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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Great little camera!
This camera takes great photos but unfortunately it lacked some important features that I needed so I upgraded to a Nikon D300. I found it to be too small and light, and I like the size and weight of the D300 better.
July 19, 2010
Great starter DSLR
Great camera. Very light, takes great shots. The only thing I wish it did was auto focus my non afs lenses, but not that big of a deal. I have over 12,000 shots on this camera and it works and shoots great pictures still every time!
July 19, 2010
I have owned a film SLR for many years and was
real pleased with the resulting pictures. My first
digital camera was a point and shoot with a digital
and optical zoom. But trying to take pictures of
the grand-kids at school programs left a lot to be
desired. I decided to change to a digital SLR and
decided on the D40 and have been very satisfied
with it. I can zoom in at school programs and get
real good results.The printed pictures are of a very
good quality.Very good camera.
July 19, 2010
the best
this is my new toy. Nikon D40 is small and beautiful most of what you need. excellent image quality. this is good for beginners and enthusiasts a powerful and easy to use camera. it´s faster you can take 3 frames/pictures in a second.
July 19, 2010
Good for what it does
The buttons and controls are not user friendly or natural. The camera does what it should and very well.
July 19, 2010
perfect as your first DSLR
Great value for money. Perfect as your 1st DSLR. Paired with 18-200 VR lense it works very well for anything I need.
July 19, 2010
20000+ and counting... but flash mechanism failed
The D40 is an excellent small DSLR, full of features, very light and discrete, with excellent image capabilities. Although I like it a lot, my main complaints are: i) the impossibility to set White Ballance except in bright light; ii) only three AF zones; iii) the flash mechanism: I don't use flash often - though I love the 1/500 flash syn! - but the mechanism failed after 20100 shots (the great majority of them without flash...).
July 19, 2010
easy to use with good basic features
quick & easy to use. Has more advanced features if needed.
July 19, 2010
very good entry level dslr
I bought this camera several years ago and have found it to be very reliable with the ability to take very good pics. Excellant camera for the beginning enthusiast as it is small and light-weight.
July 19, 2010
My first DSLR
It's a great key to open the world of the Digital SLR Dameras. My camera is 3 years old, but I'm still learning to take photos. There are many options, lenses, flashes, etc.
July 19, 2010
Really like the camera. Would like to have a longer zoom lens (75-300mm) to add to the camera. We are considering upgrading to the D3000 if we can find a good price on the kit with the two lenses.
July 19, 2010
Nikon D-40 is an outstanding value
I don't think the price performance of the D-40 can be beat. I used mine almost exclusively in my job as a photo journalist for the last three years. It has served me well taking thousands of quality photos. Some of these have been used as magazine cover photos, two have made it on to the covers of phone books and hundreds and hundreds of others have been used in articles.
My only complaint is that the D-40 is a little more delicate than my previous Nikon film SLR
July 19, 2010
Simplicity
Realiable piece of equipment. Very simple to use with good features.
July 19, 2010
I Love Nikon.
Well What Can I Say, I Received My First DSLR Camera As A Birthday Gift "Nikon D40". Which Is A Pretty Good Camera, I Can't Really Go In Dept About Advantages An Disadvantages, Because I'm Still A Newbie To Photography And Operating My Digital Device, But What I Can Say The Work That My Nikon Device Delivers, Is Most Def Next To Professional & I Do Plan To Upgrade To Another Nikon Camera.
I Love Nikon
Neu Era Photography.
July 19, 2010
Great Walking Around Camera
The D40 is a great "walking around" camera - easy to use, solid features, good JPEG processing, plus RAW. 6MP is plenty for most photos.
Its small and light enough I usually choose it over my D300!
I use it with a 16-85 VR or 18-70 mostly, but appreciate interchangeability with my range of DX lenses.
Now, if only Nikon would make a D40 body with D90 guts (D5000 is not even close)...
July 19, 2010
Excellent Product
I have moved up to the Nikon D90, because of greater lens selection, But the The D40 is light weight and outstanding quality. As long as AF-S lens are in your future. The price difference in AF & AF-S lens forced me to move up.
July 19, 2010
First DSLR
As my first DSLR, the Nikon D40 has been fantastic. It has been my transitional camera from film to digital, and for that purpose it has excelled. However; I have "outgrown" this camera and I am considering moving up to the D300s.
July 19, 2010
Simplicity in manual
It is great for beginners for its graphic representation of the shooting mechanics.
It has benn a great 1st SLR and the buy of the year as fas as I'm concerned.
July 19, 2010
Great for beginners
This is my first DSLR. I love the size, it´s easy to carry around. All settings are well placed in the menu, wich make easy to setup your camera to take the photos you want. I think the Nikon D40 it´s best entrance in the DSLR world.
July 19, 2010
Great Camara to be shared by your family!
In my family we share the use of this camera, specially when we travel together.
I have a daughter that studies Journalism, and is very "artistic", another daughter that Photography is one of her hobbies, and my wife and me that enjoy taking pictures and preparing "Travel Photo Albums".
We all have different knowledge in photography, bur at the end, the result is great pictures using a Camera that meets everyones skills.
July 19, 2010
Excellent as typical for Nikon, a little complex
My love affair with Nikon goes back to my Nikkormat in College! I really like the D40 - great pictures, great optics. I just find the menu system and its depth a little more complicated than I like. I have recently purchased a Nikon Coolpix P100, built-in zoom to 726mm! Same great pictures, but the menu system and finding what you need are greatly improved and very simple to use. (If you have an iPhone, there is a very good free app on the D40 which will simplify your life!)
July 19, 2010
Excellent camera for beginner and experienced
Very happy with my D40. I had been looking at and anticipating buying a Canon, but encountered a pro with a D90 and was so impressed that I decided to try a Nikon. I am a neophyte shooter, so the D40 is perfect for me. What it lacks in megapixels and other things that other more experienced photographers might carp about are immaterial to me. Perfect for me and for more experienced users, in my opinion
July 19, 2010
Has great colors.
This camera taked pictures with great colors, is very light weight, all comand buttons are acesible and is easy to use.
July 19, 2010
This camera is excellent for capturing action shots at sporting events. I love it!
July 19, 2010
good product
I love my D40. It takes great pictures and is easy to use. even though it has only 6 mps, the lenses more than make up for this.
On the negative side, I sometimes feel that it may not have all the fancy features available with later generation Nikon SLRs, but for my purposes, it's great.
July 19, 2010
D40 Review
I've been shooting with my D40 for a couple of years now and have had a relatively good experience overall. Metering has been somewhat of an issue and the standard 18-55 kit lens has been somewhat limiting as well. Other than that, the camera takes photos that are consistently clear and bright. I've upgraded my lens and I believe I've now outgrown this body. I would like to upgrade but the other camera bodies are just out of my price range at this time. I would like to see Nikon go the way of Canon in that the motors are all housed in the body. I have found my lens choices are limited because of the need to find AF-S lenses for the D40 lens. I recently purchased the 35mm 1.8 lens and have been pretty happy with the overall performance since that time.
July 19, 2010
This is primarily a beginner DSLR
I really have had good experiences with the Nikon D40. Although I am looking to upgrade to something like the D90, the D40 has done some great things. The biggest downfall is the 6.1 MP sensor. The resolution is not as high as I would have hoped. If you want a good beginner DSLR with a higher resolution image sensor, I would recommend going for the Nikon D3000 or even the Nikon D5000. But the D40 has lasted a long time. It was passed down to me from my Uncle who put a lot of use into it and it still works like new. It lacks lower ISO speeds (200 minimum) but I have been able to work my way around that. If you are an experienced photographer and know how to use a DSLR camera well, then I would recomment going for the Nikon D90 or D300s. Or even the D700 up to the D3. The price goes up with value though. But overall, I love my D40 and will be sad to see it go.
July 19, 2010
This camera has all that I was looking for.
I purchased this camera with the thought that I could take the ever important Family pictures which I can print out on my computer. It gives me everything I could ask for. I am still learning how to work the many settings it has, but I am really satisfied with the results. Thanks again for putting out an excellent product.
July 19, 2010
A great first time digital DSL
I used this camera for abour 6 months and upgrated to a D-60
I loved the camers but needed pixels for larger prints.
The person who bought the D-40 loves every aspect of it
July 19, 2010
This is a great camera for beginner
This is a great camera for a beginner. I has a lot of manual features that allow you to advance your photography talents as you grow with the camera, but by using the "auto" function you can take fantastic pictures from day one. My only disappointment was when the shuuter quit working after 2 years of use.
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
by
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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