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D40 Incredible Pictures… Incredibly Easy!

With its 3.0x AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II lens, the D40 offers ease of use and split-second shutter response that eliminates the annoyance of shutter delay.

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  • EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
  • MH-23 Quick Charger
  • UC-E4 USB Cable
  • Software Suite CD-ROM
  • DK-16 Rubber Eyecup
  • AN-DC1 Camera Strap
  • BF-1A Body Cap
  • DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
  • BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap

*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.

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Reliability When I've needed to take that once-in-a-lifetime shot, my Nikon D40 has been there. The picture taking capabilities of the D40 are limited only by your imagination. July 20, 2010
Very handy very professional tool for the money.The quality of the workman ship is first class but the Nikon optics are can hold there own with the worlds Best. July 19, 2010
Perfect camera This camera exceeds my expectations, for a long while i favored my old canon 35mm slr over the new digital slr's. But when i bought this to replace it i quickly found that i can get great quality pictures faster and easier no 35m film required. perfect camera for hobbyist or professionals. June 29, 2012
Totally Flabbergasted By My D40 Some photographers out there (perticularly people who are new to the art) always think more is better; bigger is better. Fortunately, in reality, that is not the case. The simple design of the D40 makes it perfect for anyone from amateur to pro. It is truly capable of handling anything a professional grade camera is -if you know how to use it corretctly that is. Because it is compact and light weight it goes anywhere! (up rock walls and mountain sides!) And because it is no longer in production (sadly), it is easy to find one in immaculate condition and exteremly well priced second hand. I love mine! There may come a day when my D40 fails me and I will have to find a new camera to shoot, that will be a sad day, but until that time I wouldn't choose to shoot anything else! May 15, 2012
Nikon D40 I have this camera for 4 years and still work very good. May 13, 2012
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as above no live veiw on the D40.
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Which lens is compatible with my D40?

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Is this lens compatible with my D40?

AF-S DX NIKKOR
18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
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Yes; any AF-S lens will provide auto-focus with your D40.
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This person is trying to sell me the nikon d40 and a 70-300mm kit Lens (nikkor) for 600 dollars and i need a opinion on how much it would cost my to buy both of this products used. The condition of the camera and lens is nearly new.
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Which 70-300 lens is it , the AF or the AFS VR
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Next, once that is established, when using various Depth of Focus calculators, should the focal length be entered as the lens length (40 mm for example) or the effective length ( 60 mm with a 40 mm lens) ?? Any help will be much appreciated...
Thanks Everyone !!!
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The CoC for DX format is 20 microns (µm) or .020 millimeters (mm)
The CoC for FX format is .033 mm.

The focal length for your calculation should take into consideration the Crop Factor.
If you are using an online DoF calculator, some these calculators automatically take the sensors crop factor into consideration.

You are correct in that you need to use 60mm in your calculation of a 40mm lens.

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is the 55-300mm zoom lens compatable with the d40 camera?

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yes
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How can i tell how many megapixels my D40 has?

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i need to know if it was a 6.1, 10 or 16 mega pixel
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D40 has 6.1mp
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what cable do i need to connect my d40 to a printer

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Nikon UC-E4 or any usb to mini usb cable
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I see that it can be removed by taking out three small screws does Nikon have that piece
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Please get in contact with the Nikon Parts Department
7AM - 3PM (Pacific) Monday - Friday
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How do I set my Nikon D40 back to the point and shoot setting?

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My friend was messing with the camera before i bought it from him and he set it to a weird setting and we can not figure out how to set it back to the point and shoot setting.
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Turn the dial on the top right of the camera to "AUTO"
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How much is this camera?

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Discontinued.
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Nikon D40 Does this camera have a USB Cord? If where can I get one from?

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Any electronics store, it uses a standard USB to mini USB cable (5 pin).
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December 2007, Nikon D40 - 2007 Eddy Award winner

Macworld’s Kelly Turner bestowed a great honor upon the entry-level D40 digital SLR, naming it a 2007 Eddy Award winner. The D40’s compact, lightweight design, in-camera feature and ease of use won the editors over proving that the D40 is a great camera for budding photographers looking to capture stunning images with ease.


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American Photo Editor’s Choice 2007 Award

The editors of American Photo and Popular Photography have awarded the Nikon D40 digital SLR camera an American Photo Editor’s Choice 2007 Award.  Russell Hart and Jonathan Barkey called the Nikon D40 one of the top three entry-level digital SLRs on the market this year. They were impressed with the D40’s affordability and strong features and raved about the handling, superior performance and great picture quality. Of the three cameras selected, the D40 was named the “best buy.” The D40 was comfortable to use, and its menu system was one of the best that Hart and Barkey had seen in any entry-level digital SLR.


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February 2007, Nikon D40

by Laptop Magazine

Laptop Magazine’s recent review of the Nikon D40 begins with two words – “Power & Simplicity.” According to Laptop’s editors, the camera’s compact and lightweight design, intuitive interface and in-camera editing help users become “professional photographers overnight.” The review also highlights some of the camera’s top-of-the-line features, such as its 2.5-inch LCD screen and its ability to capture 2.5 pictures per second continuously for up to 100 pictures.

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January 2007, Nikon D40

by Dan Richards

Dan Richards of Popular Photography and Imaging has released his hands-on review of the Nikon D40. Richards introduced the D40 as “Nikon’s newest D-SLR that was designed for everyone.” Richards noted the camera’s upgrades, such as the viewfinder, processor speed, burse rate and in-camera editing. He also commented on how small and light the camera was and applauded its simplified layout. Richards concluded that the Nikon D40 was designed to “attract lots of first time D-SLR buyers” and is a camera that will not scare or intimidate anyone.

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December 2006, Nikon D40

by Lori Grunin

Lori Grunin recently reviewed the Nikon D40 for CNET and awarded the camera high marks for photo quality. In her tests, Grunin found “very low noise images, minimal lens distortion, excellent metering and exposure and pleasing colors.” She concluded her review of the D40 by proclaiming “if you’ve got a budding photographer in the family or want to step up to your first D-SLR, the Nikon D40 is a great choice.”

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November 2006, Nikon D40

by Ian Austen

Ian Austen from The New York Times wrote about the recent release of the new Nikon D40. Austen praises the camera’s functions and points out that the “camera takes a novel approach to giving photographers advice on how to use it.” Austen enjoyed the fact that D40 users can preview the effects of different settings before they take pictures by viewing sample photos on the camera’s screen. Austen concludes that the camera distinguishes itself from its competitors by allowing users to understand and utilize the camera’s abilities to their fullest in all different settings and picture types.

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November 2006, Nikon D40

by Shawn Barnett

Imaging Resource’s Shawn Barnett released his review of the Nikon D40. Barnett referred to the D40 as a “wonderful take-everywhere SLR” that had a quality feel to it, and was fun to shoot with. Barnett praised the D40 for its features and controls that were borrowed from the higher-end Nikon D80. Barnett concluded that the Nikon D40 was a “class act.”

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November 2006, Nikon D40

by Darren Murph

In Engadget’s recent Nikon D40 review, Darren Murph proclaimed that the D40 has made a “solid entrance into the endless world of D-SLR shooting.” Murph was impressed with the D40’s strong build quality and noted that its small size did not prevent the camera from offering many features and controls. According to Murph, the D40 is easy to use, yet it contains many helpful additions to in-camera abilities that were borrowed from the more advanced Nikon D80 D-SLR.