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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Good entry level DSLR camera
Easy to use, fast auto focus. The most annoying thing to me is that it can't take more that 3 pictures in a row i.e. after 3 pictures it slows down significantly. Though, I guess, you get what you pay for?
The form and finish of the camera is outstanding - fits into my arm naturally. I actually like the way it's shaped quite better than Canon does.
July 19, 2010
Small, compact and usability
The D40 is a really interesting device despite its 6 million pixels and its performance limitations. It allows me to carry around everywhere, it is friendly and easy to use. It is small and easy to transport. I have a lot of fun taking pictures with ... Too bad it will be more available, the others (D50-D60 and D3000 et D5000) that are too big ...
July 19, 2010
Mostly satisfied
I've had this camera for some months now, and I'm really pleased with the overall result. I've had time to tinker with it a lot and it's a very easy camera to use.
I would discard some of the automatic options, I only use the P,A,S,M modes and the other ones I just don't need.
The bad thing is I have some sunset photos ruined by some blooming, (a series of horizontal aberrations in hard light). They tell me it's a sensor thing, so I guess there's not much fixing it.
July 19, 2010
i love this camera, every amateur photograph should start his career with this one.
July 19, 2010
little camera big possibilities
Its small. Its tiny actually. After upgrading to a full size DSLR, the D40 almost feels like a toy.
But when I look back at the pictures I've taken with it I find that the camera has performed very well.
In sufficient light and the image quality is good. ISO 800 is acceptable, but noise starts to be noticeable.
The coolest discovery I've made about the D40 and why I will keep it around is the fact that it can flash sync at ANY shutter speed. If you use a cable to fire the flash you can sync at max shutter speed and make noon day look like night.
That is an extremely cool and fun trick. and can make your small flash look like a powerful monobloc
July 19, 2010
Good solid backup to my D-60
I have started a semi-pro business and needed a back up camera. The D-40 serves my purposes well and is very reliable.
July 19, 2010
Great for begineers
I personally think it's a great for begineers, it's pretty easy to use and for all those that read the instructions can catch some good tips easilly.
General good performance and great price.
July 19, 2010
Great Camera for the money
Hi bought this second hand last year and have been very pleased with the pictures. It is simple and easy to use with out being combersom. Ideal for an entry level camera for a novice or some one trying to convert from Film.
July 19, 2010
I enjoy the clarity of the pictures. the ease of using the camera
July 19, 2010
D40 is a great beginner model
I like the D40. I think it has many features that a beginner photograper will like. Having auto programs that take care of all settings is great. It is like having an advanced point and shoot, as you can make many adjustments on the fly. I use the D40 as a backup to my D80. The only issue I have had (and still have) is the on-board flash has now failed. The camera is out of warranty, and I have several off-camera flashes that I use instead. All in all, the D40 is a great value for the price.
July 19, 2010
I have good pictures without too much practice with this camera
July 19, 2010
Some great features and a couple of gotchas
For this price range, the only down side I found was the autoexposure, in S mode....things nearly always came back too bright. However, for a hobby camera, and an entry level unit, the camera is exceptionally well made and mine has traveled half the world.
July 19, 2010
Great Buy
The D-40 is sharper than many of the cameras with more mega pixals. Good all around unit with a good price. No problems with 3 years of use.
July 19, 2010
Good intro camera
This was my first digital camera, recommended to me by a photojournalist. It has taken some getting used to, not because of the camera but because of the jump from film to digital I assume. I like the crisp photos the camera produces. It's light and easy to hold. I don't like the shutter delay when taking photos in quick succession. It's irritating. You don't get the photos you actually take, especially if you are working in automatic mode -- even if you have it set on the action automatic setting. It's also more difficult than it should be to get the shots you want in low light settings on automatic. The camera is more difficult to learn to use than the point and shoot digitals, of course, but, for someone willing to put in a little effort this camera works well for the more advanced hobbyist.
July 19, 2010
It's a fine DSLR if your starting out as photographer.
July 19, 2010
Great entry level DSLR.
I was looking for a good relatively inexpensive DSLR. The D-40 fits the bill in spades. The picture quality is excellent, and it is easy to use.
July 19, 2010
This camera has realy great for beginners.
The best camera for all begginer users. Simple and with great results. Sometimes I just give my camera to my yong brother (5 years old) and he take amazing pictures. JUST TRY IT!
July 19, 2010
Great Photos, Light Weight
The D40 is an awesome camera. Its size and light weight allow you the flexibility to take it with you everywhere. I'm an avid hiker and photographer, and the D40 has been the perfect camera for these hikes. The image quality is superb! prints up to 8x10 look absolutely amazing. Although low light photography is a little difficult handheld, snap this camera onto a tripod and you're golden. All in all I think the D40 is a great entry level/fast and light weight camera. It is a shame they replaced it with the D3000, which from my own comparisons and the reviews of friends, does not hold up against the D40.
July 19, 2010
The D40 is a great camera for the price
The D40 is a great entry-level DSLR. The body is very light-weight but does not feel like it will fall apart (something I've felt with various P&S cameras). The image quality far exceeded my expectations. The lack of an internal focusing motor should not prevent anyone from purchasing the D40 because there are many lenses that can be used with this camera body.
July 19, 2010
Great Beginner Camera
I have had this for about a year and it sure made it easier before jumping to an upgrade. This sure taught me a lot about the controls, what I need to pay attention of, and the things I was really confused about. As I jumped to a D80 later on, it became a breeze and there's really not a lot that I should know about because this, the D40 served as a good training ground. Now in terms of learning about photography, that's another story. We have to go out and practice!
July 19, 2010
EXCELLENT CAMERA AS FAR AS PICTURES GOES.
DISSAPOINTED THAT FLASH STOPPED
WORKING AFTER ABOUT A YEAR AND A
HALF. $165.00 REPAIR BILL.
BUT HAD TO HAVE IT WORKING
NO ONE OFFERED ANY ASSISTANCE FOR REPAIR
July 19, 2010
Great and low cost.
Great camera, good resolution, basic professional functions, superior quality of the lenses, compatibility with non digital nikon lenses.
July 19, 2010
Great starter DSLR
Bought this for my wife. She was tired of missing shots with a point-and-shoot. Very light and easy to use.
I sometimes use it instead of heavier Nikon DSLRs I own. Some of my auto-focus lenses don't work with it, but I knew that when I bought it.
All-in-all, I'm very satisfied.
July 19, 2010
I found this camera to be an excellent entry into a little more serious digital photography than the point and click variety of cameras. There are enough pre-sets that you can start taking pictures right out of the box but also enough custom functions and settings to allow you to expand your skills as a photographer.
July 19, 2010
Great features except for flash
I purchased the D40 in August 2008. For all outdoor photographs in good light it takes exceptional photographs. Close-ups and landscapes under these conditions are crisp, true to color, and vivid. The one feature that is disappointing is the flash. Indoors, and under medium to low- light conditions outdoors, the flash produces bleached out/washed out colors and uneven-lighting. In low-light, only half the room is illuminated, as though the flash is going off a moment behind the shutter. Overriding by turning off the flash leads to bluriness, as would be expected since the ISO is not high enough for low-light conditions.
July 19, 2010
my results are fair. I had better results with my Nikon 35mm. not the same picture quality.
July 19, 2010
Nikon D40 - Great Stepping Stone or Family DSLR
I got the Nikon D40 as a step into photography above what a point and shoot could provide for me. It was a much more capable camera than I thought it would be and well above my experience level at the time.
Even though I have since went with the Nikon D300s, I still miss my D40. It seemed to know what I was thinking and just worked well for me. The size was great too, not bulky and still felt pretty good in my hands (I'm 6'2).
The camera was durable, yet light and very fun to use. A great camera for a first DSLR, even today.
One piece of advice for anyone who buys one of these, if you decide to upgrade - keep the D40 in your kit as well, you'll enjoy it for many years!
July 19, 2010
RECOMMEND
love the camera. is for people who like photography, without being professional, is economical but very good camera, I recommend.
July 19, 2010
This camera has been great!
Great little camera! Light weight, fits well into my hands. Novices could easily pick up on its many features, and you don't have to be an expert to use it. I've done weddings, landscapes, portraits and holiday shots. I've even sold one of my pictures to a tourism calendar! How great is that! Be prepared to be wowed by this camera.
July 19, 2010
Great photos
great photographs
large image sensor
not enough focus sensors
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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