Thoughts on the Nikon D3200?

http://www.nikonusa.com/...D3200.html

Considering this one, I currently have the Nikon D40, I think it's time for an upgrade. Do I dare?

It is a good upgrade and it uses SD memory cards as do most other entry level dSLR cameras.

Since the D40 is still a great camera, why not just keep saving your pennies and buy either the newest D3300 or a D5100?

If your D40 is working, you don't need an upgrade.

The D40 was the original Nikon entry level camera. The D3xxx or D5xxx would be the logical update if you are wanting to stay entry level, or D7xxx if you want to take it up a notch.

Understand that the latest generation of Nikon cameras (D3300, D5300, D7100, etc) no longer have anti-aliasing filters, which can result in sharper photos - given you have a lens sharp enough to take advantage of it.

The older cameras (D3200, D5200, D7100) still have those filters - which is not going to mean they are bad, because the differences in sharpness is probably going to be subtle - and as I said, only with premium lenses.

I would go with the D3300/D5300/D7100 only because I always go with the latest DSLR model, since like your D40, you will likely keep it for awhile.

You can also get a great deal on a D7100 - $500 off the normal price, so this might be something to think about.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/..._with.html

Rumor has it the D7100 will be replaced later this year, which is a bit unusual because it has not even been out a year yet. And it is a high-performance camera so Nikon's move is puzzling…

.except that it's my guess the D7200 will be "professionalized" as a replacement for the D300s. Nikon I think wanted the D7100 to replace the D300s, but many D300s owners felt it was not "professional" enough (i.e ruggedized or a high buffer frame rate).

So it's my guess the D7200 will be the D400, which is why the D7100 is on sale right now… Which Nikon typically does prior to release of a new camera.

It is a great upgrade (unnecessary unless you will be shooting often). The D3200 is a great all round dslr that can really produce some great images. But remember if you know what your doing you can produce a great picture with anything. It is you that takes the picture so a the extra money may not be worth it. I only suggest it if you feel like you have gotten everything out of your D40 that can do and are looking for more.