D40X INCREDIBLE PICTURES...

INCREDIBLE PICTURES...

A fast, fun and easy D-SLR with a 10.2-MP DX-format CCD, fast startup and instant shutter response that eliminates the annoyance of shutter delay.

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Supplied Accessories

  • EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
  • MH-23 Quick Charger
  • UC-E4 USB Cable
  • Software Suite CD-ROM
  • DK-16 Rubber Eyecup
  • Camera Strap
  • BF-1A Body Cap
  • DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
  • BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap

*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.

Key Features

Extraordinary Nikon image quality: The D40X's high-resolution image quality is made possible by Nikon's high-performance, 10.2 effective megapixel, Nikon DX-format CCD imaging sensor and exclusive Nikon image-processing engine. Each assures you’ll get stunning sharpness and color.

High-performance 10.2-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 24 x 36 inches and beyond. High resolution also provides room for creative cropping.

Shoot at up to 3 frames per second: The D40X can fire continuously at a speed of up to 3 frames per second, capturing high-quality action sequences of children in sporting activities such as soccer, baseball and much more.

3 colorful display options: All new display options: classic, graphic and wallpaper. Carefully designed color schemes help make changing camera settings easier than ever.

8 digital vari-program automatic shooting modes: Eight digital vari-program modes include: auto flash-off, portrait, landscape, child, sports, close-up and night portrait, each of which adjusts automatically for optimal results for everyday shooting situations. Each mode considers lighting conditions and possibilities, aperture, shutter speed, white balance, hue, tone, sharpening and more to make creative photography as simple as rotating the mode dial.

New advanced help menu system with assist images: The D40X'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 D40x'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 auto focus: The D40X's advanced 3-area AF system and the refined algorithms inherited from more advanced Nikon digital SLR cameras deliver fast, efficient and precise auto focus. AF refinements deliver greater precision with fast, more consistent subject acquisition and improved focus tracking for consistently sharper pictures.

Up to 520 images* per battery charge: The supplied EN-EL9 rechargeable battery will allow for shooting up to 520 images per charged based on CIPA battery testing standards.

Nikon's smallest digital SLR ever: Beautifully styled, the D40X makes high-performance digital SLR photography easier and more convenient than ever. You'll be amazed at the power packed into a camera that weighs just over 16 ounces.

Fast startup with instant shutter response: A fast 0.18 second startup combined with split-second shutter response and rapid-action shooting at up to 3 frames per second makes it easy to freeze special moments instantly.

2.5-inch, 230,000-dot color LCD monitor with 170-degree wide-angle viewing: 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 with easy-to-view menus.

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, delivering outstanding results. The built-in flash is always at the ready bringing beautiful exposures to darkened conditions as well as adding a flash to outdoor situations for enhanced twilight shots or an added impact to daylight images. In low-light or back-light situations, added illumination from the built-in Speedlight can make the difference between an average snapshot or a dazzling one.

In-camera image editing: Highly versatile in-camera editing features through the retouch menu include: Nikon D-lighting, red-eye correction, image trimming, image overlay, monochrome black and white, sepia and cyanotype along with skylight, warm tone and custom color filter effects. This provides greater creative freedom, without the need for a computer, for those who prefer to send pictures directly to a printer.

Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II: The D40X'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. The result delivers instantly and precisely determined exposures for each scene, even in challenging lighting conditions.

Image optimization options: The D40X'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.

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Specifications

  • Lens Mount
    Nikon F bayonet mount
     
  • Picture Angle
    Effective picture angle 1.5x (Approx.) conversion factor (Nikon DX format)
     
  • Effective Pixels
    10.2 million
     
  • Sensor Size
    15.6 x 23.7mm
     
  • Image Sensor Format
    DX
     
  • Image Sensor Type
    CCD
     
  • Total Pixels
    10.75 million
     
  • Dust-Off Reference Photo
    Yes
     
  • Image Area (pixels)
    DX-format
    (L) 3872 x 2592
    (M) 2896 x 1944
    (S) 1936 x 1296
     
  • File Format
    Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
    JPEG (Baseline Compliant)
     
  • Storage Media
    SD
    SDHC memory cards
     
  • File System
    Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0
    EXIF 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras
     
  • Viewfinder
    Fixed eye-level penta-Dach mirror
     
  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage
    95% Approx.
     
  • Viewfinder Magnification
    0.80X Approx.
     
  • Viewfinder Eyepoint
    8mm (-1.0m¯¹)
     
  • Focusing Screen
    N/A
    Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets
     
  • Reflex Mirror
    Quick-return type
     
  • Depth-of-field Control
    No
     
  • Compatible Lenses
    Other AF Nikkor (Excluding lenses for F3AF) /AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II
    Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts Type G or D AF Nikkor
    AF-S, AF-I: All functions supported
    Other Type G or D AF Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus
    PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D: Can only be used in mode M; all other functions supported except autofocus
    Non-CPU: Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter does not function; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster
    IX Nikkor lenses cannot be used
     
  • Shutter type
    Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
     
  • Fastest Shutter Speed
    1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3 EV
     
  • Slowest Shutter Speed
    30 sec. in steps of 1/3 EV
     
  • Flash Sync Speed
    Up to 1/200 sec.
     
  • Bulb Shutter Setting
    Yes
     
  • Shutter Release Modes
    Self-timer mode
    Delayed remote
    Quick response
    Continuous Frame Shooting (Approx 3 FPS)
    Single frame advance
     
  • Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution
    3 frames per second
     
  • Self-timer
    2, 5, 10, 20 sec.Timer duration electronically controlled
     
  • Exposure Metering System
    420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
    Center-weighted
    Spot
     
  • Metering Range
    0 to 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering)
    2 to 20 EV (spot metering)
     
  • Exposure Meter Coupling
    CPU
     
  • Exposure Modes
    Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P)
    Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
    Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
    Manual (M)
    Digital Vari-Program
     
  • Image Optimization
    Normal
    Softer
    Vivid
    More vivid
    Portrait
    Custom
    B & W
     
  • Digital Vari-Program Modes
    Auto
    Auto [Flash Off]
    Portrait
    Landscape
    Child
    Close-up
    Sports
    Night Portrait
     
  • Exposure Compensation
    ±5 EV in increments of 1/3
     
  • Exposure Lock
    Yes
     
  • Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    100 in steps of 1 EV
     
  • Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    1600in steps of 1EV
     
  • Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
    Hi-1 (ISO 3200 equivalent)
     
  • Long Exposure Noise Reduction
    Yes
     
  • High ISO Noise Reduction
    Yes
     
  • Single-point AF Mode
    Yes
     
  • Dynamic AF Mode
    Yes
     
  • Auto-area AF Mode
    Yes
     
  • Autofocus System
    TTL phase detection
    Nikon Multi-CAM530 autofocus module
     
  • Focus Lock
    AE-L/AF-L button
     
  • Focus Modes
    Single-servo AF (S)
    Continuous-servo (C)
    Manual
    Auto
     
  • Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
    3
     
  • Autofocus Sensitivity
    -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100)
     
  • Built-in Flash
    Yes
     
  • Flash Bracketing
    2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
     
  • Built-in Flash Distance
    2-9 (ISO 100) (Approx.)
     
  • X-Sync Speed
    1/200
     
  • Flash Control
    SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync
    SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Rear Curtain Sync
    SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only) , FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
    SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
    SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear Curtain
    SB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only)
    SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
    SB-50DX: Manual, Rear Curtain
    SB-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
    SB-24: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash
    SB-25: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash
    SB-26: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
    SB-28: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
    SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
    SB-20, SB-16B, SB-15: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
    SB-29: Manual, Rear Curtain
    SB-27: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
    SB-23: Manual, Rear Curtain
    SB-22s: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
     
  • Flash Sync Modes
    Front-curtain sync (normal)
    Slow sync
    Rear-curtain sync
    Red-eye reduction
    Red-eye reduction with slow sync
    Flash cancel/ flash off
     
  • Flash Compensation
    -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
     
  • Accessory Shoe
    Yes
     
  • Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
    Yes
    Requires SB-800 as Commander or SU-800 as Commander
    SB-600/800 as Remote
     
  • White Balance
    Auto
     
  • Monitor Size
    2.5 in. diagonal
     
  • Monitor Resolution
    230,000 Dots
     
  • Monitor Type
    TFT-LCD
     
  • Monitor Angle of View
    170-degree wide-viewing angle
     
  • Monitor Adjustments
    Brightness, 5 levels
     
  • Playback Functions
    Full frame
    Thumbnail (4, 9 or 16 segments)
    Histogram display
    Auto image rotation
    Pictmotion
    Shooting data
    Highlight point display
     
  • In-Camera Image Editing
    Trim
    D-Lighting
    Color Balance
    Image Overlay
    Filter Effects
    Small Pic
    Monochrome
     
  • Image Comment
    Yes
     
  • Voice Memo Function
    No
     
  • Interface
    Hi-speed USB
    NTSC
    PAL
     
  • WiFi Functionality
    WT-4A
     
  • GPS
    GP-1 GPS unit
    MC-35 with optional compatible GPS Adapter
     
  • Total custom Settings
    17
     
  • My Menu
    Yes
     
  • Supported Languages
    Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
    Dutch
    English
    Spanish
    Finnish
    French
    Italian
    German
    Japanese
    Korean
    Polish
    Portuguese
    Russian
    Swedish
     
  • Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
    Yes
     
  • World Time Setting
    Yes
     
  • Battery Type
    Rechargeable
     
  • Battery / Batteries
    EN-EL9 Lithium-ion Battery
     
  • Battery Life (shots per charge)
    470 shots (CIPA)
     
  • AC Adapter
    EH-5 AC and EP-5 AC Adapter Connector
     
  • Battery Charger
    MH-23 Quick Charger
     
  • Tripod Socket
    ¼ inch 20
     
  • Approx. Dimensions
    Width 5 in. (126mm)
    Height 3.7 in. (94mm)
    Depth 2.5 in. (64mm)
     
  • Approx. Weight
    17.5 oz. (495g)
     
  • Supplied Software
    Software Suite CD-ROM
     
  • Optional Accessories
    CF-DC1 Semi-soft case
    EH-5 AC Adapter
    EP-5 Power Supply Connector
    EG-D100 Video Cable
    ML-L3 Remote Controller
    CompactFlash™ Card
    Camera Control Pro
    Nikon Capture NX
     
  • Supplied Accessories
    • EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
    • MH-23 Quick Charger
    • UC-E4 USB Cable
    • Software Suite CD-ROM
    • DK-16 Rubber Eyecup
    • Camera Strap
    • BF-1A Body Cap
    • DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
    • BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap

    *Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.

     

**Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

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Award Winner

October 2007, Nikon D40x Editors’ Choice Award

Nikon's D40x earned an Editors’ Choice nod from Mac|Life's David Biedny, who applauded the D40x as a king in the entry-level D-SLR arena. Biedny praised not only the camera's compact, yet solid construction but its supremely satisfying photo prowess as well. Additionally, Biedny touted the D40x's color fidelity and noise sensitivity when taking pictures under any condition. Mac|Life's editors also enjoyed the D40x's simplistic and easy-to-navigate menu options while viewing them on the large 2.5-inch LCD screen.


Award Winner

TIPA Awards: 2007 - Best D-SLR Entry Level: Nikon D40x

With a resolution of 10 megapixels and a sensitivity range from 100 to 1600 ISO, the Nikon D40x is an excellent digital SLR for those entering the world of digital photography, with superb image quality and a very fast shutter response. In a kit package with an 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom lens, it comes with many advanced features and offers a shooting rate of up to three frames per second. The D40x is light, compact and boasts a high quality 2.5-inch LCD display for camera set-up and image review.


Review

September 2007, Nikon D40x Review

by Dan Richards
2007-09-24 01:01:01

Popular Photography & Imaging's Dan Richards listed the D40x as the star in his "Top 25 Best Buys." Richards praised the D40x for its high-scoring image quality ratings, extensive control settings, and its ability to defy burst rates for the category. Richards noted that in tests, the D40x shot 100 consecutive highest-resolution JPG images at rates faster than 3 fps at high compression translating into very quick single-frame capture.

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