Hypothetical speaking this are my two choices

D60

D40

Both have the same type of lens (I think, correct me if I am wrong. I think an 18 - 55 is a good start, and I'm also sure I could find a package with 2 lens... the 18-55 with another one) , the price range is just like 100$ or so more, and what else? What should I look for? Main differences? Is a D4O good? I've used one before and I think it's amazing, but I kinda like opinions. What are your experiences?

I would like to pursue photography as a hobby or a job related thing in the future therefore I want to learn with the best things in the market.

I like this options too:
one

two

I don't know If I'll buy it there but from the places I've looked, the deals are kinda the same. That's just to give an idea and to ask for opinion. It would be nice if people who have experience on DSLR's would be the only ones replying. Also, give me some pointers of where I should look from and buy one. Help, that's all I want... oh and guidance.

Also, I know I would need to buy a bag, a memory card, a lens protector, etc. THEREFORE More money, so I'm taking that into consideration. 650$ would be plenty of money but i guess if it's necessary I'll find some more... but Idk. tell me realistic things.

In all seriousness, the less the better, but moving away from that, I think the D40 is the best one from me seeing as how I am starting, but considering my plans, i don't know!

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Get the D2x or D3. 10-20x better than those you mentioned. Only problem is that the D3 is about $5000

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Don't be an idiot. I'm not going to buy one of those just to start. Seriously. That's an idiotic idea.

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Quote: from ManiacPenguins at 8:23 pm on Nov. 14, 2008

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Get the D2x or D3. 10-20x better than those you mentioned. Only problem is that the D3 is about $5000

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Don't be an idiot. I'm not going to buy one of those just to start. Seriously. That's an idiotic idea.

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I'm not an idiot, you are just wasting your money on a low end camera.

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Quote: from Anonymous at 8:27 pm on Nov. 14, 2008

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Quote: from ManiacPenguins at 8:23 pm on Nov. 14, 2008

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Get the D2x or D3. 10-20x better than those you mentioned. Only problem is that the D3 is about $5000

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 Don't be an idiot. I'm not going to buy one of those just to start. Seriously. That's an idiotic idea.

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I'm not an idiot, you are just wasting your money on a low end camera.

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Are you seriously calling the D60/D40 low cameras?

... Jeez, that answers my question.

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Quote: from ManiacPenguins at 8:28 pm on Nov. 14, 2008

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Quote: from Anonymous at 8:27 pm on Nov. 14, 2008

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Quote: from ManiacPenguins at 8:23 pm on Nov. 14, 2008

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Get the D2x or D3. 10-20x better than those you mentioned. Only problem is that the D3 is about $5000

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  Don't be an idiot. I'm not going to buy one of those just to start. Seriously. That's an idiotic idea.

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 I'm not an idiot, you are just wasting your money on a low end camera.

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Are you seriously calling the D60/D40 low cameras?

... Jeez, that answers my question.

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Yes, I am. Compared to Nikon's higher end offerings, they are horrid.

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D60 has an image sensor cleaner... that alone is a huge thing, and is worth it...

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Yes, I am. Compared to Nikon's higher end offerings, they are horrid.

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Do you even know that professional photographer's advice begging to start with the D40-90 cameras? Giving someone a D3 or D3x is not the way to go, why? they are only for high photography projects and experienced people who already started with D40-90's. Plus,The d-40-90s are high end cameras, if not they wouldn't be considered DSLR'S and accepted into advance photographic level courses.

Your whole "advice" is out of place here and certainly not helpful. If you had known at least a tad about cameras and read my whole post when you first replied then you would know what I just told you and not waste a post on such an waste of space comment. Please, go away. I'm waiting for people with knowledge to reply.

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Quote: from kk327 at 8:30 pm on Nov. 14, 2008

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D60 has an image sensor cleaner... that alone is a huge thing, and is worth it...  

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I did notice that plus the megapixels. Big things to take into consideration. What else do you think is a big difference?

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If you're just using it for learning and everyday photography (even art projects, if you're a student or artist), this camera is perfect in my opinion. From what I understand the main difference between a D90 and a D40 is that the D40 isn't battery operated for certain lenses... I think. I have to ask my uncle about that one.

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they are good starter dslr's

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Quote: from Anonymous at 8:33 pm on Nov. 14, 2008

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Quote: from ManiacPenguins at 8:28 pm on Nov. 14, 2008

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Quote: from Anonymous at 8:27 pm on Nov. 14, 2008

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Quote: from ManiacPenguins at 8:23 pm on Nov. 14, 2008

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Get the D2x or D3. 10-20x better than those you mentioned. Only problem is that the D3 is about $5000

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  Don't be an idiot. I'm not going to buy one of those just to start. Seriously. That's an idiotic idea.

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  I'm not an idiot, you are just wasting your money on a low end camera.

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 Are you seriously calling the D60/D40 low cameras?  

 ... Jeez, that answers my question.

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Yes, I am. Compared to Nikon's higher end offerings, they are horrid.

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D40s are only horrid once you outgrow them. As a transition from point and shoot cameras to SLRs however, a D40 isn't horrid at all and would suffice.

The D40 is overwhelming as shit to a beginner and, assuming the OP is just a plain old novice with a semi interest in getting into some real photography, it's utter stupidity to recommend some $5000+ camera meant for the pros who actually know what they're doing.

So. Essentially, I call you out on your elitist bullshit.

To the OP: Get a D40 (even a D60 if you've got some more cash lying around) and practice around with that, get some lenses (also will cost quite a bit), and then, if you really want to get all serious business, get a high end camera. At this level though, you shouldn't be throwing away thousands of dollars on a camera you won't even know what to do with.

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