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Nikon D40 camera, good use for nature photography?

Looking for info or opinions on the Nikon D40 camera. I am a beginner photographer, and I am interested in photographing wildlife at a distance. Is this a good choice to go with? I wanted a camera that I can change lenses on that would take long range photo's of deer and such. Is this camera capable? Again, I am a beginner
Thanks

While the entry level Nikon D40 DSLR is an excellent camera and is quite inexpensive, the lenses you will need to shoot wildlife will cost you a minimum of $480 (70-300 mm) up to over $9,000 for the 600 mm f/4, used by most working wildlife pros

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You can see that George Lepp uses a 600 mm with his Canon system. Nikon and Canon have pretty much the same focal lengths. Nikon has a 200-400 mm f/4 ($5,500) that has become popular over the years with both wildlife and sports photographers

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Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Sensor DIGIC 4 Image Processor Full-HD Movie Mode Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch Clear View Vari-Angle LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens $799.99 18.0 MEGAPIXEL CMOS1080P HIGH-DEFINITION VIDEO AT 20 FPS3.0" LCDISO 100 6400 (EXPANDABLE TO 12800) FOR SHOOTING FROM BRIGHT TO DIM LIGHTDIGIC 4 IMAGE PROCESSORMOVIE DIGITAL ZOOM & VIDEO SNAPSHOTSCENE INTELLIGENT AUTO MODE & PICTURE STYLE AUTO INCORPORATING THE NEW EOS SCENE DETECTION SYSTEM TO CAPTURE BEAUTIFUL SCENES WITH EASECREATIVITY FEATURES INCLUDE BASIC+ FUNCTION MULTI-ASPECT FUNCTION & CRE...

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Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control $14.95 Wireless remote control for Nikon's D70 Digital SLR camera, will trip the shutter remotely from a distance of up to 16ft. Also compatible with N65, Pronea S, Nuvis S & Lite Touch Zoom Cameras....

LOWEPRO Fastpack 250 Camera/NoteBook Backpack (Black) + Accessory Kit for Nikon D3/D3S/D3X/D40/D50/D60/D70S/D80/D90/D700/D300/D300S/D7000/D90/D5100/D5000/D3100/D3000/FM10/F100 Digital SLR Cameras $115.95 The fastpack 250 protects your digital SLR and 15.4" widescreen notebook compactly while providing generous storage for your other gear. Side-entry compartments let you quickly grab equipment and accessories, even while you're on the move. Customize the easy-to-access main compartment with adjustable dividers. A comfortable mesh waistbelt helps distribute weight evenly. To help you make the most o...

Nikon 2 Year Extended Warranty for Nikon D40 $19.95 This Nikon 2-Year Extended Service Coverage (ESC) for the Nikon D40/D40X SLR Digital Camera is offered through Nikon U.S.A. and becomes valid upon the expiration of the Nikon U.S.A. Inc. limited Warranty that is included with your camera. It provides the coverage specified below for a period of two additional years. During the period of your Extended Service Contract (ESC), repairs resulting from defects in material or workmanship will be performed at no-charge by Nikon Inc. * Applies only to the original purchaser only and is not transferable * Does not cover repairs resulting from or due to misuse, abuse, neglect or accident * Does not cover repairs resulting directly or indirectly from the use of unauthorized replacement parts, accessories and/or service performed by unauthorized personnel * Specifically excludes Batteries * Coverage dates will be determined by the date indicated on your bill-of-sale * Valid only in the USA (except Florida and Virginia), Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands * Repairs can be performed only by the service stations listed on the product's original warranty * You must register the ESC within 10 days of your retail purchase of camera body

Nikon CF-DC1 Semi-Soft Case for Nikon D40/ D40X/ D60/ D3100 $39.95 This case accomodates a camera body with lenses up to the 18-55mm Zoom-Nikkor.

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Nikon SB-400 AF Speedlight $116.95 The SB-400 gives photographers the opportunity to enjoy brighter and more natural lighting for images taken using a flash. It is designed to suit entry-level Digital SLR users while also suitable for more experienced users. Those who have a camera within the D2 series will also benefit from the convenient portable flash unit. The SB-400 offers a guide number of 30 (ISO 200, m), and effortless bounce flash function and is controlled in i-TTL and the D40?s M (manual) mode.

Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras w/Automatic Chip $329 The Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Manual Focus Lens is an excellent addition to any photographer's collection. This new lens now features an Automatic Chip for Aperture and other setting adjustments right from your DSLR camera's user interface and LCD! It gives users the ability to expand their creativity and capture incredible scenes from a vivid perspective. Its an ultra-bright lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4. It is fully compatible with the automated features available with digital SLR cameras. It is compact and lightweight, and offers the ideal focal length and bright aperture for use as a portrait lens. This lens will fit the Nikon D40 D40x D50 D60 D80 D90 D200 D3 D300 D700 Digital SLR Cameras.

Sigma 70-300mm DG HSM MACRO Autofocus Lens for Nikon Cameras (including the D3000- D3100-D40-D40X-D60) $169.95 The Sigma 5A9306 / 5A9-306 70-300mm 4-5.6 DG Macro Lens is the ideal compact and economical choice for a telephoto zoom lens. By incorporating an autofocusing motor into the lens itself, it can now autofocus with all Nikon DSLR cameras (including the D40, D40x, etc.). In addition, with the motor built into the lens, focusing will be quieter and more responsive.

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Tamron 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di-II LD Aspherical IF For Nikon Mount (Works With D40, D40x, D60) $499 Di II: Lenses are designed for exclusive use on digital cameras with smaller-size imagers and inherit all of the benefits of our Di products. These lenses are not designed for conventional cameras and digital cameras with image sensors larger than 24mm x 16mm. This ultra wide-angle zoom lens for digital SLR cameras, with the first-ever focal length range of 10-24mm-the 35mm equivalent of 16mm ultra wide-angle to 37mm semi-wide-angle-is a perfect tool for creating dramatic landscape, cityscape,a nd seascape imagery. At the ultra wide-angle setting, you'll be able to capture vistas beyond what the eye can see. At the semi-wide-angle setting, you'll capture scenes with angles of view almost as spectacular. Only Tamron lenses imported officially by Tamron USA, Inc. and distributed by authorized Tamron USA, Inc. dealers carry a Six-Year Limited USA warranty.

Tamron 28-75mm f 2.8 SP XR Di AF Lens for Nikon. (Including the D40, D40x, D60) $499 This Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Lens incorporates a motor built into the lens itself, which gives it the capability to autofocus with all Nikon DSLR cameras (including the D40 and D40x). In addition, with the motor built into the lens, focusing will be quieter and more responsive.

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di Zoom Lens for Nikon Cameras (Works with D40, D40x, D60) $769 This lens' large aperture and focal range also make it ideal for capturing stunning portraits. You can softly blur unnecessary background details, while making your crisply focused subject pop from the photo. It also offers an extra-close focusing distance and macro magnification for capturing excellent closeups.

Tamron AFB003NII-700 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 DI-II VC LD (IF) MACRO for Nikon ( AFB003NII-700 / AFB003NII700 ) $579.95 The Tamron AFB003NII-700 / AFB003NII700 AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Lens is a 15x high power zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras using the more compact (APS-C) digital size image sensors. The focal length of this lens is equivalent to approx. 27-405mm in 35mm format. Designed as an "all-in-one" lens, it will meet almost all photographic opportunities without changing lenses. The VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism allows the use of shutter speeds that are much slower than otherwise possible, with no perceptible increase in image blur. It automatically detects movement of the camera and compensates for camera shake when shooting a moving object. This feature is a must in a lens with this long of a focal length. The 18-270mm lens, made for the Nikon digital SLR system, incorporates a motor built into the lens itself, which gives it the capability to autofocus with all Nikon DSLR cameras (including the D40 and D40x). In addition, with the motor built into the lens, focusing will be quieter and more responsive.

Tamron SP AF60mm F2 Di II LD (IF) 1:1 Macro For Nikon (Including D40, D40x, D60) $524 The Tamron SP AF60mm F/2.0 Di II LD (IF) 1:1 Macro (model G005) is the first medium telephoto macro lens designed for APS-C size DSLR cameras that features a fast maximum aperture of F/2.0?one stop faster than the F/2.8 maximum aperture found on conventional Macro lenses in the same class.