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Nikon D40X Digital SLR Camera

Nikon D40X

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Key Features of the Nikon D40X :
  • Nikon D40x has a 10.2-megapixel Resolution in a Compact Digital Camera Body.
  • Ideal for amatuer photographers who want more than just a point and shoot camera.
  • Nikon's smallest Digital SLR ever.
  • 2.5" LCD screen with 170-degree viewing angle.
  • Fast, accurate 3-Area Autofocus.
  • Nikon D40x can Shoot at up to 3 frames per second.
  • Fast startup with instant shutter response.
  • 3D Color Matrix Metering II for ideal exposures in almost any lighting condition.
  • Image optimization functions and in-camera image retouching.
  • Nikon D40x kit includes 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens.
  • Up to 520 Images per Battery Charge.
  • New advanced HELP Menu system with Assist Images.

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

Extraordinary Nikon image quality The D40's high-resolution image quality is made possible by Nikon's high-performance 6.1 megapixel Nikon DX format CCD imaging sensor and exclusive Nikon image processing engine which assures stunning sharpness and color.

Easy operation with intuitive controls Intuitive controls make the D40 point-and-shoot simple, enabling even first-time SLR users to capture beautiful memories perfectly.

Nikon's smallest digital SLR ever At just over 16 ounces, the beautifully styled and compact D40 makes high-performance digital SLR photography easier and more convenient than ever.


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 Designed exclusively for use with Nikon DX-format digital SLRs, this ultra-compact 3x zoom offers Nikkor sharpness and versatility in a wide variety of shooting situations.

Shoot at up to 2.5 frames per second The D40 can fire continuously at a speed of up to 2.5 frames per second, capturing high-quality action sequences of children in sporting activities such as soccer, baseball and much more.



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.


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 The D40's newly introduced "assist images" help you select the appropriate settings for many camera features by showing an example image typical of that setting as well as an advanced HELP Menu for the current item selected. The D40's Question Mark icon (?) indicates that help is available for the currently selected item; just press the help button beside the LCD monitor to see a context sensitive help page.

Fast, accurate 3-area Autofocus The D40's advanced 3-area AF system and the refined algorithms inherited from more advanced Nikon digital SLR cameras deliver fast, efficient and precise autofocus. AF refinements deliver greater precision with fast, more consistent subject acquisition and improved focus tracking for consistently sharper pictures.


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 A large viewfinder makes composition easier, and overall viewfinder brightness makes focusing in low-light photography possible. Its bright and sharp viewfinder, with 0.8x magnification, ensures precise composition.

Automatic exposure with 8 Digital-Vari Program Modes Eight Digital Vari-Program Modes include: Auto Flash-OFF, Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up or Night Portrait, each of which adjusts automatically for optimal results under varied conditions.

Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II The D40's 3D Color Matrix Metering II evaluates each scene for brightness, color, contrast, size and position of shadows and highlights, selected focus area and camera-to-subject distance, comparing that information against an onboard database of more than 30,000 actual photographic scenes.
 



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Name: Canon Digital Rebel XTi Nikon D40X Canon 40D Canon Rebel XS
Megapixels: 10.1 10.0 10.1 10.1
Sensor Type: CMOS CCD CMOS CMOS
LCD Screen: 2.5 " 2.5 " 3.0 " 2.5 "
ISO: 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 Auto, 100 - 1600 (plus 3200 with boost) 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (H) Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
White balance Settings: 6 positions & manual preset 6 positions, plus manual preset 6 positions, Kelvin & manual preset 6 positions & manual preset
Max shutter: 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec 1/8000 sec 1/4000 sec
Min shutter: 30 sec + Bulb 30 sec + Bulb 30 sec + Bulb 30 sec + Bulb
Focal length multiplier: 1.6 1.5 1.6 1.6
Viewfinder: TTL TTL TTL Optical
Image stabilizer: No No No No
Weight (with batteries): 556 g (19.6 oz) 522 g (18.4 oz) 822 g (29 oz) 502 g (17.7 oz)
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Nikon D40X User Reviews

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Good potential but this design may be flawed.
- Reviewd on: 2008-12-30 By: The Information
Right after 1 year the built-in flash on my D40x broke. Oddly, built-in flashes on other cameras I own, such as a 5-10 year old Sony still work fine. After some research I see all kinds of people are now having D40x built-in flash failure. Whether this is an engineering issue or a build issue I'm not sure, but this experience is burning me. This is my first ever DSLR. I paid a lot for it based on my total budget and even sprung for a Sigma 10-20 wide lens. My local camera store is looking at the possibility that this "discontinued" D40x is poorly engineered but otherwise I would have to pay to repair this investment. If I thought this camera was going to brake this fast I would not have purchased it. I do love the camera but its noteworthy that they are breaking after 1 year. Nikon needs to know about this.
5
Out of 5
Great Digital SLR
- Reviewd on: 2008-12-16 By: G.B.FlaJim
I purchased this camera for myself last year. I had hinted to santa that this was what I wanted for Christmas. Christmas came and went with no camera under the tree. So, I took advantage of a good deal at Amazon and purchased the D40x kit and also the 55-200mm VR lens. A year later and I'm still pleased with my purchase. I'm still learning how to use it, having fun and taking some great pictures.
5
Out of 5
My first digital SLR
- Reviewd on: 2008-11-14 By: Geoff Puterbaugh
I took a while converting from film to digital. My first two digital cameras (back around 2000) were sold within a week of purchase. Somewhere around 2004, I bought my first point-and-shoot digital camera, and it was good enough to keep. I have upgraded one or two times, but finally had to get an SLR.

So you're reading the advice of a hobbyist, a casual taker of pictures, not by any means a pro or even a knowledgeable amateur. And my comment basically amounts to one thing: the picture quality just blew me away. It's not just a question of megapixels, either: as many have pointed out, the most important actor is probably the glass (lens).

But to the original point again: the picture quality from this camera is fabulous. After a year of using it, I am starting to get the urge to own a D300, but I am also thinking about upgrading the lenses.

Still, in my opinion, this camera doesn't need an upgrade. I could use it happily for the next two decades. It's great!!
5
Out of 5
Fantastic camera for the price. Amatuer and pros alike will find useful.
- Reviewd on: 2008-10-09 By: Nicklaus Deyring
Fantastic small form factor in a surprisingly high-quality image. Have been using this camera for travel assignments and on-the-go when I need to spend a lot of time wandering around, and is an excellent light-weight and inconspicuous body. Still works with many Nikon lenses, though you'll need to manual focus with some of them.

Highly recommended, I plan on using this till 2012. A++
4
Out of 5
The Nikon D40x
- Reviewd on: 2008-09-30 By: K. Mcgrath
I like It, It's a great little camera. I love Nikon products and the quality is great!!!