If you're not getting a full frame DSLR anyway, get the cheapest non full frame (APS-C) DSLR you can find. The D80 takes absolutely the same picture quality as the D40x. The only difference is the D40x doesn't have internal motor to focus your nikkor D lenses.
The D40x does have a manual focus confirmation light that helps you manual focus. Once you master depth of field, manual focus is no problem really. The camera of course supports auto focus in all nikkors with a DX marking on them, denoting that these lenses are only built for the APS-C form factor.
The reason why you shouldn't get a "mid" level DSLR is sooner or later you will go full frame anyway, and these digital toys don't retain value as well as the second hand Contax and Leica. You'll end up losing more money when you sell if you choose a D300 for example.
For a cheap full frame experience and if you're into SLR's, pick up a Nikon FG, FE, film camera and enjoy the simplicity. Cheap on ebay. If you're into rangefinders, pick up a Yashica GSN, Canonet QL17, or a Minolta Hi-matic. Super nice price, full frame goodness.
The price of a D80 with a decent DX lens can get you a Leica M3 with a Summicron bro. Check flickr.
*slowly clicks my Leica M2's shutter*:) totally bro, I find remember exactly what you did for each frame teaches me more than anything else. And the fact that the camera doesn't have EXIF forces you to remember.
When the decisive time comes, such as shooting the president, you don't use a silly DoF that doesn't cover his ears.
in fact, the porn was not that interesting until I hit puberty.
EXACTLY, ma man!
It disgusts me to hear the crying babies who say oh we can't show little jimmy porn because it'll destroy his mind. It's just not true. And it disgusts me because those who said this had been through childhood themselves. Stop lying, and do something useful.
I know I have nothing to back this up.. but your post just triggered a thought. "those people" become your boss:D those people, had enough of this BS personality tests and decided, let's start a business.
Then they hire the lay back people to milk. I am purely BSing.
As Commander Data would say, what makes a soldier angry? What makes him want revenge? And what makes her want rampage?
Hey guys, don't worry, I read more books than you and I came up with a "solution"!!11!! Let's make an army of ethical aimbots that only kills when it's necessary.
I don't know how many gamers out there share the same feeling as me, but I don't game to get away from the real world, or that I am addicted, or for other stupid reasons.
It's sad to game! I game because it's the cheapest form of entertainment. From the days of the QEMM, a fixed money you spent on a box will last you god know how many hours.
I have a decent job now, and I still game a lot. Not because I am addicted. If I can spend a weekend on a boat, or in the garage tuning my Skyline GTR, or even just a Golf GL, I would. But I can't, so I game.
If I feel the urge to earn myself that Golf GL, I would. But I don't, so I game.
I didn't RTFA but what if I banged my finger into something and hurt it. When it heals the veins shifted. What if my fingers are too dark to be scanned? What if I just had a frostbite?
I've done quite a few, next time, to stay in the dream, find an object in the dream and concentrate on it. It helps to calm yourself down and let you dream a bit more.
Every single time I get in the lucid mode, I jump off a building, of course that's after my lucid check -- strip naked and nobody looked at me, ok dream. And fly. Flying is the best thing. Flying into a tornado is just kick ass!
Slashdot Mirror
If you're not getting a full frame DSLR anyway, get the cheapest non full frame (APS-C) DSLR you can find. The D80 takes absolutely the same picture quality as the D40x. The only difference is the D40x doesn't have internal motor to focus your nikkor D lenses.
The D40x does have a manual focus confirmation light that helps you manual focus. Once you master depth of field, manual focus is no problem really. The camera of course supports auto focus in all nikkors with a DX marking on them, denoting that these lenses are only built for the APS-C form factor.
The reason why you shouldn't get a "mid" level DSLR is sooner or later you will go full frame anyway, and these digital toys don't retain value as well as the second hand Contax and Leica. You'll end up losing more money when you sell if you choose a D300 for example.
For a cheap full frame experience and if you're into SLR's, pick up a Nikon FG, FE, film camera and enjoy the simplicity. Cheap on ebay. If you're into rangefinders, pick up a Yashica GSN, Canonet QL17, or a Minolta Hi-matic. Super nice price, full frame goodness.
The price of a D80 with a decent DX lens can get you a Leica M3 with a Summicron bro. Check flickr.
Besides your point, I think the most important thing about taking pictures is "holding the camera steady". Takes practice, just like sniping.
*slowly clicks my Leica M2's shutter* :) totally bro, I find remember exactly what you did for each frame teaches me more than anything else. And the fact that the camera doesn't have EXIF forces you to remember.
When the decisive time comes, such as shooting the president, you don't use a silly DoF that doesn't cover his ears.
http://change.gov/page/-/officialportrait.jpg
I spent a year shooting film and I found it helps me shoot faster. We all know what faster means ;)
His ears are out of focus zomg. If you have a chance to shoot the president, don't you practice portrait first?
What a mk2 wastage.
Thanks for the info dude. And good point on the mentality bit.
And mcafee speedometer is still around now. Try it yourself. Dual boot the same machine and speedometer it. It's pretty amazing.
And this is the exact reason why my tvpc now is running ubuntu for pure bit torrent goodness while the gaming pc still boots xp.
So the routers, boxes running the algorithms, extra jacks, what not.. runs on what power exactly?
Sorry I think I will stick to my solar powered flashlight.
in fact, the porn was not that interesting until I hit puberty.
EXACTLY, ma man!
It disgusts me to hear the crying babies who say oh we can't show little jimmy porn because it'll destroy his mind. It's just not true. And it disgusts me because those who said this had been through childhood themselves. Stop lying, and do something useful.
I know I have nothing to back this up.. but your post just triggered a thought. "those people" become your boss :D those people, had enough of this BS personality tests and decided, let's start a business.
Then they hire the lay back people to milk. I am purely BSing.
That means the back of the display is facing slightly down, below the horizon.
Ever heard of a mirror?
They are Magneto's sisters!
Dude... I have like, simulated orgasm like, everyday!
As Commander Data would say, what makes a soldier angry? What makes him want revenge? And what makes her want rampage?
Hey guys, don't worry, I read more books than you and I came up with a "solution"!!11!! Let's make an army of ethical aimbots that only kills when it's necessary.
stfu. Solutions in engagement. lolbbq.
I don't know how many gamers out there share the same feeling as me, but I don't game to get away from the real world, or that I am addicted, or for other stupid reasons.
It's sad to game! I game because it's the cheapest form of entertainment. From the days of the QEMM, a fixed money you spent on a box will last you god know how many hours.
I have a decent job now, and I still game a lot. Not because I am addicted. If I can spend a weekend on a boat, or in the garage tuning my Skyline GTR, or even just a Golf GL, I would. But I can't, so I game.
If I feel the urge to earn myself that Golf GL, I would. But I don't, so I game.
Go to school.
here's your pony bro.
Hey Biff, You want to try my chocolate fudge cake?
Dog molecules detects YOU!
I didn't RTFA but what if I banged my finger into something and hurt it. When it heals the veins shifted. What if my fingers are too dark to be scanned? What if I just had a frostbite?
gimme back my iBlow!
F16 Cloaked
somehow we get our hands on the corpse of Jesus. And cloned him.
Wow my brain's hurting.
and he is Mi! I support you bro, Hua can totally be a last name.
Then you have an excuse to ask her to come closer no? I'd be in the basement.
Home goes you!
I've done quite a few, next time, to stay in the dream, find an object in the dream and concentrate on it. It helps to calm yourself down and let you dream a bit more.
Every single time I get in the lucid mode, I jump off a building, of course that's after my lucid check -- strip naked and nobody looked at me, ok dream. And fly. Flying is the best thing. Flying into a tornado is just kick ass!