Nikon D40 6.1 Megapixel

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. I would also recommend you to also test the D50/D80 first before deciding to buy the D40. There are some limitation with the D40 which shouldn't bother most people. Once you understand 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 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 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

Some notable new features:
1. Auto (no flash) mode. Without this mode the flash will pop-up (on all other pre-programmed mode) even when you don't want to use flash (which can be annoying)
2. In camera editing capability such as black and white, sepia and some filter effects etc. While sounds gimmicky, these features are useful especially for those who doesn't have Adobe Photoshop

To date, D40 is the smallest and lightest among all the Nikon DSLR. I believe that choosing a camera that fits comfortably with your hands is important. Therefore, I recommend people to test the camera before buying

About the 18-55mm II AF-S kit lens: A good lens producing sharp photos (though not a very fast lens). Also decent for close-up/macro photography. Lens uses internal focus technology and focusing operation is silent. A very decent kit lens.

Lens compatibility: Notice that with D40, autofocus function will not work for non AF-S/AF-I lens. If you already have non AF-S Nikon lenses and want a backup or replacement camera, you will be better off buying D50, D70s or D80. If you buy the D40, it will be convenient to stick with AF-S type lenses.

Here are the pros and cons of the D40 in my opinion:

Pros:
1. Nice out of the camera result picture quality
2. Affordable price
3. Compact size and light weight
4. Large and bright 2.5 inch LCD
5. 2.5 frames per second
6. B/W, Sepia, several more in-camera editing features.
7. Instant power on, fast autofocus and no shutter lag
8. Noise is acceptable at high ISO settings. Auto ISO settings available.
9. Great 18-55mm II AF-S kit lens.
10. Great battery life (400-1000 on a single charge).
11. Auto (flash off) mode available
12. 1/500 flash sync

Cons:
1. No direct button to change QUAL, WB and ISO settings
2. Grip comfortably but might be a bit too small for some people
3. No top LCD and no front command dial
4. Autofocus will not work with non AF-S lenses
5. No AF/MF switch
6. Only 3 autofocus point
7. 6 Megapixel (More Megapixel needed to print larger than 12 X 18 at 300 dpi)
8. No night landscape mode in pre-programmed settings
9. No in camera image stabilization (like Sony and Pentax) but Nikon has lenses with it (VR).
10. No depth-of-field preview button

In conclusion, the D40 is perfect for those who want high quality pictures, more control, and have a DSLR experience (instant power on and no shutter lag), without having to carry a bulky camera. And unless you are shooting sports/actions professionaly), the D40 is pretty much all you will need.

Happy Photographing!

This Nikon D40, is very good camera.
It has nice shape very smaller than other DSLR. Also, on the features it just ROCKS.
If you are planing to buy camera, this is it! Nikon D40
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Everything is great. Fast shipping great deal. I've made mistake with payment, but they took care of everything anyway.

This is my first SLR camera. With no previous experience, I was able to put it on auto mode and take great pictures immediately! There are many extra setting to choose from when you have a little more experience. Battery life is excellent! I took over 200 pictures one day and it hardly put a dent in the battery life and it charges quickly. Manufacturers instruction manual doesn't get into great detail. You may need to purchase a guide or cd if you have no experience.

This Camera is simple to use right out of the box, but it also has some very professional settings which may take a while to get used to. The pictures are excellent with flash providing a nice bright picture in the dark on subjects nearly 30 feet away. The only thing I did not like about this camera is that it does not have a digital zoom that I have found and you can not use the LCD display to shoot a picture although it does provide instant review of the picture with slideshow capabilities. Short of these two downfalls I think it is a great camera for the price, very light in weight, loaded with features and easy to use right away. The other thing that I love about this camera is that there is virtually no shutter delay you actually capture an image the moment you press the shutter release button. No more missed baby smiles or anything else that only happens once in a blue moon.

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not impressed with the accessories that come with the package. especailly the lenses. cameras great though!

Being my first SLR, I can only compare it to other digital cameras I have owned. I love the ease of use, the fantastic and professional looking pictures. I would change the display to be a viewfinder instead of simply a readout of information. This is not a huge problem for me because I like the smaller viewfinder. Overall, I love the camera and look forward to purchasing more lenses and other equipment. You can't go wrong with this camera.

My husband and I absolutely love this camera. I purchased the Nikon D40 for his birthday. We have used it at the Big XII Baseball tournament in Oklahoma City and at the Bound 4 Beijing Softball Games in Oklahoma City. The camera took awesome picture and were clear. For the price we paid, it was well worth it and I have since referred some friends to the same company.

First impression of this camera is very good. A less complicated version of the D50 & D70 with the same or better picture quality. Anyone who needs a no fuss professional quality camera should look at the D40 as an option. It is less expensive, easier to operate and takes GREAT pictures in all modes.

I bought a NIkon camera d40 It was a good deal, because it included everything that I wanted with out me having to buy everithing separate with free fast shippinh and I receive exactly what I order whit great help via e-mail fast response. Evrithing that the I wanted was in ferfectly good condition and new.

Great first SLR! Simple to use..haven't read the directions yet, but was able to figure out some simple things, such as cropping, lighting etc.

There is all you can expect of a professional camera, except been expensive and too much information.. Its as professional as you like and as simple as can be.

Great camera for beginners, picture quality better than point and shut but as easy or easier than one..

I like the overall ease of use. The auto focus feature on the lens sllows very sharp, detailed, pictures. The camera can be adjusted for any situation, low light to high light, speed, moving shots or portraits and distance. It is lightweight an offers the same quality as the 35mm film model. I have both and love the quality of both.

This is one of the best cameras i've ever used. The image quality is outstanding, and it is relatively easy to setup. For a complete beginner in photography it might be a be much to start with an slr, but on the other hand the fast "Help" button on the camera simplifies things greatly. I would definently recomend this camera for anyone that is looking at upgrading to a dslr, but does not want to pay a premium. At under 500$ this is a great deal. Don't let the 6.1 MP fool you, the image quality is amazing, even shots blown up to 3100x2300. If you are looking at blowing images up to poster size then yes this may be a bit too small(look at the d40x instead with 10.1 mP). Only drawback to this camera is that it is an slr, so you must be very careful with your equipment, the battery latch isn't quite as tight as I would have liked, and the other latches are a bit cheap. But on the other hand everything else feels sturdy. Weighing in under 4 lbs too this one is not a hefty bulky slr as most would assume. For a middle of the road, quality starter DSLR I highly recomend the Nikon D40 6.1 MP.

The Nikon D60, the latest from Nikon in the way of Digital SLR's is a phenominal camera. It is versital and capable too. It has many automatic modes like portrait, sports, low light, etc. and 4 manual modes including Full Auto and Full Manual. It can even change the ISO betweem 100 and I believe 1800 which is incredible. It makes picture taking a easy thing, The photographer can spend more time being creative instead of babysiting the camera's functions. Conversely, it you want to get into the nitty gritty of the camera, all the usual functions can be manually overridden as well; as some that are not usually controlable too!
I totally recommend buying a Nikon D60 if you can afford it. The D40 is only 6 MegaPixel while the D60 is a full 10 MegaPixel. All of the cameras Nikon cameras are very capable and worth high praise. No matter which model you invest in, make sure it's a Nikon, you can never go wrong owning a Nikon.

My review is excellent. Go for it. Photography is worth it. Beautiful camera and so easy to use. Not disoppointed at all. Great way of life.

The product is great for any starting photographers. It takes very clear pictures and many of my friends have been impressed with the quality of the pictures.
The main thing I like is the feel of the camera. You need to go into a store to really hold the camera and decide for yourself. This is one of the things that won me over was the way I like how the camera felt in my hands.
Overall, the camera is excellent. Even with the cheapest lens, this camera can adjust to make the image quality that great. If you spend a little more on an even better lens, the camera is even better.

I bought my Nikon D40 almost a year ago and I bought it for the purpose of going on Tour with Rock Bands. I used it lots before going out on tour and found it was very useful for everything I wanted to do, take action photo's of people running, playing sports, etc. and it was also good for taking scenery shots and anything i could think of. I went out on tour in the winter with a large Canadian Rock band and for what I bought the camera for it completely did what I wanted and expected and then more! I was blown away by the shots I could get and how fast the shutter would open and close considering the lighting at rock concerts changes rapidly.

very good camera especially for the price. I would suggest it to anyone and everyone! I didn't even have a larger lens or flash on it either while out on tour, I am still using the lens that came with it and the built in flash!

My wife and I both love photography as a past-time. I used to use her Minolta 35mm film camera, but wasn't familiar with all the settings and terminology, so I was always uncertain how my pictures were going to turn out. Laying down money to see how my pics turned out got old when the results weren't good.
We received a Sony Mavica as our first digital camera, and used it well, but when I was introduced to a high-end Sony camera at work, the Mavica suddenly didn't measure up. I used my work camera for a few years, but noticed that my wife wasn't getting any enjoyment out of photography like she used to. I wanted her to enjoy using a good SLR camera like she was accustomed to, but with all the instant feedback of a strong digital platform. After reading many online reviews, like this one, I quickly narrowed the search down to the Nikon product family. Not having a hefty budget to spend, I focused on the D40. But the reviews I was reading made reference to the capabilities of the D40, and how they were equal to or sometimes better than some of the higher-end Nikons.
You need to understand that more mega-pixels does not equate to better pictures. You can have a huge picture of garbage. It comes down to the quality of the lenses and the internal circuitry. I have a nice compact point and shoot Sony that is capable of producing a 7.2 mega-pixel image, but with a lens that is smaller around than a dime, it restricts the amount of light into the camera, especially in lower light instances. The D40 is a 6.0MP camera, but with a much larger diameter lens and far better circuitry, the low light images I take now are tremendous.
My wife is the talented photographer in our family, and she has taken some absolutely amazing shots with the D40 so far. I'm still the novice, but with the simple straight forward menus, the autofocus lenses and the exceptional quality of the Nikon D40, my pictures aren't bad either.
Thanks Nikon, and Thanks E-bay...a really good combination!

I was planning a trip to Disney with my husband and kids. A friend at work had just returned from Disney and I wanted to look at her pictures. What she showed me were beautiful clear pictures that really documented the occation. I decided that my point and shoot camera would not be enough and that I HAD to have the same camera she had. That was the Nikkon D40 and I couldn't be more pleased with it. The pictures from Disney were as good as my friend's (only better because they were my kiddos). I find myself wishing for more zoom from my lens and from what I understand, D40 won't autofocus with a 55mm-200mm lens. I wish I would have thought about this before purchasing this camera because it does limit me (I believe the D60 is able to do this). All and all...I LOVE this camera.

the product was exactly what they showed and it was perfect. my wife loves it will shop with them again.

I had been reading reviews of slr cameras for months. I decided on the Nikon D40 for my needs. I could not be happier. This is my first slr and I wanted a camera that I could take good pictures quickly. I would highly recommend the Nikon D40.

Don't get me wrong, the D40 is a great camera, and Nikon produces a quality product. However, dig down to the little features and differences before buying. The D50, though a bit older, has many things that I like a lot better than the D40. They cut some features to make the D40 smaller and cheaper. Also, don't get caught up in the megapixel trap. The 6.2 megapixel will print a beautiful poster size print if it is in good focus. How often are you going to print anything bigger than an 8x10? You will not get a better quality 8x10 print by buying a 12 megapixel camera. Instead of looking for higher megapixel, look for the camera with the best sensors and least boot-up time and shutter lag (one of the best benefits of DSLRs).
For the beginner, the D40 is a great camera. Great to shoot, great to learn on, and will produce some quality pictures. It uses SD cards, as does the D50, D60, D80, etc, which are becoming the standard anymore. The D70 uses CF cards.
One big drawback to the D40 is the lens compatability. As a cost cutting measure, they removed the motor drive for AF lenses. AF only works if you buy an AF lens with the motor built in. These are a lot more expensive, and there are thousands of lenses available in AF that don't have the drive built in. This is another reason I really like the D50. Lenses are more available and cheaper. You can still use the lenses on the D40, but in MF mode only.
The other big concern is the screens. While they did make a big improvement on the back screen, they eliminated the top LCD. I really liked this LCD as a quick view of everything my camera is doing. They did this to make the camera smaller, but any SLR should be a two-handed camera and you really don't need smaller than the D50.
Now, that may all sound negative, and I don't mean it to be. The D40 will give you shots that you can be very happy with. The most important thing in photography is the person behind the camera and what's in front of it. I've seen some great photos from my dad's old 2.1 MP point and shoot.
If you don't think you will want more than the stock lenses, and aren't a pro shooter, you should be happy with the D40.

Oh, one other thing. Many are touting the filters built into the programming of this camera. (Black and white, sepia, etc) I would say don't use these. You can always convert using software, but you can't convert black and white or sepia back to color. You lose the color. Every digital photographer should have some kind of decent editing software. While not all can afford Photoshop, try something like Photo Explosion Deluxe, a fairly good program with a pricetag under $30. Let software convert to black and white and save the color image as well.

I absolutely love my Nikon D40. It is simple to use and takes excellent pictures. I use it every day and don't go anywhere without it. Should have bought one years ago!