Should i upgrade my d40x

Forums Camera Forum Nikon Cameras. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. What's a good upgrade from the Nikon D40X?

I realize that, generally, it is better to upgrade a lens prior to upgrading camera's, but I bought my D40X when I knew very little about photography. I don't want to buy any lenses for my D40X and then not have them compatible with my next camera. I plan on upgrading within the next year, and am curious what the best upgrade would be.

I only have the kit lens, so my upgrade doesn't have to strictly be a DX model. I just want to make sure I get the most out of my money. I've been looking at the D, but after doing a little bit of research, I don't think I need a full frame camera at this time, but something around that price range or lower would be great.

I just want to make my next upgrade count. Thanks for any input. What would be a good upgrade from the D40X? All joking aside. If you're doing Wedding Photography After all, it is marketing directly to Wedding Photographers. Full Frame Nikon's offer a mode to use DX lenses. Would the D be a better choice over the ? AaronLLockhart said:.

Click to expand DarkShadow Birdographer Supporting Member. I am not so sure about that after looking at this review. Nikon D vs D SCraig Been spending a lot of time on here!

If you get the D be sure to get a good filtered blower. It has a large hepa filter, an anti-static filter, and one-way check valve. Adorama camera has it. You can also order it directly from Koh. I shoot with a with an Sigma on it most of the time, and love it! But I rue the day I let my little D40 go on the trade in. Keep it. I started with a d40x several years ago , upgraded to a and just this year to a I am thrilled with the I bought a Nikon lens and it serves all my needs from portrait to landscapes and is a great travel combo.

Good luck! It depends on how much money you want to spend. Pages: 1 2 3. Thank you for choosing a Nikon product. This guide describes how to upgrade the camera firmware for the D40 and D40X. If you are not confident that you can perform the update successfully, the update can be performed by a Nikon service representative. Important The camera may be damaged if power is interrupted or camera controls are operated during the update.

Do not turn the camera off, remove or disconnect the power source, or operate camera controls during the update. If the update is not completed successfully and the camera becomes inoperable, take the camera to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Check the current camera firmware version. Select Firmware version in the setup menu.

D40 : Both the A and B firmware should be version 1. Users of earlier versions will need to upgrade to version 1. D40X : Both the A and B firmware should be version 1. Download and extract the new firmware.