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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D40 best digital SLR ever - why did Nikon stop?
I used Nikon 35mm film SLRs for 40 years before moving to digital. The Nikon D40 has it all: low price, very fast (those big D40 6 megapixel DX pixels capture more light per pixel than a 10 megapixel DX image sensor does), fun lenses that are relatively cheap. The D40, combined with iPhoto on my Mac, quickly convinced me of the merits of digital photography, and I never looked back.
Oh, but Nikon, you stopped making this wonderful camera! Now you only offer more expensive DX format DSLRs that lost the fast response of the D40, and add nothing features like swivel LCD screens and useless video capture. Too bad for you, and too bad for the friends to whom I said "If you're buying a DSLR the Nikon D40 is the DLSR to get."
July 25, 2010
the camara is very easy to use
I CHANGED FROM A 35 mm PROFESIONAL
SLR FOR THE FIRST TIME TO A DIGITAL SRL,I
FOUND I CAN DO LOTS OF NEW TRIKS WITH
IT LIKE DISREGARD WITHOUT PRINTING THE
PICTURES I CONSIDER IRELEVANT,I ADAPTED EASILY TO THE CHANGE.
I ALSO FOUND EASY TO USE THE SOFWARE
THAT COMES WITH IT.
July 25, 2010
Great, everyday DSLR.
The step up from a point and shoot to the D40 is like going from a Pinto to a Porsche. The light weight, though sturdy feel make the D40 a great addition to any outing or vacation. The ability to shoot with a full range of lenses and the high quality resolution make ordinary events appear extraordinary when viewed. People think I'm a great photographer, but I just rely on Nikon and my D40 to make me look good. Thanks for this affordable camera for the average photographer.
July 25, 2010
Awesome Entry Level Camera
For the novice photographer, this camera is a must have. There are enough features on the camera to take great pictures, but not so many features that leaves the novice never using the camera again. Also, you can use different lenses on this camera, which makes it even more versatile. Although this camera is no longer on the store shelves, a quick Internet search can help find this unit at a very reasonable price. Whether taking a long distance photo at your local sporting event, or taking pictures of a humming bird on your back deck, this camera covers all bases.
July 25, 2010
overall it takes good pictures
my only criticism is that i cant seem to get good low light pictures. when my granddaughter was born i could not get pictures without flash in hospital rooms.
July 25, 2010
Image quality, ease of use, battery life are great
My wife and I love this camera, it is always in the house for shots of wildlife and grand kids.
Rick
July 25, 2010
Great photos on a budget!
My D-SLR life really started with the D40. I know it's not 10MP but it takes great photos, is quite fast and has a small chassis so why would anyone use a compact? With my active family, sports, acting events and graduations galore I am very pleased. I know that once I get the Nikon 18-200 lens it will get even better. I can't wait. With this camera I am finally sold on digital. I know this camera is no longer made as the 3000/5000 models took over. This camera will stay in my bag for quite some time.
July 25, 2010
Great DSLR!
The D40 was a great purchase for our family. All of us find it very easy to use yet has the capability of doing very customized photograhy.
July 25, 2010
Excellent product for traveling
Compact in size and weight
Excellent in auto mode, color mode: vivid and more vivid, good WB
Simple enough for newbies in the world of DSRL.
July 25, 2010
Great beginner camera
This camera is a great stepping stone to more advanced cameras with greater fetures. We found the auto features to take great pictures. By adding a telephoto lens with the standerd lens that came with it, it's all we'll ever need.
July 25, 2010
Great little camera, does a lot more than expected
The D40 is a wonderful, inexpensive little consumer DSLR. It's inexpensive, small (for those who like that sort of thing) reasonably light for its size and shoots incredible photos even with the kit lens. Honestly, once you get familiar with all it's features you can take some real pro-lookin' shots; the lens I use most is the kit 18-55mm. I have to say though, that lens does start to give problems pretty quickly. Within the first year and a half it developed AF issues which persist up to today, but with a little fiddling around it starts working again. The problems are also just more of an annoyance than a real issue. So after 3 years usage, my D40 is still going strong and has never let me down yet.
July 25, 2010
This is the best camera I ever had...
I bought my D40 in Luxemburg in 2006 and I was impressed with the quality, speed and the poor weigth of the camera. My previous SLR camera's had been analoge up till then and I never thought that a Digital SLR could perform as good.
July 25, 2010
excellent
Easy to use and you can take outstanding photos...........................................................................................................................................................................................................
July 25, 2010
I love the Nikon D40. It takes fantastic photos
It is an excellent camera and very affordable. Love it.
July 25, 2010
Makes great pictures.
Great camera. Very easy to us, even for a novice like myself. Pictures are only limited by my imagination.
July 24, 2010
Great camera
I love this camera. It is much easier to use than I expected and it takes great pictures. The only down side is the size--the camera I had before would fit in my purse--this one will not.
July 24, 2010
Confident I will get the image I want to capture
I have been active in various forms of photography for over 40 years, for personal, business, and professional pourposes. Working in the production of audio visual products, National Guard Public Affairs, and in my own studio. During these years I have used mostly film cameras. The D40 is first the digital camera that I have owned with the speed an accuracy of a file camera. I am impressed with cameras ability to react to my pressing of the shutter button almost instantly and deliver excellect quality images. I feel very confident that I will get the image I want when using the D40. I am proud to add the D40 to my collection of Nikon equipment. Now retired, the D40 is mostly being used to record the activities of my grandchildren.
July 24, 2010
Excellent entry level DSLR
This is my first SLR and I'm very happy with it, very responsive and robust, small size for take it everywhere, no regrets or complaints for it's price range.
July 24, 2010
great starter slr digital camera
this camera is a 9.5 on a scale of 10 being the highest,my only thing i hope it would have had at least 10 megipixels or having the capibility to be upgraded to more megs,other than that it stands a five star performer keep up the good work nikon
July 24, 2010
Outstanding product, great value,great features.
My transition from digital to dslr. Found product to be easy to use. with proper technique, produces great photographs. An excellent camera for the transition. I used Nikon film cameras and this camere follows the trend into the digital era without complication
July 24, 2010
Excellent DSLR with alot of options.
Being my first DSLR camera, I was looking for something that was easy to use, took great pics and was available at a great price. I found all this and more in the D40! Additionally, i love the tutorial on Nikon's website about all the features available and how/why/when to use each. I absolutely recommend the D40 to anyone looking for a great camera.
July 24, 2010
Alternate B&W with color for best results
My Nikon D-40 allows me to capture what my eyes see better than any other camera I've used over the past 40 years. The color balance from the exposure guides and metering system don't come close to the human eye, but they are best I've seen on a camera. The controls and Nikon SB-30 flash require some practice, and to learn Manual techniques requires the camera's cost in time spent learning photographic techniques. While this is true for every camera, the Nikon D-40 feedback loop makes it the fastest tool to learn to use. This camera is easy to use in auto mode, but for creative purposes, set the P, S, A, and M modes for B&W, leaving auto for color.
Shooting in both modes alternately shows you instantly what to meter, , refocus, what depth of field to choose and so on.. Set the manual to f/16 and the Nikon sharpness on B&W is superb.
July 24, 2010
Great Camera
I receive compliments all the time on my great pictures, and what an "eye" I have for taking pictures. It has nothing to do with me and everything to do with the camera and editing software. I rarely take my camera off auto and just focus and shoot. Alot of times I find something in the background that I never noticed before and I end up using that as a picture as well. I highly recommend this camera.
July 24, 2010
Light Weight & SLR
The D40 being one of the first SLR digital camera was the plus. Being a Nikon was the greatest plus. I've been a Nikon user for 45 years. I still have my Nikon F. Thank you Nikon.
July 24, 2010
Would never give it up!!!
I have used it for three years. Many new and higher MP cameras have been introduced, but my reliable D40 is still always with me. The wonderful sensor coujpled with the intuitive easy-to-use features produce wonderful images. I am a senior amateur photographer, and I use the D40 to teach basic photography to other seniors in a monthly class. The D40 is a true classic and part of the reason I am a Nikon user forever!
July 24, 2010
So easy to use.
I love this product. It does everything I wanted it to and more. It was easy to learn and it's easy to use. It takes the most beautiful pictures.
July 24, 2010
This is the perfect camera for me
I love my d40 my husband has a d90 and I love that one also and we just purchased a nikon S8000 We live in hawaii so it depends where we are going and the S8000 is for carrying all the time,
July 24, 2010
First digital SLR
A good entry level camera. Learned enough from it that I traded it in on a D5000.
July 23, 2010
D40 is a very user friendly
I have always loved photography and purchased the Nikon D40, because it was priced reasonable and found it very easy to use. The camera responeds quickly and has allowed me to catch some great scenary and wildlife shots. Friends have asked me to shoot family gatherings and parties and have not let them down. They have really enjoyed the pictures I have taken for them. I also have the Nikon 70x300 mm lens, I use with this camera. With that lens have been able to really get up close to wildlife and getting that right picture. Thank you Nikon for a great camera in the D40.
July 23, 2010
Totally pleased with my Nikon D40
For me this camera has the best of both worlds, SLR and Digital.
I'm a 'shoot from the hip' photographer. For my shots I don't have time to fiddle around.
The D40 gives me the fast reaction I need when shooting unposed shots.
I've gotten some wonderful results with this camera. I'm proud of the work I do and the Nikon D40 is a part of that.
July 23, 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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