Nikon D40 digital camera

• High-end product   • Below average feature set
Fair Price
Community Positive
 
 
Key Features
• 6.1 Megapixels
• 2.5 in LCD Screen
• 3 X Optical Zoom
Product Description
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 ...
 
 

 
 

NIKON D40 EXPERT REVIEWS

 
www.cameralabs.com
Editor Rating 81.0/100
Published on June 1, 2008
Small, light and comfortable...Very easy to use with helpful menus...Consumer-friendly photos out of the camera...Has 'only' 6 Mpixels, but it's enough for most...No auto-focus with certain, older lenses...In order to achieve the D40’s size and weight, Nikon made the decision not to include the internal motor required to auto-focus older Nikkor lenses...Other lenses...
www.pcmag.com
In the realm of digital photography, it often seems that the most advanced and expensive gadgets are the first to include the most innovative and unique technologies...The D40 is a six-megapixel camera that features a 3X optical zoom with a 18-to-55mm range (equivalent to a 35mm lens with a 27-82.5mm zoom) and corresponding maximum f-stops of f/3.5 to f/5.6...Color in my test shots, however,...
www.imaging-resource.com
Smallest Nikon DSLR to date, great for travel and all-day carry Quiet shutter and AF operation: a very "polite" camera Good dynamic...Good dynamic range, but prone to losing highlight detail In-camera contrast adjustment has...I didn't let the D40's lack of an available fast prime lens stop me from shooting in low light...Knowing...
 
 
 

NIKON D40 USER REVIEWS

 
www.amazon.com
Summary from 353 user reviews
Average Rating 4.5/5
But if you are already deciding to get a DSLR or you want more control of the picture taking experience, then I would recommend you to also test the D50 and/or D80 first before deciding to buy the D40...In addition to the P,S,A,M mode, the picture quality of the auto settings (auto, child mode, landscape etc) are also very good...Therefore, I recommend people to test the camera before buying...
www.circuitcity.com
Summary from 155 user reviews
Average Rating 4.7/5
I've owned other film/digital Nikon cameras and the D40, overall is one of the easiest and funnest everyday cameras to use (and carry...You can have the greatest camera, but without a good lens you will never achieve the results you would want...Highly recommend this camera to anyone..even advantaced users...
reviews.bestbuy.com
Summary from 104 user reviews
Average Rating 4.8/5
Highly recommended for anyone just starting out." GGGGrrrrreeeeaaaatttttt No form fitting leather camera case available Pros:  GGGGrrrrreeeeaaaatttttt Cons:  No form fitting leather camera case available "First thing, Why did I wait so darn long to buy this camera...It is easy to use, does everything automatically and I can see immediately if I got a good picture or not...Not one bad picture out of...
 
 
 
 

NIKON D40 DEALS & PRICES

 
www.kenrockwell.com
Nikon D40. ( Photo dropped in in Photoshop, as are all camera illustrations) ... Nikon only sells the D40 with this great little lens in the USA. ...
www.flickr.com
Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing ... I finally decided on the Nikon D40 even though you have to buy..." - From theanimegoddess ...
www.amazon.com
Amazon.com: Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor ... guide written specifically for the Nikon D40 and D40x. ...
www.ritzcamera.com
Buy the Nikon D40 DSLR Camera w/18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor ... Nikon introduces the new D40 digital SLR camera that's designed to offer you the ...
 
 
 

NIKON D40 MANUFACTURER INFO

 
www.nikonusa.com
Find Your Nikon > Digital SLR Cameras > D40 Printable Version. Digital SLR Cameras ... Extraordinary Nikon image quality: The D40's high-resolution image quality is ...
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Official site for the manufacturer of digital and film cameras...
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First Flight of the Digital SLR Camera Nikon D2XS Used on the STS 124 Space Shuttle Mission ... Nikon D3, D300 and AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Honored with ...
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D40™ digital SLR is Nikon's First Camera to Be Certified for Use with Windows Vista ... D40 Inherits Incredible Picture Quality from Nikon's Photographic Expertise, ...