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p.1 #1 · D40 sensor better than older D70S?

Hey people,

Is the sensor in the current D40 any better than the older D70S? Is the low-light performance of D40 any better? Resolutions are identical.

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Oct 31, 2009 at 04:24 PM

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p.1 #2 · D40 sensor better than older D70S?

yes way better - i owned both cameras, and still own the D40 which is a fine DSLR...

Oct 31, 2009 at 04:25 PM

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p.1 #3 · D40 sensor better than older D70S?

I didn't think that the sensor was any different. I thought the sensors were the same, just that the processing in the D40 is way better... Maybe I am mistaken

Oct 31, 2009 at 05:01 PM

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p.1 #4 · D40 sensor better than older D70S?

Avi -

You may be right, but as far as ISO performance (using RAW), I found the D70 much worse than the D40..

Oct 31, 2009 at 05:12 PM

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p.1 #5 · D40 sensor better than older D70S?

Definitely a different sensor. And better.

Oct 31, 2009 at 05:12 PM

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p.1 #6 · D40 sensor better than older D70S?

Ok. cool. The reason for this is that I'm considering selling the D70S since I upgraded to FX but still see some value in using the dx as a lightweight rig. One bummer though is that the D40 doesn't have the AF mechanical coupler so I cant use the older primes (old 35mm AF worked beautifully on the D70.)

Oct 31, 2009 at 05:57 PM

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p.1 #7 · D40 sensor better than older D70S?

I'd be curious to know about the sensor differences, if any, between the D70s and D50. The D50 is a great bargain now, due to its small size and its status as the last small DSLR Nikon made with an autofocus motor in it.

Oct 31, 2009 at 06:03 PM

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p.1 #8 · D40 sensor better than older D70S?

luminosity wrote:
I'd be curious to know about the sensor differences, if any, between the D70s and D50. The D50 is a great bargain now, due to its small size and its status as the last small DSLR Nikon made with an autofocus motor in it.

did u mean d40?

Oct 31, 2009 at 06:35 PM

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p.1 #9 · D40 sensor better than older D70S?

No, I meant the D50. The D40 does not have an internal autofocus motor.

Oct 31, 2009 at 06:36 PM

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p.1 #10 · D40 sensor better than older D70S?

I owned both and the D40 wins hands down

Oct 31, 2009 at 06:46 PM

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p.1 #11 · D40 sensor better than older D70S?

It will cost a little more - but the D5000 Sensor is supposed to be very good. On par with the D90.

Nov 01, 2009 at 03:20 AM

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p.1 #12 · D40 sensor better than older D70S?

Well, the D70s does have commander mode, which the D40 lacks... and also the dual wheels, which again, the D40 lacks

Nov 01, 2009 at 03:22 AM

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p.1 #13 · D40 sensor better than older D70S?

I thought the d90 had the autofocus motor like the d50?

Nov 01, 2009 at 05:02 AM

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p.1 #14 · D40 sensor better than older D70S?

bhorst wrote:
I thought the d90 had the autofocus motor like the d50?

The D90 has an internal autofocus motor.

Nov 01, 2009 at 05:14 AM

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p.1 #15 · D40 sensor better than older D70S?

So the D50, D80, and D90 would all have the internal focus motors then right? Am I missing something that makes the D50 more special.... Don't get me wrong, I really like my D50 but might be willing to part with it for the right price...

Nov 01, 2009 at 07:21 AM

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p.1 #16 · D40 sensor better than older D70S?

bhorst wrote:
So the D50, D80, and D90 would all have the internal focus motors then right? Am I missing something that makes the D50 more special.... Don't get me wrong, I really like my D50 but might be willing to part with it for the right price...
Its worth ~$250 these days, provided its in excellent condition with standard usage.

Nov 01, 2009 at 04:55 PM

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p.1 #17 · D40 sensor better than older D70S?

Yes, don't bother parting with the D50. Just keep it as a long hike/car camera.

Nov 01, 2009 at 05:26 PM

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p.1 #18 · D40 sensor better than older D70S?

Had a D70s at my old job and I own a D40x The 40 (besides having the smaller body) seems to me to be the better camera

Nov 01, 2009 at 06:03 PM

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p.1 #19 · D40 sensor better than older D70S?

D40 has poopy metering of D80, D50 meters same as D200. No Bracketing on D40. No focus motor on 40.. I guess whatever suits your needs

Nov 01, 2009 at 10:09 PM

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p.1 #20 · D40 sensor better than older D70S?

most of the time my D50 has a 50 1.8 on it that never leaves...small, light weight, and remarkably clean even at 1600.....It's done well and has less than 15,000 clicks on it...

Nov 02, 2009 at 12:21 AM

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p.1 #21 · D40 sensor better than older D70S?

I am liking the looks of the 85 1.4...that just looks mean on there...

Nov 02, 2009 at 12:21 AM

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p.1 #22 · D40 sensor better than older D70S?

So what about a D50 vs a D90?...

Nov 02, 2009 at 12:41 AM

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p.1 #23 · D40 sensor better than older D70S?

What? The D90 is unquestionably a superior camera to the D50, though of course it isn't in the hands of a neophyte and the D50 is in the hands of an expert.

The D90 has a full generation of sensor development on the D50, and has all the features that the D50 has, plus more.

Nov 02, 2009 at 12:56 AM

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p.1 #24 · D40 sensor better than older D70S?

luminosity wrote:
What? The D90 is unquestionably a superior camera to the D50, though of course it isn't in the hands of a neophyte and the D50 is in the hands of an expert.

The D90 has a full generation of sensor development on the D50, and has all the features that the D50 has, plus more.

So ? Technically the D90 is more advanced, that’s a no brainer. But in all practicality iso200-800 where most of photography is shot you can’t tell a bit of difference unless printing large between D50/D90 or my D3 for that matter. Actually I feel the D50 6mp iso200 was on par with the wonderful iso100 of D200. The iso200 of D300/D90 doesn’t match iso100 of the old outdated generation behind D200 imho..

Nov 02, 2009 at 02:50 PM

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p.1 #25 · D40 sensor better than older D70S?

Shaun Nyc wrote:
luminosity wrote:
What? The D90 is unquestionably a superior camera to the D50, though of course it isn't in the hands of a neophyte and the D50 is in the hands of an expert.

The D90 has a full generation of sensor development on the D50, and has all the features that the D50 has, plus more.

So ? Technically the D90 is more advanced, that’s a no brainer. But in all practicality iso200-800 where most of photography is shot you can’t tell a bit of difference unless printing large between D50/D90 or my D3 for that matter. Actually I feel the D50 6mp iso200 was on par with the wonderful iso100 of D200. The iso200 of D300/D90 doesn’t match iso100 of the old outdated generation behind D200 imho..

I agree with that my D200 at ISO 100 produces superior large size prints - decidedly on par with my D300. Sorry, though - the D50 isn't even close when it comes to printing big. Overall, even though I use my D300 all the time, I still like the image quality of my D200 (at ISO 100) best.

Although we have a D40, I can't compare the D40 to the D50 or D70 / D70s. I DO, however significantly prefer the D70 and D70s over the D50. Image quality is better (slightly), and the controls are appreciably better (less stuff buried in menus).

Gerald

Nov 02, 2009 at 03:04 PM


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