First time DSLR buyer

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Originally posted by: bababooey
Is there a reason nobody mentioned the D40x ?

I am looking myself and was wondering why,it is supposed to be the same as a D40 but 10M.P. and faster shooting ?

Because for an inexpensive nikon body most people recommend a used D80 instead, usually a much more appealing option. The D40 and D40x simply lack a great many very useful items.