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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Small and very lightweight. 18-55mm kit lens is really sharp. Fast and easy, this is a fun DSLR.
Used in bright light, it competes with the best of them. ISO settings above 800 are grainy and unsaturated.
July 19, 2010
great
Excelling product, easy has use, big result(profit)
July 19, 2010
Good pictures but viewing poor.
I am enjoying taking pictures with my D40. However when viewing the images on the camera, some of the portions of the picture go from one color to another at a rate of about one second per change of color. The pictures are great when I put them into my computer.
July 19, 2010
Good for it's size
Good for a grab and go. Excellent out of camera photos. Does not surpass my D200 which I use for my "need to be the best photo" tool. Sold off the 18-55mm as I prefer the 18-105mm VR as the all around lens.
July 19, 2010
Great basic DSLR!
This camera is great for a beginner. Nilkon should release a new version with a sensor upgrade (body only, please!)
Pros:
* Simple, small and lightweight
Cons:
* No internal AF motor
* 3-point AF (11 would be great)
* Small viewfinder
* Poor dynamic range
July 19, 2010
Almost perfect prosumer camera
My "sumer" side longs for video. I've made some priceless heirlooms, mostly through dumb luck and Nikon magic.
July 19, 2010
Love it but...
I love my D40, but I wish I would've bought the lense that takes closer pictures as well, Plus, I wish there was a close Nikon class so I really knew how to use all the features. Plus I wish I could take pictures by viewing the screen as well - not just looking out of the view finder.
July 19, 2010
good
good , smart and funny to use and easy t o learn how it works
July 19, 2010
This product has the best och two worlds
The best thing about the Nikon D40 is that is very compact and easy to use for beginners that never have used a sysemkamera and dont whant to spend a lot of money on a kamera. The weight and size and picture quality are outstanding. I defenently would and have recommended this kamera to some of my firends. Thank you Nikon for making this amazing product!
//ZoulE
July 19, 2010
Still a great camera!
I have had my D40 for years and it is still a great camera! It still does everything I need in a time when we replace technology often just to "keep up".
At Christmas I bought D3000s for my adult children. I like the camera a lot, but right now I'm going to keep my D40.
July 19, 2010
Would like to have more MP's, say >12 MP's
I have had difficulty sometimes with settings?!! and must defer to default settings to get things back running like they should. Would like to have a D90 or an upgrade to some recent model. I have a long lens and need the anti-vibration feature. I have several other Nikon 35mm film cameras and many lenses and would like to be able to use these in a digital format. I am able however to digitized from neg's or slides using special software but it is a hassle.
July 19, 2010
I love SLR!!!
Thi is my first SLR and I love it. The photos that it takes are amazing ,love the click sound and lively colors.....
The only thing that I did not like is the night shot quality. It requires a tripod if you want a good shot which is not very convenient.
July 19, 2010
Plain & Simple +Rugged
I know there are more "professional" levels but this D-40 is a work horse and does all that I want it to do. Great battery endurance and the 18-55 Standard Zoom is my first choice every time; even though I went out and purchased the 55-200 Zoom after the Nikon School in NJ.
July 19, 2010
Great for the price and very durable
I buyed this 3 year ago. I've made some Rally photos (lot of dust), some raining day, cold snowy day, south salt weather and the camera is still working very well.
I love how small she is. I don't have any lacking feature except for the "only" 3 auto-focus point.
July 19, 2010
Nice DSLR
Does not have all of the "bells and whistles", but takes a great photo. I use this, as well as, a D60, and find that I use the D40 as my go to camera. I find that the megapixel count is not a detriment, as some would lead you to believe. I find that my photos from the D40 looks just as good as the ones from the D60.
July 19, 2010
Great for action photos
Very good camera except for low light shots.
Not as good as the Fuji camera I had in that regard, but a more versatile camera in all other aspects
July 19, 2010
This camera takes awesome pictures
This camera has all the features that you could ask for. Will definitely be getting another lens so that we can zoom in on wildlife, etc.. Love, love, love this camera.
July 19, 2010
Great introduction to DSLR Cameras
I bought this camera exactly for it ease of use. As a novice photographer, it helped me understand the basics of photography. After two years, I have now moved up to a D90 with better lenses and the difference it not as mind blowing as I would have liked; however, the D90 would have been too complicated for me at the beginning.
Don't get me wrong, the D90 is a fantastic DSLR and offers many more features than the D40 and my photos are now much much better, I might have been better off going to a full frame DSLR.
July 19, 2010
too limited
Love the camera for the cost. My only concern is the limited number of lenses made for the D40. We have the the 18-55mm and the 55-200mm, wish there were some primary lens options for telephoto use.
July 19, 2010
my first digital camera and it is good.
Before this camera i had a very good analogue reflex camera.
Switching over to digital was very easy with this camera.
I have never had any problem and it's already 3 years old.
Great camera !
July 19, 2010
The D40 is a very good entry level camera
I have had this camera for several years and it has held up well. The case and controls are still excellent. It is lightweight and travels well without adding fatigue to my trips. The only issues I've had are an occasional reluctance to focus properly and complete the shot. This seems to happen when I am taking a difficult shot that involves objects at different distances and subtle lighting. I have also noticed that the mirror is now retracting slowly and erratically which makes the view in the finder jerky. This has not affected image quality in any way. I suspect it will require maintenance soon.
July 19, 2010
Simple, effective DSLR
Positives:
1. Through the lens optical viewfinder avoids irritating daylight reflections from a view screen.
2. Rapid shutter and autofocus response improves chances of catching fleeting images.
3. Wide dynamic range, good tonal gradation for more film-like images.
4. Light weight and small size make it a reasonable, high quality travel camera.
Negatives:
1. 6MP is a limitation when cropping to enlarge small or distant objects.
2. Auto setting produces images slightly overexposed for my taste.
3. Would like more precise control of the point of focus.
July 19, 2010
I love this camera
Small, lightweight, compact, great pictures, simple to use, makes one want to keep on shooting. Endless battery life. Using with 18-200mm Nikkor VR - an awesome combination. The one and only drawback is the fact it accepts only lenses with an internal motor.
BTW - I also use a D300. Great camera - has anything one can dream about and is really superb. Feels and acts professional. However, I believe picture quality is pretty close with the D40. D300 is way heavier and bulkier. May be a burden if you carry it around all day on a trip.
July 19, 2010
Great Camera for Beginners to Intermediate Photogs
I love my D40 and it continues to serve me well. I know that it does not have auto support for older Nikon lenses (It will only shoot in Auto with AF-S glass) and I am okay with that, as it is good to shoot in manual from time to time and remember the basics of photography. It's light, comfortable in my hand, and takes great photo's with little, if any, post processing!
July 19, 2010
Nice, but not great
This is the 2nd D40 body I've had and it is beginning to do what the 1st one did. For reasons unknown, it just balks, i.e. will not shoot, display menus, etc. Recharging the batteries does not help. Then for no apparent reason, it works just fine. It also insists on deploying the flash in obvious situations when it is not needed for overall illumination of fill flash. I suspect there are problems in the electronic circuitry, especially the shutter release. When it works, it's a great camera. When it doesn't, it makes you want to pull your hair out. Also, the whole thing is on the loose side and actually rattles. I guess my old 35mm F2 has me spoiled in that regard.
July 19, 2010
Overall we really like it.
After carrying Nikkormats for many years and a few years with a digital zoom which was more or less a point-and-shoot, we looked for a nice digital SLR. All we found were bigger/heavier than we were willing to deal with until the D40 came along. We are happy with it - we have both the AF-S DX 18-55 mm and 55-250 lens. The only problem we have had is the autofocus quit on the 18-55 soon after purchase and was fixed under warranty. Also plugging in the USB into the camera port is a little difficult. Overall, a pleasure to use....
July 19, 2010
Excellent!
My only complaint with this D-40 camera is the weight ~
I literally wore out a Fujica 801 35mm that I shot four weddings and countless hunting trips including Nevada, Alaska, Montana, Horse Fly Lake, British Columbia, Arizona, California, and Wyoming for mule deer, elk, grizzly''s, sheep, caribou, wild pigs, black tail deer
July 19, 2010
Lacks important features
I bought the D40 when I was starting to get interested in photography. It takes great photos, it is very lightweight and easy to use. It is missing auto exposure bracketing which I use for creating HDR photos. Also it is 2 1/2 frames per second. Since I use this feature to freeze action shots and I had to by another camera that had a faster frame rate. I bought a D300 because it had these 2 features but it is much heavier than the D40. If it had these 2 features I would say the D40 was a perfect camera - but I guess it would cost more money. If you don't care about frame rate and AEB than it is a great camera.
July 19, 2010
quick and easy
I found this camera to be lightweight yet sturdy. Love the fast shutter so as not to have any lag time between shots. My only complaint is the lens cap. I wish it were attached to the camera so that when I remove it, I don't have to worry where to put it especially if I don't have pockets!
July 19, 2010
Can Use Some Work
My camera works overall but I've had it for about a year now, and the flash has started to become way to bright and washes everything out, no matter what setting I am on.
July 19, 2010
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Is the Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Zoom Nikkor Lens compitable w/the Nikon D-40 digital camera? The manual states "...type G and D AF Nikkor..." are compatible
1 year, 3 months ago
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Scag
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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yes it is fully compatible. the af-s means it has a focus motor built in to the lens and will focus with all nikon dslrs that i know ofAnswer:
Yes, this lens is compatible with the D40.1 year, 3 months ago
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ED
Florida
Location :
Florida
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
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with a nikon d40 you cannot. it has no "live view" like the d90 and newer nikon dslr's haveAnswer:
Unfortunately you cant use the rear screen to view as the D40 doesnt have live view, you have to use the view finder.1 year, 3 months ago
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Richie
Philippines
Location :
Philippines
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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just from the info given, sounds like shutter box failure and requires nikon service repairAnswer:
If the battery doesn't have power it will lock the shutter and it won't allow you to take pictures. If the problem persists after you recharged your battery, you are welcome to send your camera for evaluation.Title: How do I get my Nikon product serviced?
URL: http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bi...
I havent seen a remote that does this online.
Suggestions?
Suggestions?
1 year, 2 months ago
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E.Inge
Mobile, AL
Location :
Mobile, AL
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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"Camera Control Pro 2" makes it possible.
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Alex
Europe
Location :
Europe
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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The D40 doesn't have the feature to do Time Lapse Photography.
No matter what mode I shoot in, when i press the shutter button, the camera takes the pic, the gives the following error:
Error. Press Shutter Release Again.
When I press the shutter button again, it clicks, and all is back to normal.
When I review the images, the picture is there.
It in not failing to take the pictur, just throwing the error, requiring 2 presses on the shutter release for each pic.
On a side note, when I use the remote, it still throws the error, but I have to press the button on the camera, It win't accept another remote signal as another shutter release press.
Error. Press Shutter Release Again.
When I press the shutter button again, it clicks, and all is back to normal.
When I review the images, the picture is there.
It in not failing to take the pictur, just throwing the error, requiring 2 presses on the shutter release for each pic.
On a side note, when I use the remote, it still throws the error, but I have to press the button on the camera, It win't accept another remote signal as another shutter release press.
1 year, 2 months ago
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tirpider
Hot Springs, Ark
Location :
Hot Springs, Ark
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Just getting started with photography
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yup, it's an old shutter. d40 is not a recent model, so if you've taken a lot of pictures, the shutter is probably worn out. they can replace it as far as i know, but it's not going to be cheap.Answer:
I would find a nikon dealer nearest you and let them have a look. Mine did the same thing only it wasn't capturing the image. My problem ended up being shutter box failure and had to be shipped to nikon for shutter replacement.
My D40 has started having problems with focusing. On Auto (full and flash-off) it will search to focus but not focus and will not take. It will not even take and give me a blurry picture. Zooming out does not help unless I am all the way at 55mm. The same thing happens on the Close-Up mode. When I switch to Manual Focus, I am still unable to focus clearly and get a blurry picture. I have cleaned the lens and filter. I have also tried changing the AF-area mode. Please advise
1 year ago
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hpcoker
SC
Location :
SC
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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try another af-s class lens. if the same symptoms prevail, try cleaning the mirror (the extreme sides of the mirror send light to the AF sensors, so if they're smudged the AF system might be off).Answer:
Try a different lens or the lens in another camera body to verify if the built-in AF motor in the lens is working or not.Title: How do I get my Nikon product serviced?
URL: http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bi...
is the 50mm AF-S compatible with my camera?
1 year ago
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Anonymous
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for portraiture work i'd suggest something with a longer focus throw, like 85mm. if you can settle with using manual focus, the af-d 85mm f/1.8 lens is pretty terrific for portrait photography (and since portraits are tricky, use of manual focus is always advised). however, the 50mm f/1.8 af-s will work very well, will have autofocus as well. (when i do portraits, i tend to go out in location, in nature, and use the 80-200 f/2.8 lens on the far end (meaning: above 100mm).)Answer:
Yes the 50 afs will work, as will every other Nikon lens made, however some will be limited in what they will do on the body, AF, metering etc, if you want to pass up on some of these minor things then there are some superb lenses that can be used.
This image that looks like a light graph of some sort shows up over my playback images. How do I turn it off?
thanks!
thanks!
11 months ago
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michelle
california
Location :
california
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
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Scroll up or down on the "Multi Selector" wheel and the histogram and related info will disappear.Aug 17, 2011 by
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CapHillShooter
Washington, DC
Location :
Washington, DC
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Role: Professional photographer
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Press the multi-selector up or down until you get the display you want.Has staff answer
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When I shoot a photo, all the info automatically shows up on the screen and I can't see what I shot. How do I get rid of that?
11 months ago
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creekrat
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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If the D40 works like other Nikon DSLRs, scroll up or down on the "Multi Selector" wheel until the info disappears. The camera will then be reset to leave the display uncluttered.Aug 17, 2011 by
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CapHill Shooter
Washington, DC
Location :
Washington, DC
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Role: Professional photographer
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Press the multi selector UP or DOWN until you get the desire display.1 year, 3 months ago
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Anonymous
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You can use it without a memory card but you wont save any pictures taken, why would you not want to use a memeory card in it??
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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 MagazineLaptop 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 RichardsDan 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 GruninLori 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 AustenIan 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 BarnettImaging 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 MurphIn 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.
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