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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This is a great camera all around
This was our first SLR camera purchase and we couldn't be happier. It is great for shooting our children who never hold still. It is very easy to use and the pictures come out wonderful.
July 21, 2010
This camera is very user friendly w/great pictures
This is a great camera. I started just using the auto mode but now I have been experimenting with the different settings and the color and contrast is great.
July 21, 2010
smart fast light with sharp colorful exposures
This little camera can think for you and be the best point and shoot in automatic.When you take the controls there is no limit to what you can capture.
Colorful pictures with tact sharp detail are just a click away.
July 21, 2010
An excellent camera
I bought this camera a couple of years ago and I really love it. It is the perfect size, easy to use and takes amazing photos. Two of my friends have much more expensive models and to be frank my D-40 does very well when you compare photos.
July 21, 2010
picture quality as good as pro level DSLR
I'm using D40 since Jul2007 and this is my first DSLR. It's excellent image quality with natural color tone very suit for my favorite shotting style include portrait, wedding, landscape, macro, fashion show, events, etc. Anyone who seen my photo will be impressed by the image quality produced by this camera. I can print A4 size photo even with it's 6MP resolution. Image quality is amazing.
July 21, 2010
Ace
Had my D40 for around two years and love using it where ever I go. Easy to use and takes great pic's. Highly recommended :)
July 21, 2010
Very satisfied customer - compared with Canon - couldnt match my desired shades provided by Nikon
July 21, 2010
Great camera
Its a great camera ... I got almost everything I need for doing almost all types of photography... I got a 18-200 and a cpl filter, and right now i am in no need for another camera or lens. kit lens focus motor broke after 6 months though
July 21, 2010
The best camera I've ever had
When I decided to go for a SLR, I was unsure if I will use it regularly. Always been a photo enthusiast, but at some point I was afraid the size and weight will discourage the usage.
So I went for the lowest model in the range. I've shoot more than 30K pics so far and I love it. Of course after a couple of weeks I thought oh boy this is great, I should've gone for a D90 or a D300. But I haven't after two years, for a simple reason: the pics are still great!
Will upgrade soon anyway, Nikon will be for sure.
The only thing I do not like about this camera: my wife, who was never interested in taking pics, now wants to use it all the time!
July 21, 2010
takes great pictures
I bike some of the Rails to Trails around Pittsburgh, PA. I've gotten some great pictures under various conditions on the trail and also indoors with my Speedlight SB-600 flash. I looked at the Nikon line of cameras and decided on the D40 even with only 6.1 MP. The largest I print is 8.5x11 so I really didn’t feel the need for 10 MP. I have used the pictures for wallpaper on my PC and the pictures are quite clear on my 21 inch screen. I wanted through the lens viewing when I bought the D40. Now I wish you could select between through the lens and using the screen on the back. I have been in crowds where everyone but me is holding their camera up and aiming through the screen on the back.
July 21, 2010
I love my Nikon D40! It has challenged me to learn more about the art of photograpghy rather than just pointing and shooting!
July 21, 2010
Great for stills and scenes!!
Overall Excellent camera!!! If you are looking for high quality still pics of people or landscapes, this is an excellent choice. If action and sports shots are what you're looking for go with a higher FPS capable camera. This is great for family and baby pics as well as anything you find outdoors!! Love my D40!!!
July 21, 2010
Flexibility
I've been an amateur photographer for almost 40 years. I hesitated making the jump to a digital SLR because I felt that I couldn't justify the cost. Then along came the D-40 and suddenly I was out of excuses. Soon after I bought the D-40 kit I bought a 55-200mm VR Zomm Nikkor. Regardless of your expereince level you'll get outstanding results with the D-40. Most users will simply set it to program mode and let the D-40 take care of the exposure settings but it also allows the option of using aperature or shutter preferred auto exposure control or they can go full manual. The flexibility offerd by the D-40 is its most appealing feature.
July 21, 2010
I love this camera
I am not a pro fotog at all, and use the camera on auto. I get great photos, especially in the house with the strong flash, and if room light is good then using ambient light. Outstanding crisp color and almost never get a bad photo.
Too bad there is no movie mode.
July 21, 2010
The D40 delivers everything I expected.
For an entry-level SLR, I picked the D40 over the competition for it's quality reputation, user friendliness and wide selection of lenses and accessories. It originally came with an 18-55mm f5-5.6 and 55-200mm f4-5.6 lens. I've since added a 35mm f1.8 for portrait and indoor use, a 70-200mm f2.8 for indoor/outdoor stop-action sports and a 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 for that long distance touch. This combination has more than fulfilled my needs as an amateur photographer for now. I'm no expert, but I sure have impressed the heck out of my family and friends...all because of the D40. Someday, when I can afford it, I'll upgrade the D40, but because of the quality of photos I'm getting now, I haven't had the need yet.
July 20, 2010
Photo quality is great!
My friends marvel at the beautiful pictures I take.
Whether I photograph mountains, whales jumping in Alaskan waters, fall colors by a Canadian river, arches in Utah or geysers in Yellowstone Park, the pictures are fabulous! I couldn't be more pleased.
July 20, 2010
Best 'Bang for the Buck'...
I wanted to upgrade from my snapshot camera to a Digital SLR, so that I could add a little more Professionalism to the photos that I take. After checking out a few different brands and models of SLR cameras, it looked like the Nikon D40 was going to give me the most 'Bang for the Buck'. I've since purchased a Nikkor 70-300mm VR Telephoto lens, that combined with the Nikon D40, has turned me into what my friends now consider me to be a "Semi-PRO" . I highly recommend this Nikon D40, which is so much more than just an 'entry-level' DSLR.
July 20, 2010
A great SLR for beginners and serious photographer
Its easy to operate and delivers great pics. Very convenient to experiment and learn while on the go.
July 20, 2010
Greatest entry DSLR
Although the D40 has been replaced by several new models it is smaller than other models and takes great photos with little effort. It has a focus choice I really like for parties and group pictures "Closest Subject". This simplifies the choice you have to make and works very good. I recommend this to anyone who wants to enter the DSLR world but isn't ready for the step up to a D5000, D90, or D3.
July 20, 2010
The D40 is a great camera.
The Nikon D40, has so many features that even other high-end Nikon DSLR don't have. Even with it's small size, it can compete with most DSLR models more expensive than it is. Keypoints to the D40's success are:
- long battery life
- high ISO
- user friendly controls for amature
- handy and compact
July 20, 2010
Good job Nikon, keep going!
I use D40 for almost 2 years now and I’m completely satisfied with the quality, features and software. Once you know how to use it it’s a strong tool in your hands. Pictures are great, no complain until now. I don’t use automatic features, I have small camera for that. If I want to make good pictures, I use my D40.Thank’s to Ken Rockwell for all advices and tips. Only negative I found is just no dust removal, but for the money I paid is an excellent camera. I will definitely recommend it.Before to buy it, I made a lot of research, so I was advises with pros and cons.
Good job Nikon, keep going!
July 20, 2010
This product is outstanding DSLR/
This DSLR is exceptionally user-friendly with all different types of features. The price is more than reasonable with all that is offered. The only
con I can think of is I wish there was more of a
selection of lenses more readily available, even with the start up kit.
July 20, 2010
Great Small and beginners DSLR
The D40 is a fantastic camera for people just getting into the DSLR market and it is lightweight and practical to carry around for the advanced photographers as a second camera.
I would highly recommend it to anyone.
July 20, 2010
Great Camera, Super easy to use.
This was my first DSLR, but not my first digital
camera .The D40s Picture Quality blows the other cameras I have owned into the weeds !
I have owned many Nikon 35mm film cameras over
the last 30+ years, so I felt instantly confortable
with the D40.
Excelent picture quality, very easy to use features make the D40 the most fun camera I have ever owned.
July 20, 2010
love everything about it
I use my camera all the time. I love taking pictures and finding new ways to use the camera. The camera is very user friendly. At first I was afraid to use it, but after a couple of times using it it was easy. The videos that came with my camera helped a lot.
July 20, 2010
easy to use
The Nikon d40 is easy to use but also offers many features. It is portable, lightweight and has an excellent LCD screen. Battery life is also excellent. This camera has much to offer and it won't break your bank account. I have never had any issues/problems with my d40. And, you can go with Nikon's great line of lens -- outstanding glass. You can drop a ton of money on a camera body but if the lens is junk, your photos will be as well. If you take care of it I see no reason why you won't get outstanding photos for years to come.
July 20, 2010
This is THE best all around camrea you can buy!
My cousin came to visit around a few months ago (December of 2008) and along with him he brought a, you gussed it, a Nikon D40.
I got to use it a few times and well, I really got addicted to taking photos, I loved how realistic they looked, the amazingly vivid colours. The photos that came out of the camrea simply looked beautiful, outstanding considering I had ZERO photography knowlage or skill.
From that moment on, with the help of the D40 my interest of photography sparked. Then, around March of last year, I had purchased my very own D40. All the little helps and tips Nikon has built into this camrea has helped me take photos I would have never thought I'd be able to. The camrea is very reliable considering at the lifestyle I have. [I'm a teenager, so there are many events I photograph for my friends in which I might need to put on several thousand photo/shutter cycles on the camera]. The D40's performed flawlessly under all the cicumstanses and I've been able to get TONS of memorable photos due to the quick response, NON EXISTANT shutter lag, and just all around ease of use. I have never once regretted purchasing this camera even though it was replaced several months by the D3000 after I bought it. I'm a loyal Nikon shooter for life.
July 20, 2010
My D-40
I have purchased quite a few accessories for my camera since the original purchase. Additional lenses, battery pack. I love the D-40 for it light weight and ease of use.
You don't have to be a "Rocket Scientist" to operate it.
July 20, 2010
Great Camera for all scouting activities.
The easy of use of this camera has allowed me to record our scout troop activities. Use most auto features and shooting modes. Great action shots of our scouts in activities. Show closeups of their fellowship and friendship and their participation in service projects. We share our photos on our web site and build slide shows for our Court of Honor .
I am also the unofficial photo historian of our family and love to share our family activities.
July 20, 2010
Excellent Photos
This is my first DSLR and I love it. The photos of my grand-daughters playing sports are amazing. I could never get the shots of them pitching or shooting a basketball with my point and shoot camera. I like using my telephoto lens, when trying to capture candid shots. And these shots are fantastic. I've owned mine for two and half years and take it on vacation and all family occasions.
July 20, 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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