thank you both for the info

what are the major diff. btwn the body?
can i start with the D40 and opt for higher end lens in the future?

 

you can do whatever you want... the resale value and versitility of the D70 is a major plus and you can get one for less then the D40 you're looking at. SO it's win-win. Chepaer, and more versatile if you get into photography... at the same time if you dont like it you'll be able to sell it easily.

Dont get fooled dude, if you dont like it as a hobby there is just about no way you'll still coninue using the SLR as a every occasion camera. too heavy and bulky.

as for the difference i dont know the D40 that much. i just did a little serch and heres what IMO are differences:

-1005 points light mettering on the D70 instead of 500 on the D40.

-D70=1/8000 sec while the D40 is 1/4000

-D70 has a 5 point AF system as opposed to 3 points for the D40

But 1 advantage the D40 has is it's smaller and 10MP. So if you are goingt o do alot of enlargements maybe you'll see a difference.

 

The D40 is 6.1mp. The D40X is 10mp. The one he priced out up there is only 6.1.

 

:doh: this is true

 

i aam surprised John or no one else posted in this one h:

 

Yeah, me too...I'm by no means an expert...just happened to be researching the Nikon cameras for my wife.

 

used D70s with some good glass > *

though that ED lense that comes with what he has above is better than 99% of the kit lenses that come with that shit usually.

 

What to say?

It's all pretty much been said and I agree you are better off going with the D70 because all around it is a better camera and easier to sell if you decide it isn't for you.

 

what is your preferred dslr body?

 

I shoot Canon but I really don't play the Nikon vs Canon debate game. Both are excellent brands and have excellent product, it is just what you have glass for that tends to make the decision on brand purchasing.