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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Excellent price quality and performance
high-quality results at an affordable price, to date I have only received bonuses
July 22, 2010
Perfect all around camera.
Compact and light compared to other DSLRs. Amazing photo quality. Very intuitive and easy to use with plenty of room to learn more advanced techniques. Fast shutter speed to get clear action shots (especially of kids, who never stop moving). Decent in low light (becomes excellent with the use of an external flash). Overall, we couldn't be happier with our D40!
July 22, 2010
Excellent for a step up from a point and shoot
The Nikon D40 is an excellent DSLR for someone stepping up from a digital point and shoot. It is simple to use in auto mode. Yet the camera has a menu that is easy to understand when moving to non-auto modes. A great camera for a beginner, and an easy DSLR that takes great pictures. I am a beginner and am looking forward to learning more about the artistic side of photography; subjects such as composition, lighting and color are of interest. The D40 is a great camera to learn with.
July 22, 2010
Robust and easy to use
This is a great product. Offers robust software and sturdy construction.
Firmware updates with no problems at all.
The graphic menu is an invaluable help for beginners and advanced users.
Small size, great camera for beginners or professionals looking for a spare camera.
The only issue, camera doesn't have a lense driving motor, so if you want autofocus you must find a lense with built in motor.
July 22, 2010
THIS PRODUCT HAS GREAT FEATURES
SIMPLE AND EASY TO OPERATE, SHARP AND
INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES.
July 22, 2010
I was a pleasure to document my trips with this camera, it takes great pictures.
July 22, 2010
i love the features of my nikon dlsr d40 series
at first i was intimidated by my colleagues because i only uses d40 series of the nikon dlsr. but when i explore and learned all the features and techniques on how to use it, they were amazed when they saw my photos taken by my d40 dlsr. i am planning to invest on a 55-200mm nikkor lens for a better output on my d40.
thank you very much
July 22, 2010
Its a small giant!
I just want to say I love this product.
Great for walkers like me, (thats means without a car, lol) cuz, its light.
I love its resolution overall.
Hope I can get de D90 soon
July 22, 2010
Best camera I ever had.Small,light and powerful
Easy to carry, all the easiness of a digital reflex camera.
I use my camera for every trip and has become a classic for me.
July 22, 2010
I have really enjoyed this camera, it was great for learning photography at college thank you.
July 22, 2010
This was my first professional Camera!
The D40 has been nothing but a treasure for me. The picture clarity was awesome. I used it for my events where it is common to shoot 2000 shots a week. This camera is a work horse. It never let me down. I have recently upgraded to the D90, but the D40 is the way to go if you are a beginner photographer looking for an opportunity to take great photos. All of the features from the manual to automatic settings make this a great choice for any amatuer photographer.
July 22, 2010
Excellent photos at a bargain price.
The D40 offers ease of use with built-in sophistication for effortless picture taking in any situation. I love the manual override feature so I can select the f-stop and shutter speed I want for custom pictures. Rugged construction ensures a lifetime of use. This is one of the greatest cameras available at a bargain price for someone wanting to get into photography on a budget.
July 22, 2010
Love it almost as much as my D300.
Great pics even in auto mode, very versatile with interchangeable lenses. I travel with my D40, D300, 3 lenses and a monopod and can switch quickly for any occasion without losing a shot.
July 22, 2010
Superb performance for an entry level product
The D40 is my first Nikon DSLR and I was amazed at how good the photos turned out. I've used it with professional lenses such as the AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8 and AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8, and while the body:lens size ratio is awkward, the images were fantastic. I shoot sports with it at ISO 1600 and I still get very good quality images, even printed on my printer.
July 22, 2010
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July 22, 2010
Great price and size!
The greatness of this camera relies on it's very small size, very cheap price, and campatibility with almost all of Nikon's accesories.
July 21, 2010
Easy to use, tons of features
Really has re-kindled my love of photography. Bought it new for a great price and it has been w/ me everyday. I'm not a pro but this is a definate step up from my last digital cam.
July 21, 2010
Stepping up
I started out with 35mm Nikkormat El. I have all the lens . From 24mm to 80-200. All of them. The D40 is smooth. Easy to use. Sharp lens. I have taken it on several vacations. Battery held up fine. Of course I charged it before I left. I would suggested it to my friends.
I do miss the closesness my 55mm micro Nikkor could get. But its a great camera.
July 21, 2010
Very good camera for entry level users
Everything is good. It offers all functions you need as an entry lever DSLR user. About the lense, 18-55 is very good, small and light. I am thinking to upgrade to 18-200. But it seems this lense itself is very heavy. Not sure it fits D40 well.
July 21, 2010
Makes the transition from film to digital easy
Having made my living for ten years with a cassette recorder and an N2000, I was uneasy moving to digital many years after changing careers and putting my old camera away in the closet. Finally last Christmas, I took a trusted reviewer's advice and couldn't be happier with my D40. Outfitted with an SB-400 flash and my old Nikkor lenses (I don't have a problem with manual focus), this compact, lightweight DSLR offers only as much automation as I choose, yet lets me be as creative as I want, too. We used to say "Film is cheap." Well, memory is really cheap and my D40 lets me have fun, shoot everything in sight and stretch my creativity. I may buy a pricier model some day, but there are years of shooting and thousands of great photos left in my D40.
July 21, 2010
Easy to use clear crisp photos
We use our D40 daily photographing technical procedures for automotive publications. Easy to use and clear photos saves time every day. We have multiple users photographing processes throughout the week each operator has the same outstanding results. Long battery life also lessens downtime. All in all everyone in the shop that uses the D40 raves about its ease of use/
July 21, 2010
This Camera, would be good for Beginers.
I have used film cameras up to the purchase of the D-40. I do Astrophotography and pleased with the results. For someone just starting, I would recommend the D-40.
July 21, 2010
Great beginning DSLR
Don't really have a bad thing to say about the camera. Yes, it may not have all the bells and whistles of newer or more expensive DSLRs, but it takes great pictures and is also a good way to move into the world of DSLRs. I highly recommend it - if you can still get it. I believe the D40 was finally discontinued.
July 21, 2010
Solid camera, long battery life & impressive pics
I am amazed by the camera. It's lightweight, easy to use and you never have to worry about battery life. The auto-off feature is a real plus. I also like the fact that you can take excellent pictures without having the built-in flash raised like on some other brands. Its programmable buttons allow you to customize the camera as well. Even using the largest file size, a 2 or 4 GB memory card will last you forever!
July 21, 2010
STARTER DSLR
The Nikon D-40 is my first DSLR camera and truly it gave me amazing shots and easy to use features.
I love my camera as well as my other nikon accessories and when the time comes that I need to update I will still consider a Nikon camera.
July 21, 2010
Excellent pictures and ease of use.
I stepped up from a Nikon Coolpix 4500. I use it mainly for pictures of my child and nature. I like how I can go from fully automatic to fully manual with ease. Very short learning curve. Light weight and easy to cary around. Much easier and lighter than my old Nikon 6006.
July 21, 2010
Best entry level DSLR, bar none
I have owned my D40 for three years. To me it is a perfect entry level DSLR camera. It is light weight, easy to handle, and you can start shooting like a pro right out of the box. Being able to shoot in RAW is a bonus offered by this sweet little gem. I plan on having one at all times in my camera bag.
July 21, 2010
Just takes beautiful pictures
I'm no pro ... not even an enthusiastic amateur. But I'd always wanted a Nikon and treated myself to the D40 a couple years ago.
I love it. I shoot everything on Auto and haven't scratched the surface of the features, but I did buy a 50-200 zoom lens and have played around a bit, mostly with outdoor stuff around my house and neighbourhood.
The quality of the images - shot by a hack like me - is amazing.
Love the camera.
July 21, 2010
A real answer to vanished compact 35mm category.
From the beginning of the digital camera area I was looking for a compact camera 35mm replacement and after a series of different attempts, I was a bit disappointed with the actual market offer for many reasons: viewfinder accuracy, on time readiness delay, zoom coverage specially in wide angle field, interface and functionalities, general result quality. I have tried over the years Samsung Digimax early models, Olympus C4040, C5050, Canon Powershot S3IS, G7 and A640 and many of those will in fact address efficiently some of the previously critiques but not really the general trend.
Sometimes ago we were looking to a recent replacement of an Minolta D'IMAGE 7 of a college and after several tries we came with the idea of using a Nikon D 40 along with a 18-135mm lens. It was simply the real answer combined with a great improvement in terms of performance and easiness of day-to-day use.
So a month ago I decided to take the step forward and invest in the NIKON D40/AFS 18-55mm II combination completed with a small AFS 55-200mm VR version. It was so reveal ting that the D40 is now always following me everywhere despite the more sophisticated equipment availability. Why? Because it is a "real" compact camera.
The camera is very ergonomic and is permitting a very stable handling which is a very good point since it doesn’t have an in-board stabilization system. The viewfinder is very clean and mostly exempt of view through indicator that can be sometimes annoying in doing careful subject composition. Manual focusing is still possible but can be very hard if not impossible to do in low light condition with medium speed lenses. In that case you may prefer to pick up a high speed lens such as the Nikon AF 50mm f 1.8 to do portrait in existing light situations for example. All the traditional exposure modes are available. Auto ISO indexing is also a very nice touch for those who prefer to prevent as long as possible the use of the in-board flash. This small unit is very strong (in fact a bit too in short distance) and can be use as compensating light in many situation along with the exposure memory button feature. The LCD back screen is clear, informative and even can be use properly to monitor a general exposure setting. Learning curve over the camera interface is relatively easy to apprehend as other Nikon SLR.
At the end photo results in term of quality and precision are at the same level as the previous Nikon D50, D70 and D70S. In fact I have found that picture are giving more spontaneous vivid color and are requiring less first hand computer enhancing in post treatment.
In using the two "packaged" lenses AFS 18-55mm II and 55-200mm VR, I was amazed of their overall picture quality despite many critic preventions. The 18-55mm performs very well in most daily situations and gives very interesting results with macro subjects. The 55-200mm VR is the perfect companion of the other with the same color rendition and VR system is a real help considering the modest speed (f 5.6 at 200mm) of it. And yes you can do action photography with some limitations that only more professional equipment such as f 2.8 lenses will outstand with much greater budget and the weight and volume expensed.
No battery issue regarding this camera except for the suggestion to bring an extra one along with a 220 Volts transformer if you are going in foreign areas.
In one word, I am glad to finally have found a very handy and efficient photographic tool.
(This review has been previously released in August 2007)
July 21, 2010
The best camara I have had to date
I though and research a lot before buying this camera. I am not sorry because it excedds my expatations
July 21, 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?
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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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