Nikon D40 (with 18-55mm Lens)

“Equipped with class-leading low light performance and fast response times, the Nikon D40 is a great camera for photographing babies and kids indoors and outdoors.”

“For the best possible camera for just about anything, fun or serious, I use my Nikon D40. I own more expensive cameras, but whenever I grab a camera for my own personal vacations or family photos, it's almost always my remarkable Nikon D40. ”

“If you've outgrown that old point-n-shoot, and the expensive ones don't really delight you either, then, it's probably time you made the leap to an entry level DSLR, a Digital Single Lens Reflex. For about the price of a "high-end" point-n-shoot, but with better build and image quality, the Nikon D40 with the kit Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 GII lens, and a host of useful features, not the least of which is interchangeable lenses, makes this camera outfit my Best-in-Class pick.”

“For superlative low-light pictures, you cannot beat a DLSR. The sensor is much larger than any used in the digital point and shoot cameras available today, which results in much lower high ISO noise. Also the image quality of your high ISO shots, when compared to those taken by a point and shoot, will become readily apparent when you print anything larger than a 4x6 print. Combine a near-instantaneous focus speed and very affordable cost and you can see why a DSLR like the Nikon D40 is a great choice.”

“For superlative low-light pictures, you cannot beat a DSLR. The sensor is much larger than any used in the digital point and shoot cameras available today, which results in much lower high ISO noise. Also the image quality of your high ISO shots, when compared to those taken by a point and shoot, will become readily apparent when you print anything larger than a 4x6 print. Combine a near-instantaneous focus speed to get those hard to capture shots and you can see why a DSLR like the Nikon D40 is a great choice.”