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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The best way to enter into the DSLR world!
I bought my D40 sometime in November 2008. I have taken more than 10,000 shots with it by now and it has been a trusty partner in all my photographic adventures. What amazes me is it still works and feels the same way it did when i used it for the first time.
Nikon has always been known for the ergonomics in its cameras and the D40 is no exception. It sits beautifully in my hands and the response is snappy. Considering that this is an entry level DSLR, the image quality can put many higher end cameras to shame. I have clicked perfectly useable shots all the way upto ISO800. Even ISO1600 works fine with some post processing noise reduction applied. This is quite a feat for a camera in this segment.
If you are photo enthusiast and are just upgrading from a point and shoot to a DSLR, this is where you start. A word of advice though, if you have no intention of purchasing additional lenses for your SLR and dont know why/how to use them, DSLRs are probably not for you. You are better off with a high end point and shoot. But if you are serious, then D40 wont dissappoint you. After more than 2 years of shooting with it, i am finally planning to upgrade to a higher model, a D300s probably and use D40 as my backup. A 5 star product from trusty Nikon.
July 30, 2010
Great starter camera
I like the small size and compactness of the camera. I'm still learning more about how to use all the functions available. Wish I could have afforded the D40X, but 6 mega-pixels is fine for now.
July 30, 2010
Excellent DSLR for the price!
I am a professional photographer. My first DSLR was and still is the Nikon D40. It has everything I need to capture the perfect image. You are only limited by your imagination when using this camera. Why pay for an expensive camera when you can get the same great images.
July 30, 2010
Overall great camera
This is a great starter camera in the DSLR world. It's light and compact which is great for a female. The camera takes beautiful pictures with great saturation. My boyfriend who has a Canon is jealous of my saturation. I wish the camera was full frame, but you have a spend a bit more for that.
I think it will take a long time for me to grow out of this camera.
July 30, 2010
This product has great features
I find that the D40 is easy to use. It is convenient in that I can set up different settings concurrently in order to take advantage of the conditions for the day and thus save time.The pictures are clear and in the main the resolution is fine. Sometimes I wished that I had the D40x with it's greater megapixel rating and higher Optical Zoom. However this is fairly rare for the majority of the pictures that I take. Ihave no trouble reproducing A4 prints with good results.
It is easy to recharge the battery and I find I get in excess of 400 photos per charge, with occasional use of flash.
All in all a great camera. I use it for a large variety of subjects. I take a large number of group photographs.
July 29, 2010
An excellent camera for a beginner photographer
My family have a rich history of photography, which inspired me to take up the hobby myself.
The Nikon D40 is my first DSLR, and over the course of the last year and a half, I've enjoyed the experience immensely. I've learned much about the art of photography to a great extent and am still learning new things every time I use it.
I've never owned another camera of it's calibur or better, but I'm confident this camera can rival more expensive models from Nikon as well as other recognised brands.
Purchase with confidence! :)
July 29, 2010
Great camera for the price
This camera was purchased with lens for only $599. It has small body for a DSLR, lightweight but sturdy, great lens quality, good user interface and menu's. It takes excellent photo's. I would recommend it to anyone stepping up from a point and shoot but not looking to invest thousands in DSLR.
July 29, 2010
Easy to use, fantastic features
I've had the D40 for about 3 years and have taken over 6000 pictures with it. The pictures are crisp and clear just about every time. The features are easy to use and they make taking pictures a breeze. I love mine.
July 29, 2010
The only DSLR most will ever need
What can I say about this great little camera? Although I’ve bought more capable Nikon bodies because my needs have grown, I will NEVER sell my D40. Lightweight, small, rugged, easy to use, reliable, and very capable - it’s the only DSLR most people will ever need. Vari-program settings for those who want to use a DSLR but don’t want to learn about exposure and photography, but also has all the menus and controls needed to take control and perform serious photography, if that’s what you’re into. Takes beautiful, beautiful pictures either way. Still my preferred body to take on vacation and other to places where I want a serious camera without a lot of size and weight. GREAT family camera – kids in sports? The D40 is perfect for you!
July 29, 2010
Great Transition Camera
I purchased my D40 2 1/2 years ago. I moved up to the D40 from a point & shoot digital. I found the D40's ease of use and many features to more than satisfy my transition to a DSLR. I was not interested in shooting video so the lack of shooting video was not a problem for me. I purchased the 55-200mm AF-S NIKKOR VR lense and and extremely satisfied with this combo for shooting wildlife and aviation photos.
July 29, 2010
One Great Camera !
This camera is everything I expected and more! It shoots very fast and the battery life is unbelieveable.Also its not as heavy as some other cameras.Auto mode is just fine 95% of the time .Multi modes are sure to offer you just about any option you may want!
July 29, 2010
Great camera!
I bought this camera after some careful research. I wanted a nice camera that is lightweight and easy to learn yet would take awesome pics. Boy did I choose wisely! I have had so much fun experimenting with all the options this camera offers. You can always get fancier, more expensive cameras, but for a newbie like me, this is perfect. Afterall, you don't want something so complicated and expensive that you are afraid to use it. Take my word for it, the Nikon D40 is a great camera!
July 29, 2010
Great little camera for day to day use
Best small camera. Not pocket size but it has APS-C size sensor so you get depth of field. Use it more than my D70. Not as many bells and whistles, but it is all I need.
July 28, 2010
Great camera easy use and controls
The Nikon D40 is a great camera for persons that want to transition into a DSLR for the first time. It control functions are easy to use and are located with in easy reach to the user. I have used this camera for about a year now and could not be more pleased with it. I would definitely recommend this camera to anyone that wants a simple to use DSLR camera.
July 28, 2010
Great Camera
My Nikon takes great pictures and is easy to use. My son used it for the first time and took pictures at our daughter's wedding. Even without flash, it took perfect pictures of the ceremony.
July 28, 2010
Awesome camera/awesome photos
I purchased this as a beginner. My only regret is that it doesn't have image stabilization which is so very important when zooming. There are so many features on this camera that it's hard to remember; I understand the newer D3000 is much easier to operate. But I love the photos it produces and for a beginner, it is great.
July 28, 2010
A great camera
This camera is a very good choice for those who want to improve from compact ones to semi-professional ones. Quality pictures, flexibility and good price!
July 27, 2010
This product exceeded my expecations for the $.
I have tried many cameras and this camera is easy to use, onboard help feature makes this camera easy to setup and use without reading the manual. It is just a good camera.
Have taken many pictures and without fail this camera beats the others as to quality.
July 27, 2010
it's a best choice
it's not very big
it's very quick setup
it's not difficulty
July 27, 2010
Awesome
Simple to use in automatic mode with just enough features for the tinkerer who likes to get in there and mess with settings (that's me) Still am amazed at how lite this thing is too!! 5 STARS from this user!! Great job Nikon!!
July 27, 2010
It's a wonderful product with great features.
My camera is outstanding. It takes the most wonderful pictures ever. I am thoroughly satisfied with the performance. I only wish I was ready to take a step higher and get another D?. I will keep what I have for now.
July 26, 2010
Have been using this camera for over two years. I love it. It takes wonderful pictures and it is easy to use
July 26, 2010
Good for DSLR beginners.
I bought my D40 about 2 years ago, and it has been an excellent camera ever since. I have learned quite a bit using this camera, and I know I have much more to learn! I enjoy the quick shutter response, and the general good quality of photos that the D40 allows me to take.
Since I've been using this camera, I have only missed a few features that it does not have. Automatic exposure bracketing and a higher synch speed with my hotshoe flash are a few that come to mind. However, I can still take decent photos without these features. (And any photo quality missing is my fault as the photographer, not the camera.)
Don't be fooled by high-megapixel counts on point-and-shoot cameras or be swayed by a salesman who pushes you toward more advanced DSLRs. If you're a beginner to a SLR camera, the D40 is the way to go.
July 26, 2010
The most reliable camera in the market!
This product build quality and picture quality is remarkable for such a price. I intent to upgrade however I will keep my existing d40.
July 26, 2010
We have not had any problems with are D-40 camera. We have used this camera every where we have went, taking picutres of everything.
July 26, 2010
Makes novices like me take great pictures!
I bought my D40 two years ago, after trying other DSLRs that my friends had, and they had a whole array of brands and models. Only the Nikon helped me take good pictures right away, and the controls are easy to use. It's dumb-proof! I chose the D40 because it is lightest and fits my budget. I continue to take great pictures that my friends always seem impressed about. I recently took it biking and even to a snowy mountain retreat... and it's still working just fine!
July 26, 2010
Easy to use, yet fully sophisticated
I have had the D40 for a couple of months and have yet to scratch the surface of this powerhouse camera.
It invites experimentation and yet lets you point and shoot in it's auto mode. With all the lenses available, the possibilities of fulfilling your photo needs are assured...
July 26, 2010
This product has great features
I am very pleased with my Nikon D 40. I made a lot of beautiful pictures with it. I would also like to try other Nikon models: D 3000, D 5000.
July 26, 2010
The D40 is easy to use for everyone
This camera makes me look like a professional. It is easy to use and great for beginners or more experienced photographers. The picture quality is breath taking. It is good for photographing all situations. As a few examples, I have some excellent photographs of birds, butterflies, flowers, portraits, and action sports shots. I love this camera!
July 26, 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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