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| Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
Buy New: $444.99 (On sale from $494.99)
New (17) Used (4) Refurbished (2) from $369.99
Rating:  414 reviews
Sales Rank: 66
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 3
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 55
Minimum Focal Length: 18
Maximum Resolution: 6.1
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 5 x 2.5 x 3.7
nv:Image Resolution: 3008x2000 pixels
Image Resolution: 2,256 x 1,496
Image Resolution: 1,504 x 1,000
Storage Media: Secure Digital
Storage Media: SDHC
Compressed Format: DPOF
Compressed Format: EXIF 2.21
Compressed Format: Compliant DCF 2.0
Focal Length: 1.5 times lens focal length
Focus Mode: Single Area AF
Focus Mode: Dynamic Area AF
Focus Mode: Dynamic Area AF with Closest Subject Priority
Optical Viewfinder: Fixed-eyelevel penta-Dach mirror type
LCD Monitor: 2.5-inches
MPN: 25420
Model: 25420
UPC: 018208254163
EAN: 0018208254200
ASIN: B000KJQ1DG
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Wonderful Piece of Equipment March 9, 2007
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
The Nikon D40 is fabulous. Easy to use, small enough for my "ladies" hands, clear and beautiful photos. I'm still learning all of the features it offers.
An Amazing product from an amazing company! March 7, 2007
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I am also a newbie in the dSLR world. I contemplated for many months before i decided to commit to a particular camera, primarily between the cannon rebel xti, the sony alpha, the pentax k10d, and this little gem. I ultimately decided on the nikon d40 primarily because:
a. The price
b. I had no old lenses, so compatibility was not an issue
c. The Nikon quality
For those who are crying that old lenses are not compatible with this camera, i think it is a moot point, because the consumer this camera is aimed at most likely has not old lenses and is looking to start buying them. If you are already a Nikon user, then this camera is likely not suitable for you, and probably be more happy with the Nikon d80.
Anyways, as a new Nikon owner and user, I AM Thrilled to be the owner of this camera and am looking foward to many great years taking pictures with it.
Great Camera March 5, 2007
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
The quality of our pictures jumped as soon as we received the D40. The auto setting are great, lots of control over everything, pictures look FANTASTIC!
No regrets about the price when we look back and add up the money we spent on what are now crappy, antiquated cameras this was a bargain. We love it!
 very limited lens choise March 3, 2007
14 out of 121 found this review helpful
if you want a good camara buy the nikon d50 or canon xt this camera do not accept my sigma 18-125mm, nikon 50mm f1.8, and many lens nikon and generic brands, only 3 focus point the nikon d50 have 5 point, not iso100, not exposure and white balance bracketing.
This camera will hook me on photography February 27, 2007
22 out of 23 found this review helpful
Many reviews of the D40 state that Nikon targetted the camera at first time buyers of DSLR. I fall into this category...exactly! I owned several point and shoot digital cameras, including a high end Cannon Power Shot. After a while I felt I was not fully satisfied with the point and shoot. I was especially annoyed by red-eye problems and with the relatively poor workmanship of the cameras despite their high price. But, I was not ready to spend money for an expensive DSLR.
The moment I learned about the D40, prior to its availability in the marketplace, I knew that I would wait until I could get one. The price was right. Now, after few months of owning the camera, I'll say it is a bargain. I am very pleased with the camera. It feels good in my hand and the workmanship is superb. The quality of the camera is immediately apparent.
The first photos I took with the camera were taken in Auto mode, no different than with a point and shoot camera. Results were much superior. No red-eye whatsoever! Magnificant landscapes and even some daring close ups of flowers. Of course these photos may not meet the standards of a real photography pro, but they were extremely gratifying to me. Moreover, I knew the camera would allow me to take better photos with time.
The D40 compelled me to learn more about digital photography, and photo editing on the PC. Ergonomics of the camera made it relatively easy to discover its rich feature set. Menus are organized in a logical manner. The innovative on-camera Help is very useful. Right there I can see how one setting differs from another and what effect it will have on the photo. On camera, granted limited photo editing is very nice and a good initial step for more advanced editing on the PC.
I am sure that Nikon will be glad to know that I am already thinking of purchasing another lense for the camera at some point in the not too distant future.
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