I believe that the Nikon D40x is no longer available in the market.
Should I go for the Nikon 40 or Nikon 60 (the replacement of the
40X).
Is it really worth to buy the Nikon 60 (are the advantages just the
number of megapixels?) .
Any suggestion or recommendation would be welcome.
>Dear All,
>
>I am dentist and I need to record some of my work with photos.
>
>In the beginning I was thinking in buying the following pack:
>
>Camera: Nikon D 40x
>Objectif: Sigma DG Macro 105
>Flash: Sigma EM-140 DG
>
>I believe that the Nikon D40x is no longer available in the market.
>
>Should I go for the Nikon 40 or Nikon 60 (the replacement of the
>40X).
>Is it really worth to buy the Nikon 60 (are the advantages just the
>number of megapixels?) .
>
>Any suggestion or recommendation would be welcome.
>
>Thank you,
>Hugo
Have you looked at the Kodak P712 Dental System? I mention it because
it has a dental positioning grid printed on the LCD screen and has
dentistry-specific settings.
> I am dentist and I need to record some of my work with photos.
>
> In the beginning I was thinking in buying the following pack:
>
> Camera: Nikon D 40x
> Objectif: Sigma DG Macro 105
> Flash: Sigma EM-140 DG
>
> I believe that the Nikon D40x is no longer available in the market.
>
> Should I go for the Nikon 40 or Nikon 60 (the replacement of the
> 40X).
> Is it really worth to buy the Nikon 60 (are the advantages just the
> number of megapixels?) .
Any DSLR still in production should have more than enough
resolution for your purposes. But realize that the D40, D40x and
D60 lack the AF motors found in other Nikon DSLR bodies. So if you
don't want to be limited to manually focusing, make sure that the
lens has an ultrasonic (SWM,USM, etc.) motor and doesn't utilize a
mechanical screw drive. All of Nikon's other DSLRs include focusing
motors so they will AF with both types of lenses. The D80 is
available these days for much less than its original price. A
review of the Sigma 105 DG noted that its focusing was a bit noisy
and slow, so you'll probably have to focus it manually if it's
mounted on a D40 or D60. This may not be a drawback, as it's often
done this way with close-up macro shots.
I guess that you may be aware of Nikon's equivalent flash
solution, the R1, R1C1, SU-800 and SB-R200 wireless remote
speedlights that are also compatible with Nikon's excellent CLS
(Creative Lighting System). Multiple SB-R200s can be attached to,
and mounted around the front of the lens, used handheld or mounted
on an included speedlight stand. It's probably considerably more
expensive than Sigma's solution, but also considerably more
flexible. If you're not familiar with them, you can download
Nikon's PDF version of their manual from
On Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:42:54 -0400, ASAAR <caught@22.com> wrote:
>On Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:26:44 -0700 (PDT), hcacote@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> I am dentist and I need to record some of my work with photos.
>>
>> In the beginning I was thinking in buying the following pack:
>>
>> Camera: Nikon D 40x
>> Objectif: Sigma DG Macro 105
>> Flash: Sigma EM-140 DG
>>
>> I believe that the Nikon D40x is no longer available in the market.
>>
>> Should I go for the Nikon 40 or Nikon 60 (the replacement of the
>> 40X).
>> Is it really worth to buy the Nikon 60 (are the advantages just the
>> number of megapixels?) .
>
The Nikon D40 does not have a "live view" LCD. I would think that
having to peer through the viewfinder would make dental photography
more difficult.
On Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:45:42 -0400, tony cooper wrote:
> The Nikon D40 does not have a "live view" LCD. I would think that
> having to peer through the viewfinder would make dental photography
> more difficult.
I've done some close macro shooting with a D50 and didn't give
using the viewfinder a second thought. As Live View is a recent
development, have dentists been needing and impatiently waiting for
Live View for many years? Keeping the patient's head immobile would
seem to be the most important requirement, but if anyone is equipped
to do that, it's dentists.
On Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:46:59 -0400, ASAAR <caught@22.com> wrote:
>On Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:45:42 -0400, tony cooper wrote:
>
>> The Nikon D40 does not have a "live view" LCD. I would think that
>> having to peer through the viewfinder would make dental photography
>> more difficult.
>
> I've done some close macro shooting with a D50 and didn't give
>using the viewfinder a second thought. As Live View is a recent
>development, have dentists been needing and impatiently waiting for
>Live View for many years? Keeping the patient's head immobile would
>seem to be the most important requirement, but if anyone is equipped
>to do that, it's dentists.
Yes, "live view" is a recent development and dentists have been
shooting without it for quite some time. However, "live view" could
be considered a desirable feature for a dentist, and it seems
appropriate to bring it up. It may affect his choice of cameras.
I doubt if dentists have been needing and impatiently waiting for
digital cameras for many years. If anyone is equipped to afford the
cost of film, developing,and printing, it's dentists.
> I am dentist and I need to record some of my work with photos.
>
> Any suggestion or recommendation would be welcome.
>
> Thank you,
> Hugo
Call the Canon or Nikon rep. Or better yet get on their sites and let
them make recommendations.
I have a Canon 5D and I would simply look for a great closeup capable
lens with Auto Focus as an added feature. Put the camera on a holder/
tripod and use a small monitor as the viewfinder.
On Wed, 9 Jul 2008 18:52:36 -0700 (PDT), Bob AZ <rwatson767@aol.com>
wrote:
>
>> I am dentist and I need to record some of my work with photos.
>
>>
>> Any suggestion or recommendation would be welcome.
>>
>> Thank you,
>> Hugo
>
>Call the Canon or Nikon rep. Or better yet get on their sites and let
>them make recommendations.
>
>I have a Canon 5D and I would simply look for a great closeup capable
>lens with Auto Focus as an added feature. Put the camera on a holder/
>tripod and use a small monitor as the viewfinder.
>
I really hate going to the dentist. First of all, they hurt me.
Secondly, they say stupid things like "This will pinch a little" just
before they stick sharp objects in my flesh. Thirdly, they tell me to
stop moving away even though they know that it's a normal reaction to
jerk back when something causes pain.
Now you want me to put up with a tripod on my lower body?
> On Wed, 9 Jul 2008 18:52:36 -0700 (PDT), Bob AZ <rwatson767@aol.com>
> wrote:
>
>>
>>> I am dentist and I need to record some of my work with photos.
>>
>>>
>>> Any suggestion or recommendation would be welcome.
>>>
>>> Thank you,
>>> Hugo
>>
>>Call the Canon or Nikon rep. Or better yet get on their sites and let
>>them make recommendations.
>>
>>I have a Canon 5D and I would simply look for a great closeup capable
>>lens with Auto Focus as an added feature. Put the camera on a holder/
>>tripod and use a small monitor as the viewfinder.
>>
> I really hate going to the dentist. First of all, they hurt me.
> Secondly, they say stupid things like "This will pinch a little" just
> before they stick sharp objects in my flesh. Thirdly, they tell me to
> stop moving away even though they know that it's a normal reaction to
> jerk back when something causes pain.
>
> Now you want me to put up with a tripod on my lower body?
On Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:18:36 -0700, Blinky the Shark
<no.spam@box.invalid> wrote:
>tony cooper wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 9 Jul 2008 18:52:36 -0700 (PDT), Bob AZ <rwatson767@aol.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>> I am dentist and I need to record some of my work with photos.
>>>
>>>>
>>>> Any suggestion or recommendation would be welcome.
>>>>
>>>> Thank you,
>>>> Hugo
>>>
>>>Call the Canon or Nikon rep. Or better yet get on their sites and let
>>>them make recommendations.
>>>
>>>I have a Canon 5D and I would simply look for a great closeup capable
>>>lens with Auto Focus as an added feature. Put the camera on a holder/
>>>tripod and use a small monitor as the viewfinder.
>>>
>> I really hate going to the dentist. First of all, they hurt me.
>> Secondly, they say stupid things like "This will pinch a little" just
>> before they stick sharp objects in my flesh. Thirdly, they tell me to
>> stop moving away even though they know that it's a normal reaction to
>> jerk back when something causes pain.
>>
>> Now you want me to put up with a tripod on my lower body?
>
>Your lower body should *be* a tripod, Tony.
>
>Uneven, I would hope.
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