Cheers from Connecticut!

Hello all! Just upgraded to a D7000 from my trusty D40, and am having a blast learning all the new features.

Glad to be here!

Welcome to the site Jessabelle!

Welcome to Nikonites!

Hi there Jessabelle! Welcome!! I made the exact same upgrade in 2010 and while the learning curve is steep (and at times unforgiving! ) the trip is certainly worthwhile. Enjoy!

Hi, Jessabelle, welcome to Nikonites. Congrats on the upgrade....but don't get rid of your trusty D40! It's still a great camera and will serve you well as a back up piece. Just a thought.

Welcome to the site - start posting some of your new pictures. The members here are very positive in their comments it's a fun way to learn, improve and share....

fotojack said:

....but don't get rid of your trusty D40! It's still a great camera and will serve you well as a back up piece. Just a thought.

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+1 - couldn't agree more! I'm so glad I kept my D40 when I bought the D7000. Very nice (and useful) to have both. You may not think it so right now with the excitement of your new toy - but eventually you'll be glad you kept the D40.

I thought about keeping it, but I ended up selling it to my sister. She would certainly lend it to me for a backup if necessary, though!

Welcome to the forum, Jessie! Looking forward to your participation!

Welcome Jessabelle !