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I think he means get the D40 off of "Auto" exposure mode and use something more "photographic", i.e., M or A (Aperture priority).
Anyway... gorgeous lens, and looks good on the D40. I think it would look even better on my D40x though... donations?
Anyway... gorgeous lens, and looks good on the D40. I think it would look even better on my D40x though... donations?
I have a D40x with 18-200, the lens is amazing, im swamped with uni work at the moment but try every opportunity i get to go out and use it! happy snapping!
Wow, I didn't realize how small the D40 is! I have the 18-200mm (LOVE it!), and use it on my D70. I know the photo's perspective might be a bit misleading, but it looks like your D40 is 50% smaller than my D70!
If I can find my other camera, I'll post a picture for comparison.
You will LOVE that lens!!
If I can find my other camera, I'll post a picture for comparison.
You will LOVE that lens!!
I can't stand the "Auto" mode on cameras... even when I'm really, really lazy I'll put it on P (auto aperture and speed)... usually set to A or S (aperture or shutter priority, respectively)
I think it's an insult to the DSLR's pro background to use one of the sports/portrait/landscape modes
I think it's an insult to the DSLR's pro background to use one of the sports/portrait/landscape modes
I have really had good experience with the auto mode for casual stuff. When I'm done when the camera out of habit I seem to always put it back onto the green auto dial. Not really sure why, I guess I'm a little obsessive compulsive, and its nice incase somebody else in the house wants to use it and doesn't have to worry about it being in a manual or semi-manual mode.
I have yet to figure out the P mode, I seem to always get an over-exposed image (of people) even if I adjust the exposure compensation.
As for a status update, so far the lens has been excellent. I haven't got much use yet as it has been raining here a lot lately. Much heavier than I would have expected, but I really love the M/A focus mode and the lens is very well designed. Much more convenient than always switching lenses, so I'm glad I got it. Now if I could just get my eyes off of a micro 105mm VR...
I have yet to figure out the P mode, I seem to always get an over-exposed image (of people) even if I adjust the exposure compensation.
As for a status update, so far the lens has been excellent. I haven't got much use yet as it has been raining here a lot lately. Much heavier than I would have expected, but I really love the M/A focus mode and the lens is very well designed. Much more convenient than always switching lenses, so I'm glad I got it. Now if I could just get my eyes off of a micro 105mm VR...
Now if I could just get my eyes off of a micro 105mm VR...
Its mine first!
That's the logic behind getting my wife a D40, now I can get the lens as a gift for her