2007 09:19:22 PM · #2 |
Forgot who it was, but someone said that Camera Bodies come and go, but good glass should last forever...
It's really a personal opinion I think. If you know you will want to upgrade in a couple months/year; then upgrade now, but devote your self to learning the camera, unless you already know it.
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12/05/2007 09:21:38 PM · #3 |
If you are getting photography training, the D80 would definitely be an asset. If you can swing it, I'd say go for it.
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12/05/2007 09:35:40 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by AC:
Forgot who it was, but someone said that Camera Bodies come and go, but good glass should last forever...
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was that said referring to film cameras? Aren't the sensors alone worth upgrading? |
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12/05/2007 09:50:59 PM · #5 |
| if you bought it and the flash quit that soon... I'd insist on getting it replaced. not only contacting the store but Nikon aswell. if tat gets you no where I threaten complaining to the better buisness bureau, and if not small claims court. It your story is legit, which I have no reason to doubt it is... lol Thats what I would do and Im sure you'll get it replaced. |
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12/05/2007 10:11:12 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by briantammy:
Originally posted by AC:
Forgot who it was, but someone said that Camera Bodies come and go, but good glass should last forever...
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was that said referring to film cameras? Aren't the sensors alone worth upgrading? |
Sure. As the next sensor will be, and the next... A body is, tops, a 5 year investment. Good glass is a lifetime investment. |
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12/05/2007 10:21:05 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by briantammy:
Originally posted by AC:
Forgot who it was, but someone said that Camera Bodies come and go, but good glass should last forever...
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was that said referring to film cameras? Aren't the sensors alone worth upgrading? |
I just remember hearing it. Don't remember what it was directed at. |
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12/05/2007 10:37:37 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by AC:
Camera Bodies come and go, but good glass should last forever...
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Whoever it was is right. I'd prefer to invest in quality glass and wait to buy a body closer to 10months after its released. How much was the 40d when it came out? Did'nt that just come out the other day?
I see the body for around $1045 if thats really the price. |
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12/05/2007 11:06:57 PM · #9 |
| My recollection is that the D40 has a limited repetoire of lenses, whereas the D80 will accept most Nikon lenses. If that is indeed correct (and please check to be sure I am correct), then you might be better off with the D80 rather than buying a lot of lenses for the D40 that you will not be able to use in the future when you do upgrade the body. |
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