Essentially the primary difference between the D40 and D40x is 6MP vs. 10MP. If you make a lot of large prints, you should see somewhat better results from 10MP. BTW, all Nikon DSLRs can meter with all Nikon AF lenses, AF-S or not. The entire D40 family cannot drive non AF-S lenses to AF while at this point, all other Nikon DSLR outside of the Step up(s) from the Nikon D40? Models with "*" are current and available: Novice or midrange cameras, in order of release (most are discontinued) D40x D60 D3000 D3100* D5000 D5100* Midrange to prosumer cameras, also some discontinued. D50 D70 D70s D80 D90 D7000* The best bang for the buck currently would be the D3100 or the D90. The Competition. There are four other cameras that are close competitors to the Nikon D40: the Canon Rebel XT, the Pentax K100D, the Samsung GX-1S and the Olympus E-500.. I selected these cameras to compare to the Nikon D40 because they are all aimed at the consumer SLR market (vs. the serious amateurs and professionals), and they all fall within the same price range ($500 to $600). Digital cameras are especially good at macro work and Nikon offers a new macro lens and a neat special flash system to go with it. Not cheap, but super capable and the results are great. I do not like the D40's limitations on remote triggering and remote flash. Nikon D50 D40 D40X D3300 Digital Camera Memory Card 2X 2GB Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card (1 Twin Pack) 67. $1399. FREE delivery Fri, Oct 27 on $35 of items shipped by Amazon. Or fastest delivery Thu, Oct 26. Small Business. A camera that takes high-definition images and comes with a lens for up-close shots of subjects. Camera body with a lens without zoom for shooting portraits. Has a 20.9MP resolution and records 4K video in ultra-high definition. Takes continuous shots at 8 frames per second. Has 51-point autofocus. I've pretty much decided on the Nikon D40, but there are lens kits to choose from. For about 462$ I can get the camera with the 18-55mm lens that seems to be highly rated from what I've been reading. For about 645$ I can get a kit that has the former lens and an additional 55-200mm lens with vibration reduction which also seems to be well Find great deals for this camera: Vay Tiền Nhanh Ggads.

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