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Product Rating: 4.5
Nikon D40 Digital Camera
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Nikon D40 Digital Camera
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The D40 is a compact and lightweight high-performance camera that makes it possible for anyone to create stunning images with an SLR. Designed specifically for ease of use, the D40 lets you use the kind of digital and optical technologies that professionals use without the need to deal with complex functions. Whatever you shoot there is an automated Digital Vari Program that lets you achieve fantastic results in any situation. Help menus are easy to navigate and the in-camera retouch menu makes it simple to edit and enhance your images on the large, bright 2.5-inch LCD monitor. Perfect for people who want an affordable camera to explore what it is that makes SLR photography stand out, the D40 is so user-friendly that all you have to do is concentrate on the scene you want to photograph and the camera's advanced Nikon technologies will take care of the rest. |
Nikon D40 Digital Camera
| Product Specifications | | Specification | | Megapixels | 6.1 Megapixels |
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| Auto Focus | TTL phase detection |
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| Lens System | Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm lens |
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| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec |
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| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 sec |
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| Image Format | JPEG, NEF (RAW) |
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| Focus Modes | Automatic, Manual |
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| Exposure Settings | I-TTL program flash, Program, Bulb, Automatic, Manual, Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority |
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| ISO Equivalencies | 200-1600 |
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| Metering Characteristics | 3D color matrix II, Center-weighted, Spot |
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| Minimum Focusing Range | 11 in |
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| Number Of CCD Pixels | 6.24 Million |
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| Viewfinder | Eye-level penta-dach mirror |
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| Viewfinder Field of View | 95 % |
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| Self Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2 sec, 5 sec, 20 sec |
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| White Balance | Custom, Automatic, Presets |
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| Continuous Shooting Speed | 2.5 fps |
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| Recording Method | SDHC Memory Card, Secure Digital (SD) Card |
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| Connectors | 1 x USB, 1 x composite video output |
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| Included Components | Shoe cap, Strap, Eyepiece cover, Dust cap, Body cap, Lens cap, Eyecup |
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| Included Software | Drivers & Utilities, Nikon PictureProject |
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| Also known as | , Nikon D40, Nikon, Nikon 25420 |
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| Manufacturer Part No. | 25420 |
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| Dimension | 3.7 in. x 5 in. x 2.5 in. (HxWxD) |
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| User Reviews | Nikon D40
reviewer: theanimegoddess
rating: 5
pros: Ease of use, clear LCD, great pictures.
cons: It only has a 3 point auto focus, the nikon D80 has 11.
I work with digital cameras all day, so picking out an SLR was a long and hard choice. I finally decided on the Nikon D40 even though you have to buy the lenses with either the AF-S or AF-I built into it. Those are the auto focus meters. You need them because the camera was built without the auto focus system in the body to keep it so compact.
Besides that, the camera is awesome. Only thing I've noticed about it is that it seems to wash out people with the flash in doors, but going into the editing menu afterwards, and using the warm filter seems to help with that a lot.
It's a great camera to move to from point and shoot.
Great pictures without having to be a professional.
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I Love It.
reviewer: foxstump
rating: 5
pros: Lightweight. Easy to use.
cons: A bit pricey but not for a Nikon.
I've only had it for a week but I simply love it. Easy to shoot in Auto modes - nearly a "point and shoot", but with excellent optics and picture resolution.
The 18 to 55 mm lens is a very good range for casual shooting, but I have the 55 to 200 mm lens on order for more distance.
Search as I can, I can not find any faults with it yet...
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a jewel
reviewer: martinkrastev75
rating: 5
pros: everything a hobbyist could wish from a DSLR, except for..
cons: no built-in AF motor
finally did the DSLR move from P&S this early spring. naturally, that took quite some research on the sub-1k range models on the market. at the end the choice was narrowed down to pentax K100D, canon XT, nikon D50, and, you guessed it - the D40.
the D40 won with these 3.5 points:
* ergonomics - it feels damn natural in the hand, is light, and the buttons and knobs are mostly spot-on for my liking,
* uncompromised nikon quality of both output and built,
* the featureset of the newest generation processor & firmware (as found on D200, D80 & D40),
* and finally, the extra long manufacturer's warrany offered here in canada
the manual-only focus with non- AF-S/-I lenses is nothing disturbing to me but i just had to put something in that 'cons' field : ) another con point raised by others but not bothering me is the modest AF-points set - but guess what, 90% of the time i (and possibly you too) will be at central-point focus.
as an actual word of criticism, maybe i'd have liked some of the menus prioritized differently, but hell, nothing is made to my whims in this world! and yes, i could have gotten a slighly better deal on a D50 or a K100D but i'd have sacrificed elsewhere.
the one feature i do miss sometimes is the shake-reduction (the K100D has it) but that only stimulates me to improve my heartrate self-control ; )
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I love it!!!
reviewer: lupin_le_vorace
rating: 5
pros: Excellent photo quality, great 2.5 LCD screen, great battery life, Easy and fun to use, low noise
cons: Tends to overexpose, limited to AF-S lenses, no exposure bracketing
I bought that camera 2 days ago and so far I love it!!! Tires of point and shoot camera, I was looking for a SLR but my budget was kind of limited. After having hesitated for weeks between the Canon XT, the Nikon D50 and the D40, I decided to go with the D40. Even if it has less feature than the XT, the D40 fealt kind of nice in my hands.
After having read several reviews of that camera I was aware of his tendency to everexpose but it can be easily prevented by adjusting the exposure settings.Some reviews also complained about the fact that there's only 3 focus points but so far it works well for me. As a matter of fact the D40 focus very well in low light!!
Looking for your first SLR? Do yourself a favor and give the Nikon D40 a chance!
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Logical upgrade from a Point and Shoot
reviewer: saunsabba
rating: 5
pros: GREAT Auto Mode and Full manual settings for the more advanced shooters.
cons: As an upgrade to a P&S and even compared to some higher priced DSLR this camera has no real cons I can think of
Wow, all I can say is the D40 delivers! Here is a camera that does not break the bank but gives you many of the same features and performance of its bigger brother like the D80. For example it has the same bright and large 2.5" LCD screen and same image processing engine. If you are upgrading from a P&S you will love the auto settings on the D40 which will give you excellent results. For those of you who enjoy tweaking camera settings you can do that to your hearts content. As far as the image sensor it is the same as in the D50/D70(s) and don't be fooled by the megapixels game that the manufacturers play on the consumer! A 6 megapixel camera will give you indistinguishable prints compared to an 8+ megapixel camera. A 4x6, 8x10+ prints will look the SAME!
In any case, this camera is fast becoming the favorite in the collection we gave at home (Canon XT and Nikon D80). It is easy to use, ergonomic (I have lenses that weigh more!) and has great picture taking abilities. I originally bought this for my wife but use it any chance I get over my more expensive D80.
Thanks!
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Dropped but didn't break!
reviewer: rgoldman_ga
rating: 4
pros: sturdy; SLR; NO shutter lag
cons: You can't take movies with an SLR; or see your shot on the screen before you take the photo
I carry a Canon digital camera in a little belt case whenever I go out so I don't miss a shot, but when I really want to take photographs instead of snapshots, I take the Nikon. The other day, I grabbed my knapsack and started to heave it over my shoulder. To my utter surprise and horror, my Nikon tumbled out of the unzipped pack and crashed down onto the concrete in the parking lot. I heard pieces flying and I just stood there taking in the scene. There was my camera on the pavement below, the lens cap was fifteen feet away, and a plastic piece was at my feet. I bent down and gathered up what I thought was a broken hunk of plastic and the camera. The battery cover had come off, but it snapped back into place. Nothing else looked amiss, but there's no way the camera was going to work after that crash. I took a test shot. Too bad! I got an error message on the screen. I turned the camera off and on to reset it. I shot one, then another, then a dozen photos. The camera works! I dropped a Nikon and it didn't break! My camera works! I'm so happy, I can't tell you.
I'm an old guy who grew up with SLRs (and twin lens reflex cameras before that). This camera lets you use aperture or shutter priority settings! It knows depth of field, shutter speeds, f-stops, and film speeds. All my knowledge is again useful. I can stop it down to F22 or shoot at a1/4000 of a second.
Downside: when I'm shooting a portrait, the auto focus doesn't know enough to focus on the pupils of the eyes. I've shot a couple great portraits, but until I learn how to use the manual focus quickly or to use the single spot focus, I'm not getting what I think this camera is capable of producing.
The lenses I have are not fast. That's typical of zooms, I guess, but I'm used to a 1.4 or 1.8 and the lenses I got are 5.6. I think the digital electronics compensates to some extent, but that's another thing to figure out.
Overall, this Nikon lets a beginner get into a through the lens camera BUT - because it's a different technology than simple digital cameras, you can NOT frame your picture on the screen; you MUST look through the eye piece. That's not a problem, it's just a difference. You use the screen to review your photo AFTER you take it. ALSO, you can NOT take a video with a camera like this.
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This is a GREAT beginner camera
reviewer: roguedlc
rating: 5
pros: Ease of use, lightweight, large lcd sreen, in camera editing, great menu's,.......did I mention easy to use
cons: can only use auto focus lens that have a built in autofocus motor. This eliminates the ability to use any of the older nikon lens without manual focusing all shots.
I have been astonished at how easy this camera is to use. It produces high quality images and essily corrects simple mistakes like red eye. I would definitely suggest this camera to anyone who is interested in moving to DSLR without a huge investment.
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So far, so good!
reviewer: cnamonelmo
rating: 5
pros: Lightweight, Ease of Use
cons: None yet...
I wanted a smaller DSLR because I like taking candid shots. So far, this is a great choice. I really like the in camera editing. It is a great transistion from a point and shoot.
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It does magic!
reviewer: nikonsmypal
rating: 5
pros: Lightweight, easy to use, powerful.i Do I have to go on? =)
cons: I don`t see any.
I wanted to buy a Canon EOS 300D, but my friend recommended me this Nikon D40 with kit lens and 55-200mm lens, so afer careful concideration, after reading many user and professional reviews I decided to buy this camera. And you know what? I`m fully satisfied with my choice!
I love tihs camera. Now I`m thinking about buying macro lens for it.. :)
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Near-perfect all-around DSLR
reviewer: mr_scayf
rating: 5
pros: Light-weight, image quality, battery life
cons: Weak diopter
I've been using the D40 for close to a year now (back when it was $100 more than it is now), and have no regrets. I do wish the diopter was a bit stronger, since I shoot without my glasses most of the time. Battery life is outstanding, it's weighs next to nothing, and makes beautiful images at "only 6 megapixels". Lots of lots seem to think 6.1mp isn't enough; pooh. My Canon iP6700D printer is limited to 8.5"x11" (like most other consumer printers); that's an image printed at 287dpi. So it only has a 3 point focus area? I normally use a single point. In fact, most of the features found on the D40 I'll never use. Lots of bells and whistles don't make a good image. And at the end of the day, that's what matters.
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Pretty good.
reviewer: monkmanheim
rating: 5
pros: Lightweight, easy to use, good kit lens, good interface
cons: some settings don't have their own dedicated buttons, no bracketing, have to dig deep to find RGB histograms, no sensor self-cleaning
Debating on this versus the Pentax K100D and Canon Digital Rebel XT, I chose this because of the name: Nikon.
What I mean by that is, the build quality really shows and I feel like I'm benefiting from years of photography experience compared to when I fiddled with the other cameras. It takes great pictures -- the kit lens is awesome although there is some chromatic aberration in the corners if there is high contrast.
This camera is perfect for the beginning photographer, but if you really want to get serious you'll want to get a new camera eventually. Some settings don't have a dedicated button such as ISO or WB, and the Fn button can only be programmed to do one thing at a time. However, 99% of settings you'll want to change are available from the first screen, so it isn't too terribly tedious. Exposure bracketing isn't available, and RGB histograms are a bit hidden.
The camera itself is very small and I find it manageable. It's not a problem at all to carry it around your neck.
Some people say that the card slot door opens too easily; I haven't had a problem with it.
If you're stepping up from a point and shoot to an SLR, I'd highly recommend this as the camera to get.
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Great camera for the money
reviewer: syberfilm
rating: 5
pros: Uses any Nikon lens made since 1959
cons: Lacks a few pro features
The camera is great.. I have done several shoots so far and the overall quality is great. I like it better then my D70s. The new noise filter is awesome. I mainly use it in manual mode with older Nikon Manual Focus lenses and it works with ever lens I have one is even from the early 60's and it works flawlessly with this new technology... The screen is incredibly bright and clear. The zoom feature to check focus is great.
If you are a serious pro you may want to go with a D200 or D80.. But for 90 percent of us. This camera is a perfect DSLR.
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Good but can be better
reviewer: zt19107
rating: 4
pros: Light weight, low price, easy to use
cons: Slow shutter Lag for dSLR, a little slow to AF
Got it couple days ago. Very good design. Color is beautiful. But I expected better performance indoor and low light from dSLR.
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the-best-first-slr
reviewer: vrsean
rating: 5
pros: size & quality
cons: no exposure bracketing
i only realized i'd better have a slr when my photography class started. i had about a week to get one though i had no idea what to choose. when d40 came across my research, i fell in love with it at first sight base on three simple factors: nikon, size, and price. honestly, i was a bit anxious when i first got it. having my d40 about 3 weeks and taken 1000 plus photos with it, i had tons of fun with it and know there are yet more to discover about the camera. i believe i made my best choose for my first slr.
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An amazing camera to learn on!
reviewer: nikiwalkerphoto
rating: 5
pros: Lightweight, easy to use, good image quality, great battery life
cons: None as of yet.
The Nikon D40 was my first "professional" grade camera that I bought. I can't say for a moment that I don't love the quality and craftsmanship of this camera. You don't need to know everything that there is to know about photography in order to use this camera, and to make amazing image results! This camera has taught me a ton about taking good pictures, and I don't think of it as a cheap camera for one second.
If you're looking for a FANTASTIC beginners camera, or a great camera for more professional work, this would be a great choice!
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