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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,...
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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
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The Nikon D5100 includes features designed to enhance the shooting experience, including an impressive 3-inch, super sharp 921,000-dot Vari-angle LCD screen and full HD (1080p) movie...
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The Nikon D5100 includes features designed to enhance the shooting experience, including an impressive 3-inch, super sharp 921,000-dot Vari-angle LCD screen and full HD (1080p) movie recording with full-time autofocus. The 16.2-megapixel D5100 is also the first Nikon D-SLR to provide in-camera effects that can be applied to both photos and movies to deliver even more creative expression. Less
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HD Recording Format
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1080p (HDTV)
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720p (HDTV)
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Camera Type
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SLR/Professional
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SLR/Professional
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Weight
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1.06 lb.
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1.23 lb.
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LCD Screen Size
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2.5 in.
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3 in.
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Resolution
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6.2 Megapixel
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16.9 Megapixel
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Optical Zoom
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3x
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Features
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HDR (High Dynamic Range) Function
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Camera Resolution
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6.2 Megapixel
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16.9 Megapixel
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Image Sensor Type
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CCD
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CMOS
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Image Resolutions
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3008 x 2000
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1504 x 1000
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2256 x 1496
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2464 x 1632
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4928 x 3264
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3696 x 2448
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Video Resolutions
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640 x 480 (VGA)
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HD (1280 x 720)
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1920 x 1080
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Video Format
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QuickTime
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MPEG-4
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HD (High Definition)
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Video Speed
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30 fps
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Interchangeable Lens
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Interchangeable Lenses
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Interchangeable Lenses
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Optical Zoom
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3x
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Focus Type
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Autofocus & Manual Focus
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35mm Zoom Lens
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18 - 55 mm
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| Exposure Control |
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Aperture Range
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f3.5/f5.6 (w/t)
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Shutter Speed
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30 - 1/4000 sec
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30 - 1/4000 sec
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Frames Per Second
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2.5 Frames
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White Balance
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Auto
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Auto
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Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
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Cloudy (Preset)
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Fluorescent (Preset)
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Incandescent (Preset)
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Shade (Preset)
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Flash (Preset)
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| Flash |
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Flash Functions
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Auto Flash
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Rear Sync Flash
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Fill-in Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Slow Sync
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Slow Sync
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Flash Type
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Built-In & External
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Built-In & External
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ISO Speeds
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200
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1600
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100
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6400
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12800
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25600
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File Size (High Res.)
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5.8 MB (22 images on 128MB card)
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Memory Type
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SD Card
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SDHC Card
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SD Card
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SDHC Card
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SDXC Card
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Compression Type
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JPEG
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Raw Image
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EXIF 2.1
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DCF
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DPOF
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JPEG
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Raw Image
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DPOF
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DCF 2.0
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EXIF 2.3
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File Size (Low Res.)
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0.2 MB (about 640 images on 128MB card)
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Compression Modes
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Fine
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Normal
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Uncompressed
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Basic
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Uncompressed
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| Included Features |
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Self Timer
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2 Sec.
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5 Sec.
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10 Sec.
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20 Sec.
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2 Sec.
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5 Sec.
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10 Sec.
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20 Sec.
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Tripod Mount
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With Tripod Mount
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With Tripod Mount
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Built-in Microphone
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With Built-in Microphone
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| Viewfinder / Display |
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LCD Protected Position
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Without LCD Protected Position
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Viewfinder
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Optical (Through-the-lens)
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Optical (Through-the-lens)
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LCD Screen Resolution
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230,000 pixels
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921,000 pixels
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| Interfaces |
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Video Interface
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Video Out
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Video Out
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Interface Type
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USB 2.0
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USB 2.0
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HDMI
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| Power Supply |
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Battery Type
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Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
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Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
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Battery Life
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660 Images
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Weight
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1.06 lb.
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1.23 lb.
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Depth
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2.5 in.
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3.1 in.
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Height
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3.7 in.
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3.8 in.
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Width
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5 in.
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5 in.
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| Miscellaneous |
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UPC
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410100251750
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Product ID
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37724181
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107565407
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Included Accessories
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USB Cable
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Lithium Battery
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Battery Charger
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Lens Cap
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Strap
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Software
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USB Cable
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Battery Charger
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Strap
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AV Cable
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Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
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Release Date
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April, 2011
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Family Line
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Nikon D
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Nikon D
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MPN
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SLR1176
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VBA310AE
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Nikon D40 Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens
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$699.99
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Nikon D5100 Body Only Digital Camera
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$499.99
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Product Review Summary
84% recommend this product
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
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...
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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...
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Product Review Summary
100% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
Pros
Picture Quality<br>Build Quality<br>Video Quality<br>swivel...
Cons
cant change video settings<br>Kind of small DSLR
Recommended it?
Yes
This camera is no doubt, phenomenal for its price range. It's a newer Nikon DSLR Model. It has its up and its downs, but overall I find myself noticing the ups on this camera. Its a great camera for the price (as I stated before) it contains a 16.2 megapixel sensor, a handy swivel screen, built in...
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Pros
Excellent Picture Quality
Cons
None submitted
Recommended it?
Yes
Thisis a hottie with a few cool features a lot of entry level or enthusiasts would love. before commenting on picture quality some of the standout features are the vari angle LCD screen which rotates 360degrees. Any photograpgher would love it coz it makes easier to tilt the screen in better angles...
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