 | Nikon D40x 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
Buy new: $849.99 / Used from: $495.00 Selected for the 10.2 MP, price point, & strongest reviews. Final kicker was the SD format -it fit our other products..
Not disappointed at all, but the "AF-S only" limits functionality of many lenses. This is the only thing which makes me want a D80.
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 | Nikon SB-400 AF Speedlight for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $116.12 Great starter flash, compact & works well -- SOOOOOOOOOO much better than the pop up, but as I read/learn more - should have sprung for an SB600 or 800.
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 | Tiffen 52mm UV Protection Filter
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $4.99 Cheap insurance
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 | Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control for Nikon D40, D40x, D60 & D80 Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $14.30 / Used from: $12.99 For the price -- cool... no more running back to the camera
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 | Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $120.00 I got it (3/17)..., even though it is not AF-S. More speed in low light will make a difference (f/1.8 is nice). After I got it - learned that you better check the di-opter on your camera -- kinda important with manual focus.
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 | Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
Buy new: $661.60 / Used from: $559.95 I WANT THIS !!!! 6/11 - I GOT THIS !!!! Some will find the limitations of this lens, but I have no complaints. If I ever get the chance to use higher priced glass - maybe I will. Even then, you can't beat the flexibility
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 | Hoya 72mm Introductory Filter Kit, UV, Circular Polarizer, 81A and Filter Wallet
Buy new: $109.95 Filter's always a good idea - go the kit so I can play with some effects...(9/15) Get a circular polarizer !!!!
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 | Tamrac Adventure 7 Photo Backpack (Red/Black)
Buy new: $74.95 I (thought I) like(d) the backpack functionality vs. the more traditional bags. Though, I can see me growing out of it. (9/15)yep, out grew it! and the camera is difficult to get to. looking at Lowenpro next.
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 | Nikon D40/D40x Digital Field Guide by David D. Busch
Buy new: $13.59 / Used from: $9.98 Better than the manual. Somewhat useful tips, but great for learning what the camera does.
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 | The Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby
Buy new: $13.59 / Used from: $11.89 See below. found out these two books are a set, not an update from 1 to 2. The presentation is about 200 pages of 30 second lessons. Overall, very quick read, good suggestions and tips.
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 | The Digital Photography Book, Volume 2 by Scott Kelby
Buy new: $16.49 / Used from: $15.71 See above. I. The two volumes are different enough, but somewhat repetitive. Suggest you save time & get them both. If you have to buy only one, (especially if you're still trying to figure out what kind of photgrapher you want to be) get the first book - it has a larger scope of topics.
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 | The Moment It Clicks: Photography secrets from one of the world's top shooters (Voices That Matter) by Joe McNally
Buy new: $34.64 / Used from: $33.00 coming soon - I bought on the recommendation of Kelbly and other web reviews.
3/18/2008:
Got it - good pictures, quick read - I know I won't be the next McNally (couldn't afford it), but I did get his overall message (Light, content, Light, context, Light, control, & LIGHT). I got a couple "newbie" tips I can really use & a lot of ideas to think about
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![Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 & Adobe Premiere Elements 4 [OLD VERSION]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51YRJIWKw9L._SL75_.jpg) | Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 & Adobe Premiere Elements 4 [OLD VERSION]
Buy new: $119.99 / Used from: $67.99 Very good for fixing some bad pictures. Love the organizer & the sharing features. A lot to learn, but can make some nice creations without knowing it all
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 | Photoshop Elements 6: The Missing Manual by Barbara Brundage
Buy new: $26.39 / Used from: $65.99 Lots - o - info. Still working through it all.
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 | The Photoshop Elements 6 Book for Digital Photographers (Voices That Matter) by Scott Kelby
Buy new: $29.69 / Used from: $26.89 Coming soon -- we have Elements 6 & this looks like a good fit. 6/11 -- got it. On the shelf to read...9/15 - read it... Wow. I've certainly got enough to do before I think about a full blown Photoshop. Good presentation - quick (typical Kelby) delivery ... very useful. My freinds are now impressed.
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 | Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera (Updated Edition) by Bryan Peterson
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $14.75 Excellent book. It finally made me understand how it all comes together (f-stop & shutter speed). It also made me learn how to do all that stuff on my camera - making the Digital Field Guide (above) all that more useful. Now I have a clue as to how to fix a shot on the spot, rather than wait until I get back to Elements.
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