Nikon D40 SLR

[Julia]

I've been fancying a digital SLR for a while now and this one has taken my eye, I'm wondering if anyone has any advice as to whether this would be a good buy as a first Digital SLR, it's features are...



6.1m pixels.
3 x optical zoom.
2.5in colour LCD screen.
2.5 frames per second.
CCD size 23.7 x 15.6mm.
Maximum ISO range: 200-1600.
Maximum shutter speed - 3- -1/400s in steps of 1/3.
Full auto setting.
Semi auto and semi manual setting.
Full manual setting.
8 scene modes.
In-built flash.
Lens mount - Nikon.
AF-S DX zoom Nikkor 18-55mm lens included.
ISO range - 200 - 1600 plus boost to 3200.
8 scene modes.
PictBridge compatible.

[North Light]

Julia,

It's always had good reviews, here are some links to reviews of it:-

http://www.bythom.com/d40review.htm
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40.htm
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond40/


Here's link to some good info on the best prices:-

http://www.camerapricebuster.co.uk/prod267.html

It is extremely good value.