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Turning the new low cost Nikon D40 Digital
SLR into a powerful one lens, wide angle to telephoto, 11x super-zoom
camera.
The AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor
18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED is the equivalent to a
27-300mm focal length on 35mm.
11x zoom
coverage offers a perfect
compact and lightweight, one lens solution. Enables focusing from as
close as 50cm (20 in.) from
the subject through its entire focal range. VR
II system offers the equivalent of using a shutter
speed 4 stops faster.
A lot of digital photographers have now gotten used to using Electronic
View Finder (EVF) cameras that have very powerful long range zoom
lenses. The problem with all of these EVF cameras has been their less
than spectacular viewfinders, very slow and often poor focusing
capabilities, and some real issues with shutter lag and image write
speeds (especially with RAW image files).
Now that Nikon has come out with the very compact and very affordable
Nikon D40 Digital SLR, there are a lot of EVF camera users who are
contemplating the move to the Nikon D40 Digital SLR. The base package
price is of course very reasonable and the lens being offered in the
package looks to be fairly adequate for most purposes, especially when
the fairly inexpensive AFS DX Nikkor 55-200 lens is added to the system.
The big question is of course, what will it cost to upgrade to a longer
zoom range lens, so that it can be used as a one lens camera, just like
the EVF super-zoom cameras it is replacing for many users. As you can
see from the illustration above the AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor
18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED fits the bill very nicely, but the cost of the lens alone
is nearly double the price of the camera (with the basic kit lens).
There
are two ways to look at this:
1. The AF-S DX VR
Zoom-Nikkor
18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED is a very expensive lens to put on the
Nikon D40 DSLR camera.
2. The Nikon D40 DSLR is a very inexpensive camera to put on the AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor
18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED lens.
At the moment Nikon is selling the Nikon D40 DSLR in kit form only with
the lens but even when (and if) they decide to sell the body separately
from the lens, I doubt that there will be more than a hundred dollars
difference. So we will still end up with a price of US$ 1,500 to 1,600
for a Nikon D40 DSLR plus AF-S DX VR
Zoom-Nikkor
18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED, super-zoom
camera package.
Is it worth this price? Yes I think so, especially considering the
increase in quality and shooting ease, as compared to the last
generation of EVF cameras.
You of course also have the option to spend US$ 400 more and set up
this same system with the Nikon D80 DSLR, or US$ 1000 more for the same
system with the Nikon D200 DSLR.
A really nice Nikon microsite on the ease of using the D40.
http://nikonimaging.com/global/products/digitalcamera/slr/d40/sp/index.htm
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Kiesel
DX310 Shoulder Style Camera Bag - US$ 31.99
 Designed to carry a
mid-size SLR with attached lens or small camcorder, the DX310 offers
the necessary protection of your camera and accessories in a
functional, yet stylish way. The inside compartment contains removable
and adjustable velcro dividers that offer padded protection, in
addition to a fused mesh pocket for small accessories. The outside of
the DX310 contains a zippered front pocket and two side mesh pockets
for additional accessories. For carrying comfort, the DX series
features a removable padded, non-slip shoulder strap with durable metal
hardware. This bag can also be carried hands-free with the use of the
belt-loops on the back. So no matter where you go, the DX310 will get
your gear there in style.
Interior Dimensions :
• 8"(W) x 4"(D) x 6.25"(H)
Exterior Dimensions :
• 8.5"(W) x 6"(D) x 8"(H)
All Kiesel products are backed by a Lifetime
Warranty
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| • Durable
600D nylon outer material |
| • Numerous
pockets and compartments for small accessories |
| • Removable,
padded shoulder strap that is contoured for comfort |
| • Sturdy
metal hardware |
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