D40 => Very impressive

These are certainly fantastic results Jim! I have heard some really good things about that camera, these only serve to reinforce that data.

 

Wow, Beth does good work!!! :smile:

D40+18-200 sounds like the ultimate "P&S." :tongue:

 

Nice Nice:>)))))

 

Wow, Jim!

Very impressive!

Beautiful iris, too!

Eric

 

That's a great choice Jim. Could have picked it myself  

 

Great color too. I look forward to seeing it in person soon.

 

Jim,

I've been a fan of this particular combo for some time now. It never seems to disappoint. Wonderful shot!

 

Now all you need is a Sigma 30mm f/1.4 for those low-light shots with that camera and you've got it made!

I am not at all sorry that I decided to use the D40 as my go-everywhere camera in lieu of a P&S. IQ is excellent and there is certainly much more flexibility with the D40 than with a P&S.

 

Ah, so.... Well, that IS an excellent combo! :smile:

 

I think that lens (18-200vr) is going on my wishlist for Father's Day!

 

Most of the time I had been keeping the kit lens or the 55-200mm VR lens on "the Baby," but now that she's got her 30mm f/1.4 I 'll primarily be using that lens on her. Two lenses plus the camera with lens attached fit nicely into my Domke "Satchel Bag," and there is still plenty of room for my other stuff (wallet, sunglasses, etc.). When I first got the camera I experimented to see which would work best, using the two-lens system or simply putting my 18-200mm VR on it and calling it a day. I was pleasantly surprised by the decent IQ of the kit lens and later the 55-200mm VR on there so decided to stick with that combo, as together they are a little lighter in weight than the 18-200mm VR. I don't mind swapping out lenses when the occasion calls for it, so that's a little different than your wife's situation, Jim.