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Nikon D40 setup
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Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor LensNikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
Buy new: $461.89 / Used from: $380.00
The best starter DSLR out there IMHO. Don't go with the d40x, nor the d60, rather use the money you save for better lenses.
Sandisk 4GB EXTREME III SDHC SD Card (SDSDX3-4096, Static Pack)Sandisk 4GB EXTREME III SDHC SD Card (SDSDX3-4096, Static Pack)
Buy new: $14.95 / Used from: $17.47
You must get a memory card since the camera does not come with one. Get at least a 4G card.
Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR [Vibration Reduction] Zoom Nikkor LensNikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR [Vibration Reduction] Zoom Nikkor Lens
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $179.00
This lens complements the d40 kit lens and gets you to 200mm.
Hoya 52mm DMC PRO1 Digital Multi-Coated UV (Ultra Violet) Filter.Hoya 52mm DMC PRO1 Digital Multi-Coated UV (Ultra Violet) Filter.
Buy new: $49.35
The D40 kit lens needs a filter. This Hoya is perfect. Get 2 of them, since the 55-200mm lens uses the same filter size. Can find these on eBay too.