Product Features
- The 6 Megapixel Nikon D40 is targeted for those who want a relatively compact and light camera yet having most of the important SLR features. The D40 is priced reasonably (cheaper than D50/D80 and Canon Rebel XTi). In my opinion, if you are still considering whether to get a point and shoot camera or a DSLR, the D40 will be a better choice than any point and shoot camera, by far, even those with 8MP or 10MP. 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. I want you to make sure that you know what you will get (and not get) with the D40. Don't get me wrong though, the D40 is an awesome camera, and I don't think you will regret buying one. There are some limitation with the D40 which shouldn't bother most people, for example, the D40 doesn't have dedicated button to change picture quality, white balance or ISO settings (which generally only professional/enthusiast will care). Once you understand (and accept) its limitation, the D40 is a potent and exciting photography machine.
Just like all its (DSLR) siblings, the D40 powers on instantly and take pictures with almost no shutter lag which are the major advantages of a DSLR over a point and shoot camera. 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. With 2.5 frames per second you can capture movement progress in sports like football, basketball, baseball etc. Also great to photograph your family or child (child mode). The D40 is a great all around camera. - 6.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
- Kit includes 3x 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens
- 2.5-inch LCD with three display options; built-in flash and hot shoe
- Fast startup with instant shutter response; shoot at up to 2.5 frames per second
- Powered by one rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL9 (included); stores images on SD memory cards (memory card not included)
Technical Details
- Type of camera: Single-lens reflex digital camera
- Effective pixels: 6.1 million
- Image sensor: RGB CCD, 23.7 x 15.6 millimeters; total pixels: 6.24 million
- Image size (pixels): 3,008 x 2,000 [L], 2,256 x 1,496 [M], 1,504 x 1,000 [S]
- ISO sensitivity: 200 to 1,600 in steps of 1 EV with additional setting one step over 1600
- Storage media: SD memory card, SDHC compliant
- Tested and approved (compatible) cards: SanDisk 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB; Toshiba 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB; Panasonic 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB; Lexar 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB
- Storage system: Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit compression, JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant
- File system: Exif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF
- White Balance: Auto (TTL white-balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning and preset white balance
- LCD monitor: 2.5-inch, 230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
- Playback function: 1 frame; thumbnail (4 or 9 segments); magnifying playback; slide show; histogram indication; highlight point display; auto image rotation
- Delete function: Card format, all frames delete, selected frames delete
- Video output: NTSC or PAL
- Interface: USB: mass storage and PTP selectable
- Text input: Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi selector; stored in Exif header
- Compatible lenses(*1): Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts
- : Type G or D AF Nikkor
- : 1) AF-S, AF-I: All functions supported, 2) Other Type G or D AF Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus, 3) PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f2.8D: Can only be used in mode M; all other functions supported except autofocus, 4) Other AF Nikkor(*2)/AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II, 5): Non-CPU: Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter does not function; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f5.6 or faster
- : (*1). IX Nikkor lenses cannot be used
- : (*2). Excluding lenses for F3AF
- Picture angle: Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approximately 1.5 times lens focal length
- Viewfinder: Fixed-eyelevel penta-Dach mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment (-1.7 to +0.5m-1)
- Eyepoint: 18mm (-1.0 m-1)
- Focusing screen: Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets
- Viewfinder frame coverage: Approximately 95% (vertical/horizontal)
- Viewfinder magnification: Approximately 0.8x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1
- Viewfinder information: Focus indications, AE/FV lock indicator, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure/Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure mode, Flash output level compensation, Exposure compensation, Number of remaining exposures, Flash-ready indicator
- Autofocus: TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM530 autofocus module with AF-assist (range approximately 1 foot 8 inches to 9 feet 10 inches); Detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 68 degrees F)
- Lens: Servo 1) Autofocus (AF): Instant single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status, 2) Manual focus (M)
- Focus area: Can be selected from 3 focus areas
- AF area modes: 1) Single Area AF, 2) Dynamic Area AF, 3) Dynamic Area AF with Closest Subject Priority
- Focus lock: Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
- Exposure metering system: TTL full-aperture exposure metering system; 1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); metering performed by 420-segment RGB sensor; 2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame; 3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area
- Exposure metering range: 1) 0 to 20 EV (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering), 2) 2 to 20 EV (spot metering)
- Exposure modes: Digital Vari-program (Auto, Auto [Flash Off], Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, Night Portrait), Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto (S); Aperture Priority Auto (A); Manual (M)
- Exposure compensation: +/-5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
- Exposure lock: Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
- Shooting modes: 1) Single frame shooting mode, 2) Continuous shooting mode: approximately 2.5 frames per second, 3) Self-timer mode, 4) Delayed remote mode: 2 second delay, 5) Quick-response remote mode
- Shutter: Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter, 30 to 1/4000 second in steps of 1/3, bulb
- Sync contact: X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/500 second
- Flash control: 1) TTL: TTL flash control by 420-segment RGB sensor. i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR available when CPU lens is used with Built-in Flash, SB-800, SB-600, and SB-400, 2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 with CPU lens, 3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, and 22s, 4) Range-priority manual available with SB-800
- Flash sync modes: In Auto, Portrait, Child, and Close Up modes: Auto, auto with red-eye reduction; fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight; in Night Portrait: Auto, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction; slow sync and slow sync with red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight; Landscape, Sports:Fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight; P, A: Fill flash, rear-curtain with slow sync, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction; S, M: Fill flash, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction
- Built-in flash: Auto, Portrait, Child, Close Up, Night Portrait modes:Auto flash with auto pop-up; P/S/A/M: Manual pop-up with button release; Guide number (ISO 200/ISO 100, feet): approximately 55/39 (manual full 59/42)
- Flash compensation: -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
- Accessory shoe: Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with sync, signal, and ground contacts and safety lock
- Self-timer: Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10, or 20 s.
- Remote control: Via wireless remote control ML-L3 (optional)
- Power source: One rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL9; charging voltage (Quick Charger MH-23); 7.4V DC, AC adapter EH-5 (available separately; requires optional AC adapter connector EP-5)
- Tripod socket: 1/4 inches (ISO1222)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): Approximately 5.0 x 2.5 x 3.7 inches
- Weight: Approximately 1 pound 1 ounce without battery, memory card, or body cap
- What's in the box: Nikon D40 digital camera, rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL9, quick charger MH-23, USB cable UC-E4, PictureProject, rubber eyecup DK-16, camera strap, body cap BF-1A, eyepiece cap DK-5, accessory shoe cap BS-1
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