Welcome Baz

Check out this post

http://www.easypano.com/forum/search.asp?search=Nikon+D40&searchMode=allwords&searchIn=Topic&forum=10&searchSort=dateDESC

It references some D40 questions, though a bit old 10/2007, but it should get you a starting point. Also read the forums "Smooth360, Pixelator, Realtor Jerry" will be a BIG help.

Good Luck in your new adventure

G'day Baz,

The Nikon D40 as an entry level DSLR is OK and can be used to make panoramas. You will need either the Nikkor 10.5mm Fisheye or Sigma 8mm Fisheye. Don't bother with the One-Shot (unless you want to buy Jerry's!). Seriously you will find it's limitations real fast and will be wanting for more within days.

Understand the Nikon D40 is a limited camera (not in numbers) but in features. It doesn't have and bracketing feature. I once owned a Nikon D40x, I purchased it to help others who were using Nikon's but soon found it wasn't being used and all the people I was teaching were using superior models that had completely different menu structure and features. So I quickly upgraded to the D300.

Please ready this thread for alternate advise.

Regards, Smooth