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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It was a good camera, it lack some things I was looking for. I would recomend an upper end Nikon. That is what is on my wish list, possibly the D90 or D5000 in that order.
July 19, 2010
Good but a bit long in the tooth.
I enjoy using my Nikon D40 but feel it is near the time in which this model should be retired. The focusing, for example, utilizes only three areas, which makes it not particularly functional compared to the newer model DSLRs. A recent update of its firmware, however, has improved other aspects of the cameras features. This was a pleasant surprise as I have a Nikon dedicated film scanner that the company has completely abandoned, which has been extrememly frustrating.
I use my D40 with the relatively new 18 to 200 mm VR zoom lens. There is quite a bit of barrel distortion and pincushioning, etc. with this lens, but when used in the mid range it works quite well. I do suggest that anyone who is serious about photography purchase a full format model, such as a D3 or even the D700. What I am hoping for is that the next truly pro model is as rugged as the D3 iterations but small and light like the D700. Also, a pro lens that approaches the range of the 18 to 200 mm, but of better quality, would be a joy, if this were possible. I would imagine Nikon is working on such a thing.
July 19, 2010
light wt easy to use
I love the camera and am learning all the time about different features. I do get frustrated when I click and the sutter does not go. Still struggling to figure this one out.
I will be purchasing a wide angle lens soon for my trip to P.E.I.
July 19, 2010
Great product for newbies to digital photography!
I've been a fan of Nikon since 1954, when I bought the Nikon version of the Contax -- was it Model S2 or F2? -- at an Army PX in Tokyo, and when that marvelous camera was stolen from my car, I turned to a Nikormat FTN with a 1.4 lens. In 2001, when I decided to switch from a lifetime of analog photography to digital, I bought the D40, the bottom of the DSLR line. I've found its photographic results superb. HOWEVER . . . my major problems have been with the instruction book: THE PRINT IS JUST TOO SMALL, AS ARE THE ILLUSTRATIONS! It's all too hard to see for this geezer! For example, it was very easy to use the self-timer on my analog Nikormat -- but I've never been able to do so on this D40 -- the instructions seem too complicated and the illustrations in the manual too small. In fact, I can't keep using a magnifying glass every time I have a question.Also, downloading photos to my computer seems very complicated -- so my wife does it on her computer without some of the intervening steps described in the D40's manual! I still have not been able to make out all the items on the D40's screen and I stick to Auto mode! And I'd really have preferred that the screen be available to compose on, rather than just to see the finished photos -- so I'm forced to uise the optical finder to frame and compose. I appreciate the very short time lag between pressing the shutter release and the photo being taken; in fact, I don't bother with pressing the release halfway -- I press it ALL THE WAY, and I still get my pictures. The bottom line is that I use my D40 to point-and-shoot, and forget all about the other things I can do with this camera, I find that regrettable!! It's come to the point where I use my Sony videocamera more often than my D40! This longtime Nikon fan of more than 50 years now feels sorry to tell you this -- but this is the fact! The camera takes second place in my camera bag.
July 19, 2010
Very good camera for my purposes
Sometimes I am surprised how detailed and clear photo's I have made with this camera
July 19, 2010
This is a pretty good camera
Wish I had bought the D5000 instead. I like the screen viewing before pix taken, and the D40 is only thru the lens viewing,and framing, using the screen only after the pix have been taken.
July 19, 2010
Affordable entry level DSLR
Overall it has been a great camera. All the features and short learning curve. Sensor developed a red line and had to be replaced. Luckily it was just inside the 1yr warranty. No problems since then. Would not have been happy with the camera or Nikon if it wouldn't have been covered.
July 19, 2010
this product is easy to use
the "P" mode associate with the white balance correction is very practible.
July 19, 2010
Great camera when the auto focus works.
I have had this camera for 3 1/2 years. I have used it for all types of pictures in a multiple places and taken almost 6000 pictures with this camera. It is very easy to use and get high quality pictures.
The only issue I have is the autofocus lens.
About 2 years after the purchase, the lens had to be repaired. It stopped "autofocusing." Now it is again acting up.
If not for that I would give it a very high mark.
July 19, 2010
a good starter system
I've purchased D40's for both the wife and son. It's a great basic system that delivers excellent photos. Basic enough for a complete novice to use, but includes enough features for someone to actually start to learn photography.
It's been replaced by an inferior system, IMHO...I'd like to see Nikon bring back an updated D40.
July 19, 2010
It's easy to use
low price for a nice good camera.
It is not difficult to operate.
nice good Quality of pic and good size of pic in jpg
July 19, 2010
simple but simple
The word is simple, there is a BUT. All of it must be done bij the menu. Battery use is good. Hand holding is also nice.
I have used the camera for four years, the service of Nikon is fine. Therefore i had chosen for my new camera. There is al acccesble by one step, but the camera is about 700 gram.
When you don't know al lot of photographie, the D40 is a pretty camera (digital hard working) when you have a lot of knoledge the D40 is working hard to get your picture.
July 19, 2010
Flash does not work
This is my third Nikon and I like the quality and ease of operation etc. The problem with my D40 is that just over a year after I purchased it the built in flash quit working. It was not dropped or damaged in any way. To repair it I have to send it back to Nikon and be without a camera for several weeks plus pay for the repair. I have a Nikon hot shoe flash and it's much bulkier so I have to use that instead. The problem is with the electronics in the camera and I feel it should be repaired for free or at least I have a loaner camera during that time.
July 19, 2010
Great for beginners
My first SLR camera ever. User friendly and light weight. I personally think its great for tourists who want to capture moments at a better quality.
July 19, 2010
good entry level camera
a good entry level camera, very easy to use and flexible. great quality shoots at a reasonable price. my d40, however had an electrical short and froze up. So I bought a d5000 body since i already had several lens that fit either the d40 or d5000....
July 19, 2010
Good for beginners...but you'll quickly move on.
Great for starters and for learning camera functions. .AF doesn't work with other lenses which is a huge deal if you want to advance your skills. I had one for about 2 months and wanted a new one. I still have it, but I never use it after upgrading. Sort of a waste of $450.
July 19, 2010
Unsatisfactory performance
Camera has been sent to Nikon repair 3 times. We have paid over $170.00, but Nikon has not been able to fix the problems.
July 18, 2011
Depends on why you want it.
If all you're going to do is take snapshots with the lens that comes with the camera, then all is fine and well. However, this is not a good camera to use if you are planning on taking action pictures or anything that might require buying another lens. This camera lacks a motor which allows automatic focusing of lenses. As such, any lens you buy for this camera needs an internal motor within it, making each lens you buy more expensive. If you're planning on getting serious about photography, then you may as well spend the extra money on a decent camera body instead of paying for it in lenses later.
June 23, 2011
this product is very short onfeatures
first of all i make my living with a cemera. secondly i have been very disapointed with my D40 I purchased it as a back up for my older D200. to begin with it dors not it does not transmit a picture from lens to lcd screen a feature that has been an intrigal a feature that has been standard on most cameras for years also the memory menu takes as many as three times
to take i have had to use your service dept twice just to program it at all
July 21, 2010
this product has flaws
you should of recalled this camera and fixed the auto focus.this was is a major problem
July 20, 2010
not worth the money
it's not a bad camera, but it has some not so good features for a photographer. it would be great for a home use camera, for taking pics of family, the dog, or a reunion. but it lacks a lot of the better qualities needed in a camera for anyone interested in being a real photographer. the flash is terrible, not enough megapixels.
July 19, 2010
Not enough pixels
Although the D40 can use different lenses and allows manuel focus the low pixels make it hard to enlarge the pictures. I shoot wildlife, mostly birds and even with a 55-200 lens the pictures can get grainy. It seems that the only way I can get a camera to do what I want is to spend a lot of money that I do not have.
July 19, 2010
The product broke :(
My nikon d40 decided to stop working. Timer mode will not turn off for some reason. Its almost like the camera has frozen or some thing. Before this happend i love the D40. All I'm left with now is a camera that doesn't work.
July 19, 2010
It was pretty good till the auto focus went crazy.
I now have a D-90 as the auto focus started acting up. It would loose focus on something with a water background or on the horizon. After a few calls to Nikon I went to a good camera shop and by switching lenses with a new camera and trying all my lenses on a new camera they determined it needed to go back to a repair center. During this we had used a D-90 and I liked the auto focus and other features so much I bought it. This has proved to be a good move for wildlife photography.
Advice from a good camera store is worth your time. I found I did not know what I didn't know at first.
July 19, 2010
I DO NOT LIKE MY D40 AT ALL
I can not in all fairness recommend this camera to anyone.
If you want to buy a good telephoto , it will cost you an arm and both legs, also, you have to keep looking at the LCD screen to see most of your settings, which unlike my Nikon N80 film camera, and other higher priced DSLRS, that have a screen on top of the camera that shows you all of your settings.
I am VERY, VERY disappointed in my D40,and wish now I had never bought it.
Do your self a favor, save up your money and buy a D300, 700, or go for broke, and buy a D3X digital for $7,400.00.
This camera will let you use your other auto focus lenses, but THEY WILL NOT AUTO FOCUS, you will have to use manual mode in order to use them.
July 19, 2010
disappointed
meter and auto focus off
often over epx when using flash
July 19, 2010
good but border quickly reached
I bought the D40 as my first DSLR, with the 18-55 and the 55-200, and I changed it very quickly, one year later, for a D200.
I tried to use it in concerts, but the lenses were too dark, so I bought a 80-200, but i didn't know it would not be taken by the dslr.
Adjustments are complicated too, because it's a combination to adjust opening in manual mode.
But I released some great photos in "macro", as flowers and bees, or frozeùùn water.
SURE it's an excellent product, but limited to daylight photos, and family, or landscapes, and I recommend it only because it's a cheap reflex.
To any newbie, I recommend the D90.
July 19, 2010
Recurring problems with shutter button
I have had my D-40 for approximately 3 years, and when it works properly, I love it! Shortly after the warranty ran out, I started experiencing problems with the shutter button not firing, and the focus sensor defaulting to nearest subject every time I turned the camera off. I sent the camera back to Nikon for service. It seemed to be working fine, then shortly after the 90 day service warranty expired it started doing the same thing again, and is still doing it sporatically. I don't know how many shots I have missed because of this! Nice camera overall, but quite dissapointed with the service, and the cost associated with it. If it had fixed the problem, it would have been money well spent, but I am not going to invest more into this camera!
July 19, 2010
Great photos, but not tough enough to take away
This is my second D40, first one broke the little plastic flash clip in first ten days and i put up with the flash not working for ever, until I got this one (because the photos were still great) but this one the lens has now locked up (will not turn) - always traveling and no time to get fixed and cost to fix is always quoted high - so just put up with it - I'm tough on cameras, but they don't make them like they used to.
July 19, 2010
The product fails from time to time
I was on a shoot and when I depressed the shutter release, nothing happened. I pressed the shutter again and again. Nothing. After some time passed, it worked ok. A few days later, the same problem. If you want reliability, try another model.
August 8, 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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