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.

Thanks,
Dave

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

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

Avi -

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

Definitely a different sensor. And better.

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.)

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.

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?

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

I owned both and the D40 wins hands down

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

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

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

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

The D90 has an internal autofocus motor.

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...

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.

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

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

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

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...