Nikon D40 officially announced

[Scream And Fly]

The Nikon D40 was officially announced. The D50 is a much better choice, although it will likely be discontinued in favor of this model:

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0611/06111603nikond40handsonpreview.asp

[Sutphil]

Pricing is available at Henry's.
http://www.henrys.com/webapp/wcs/stores/henrys/index.jsp

[Scream And Fly]

$657? No way. People were buying D50 kits at Staples for $500 - and the D50 is a much better camera.

[jphii]

Greg, it was actually $503 and some change at Staples:D :D

[Scream And Fly]

I really have to wonder what Nikon's logic is with the D40. It's no easier to use than the D50, yet it's missing so many of the D50's features --- and at a higher price. The only thing the D40 has over the D50 is a slightly better viewfinder. Paired with a good lens, the D50 will produce professional results without even breaking a sweat.

[Ziemer]

People were buying D50 kits at Staples for $500 - and the D50 is a much better camera.

I would still like to find this deal. :D :p :p You can't even come close to that on Ebay for a D50 kit. :eek: :D

[1BadAction]

Greg, what do you think of the coolpix S models? I want a tiny point and shoot for teh umm... "unexpected" pics (i was going to buy a sony or other small cam till i seen the s).

heres the one I was looking at http://www0.epinions.com/Nikon_CoolPix_S7_Digital_Camera/display_~full_specs

[Scream And Fly]

Those slim models are alright, but they use a refractor lens that isn't quite as good. They do take great photos, but you should consider this one instead:http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php?cat=1&grp=2&productNr=25555

Jeff, if I find any D50 deals that are awesome, I'll let you know.

Greg