Problem with the D40 is that it will ONLY permit the use of lenses with
overpriced in-lens focus motors, and is not backwards compatible with
various older Nikon lenses.
Might want to consider the Pentax K100D that is a similar price and
more options to grow & learn - and is fully compatible with all K-mount
lenses back to 1980 in all automatic modes, and back to all screw mount
lenses with regular metering.
Larry
Winsor Crosby wrote:
> None of the above.
>
> Apparently the R-1 is discontinued without a replacement. Dead end
> there. You could buy her a new Nikon D40 including kit lens for as
> little as $$550 which is in the price vicinity of what you are
> talking about. It is small, light and has gotten rave reviews and
> will far exceed the capabilities of a bridge camera for image quality
> and for learning purposes.
>
> There is also something to be said for impressing a novice with a
> camera that is not from a company with a marginal attachment to
> photography instead of electronics, film or medical equipment. It
> shows a little respect for the seriousness of her purpose.
>
>
>
> Winsor
> Long Beach, California, USA
>
>
>
>
> On Feb 10, 2007, at 6:50 AM, Phil wrote:
>
>
>> I am looking for a Bridge Camera for future step daughter who is
>> wanting to
>> learn about photography. Of course I haven't considered using it
>> myself at
>> all LOL but a few of the features that I would like for her are:
>>
>> External Hotshoe, half decent Zoom, high image quality, Raw.
>>
>> Having researched a little several come to mind !
>>
>> Sony R1, Panasonic FZ50 and Fuji S9100 (9600)
>>
>> The Sony lacks the Zoom, the FZ50 appears to suffer from noise, not
>> sure
>> about the Fuji
>> Has anyone any experience with this type of Camera, what quality
>> can we
>> expect, the R1 got a rave review
>> for image quality, the FZ50 appears to have good IS, they all
>> linger around
>> the same price R1'a are still available here just.
>>
>> And no she isn't getting her hands on my E1
>>
>> Advice appreciated
>>
>> Phil
>>
>>
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