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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 all the top-quality, high-performance technologies that you expect from a Nikon digital SLR. And with world-famous Nikkor lenses, you know you have the sharpest and most reliable optical performance available. All in a camera light enough to carry with you everywhere. Beautiful photography has never been easier.
Nikon D40 Highlights
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| The D40 is capable of shooting 2.5 frames per second |
Fast startup with instant shutter response: Fast startup combined with super-fast shutter response and rapid-action shooting at up to 2.5 frames per second makes it easy to freeze special moments instantly.
Includes 3x 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens
Shoot at up to 2.5 frames per second
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2.5-inch color LCD monitor with 3 colorful display options Playback images are easy to see, and function menus are easier to use with a larger and brighter color LCD monitor. The large 2.5-inch LCD monitor enables image preview at up to 19 times magnification and has large type fonts and easy-to-view menus as well as three all-new display options: Classic, Graphic and Wallpaper.
High-performance 6.1-megapixel Nikon DX format CCD imaging sensor Nikon’s DX format CCD image sensor delivers vivid color and sharp detail, great for making beautifully detailed enlargements of 16 x 20 inches and beyond. High resolution also provides room for creative cropping.
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| In-camera editing functions include red-eye removal |
In-camera image editing Highly versatile in-camera editing features include Nikon D-Lighting, Red-Eye Correction, Image Trimming, Image Overlay, Monochrome (Black and White, Sepia and Cyanotype) along with Skylight, Warm Tone and Color Balance filter effects. These features provide greater creative freedom without the need for a computer, for those who prefer to send pictures directly to a printer.
New advanced HELP menu system with Assist Images
Fast, accurate 3-area Autofocus
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| Enjoy easy in-camera optimization |
Image Optimization Options The D40′s Image Optimize setting lets photographers adjust color, contrast and sharpening as well as other image settings according to the type of scene or output desired. Settings include: Normal, Softer, Vivid, More Vivid, Portrait, Custom and Black and White, each of which are automatically adjusted based on sophisticated Nikon algorithms or user-selected settings for optimum results.
Built-in Speedlight with i-TTL automatic flash control Nikon’s innovative i-TTL flash control evaluates flash exposure with incredible precision to achieve better automatic flash balance and deliver outstanding results. The built-in Speedlight is always at the ready and brings beautiful exposures in darkened conditions as well as adding sparkle for fill flash in outdoor situations for enhanced twilight shots or an added impact to daylight images.
Bright, accurate SLR viewfinder
Automatic exposure with 8 Digital-Vari Program Modes
Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II
3 Customer Reviews of “Nikon D40”
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Nikon D40 Review by DGR, January 1, 2009
I don’t like to lug around a big camera, so the size of the Nikon D40 is perfect to carry in a small camera bag or in a mini bag inside a purse, which is great plus on a vacation.
If you’ve been waiting to go digital, then the Nikon D40 is a great place to start.
Nikon D40 Review by Dancing Chick, January 1, 2009
I’ve owned my D40 for two years now. I’ve shot landscapes, portraits, urban candids, kid candids, pet candids, basketball, soccer, football, dog agility competitions, fireworks, etc… the Nikon D40 handles it all with ease. Sure you can spend more, and you’ll probably be just as happy with a more expensive camera. But for the vast majority of casual and serious photo hobbyists, this is all the camera you’ll need. Take some of the money you save buying the Nikon D40 and invest in some good photography books (or borrow them at your local library)and/or a photo workshop or two. Believe me — that will do more to improve your images than a more expensive camera ever could.
Nikon D40 Review by Movie Reviews, April 27, 2009
I really like this camera. I use mine mostly for product photos for my webshop.
I have two girls, 2 and 6 yeqars old so it have also been quite a lot of family photos.
This is a camera that I can recommend. Easy to use, gaeat ohotos and a decent price.
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