Hey guys, I Currently own a Fuji Film S5700 And is great, Only thing is is i want a Manual focus camera,And more flexibility with it. I have read that the D40 Does both auto and manual.

All DSLRs are capable of MF. The problem however is that the tiny view finder of a crop fram digital, especially in entry level models, can make confirming focus by eye alone difficult. There is a little indicator light that tells you when your in focus, but it only works in a situation where the AF would work. There is also and aid you could install into your camera, called a "split prism" which would make the task a lot easiler.

Also the D40 is 6mp and my current one is 7.1 Is there really going to much difference.

The difference between 6 and 7 MP even on a camera with the same size sensor is pretty insignificant. The fact that any DSLR's sensor is significantly larger physically than the ones you'll find in nearly all P&S digitals actually gives the D40 the advantage (bigger sensors need less electonic ampification, so usually produce less detail destroying "noise")

Later on i will be able to buy a new lens but im tight on money so yeah, is this camera any good for what i would like to do.

It could be. The main concern I would bring up is that because this particular Nikon model (along with the D60) lacks a body motor, it will only autofocus with AF-S/AF-I and HSM lenses. Other Nikon AF lenses will mount to the body, but they'll be strict manual focus.

And i would like to know HOw long Does this mean, 30-1/4000 Im guessing 30 secs down to 1/4000 sec..?

Correct. And note also that DSLRs also have a setting called "bulb", which means the shutter will remain open for however long the shutter release button is held down.

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I might continue here... all the points =Dyl-Rob said are good points. The lack of AF motor in the body might be a problem, especially if you're on a budget. Perhaps if you could find a second-hand D50 (older version, but usually considered better), that might be suitable for you.

Or if you can stretch your budget, I would guess you can find good offers for D80 currently since people are anticipating D90 and also it's on sale in quite many stores, at least here. It also has far better viewfinder, if you want to focus manually.

Or go with another brand, for example Canon XT (350D) could be good (though quite bad ergonomics, so you should try it in store before buying... a bit small for some people). And I guess Pentax K10D currently offers quite a lot for the price also.

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Hey, Thanks Guys, appreciate the feedback. I will Have a look around for a second hand D50 and a 350D.

*theFouro, What kind of camera do you use..? I just had a look at your gallery and i really like them, would like to know thanks.?

Yeah no need, Just found it. Nikon D80

Most of my older stuff was taken with D80. It's excellent camera and will probably last longer with hobbyist than entry level camera (you don't grow out of it that quickly), but also probably requires a bit more learning.

Currently it's my back-up body (like I really needed one... ) and I'm shooting with D300.

Btw, you should use the "reply" button if you want to answer someone. That way that person sees that you have answered and you have better change getting reply.

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These are the lowest "brand new" priced cameras in the market:
- Pentax K200+18-55
- Sony A200+18-70

They offer quite much for around 650$ CAN. Yes the Reb XT is quite good too

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even though I'm a huge Nikon Fan, I would tell you to look out side the Nikon and Canon circa. Other cameras DO exist.

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I love my Nikon D40.

Others will tell you I'm a fanboy though :B.

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