Originally Posted by
pdxer
the ones that immediately come to mind are it won't meter with manual focus lenses, its autofocus only has 3 points (versus 11-51 on other bodies), mirror lock-up, no wireless flash commander mode, no gps input and more reliance on menus to configure it.
Originally Posted by
D1andonlyDman
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Another major issue is the Autofocus performance of an 11 point system on the D80/D90/D200, vs the much simpler AF system of the D40/D60....
Bird
If a D40 can focus on a Hummingbird amongst stalks, it is good enough for me. We frequently focus on the capability of the equipment but in the end capturing the moment is what counts.
I have a SB-800, Flash Command mode works fine on a D40. I am one of those that has 10 plus Speedlights, for multi-flash.
I wanted to make a GPS for my D200. So far all the parts is still sitting in a box. I would like to know how many of us are using GPS attachments for EXIF data. I am actually one of those that always carry a GPS. I bought the D200 over the D80 due to the 10 pin connector. But in the end, GPS will be hard to use simply because it take 2-3 minutes to lock on to the satellites at a new location or a power on. By the time that Hummingbird flew away the GPS is still looking for the satellites.
D40 is good for more situations than people portray it to be.