D40 -> D70s... Worth it?

[NikS]

As the subject states - i have an opportunity now to swap my D40 for a D70s(~8k clicks) with about 50$ addition from me. Are there any other "real" advantages to D70s, than built-in motor? Above doesn't really concern me, since i don't have, or plan to buy any non AF-S lenses in near future.

P.S.
Please, please don't advice me on getting a D80/90 instead - i do know that it's the thing, but bank won't hold it

[RLucas]

I did it, but just so i could have more selection on lenses. Plus I am a cheap bastard. I kept my d40 though. I enjoy the fact that on the D70, you don't have to creep through the menu to make adjustments. They are right there on the command dial. That is a big plus for me.
It does seem create a little more noise than my D40, but it is nothing obnoxious. I find it rather pleasing myself. I tend to underexpose a lot though.
I do think the $50.00 is rather irrelevant. The D40 is a newer camera, and it and the D70 seem to be selling for about the same price everywhere I have checked.

[OsmosisStudios]

Look for a D80 instead: you should be able to find them cheap. Sadly, for me, they're going for 400-450.

[dakwegmo]

I wouldn't do it. I owned a d40 and a d70 (not the S version, but with the upgraded firmware) and found that I prefered the ergonomics of the D70, but the image quality of the D40 was much better. Even though it's only $50, you really aren't getting that much in the D70s that you don't get from the D40, especially if you don't plan on using non AFS lenses.

[kirbinster]

Don't do it. The D40 probably has better image quality and if you don't have non- AF-S lenses it does not make sense.

[NikS]

Thanks for your advice guys, really appreciate it!
Decided to stick with D40 for now, and upgrade it to something more serious when my skills go up aswell