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Nikon D40
User Reviews and Specs | Submitted by Alex, Sep 29 2013 12:10 PM | Last updated Sep 29 2013 10:22 PM
A compact DLR with a 6 MP CCD sensor.
- Pablo, Ramshackl and grandpagreg like this
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| GENERAL: | |
| List Price (USA): | $599 |
| In Production: | No |
| Launch Date: | November 2006 |
| Year Discontinued: | 2008 |
| Successor: | Nikon D3000 |
| IMAGE CAPTURE: | |
| Megapixels: | 6.1 |
| Format: | DX (APS-C) |
| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Max. Resolution (pixels): | 3008 x 2000 |
| Low-Pass Filter: | Yes |
| Sensor Dimensions (mm): | 23.7 x 15.6 |
| Min. ISO: | 200 |
| Max. ISO: | 1600 |
| Expanded ISO Range: | 200-3200 |
| ISO Adjustment Steps: | 1EV |
| Still File Formats: | JPEG, 12-bit RAW |
| Dust Removal Support: | No |
| Shooting Modes: | Full Auto, Program (P), Aperture Priority (A), Shutter Priority (S), Manual (M), Auto (No Flash), Scene |
| Additional Features: | Custom Picture Control |
| PERFORMANCE: | |
| Minimum Shutter Speed (s): | 30 |
| Maximum Shutter Speed (s): | 1/4000 |
| Max. Burst (FPS): | 2.5 |
| Release Modes: | Single-Frame, Continuous, Self-Timer, Delayed Remote |
| VIEWFINDER & LCD: | |
| LCD Screen Size ("): | 2.5 |
| LCD Screen Resolution (dots): | 230,000 |
| Electronic Level/Horizon: | No |
| Live View Mode: | No |
| Viewfinder Type: | Pentamirror |
| Viewfinder Magnification (x): | 0.8 |
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage (%): | 95 |
| METERING: | |
| Metering Sensor: | 420 pixel RGB sensor 3d Color Matrix Metering II |
| Auto Metering Modes: | Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot |
| Meter Operating Range (EV): | 0 to 20 |
| Exposure Compensation Range (EV): | -5 to 5 |
| Exposure Compensation Steps: | 1/3EV |
| AUTOFOCUS: | |
| Primary AF Type: | Phase Detect Autofocus |
| AF Sensor: | Multi-CAM530 |
| AF Modes: | Single-Servo AF, Dynamic Area AF, Auto-Area AF |
| AF Points: | 3 |
| AF Operating Range (EV): | 0 to 18 |
| Screwdrive AF Support: | No |
| Live View Autofocus: | N/A |
| Face Detection Support: | No |
| VIDEO: | |
| Movie Mode: | No |
| Built-In Microphone: | N/A |
| FLASH: | |
| Built-In Flash: | Yes |
| Flash Compensation Range (EV): | -3 to 1 |
| Supported Flash Modes: | Red-Eye Reduction, Slow-Speed Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync, Fill Flash |
| Hotshoe: | Yes |
| BODY: | |
| Mount Type: | Nikon F Mount |
| Number of Media Slots: | 1 |
| Compatible Card Types: | SD, SDHC |
| Width (mm): | 126 |
| Height (mm): | 94 |
| Depth (mm): | 64 |
| Weight (g): | 475 |
| Connectivity: | Universal Hotshoe, USB 2, Remote Terminal, Eye-Fi Native Support |
| Battery Grip: | No |
| Battery Model: | EN-EL9 |
| Battery Life (Frames): | 470 |
| Power Adapter Support: | Yes |
| Weather Sealing: | No |
| Included Accessories: | EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery MH-23 Quick Charger UC-E4 USB Cable Software Suite CD-ROM DK-16 Rubber Eyecup AN-DC1 Camera Strap BF-1A Body Cap DK-5 Eyepiece Cap BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap |
| Available Colors: | Black |
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4 Reviews
The Nikon D40 was my first dsly camera. For me it was a great camera to learn photography with. It had everything I needed, to understand and learn the basics of photography, without getting caught up with all the fancy features.
At the time it was quite a big deal to own a DSLR and this camera gave quite a bang for the buck compared to what you could buy at the time. Moving from film it was a big compromise to give up the large viewfinder, top LCD and lightweight of my entry-level F65 but it gave a very reasonable solution for us low budget fellows who wanted to move to digital and still hold (some of) the benefits of a SLR.
I still have this camera and LOVE it for its 'function' and 'compactness' for use while motorcycle touring.