Good price. Why pay $140 more for the D40x when you can get this for cheap. Then you can buy an extra lens with the money you save.

You can get a new one for $26 more.

http://www.abesofmaine.com/item.do?item=NKD401855K&id=NKD401855K&GSID=73060543&GSESID=v1dp4g55bxdlbg454512bb45&GSCID=1

The D40X is a 10 MP camera and this is only 6 MP. Does anyone know if there is a real world difference? I have an older Nikon SLR (30 mm film) and 5-6 lenses that I may want to use with a new DSLR. I know about the image magnification problem. Should I start over with an entirely new system (D40X with new lenses) or go with this camera and use some of my older lenses? I can't convince the wife to allow me to buy the D80.

Given two cameras where the quality is the same except for the number of pixels, you'll only notice a difference between 6MP and 10MP when you blow things up to a fairly large size.

I'll let someone else speak for how much difference there is in the two camera's other systems.

Actually, the difference is more than $140. The brand new D40x at eCost costs about $628. However, this is refurbished price.

I just bought a D40 a couple of weeks ago. It's a great camera for a very affordable price. Like #3, I have an old Nikon F2, with a wide angle and a telefocus lens. I was able to use both of them with my D40, without any problem. Of course, you will have to focus manually.

Here is a review of D40.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/recommended-cameras.htm

I would go for the Rebel XTi deal at Dell.

Target had this for less. Forgot how much, but worth a search if your in the market for the D40

D40x differences compared to the D40 (according to dpreview.com):

* 10 megapixel sensor
* Lower base sensitivity (ISO 100 vs ISO 200)
* Auto ISO option includes ISO 200
* Faster continuous shooting (3 fps vs. 2.5 fps)*

* Slower with noise

if you are going to go the refurbished route search canon XT on bens bargains. there was one a few days ago for about $268

#3, For the most part, Nikon Lenses work and play with Nikon Bodies, from any age. There are certain compatibility issues with new bodies and older lenses. Some of the newer bodies may not support metering or autofocus with older lenses. Case in point: The D40 requires AF-S lenses, which have internal focusing motors. An autofocus lens that require the body to turn the mechanism won't have AF on a D40. Some of the newer lenses which relay apeture setting via electronic link won't work on an older film body that use the old apeture ring and lever.

To see what plays well with what:
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/compatibility-lens.htm

Ben -we need more helpful people like #11 in this forum!

Buy a Nikon D80 or even used D50 instead. The lack of autofocus support is the big kicker with the D40[x] (along with no bracketing, only a 3 point AF system for even AF compatible lenses, etc...). Understand the D40 designed as a crippled camera to get you to buy Nikon glass, and eventually upgrade. I highly recommend that if you have Nikon glass, or you want to make a Nikon investment, do not go with the D40[x].

If you don't have Nikon glass, and want a cheap dSLR with a decent kit lense without dropping a lot of money, I recommend the K100D Super (currently with a $100 rebate) over the D40, or the K10 (also a $100 rebate) over the D40x, with their DA 18-55 kit lens. I'm not saying you shouldn't buy Nikon, but if you're going to go Nikon, the D40[x] is not it!

6.1 megapixels is great, but not for large prints. You still get a great image.

#13 what are you talking about "lack of autofocus support"? Both D40 and D40x have autofocus support. Do you know what the "3 point AF system" does, or did you just copy/paste poorly?

#3 The D40 does have autofocus, but not for every type of old lens. Check the link from #11 for what works with what. Hint: there is one class of lens that the D80/D50 have AF support for over the D40.

6MP - less noise in low light.
10MP - better for enlargements above 8x10 or for cropping.

Good price on a low cost digital Nikon body, especially for someone with Nikon lenses that aren't too old (pre-1992 screw drive AF).

Actually #15, the camera body itself on the D40[x] does not autofocus. It requires that the lens support autofocus, otherwise you're stuck with manual focus. I guess it comes down to semantics. It depends on your definition of "support." Bottom line, this camera will not allow you to autofocus unless the lens supports it. Fortunately, mostly only older lenses and some prime lenses are without autofocus support.

I agree with #16 concerning #15 being a dum arse. and I'm a nikon man enjoying my d50