Is the Nikon D40 still a good camera in 2024?

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Yes. Is it still a capable camera? Yes. Is it the cheapest Nikon DSLR? Maybe.
This video is dedicated to the Nikon D40 and classic DSLR photographers! It was my first camera and the colors from it are absolutely amazing thanks to it's CCD sensor.
Do you have one? If so, leave a comment!
Lenses I recommend:
➡️ Nikon 18-200mm VR: amzn.to/3IZwiaH
➡️ Nikon 50mm 1.8G - amzn.to/2SNR2bO
➡️ Nikon 35mm 1.8G DX Lens: amzn.to/2vYlW8f
➡️ Nikon 85mm F/1.8G: amzn.to/2T5AiLX
➡️ Tamron 45mm F/1.8: amzn.to/2Udkatf
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My camera equipment:
Nikon Z6 with FTZ adapter + 24-70 F/4 - amzn.to/356UmmK
Nikon Z50 - amzn.to/2SjG26n
Nikon Z 24-70 F/4 - amzn.to/2yIhT1l
Mic: amzn.to/2VaW7wr
Lighting used: Yongnuo YN360 - amzn.to/2Pe7IqW
Memory Card: amzn.to/2T1N7Hn
*This video contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and purchase something, I'll receive a small commission.*

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@dezmondwhitney1208 3 месяца назад

I have a 2006 D80 with a kit zoom. I like it a lot. Been thinking about full frame D600 as an additional camera. I was quite proficient using a 35mm Nikon FM SLR and made a bit of money doing the odd wedding, christening and publicity shoot. I have not felt the same passion about digital for some reason even though I do know my way around computers. Thanks for another great video. I kept my Nikon FM too.

@BoostLeekdMedia 3 месяца назад

Very nice to know you still have your D80! The D600 is one camera I'd like to get my hands on. It was the camera I was seriously considering before the D750 was released. I really need to get my hands on a few of the Nikon Film Cameras :)

@noahheilhecker8536 3 месяца назад

You should make a collection video going through all of your equipment

@BoostLeekdMedia 3 месяца назад

That's going to be a VERY long video, haha! But I appreciate the suggestion! I might just do that soon. :)

@Hexlord 3 месяца назад

Replaced my D40x and D200 with a D700. Not really small lol.

@adjiearp1372 3 месяца назад

Nice video Lee, keep bringin classic camera for classic enthusiast

@BoostLeekdMedia 3 месяца назад

Thanks! Will do. The D80 is next :)

@davidheit277 3 месяца назад

BoostLeekd Media my Nikon D40 maxes out at 32gig cards. which is what i put in my two D40s . I keep mine in the car with a 18-200mm lens . So i always have DSLR available. Keep up the good work.

@BoostLeekdMedia 2 месяца назад

Thanks! Good to know the 32gb card work on this good ol' machine!

@PaulPadoan 18 дней назад

Have a D40x sine new, and got a D40 for 35 bucks a while ago, with kit lenses. Also a zoom 10-300 an a few vintage lenses. I think these cameras are as close as you can get to analog photography on a budget. They are great to learn on, you get a bunch of limitations that makes you think about what you are doing, but when you get things right, you will get a very nice result direct from the files. The CCD demands less post processing than CMOS, imo. Strengths, portrait, street and landscape in good weather, weaknesses bad lighting, long lenses, bulky to use in full manual mode. I’m thinking of getting a 35 mm lens for street, the kit lens is surprisingly good, but slow, and I like bokeh.

@BoostLeekdMedia 17 дней назад

Thank you for sharing your experiences! I totally agree with you about the CCD and the CMOS post processing. Not much you have to do if you get your settings right on. You got your D40 for an AWESOME deal.

@PaulPadoan 16 дней назад

@@BoostLeekdMedia I just ordered a split screen matte, just to make manual focus faster, it’s ‘a breeze’ to swap on the camera. I should make focusing much easier.

@neilpiper9889 2 дня назад

The D40X has a better rear display. I use one with the 18 70 afs DX f3.5 f4.5 lens. I also have a D40 with a 18 55 VR kit lens. I did a wedding with the D40 adding a Nikon SB 600 speedlite flash. I love these CCD sensor cameras.

@thequarantinecatholic 3 месяца назад

Have one and love it!!! Then picked up the D300 and then the D200 =)

@BoostLeekdMedia 3 месяца назад

Nice!! Both of those are great cameras. Especially that D200 :)

@fernando-ph4ke 3 месяца назад

I love these videos, my friend, they entertain me a lot

@AlessandroBurriesci 2 месяца назад

Hi there, thanks for this video! Yesterday, my aunt gave me that camera; it's like new. Can I ask you something? I'm a beginner and I want to get one of the lenses you recommend. Which is the best lens, not just for now but also for when I eventually buy a new camera?

@BoostLeekdMedia 2 месяца назад

Unfortunately, the 'best lens' just depends on your style of photography. But, as I said in the video, the 18-200 is probably the "best" lens for beginners because of focal length ranges. Whenever you do upgrade to a new camera, feel free to ask again :)

@AlessandroBurriesci 2 месяца назад

@@BoostLeekdMedia Thank you. Maybe it's a silly question, but is the kit lens I currently have too weak? Do you recommend getting the 18-200mm?"

@outfield1988 3 месяца назад

Have one and takes great pictures with the kit lense even.😊

@sometimesgamer 3 месяца назад

I hope you can take this out on a photowalk on a better lighting condition. Or maybe at night and do some long exposures. I found one online for 150 dollars with a kit lens in pristine condition. You have convinced me to buy one.

@BoostLeekdMedia 3 месяца назад

Nice! I'm going to bring it to a local car show during daylight and hopefully during golden hour and at night.

@sometimesgamer 3 месяца назад

@@BoostLeekdMedia Definitely looking forward for that. I subscribed!

@joeiazizi9808 3 месяца назад

I have the 40x version. A bit more resolution. The kit lens got not much to shout about. Then I was curious on how it will look with a prime lens like a Voigtlander. So I bought the Nokton 55mm F1.2. It knock me off my feet. The image was like a Leica. But it is a pain to manual focus at a smaller aperture. Don't ever move forward or backward even a quarter inch. It certainly need an autofocus lens. I heard that Nikkor has produced 120 million lenses to date. I'm sure I can find some good prime with autofocus.

@BoostLeekdMedia 3 месяца назад

Nice! Yes, I had the SAME focus issue with a 50mm F/1.2 AIS lens I borrowed. Focusing was a pain. As much as I loved how the image rendered, it was just too much of a hassle to hit 100% focus on a subject without moving too much, as you said. As for prime lenses, I REALLY love the 50mm 1.8G on my D40 :)

@Mars80991 Месяц назад

I just bought one since I’m a reseller and my girlfriend wanted to start in photography so I gave it to her so start with

@BoostLeekdMedia Месяц назад

Nice! Hope they watched the video. It's still an awesome camera :)

@adambjerre 29 дней назад

Great video! Do you know which flash or speedlight would be compatible with the D40?

@BoostLeekdMedia 28 дней назад

I am using a Nikon SB700 with my D40 :)

@kesselrun89 2 месяца назад

Going to Japan this summer. I was thinking to bring my D40X with me, together with just and only my 35mm1:18g. Will I make it? Quite a bright lens, so I'm quite confident for the night shooting as well...

@BoostLeekdMedia 2 месяца назад

I actually brought my D40, along with my Sigma 35 F/1.4 ART lens attached to it, during my Tokyo trip in March this year. You will be perfectly fine. The 35mm F/1.8G DX is a fine lens. For super bright days, you can increase the aperture between F/2 and F/2.8 :)

@kesselrun89 2 месяца назад

@@BoostLeekdMedia Let's hope so! Thank you!

@kayleighvarga Месяц назад

Hello, what lenses did you use for the portrait that you took?

@BoostLeekdMedia Месяц назад

It was the Tamron 45 F/1.8 lens. It is an amaaazing lens on the D40.

@kayleighvarga Месяц назад

@@BoostLeekdMedia thank you!!!

@duncanthorn6338 3 месяца назад

Hi, Just wondering why you deleted my complimentary comment. It was the first one for this video?

@BoostLeekdMedia 3 месяца назад

Not sure what happened. I usually don't delete comments unless it's extremely unnecessary. I do know youtube deletes comments but I'm not seeing "blocked" comments on my end.

@duncanthorn6338 3 месяца назад

@@BoostLeekdMedia thanks. Yes, I’ve talked to another site this evening that I also got deleted on, and apparently they believe it is RU-vid deleting comments, for what reason they can’t figure out because they were not offensive in any way, rather, as in my case, very complimentary. Social media baffles me sometimes 😡