yeah thats what I use, the Nikon D40. Canon and Nikon are both very good brands imo. Great camera, but I will tell you, to invest in lens. Although the 18-55mm lens that it comes with is a great starter, you will want at least a 200mm lens for long range shots. I bought a 55-200mm lens for pretty cheap (120 bucks) but they usually range in the 200-500 dollar range. Like mine, the cheaper ones won’t have image stabilization, but you can make up for that with a tripod or camera stand.
Here are some pics I’ve taken with the D40:
