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Nikon D40

Nikon D40 Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens

Nikon D40 AF-S 55-200

Nikon D40 Digital Camera

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Product Description
Great pictures used to require complicated and cumbersome equipment along with years of experience. Not any more. The D40 is compact, lightweight and designed specifically for ease of use,... More
Great pictures used to require complicated and cumbersome equipment along with years of experience. Not any more. The D40 is compact, lightweight and designed specifically for ease of use, yet contains top-quality, high-performance technologies that you expect from a Nikon digital SLR. And with world-famous Nikkor lenses, you know you have a sharp and reliable optical performance. All in a camera light enough to carry with you everywhere. Beautiful photography has never been easier. Less
The D40's high-resolution image quality is made possible by Nikon's high-performance 6.1-megapixel Nikon DX format CCD imaging sensor and exclusive Nikon image processing engine... More
The D40's high-resolution image quality is made possible by Nikon's high-performance 6.1-megapixel Nikon DX format CCD imaging sensor and exclusive Nikon image processing engine which assures stunning sharpness and color. Less
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Key Features   
Camera Type SLR/Professional SLR/Professional
Weight 1.06 lb. 1 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 2.5 in.
Resolution 6.2 Megapixel 6.2 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 3x -
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 6.2 Megapixel 6.2 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 3008 x 2000 • 1504 x 1000 • 2256 x 1496 3008 x 2000 • 1504 x 1000 • 2256 x 1496
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 3x -
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus & Manual Focus
35mm Zoom Lens 18 - 55 mm -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f3.5/f5.6 (w/t) -
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 sec 30 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 2.5 Frames 2.5 Frames
White Balance Auto Auto • Manual
Flash   
Flash Functions Auto Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync Flash Off • Auto Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync • Manual
Flash Type Built-In & External Built-In
ISO Speeds 200 • 1600 200 • 1600 • 3200
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 5.8 MB (22 images on 128MB card) -
Memory Type SD Card • SDHC Card SD Card • SDHC Card
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image • EXIF 2.1 • DCF • DPOF JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
File Size (Low Res.) 0.2 MB (about 640 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • Normal • Uncompressed • Basic Fine • Normal • Uncompressed • Basic
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 20 Sec. 2 Sec. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 20 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount
Built-in Microphone - Without Built-in Microphone
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens) Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen Resolution 230,000 pixels 230,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life - 470 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System - Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Dimensions   
Weight 1.06 lb. 1 lb.
Depth 2.5 in. 2.5 in.
Height 3.7 in. 3.7 in.
Width 5 in. 5 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 410100251750 -
Product ID 37724181 45014002
Included Accessories USB Cable • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Lens Cap • Strap USB Cable • Lithium Battery • Strap
Release Date - December, 2006
Family Line Nikon D Nikon D
Product MPN   
MPN SLR1176 791011
 
Consumer Reviews
Nikon D40
Nikon D40 Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens
From $699.99
Nikon D40 AF-S 55-200
Nikon D40 Digital Camera
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Product Review Summary

4.1
84% recommend this product
5 stars
71
4 stars
29
3 stars
5
2 stars
3
1 star
16
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (9)
  • Easy to Use (9)
  • Quality Construction (5)
  • Lightweight (4)
  • Great Design (4)
  • Long Battery Life (2)
  • Intuitive (1)
  • Fast Shutter (1)
  • Nice Screen (1)
  • Stylish (1)
Cons
  • Bulky (4)
  • Overpriced (2)
  • Cannot use LCD as a viewfinder (1)
  • Not enough auto focus sensors (1)
  • Short Battery Life (1)
  • Heavy (1)
  • Bad in Low Light (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (8)
  • Outdoors (6)
  • Travel (5)
  • Home (4)
  • Upgrade (1)
  • Replacement (1)
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Consumer Reviews

170

Is this camera for real?

bycolonialpara Dec 12, 2006
72 Helpfuls 73 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Small, light weight, beautifully realized images. Price Point.
Cons Inability to AF with all Nikon lenses. Consumer quality build.
Recommended it? Yes

The Nikon D40 with 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 AF-S AF lens is this company's bare bones entry level offering in the extremely volatile digital SLR market. As the two giants of the industry, Canon and Nikon vie for an ever increasing slice of the dSLR pie, Nikon has taken a calculated marketing gamble by... Read full review »

89

The dSLR that thinks it's a point and shoot

bysolohans1 Apr 15, 2007
28 Helpfuls 29 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to use for entry level dSLR user, lens kit included, much more
Cons D40 is bare bones for dSLR, but has the stuff for any entry level enthusiast.
Recommended it? Yes

**COMING SOON:  D-700 REVIEW**

BEFORE WE BEGIN

There are a lot of reviews on the web for the Nikon D40 and I will list some of the sites I recommend at the end of my review. Most of these reviews come from the perspective of a professional photographer and professional... Read full review »

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Consumer Reviews

3

I love this camera!

bylifewontwait89 Nov 13, 2011
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros - DSLR<br>- Interchangeable lenses<br>- Has aperature/shutter speed priority...
Cons - Doesn't have the video/touch screen capabilities of pther models
Recommended it? Yes

I purchased this camera for a college course in 2008. My mother had a similar Nikon analog, so I was able to purchase the camera body individually and save some money.

I was told by my professors that I would probably want to upgrade as I continued through my coursework. However, after... Read full review »

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