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Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II Auto Focus-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens

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Features

  • 6.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
  • Kit includes 3x 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens
  • 2.5-inch LCD with three display options; built-in flash and hot shoe
  • Fast startup with instant shutter response; shoot at up to 2.5 frames per second
  • Powered by one rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL9 (included); stores images on SD memory cards (memory card not included)

Description

Manufacturer Description Great pictures used to require complicated and cumbersome equipment along with years of experience. Not any more. The D40 is compact, lightweight and designed specifically for ease of use, yet contains all the top-quality, high-performance technologies that you expect from a Nikon digital SLR. And with world-famous Nikkor lenses, you know you have the sharpest and most reliable optical performance available. All in a camera light enough to carry with you everywhere. Beautiful photography has never been easier. Nikon D40 Highlights Extraordinary Nikon image quality The D40's high-resolution image quality is made possible by Nikon's high-performance 6.1 megapixel Nikon DX format CCD imaging sensor and exclusive Nikon image processing engine which assures stunning sharpness and color. Easy operation with intuitive controls Intuitive controls make the D40 point-and-shoot simple, enabling even first-time SLR users to capture beautiful memories perfectly. Nikon's smallest digital SLR ever At just over 16 ounces, the beautifully styled and compact D40 makes high-performance digital SLR photography easier and more convenient than ever.

Compatible Mountings: Nikon F (DX), Nikon F (FX)


Aspect Ratio: 1.601


Sensor Type: CCD


File Format: Compressed NEF (RAW), JPEG (Exif 2.21), DCF 2.0, DPOF


Image stabilization: Digital


Maximum Aperture: 3.5 f_stop


Expanded ISO Minimum: 200


Photo Sensor Resolution: 6.1 mp


Photo Sensor Size: APS-C


Maximum Shutter Speed: 1/4000 seconds


Minimum Shutter Speed: 30 seconds


Exposure Control: Children, Close-up, Landscape, Night portrait, Portrait mode, Sports mode


Form Factor: Built-in


Effective Still Resolution: 6.1 mp


Color: Black


Screen Size: 2.5 inches


Shooting Modes: Automatic, Child, Close-up, Landscape, Night Portrait, Portrait, Sports


Item Weight: 1.2 pounds


Video Resolution: 1080p


Viewfinder: Eye-level penta-dach mirror


Flash Modes: Automatic, Red Eye Reduction, Flash exposure compensation


Camera Flash: Built-In


Skill Level: Professional


Specific Uses For Product: Photography


Compatible Devices: Nikon cameras with a Nikon F bayonet mount


Continuous Shooting: 2.5


Aperture modes: F3.5–F5.6


Viewfinder Magnification: 0.8x


Flash Sync Speed: 1/500_sec


Video Capture Format: MP4


Connectivity Technology: USB


Wireless Technology: Yes


Total USB Ports: 1


Total USB 2.0 Ports: 1


Hardware Interface: Secure Digital Card, USB


Screen Size: 2.5 inches


Display Type: LCD display


Display Fixture Type: LCD screen


Display Maximum Resolution: 230,000


Display Resolution Maximum: 230,000


Shooting Modes: Automatic, Child, Close-up, Landscape, Night Portrait, Portrait, Sports


Digital Scene Transition: True


Image Capture Type: Stills


Auto Focus Technology: Continuous, Multi-area, Phase Detection, Selective single-point, Single


Focus Features: Nikon Multi-CAM530


Autofocus Points: 3


Focus Type: Automatic, Manual


Focus Mode: Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C), Single-Servo AF (AF-S)


Aspect Ratio: 1.601


File Format: Compressed NEF (RAW), JPEG (Exif 2.21), DCF 2.0, DPOF


Effective Still Resolution: 6.1 mp


JPEG Quality Level: Normal


Supported Image Format: Compressed NEF (RAW), JPEG (Exif 2.21), DCF 2.0, DPOF


Dynamic Stops: 15 stops


Bit Depth: 12 Bit


Total Still Resolution: 6.1 mp


Maximum Image Size: 19 inches


Maximum Focal Length: 5.5 centimeters


Optical Zoom: 3 x


Lens Type: Zoom lens


Zoom: Optical


Camera Lens: 18-55mm f&3.5 - f&5.6 ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens


Minimum Focal Length: 18 millimeters


Real Angle Of View: 42 degrees


Focal Length Description: 18-55 Millimeters


Digital Zoom: 3 x


Metering Methods: Evaluative


Exposure Control: Children, Close-up, Landscape, Night portrait, Portrait mode, Sports mode


White Balance Settings: Auto


Self Timer: 10 seconds


Crop Mode: DX


Brand: Nikon


Model Name: Nikon


Built-In Media: Battery


Model Number: 25420


Model Series: D40


Series Number: 40


Global Trade Identification Number: 00018208254200


Generation: 1


Number of Items: 1


UPC: 018208254200


Unit Count: 1 Count


Age Range Description: Kid


Manufacturer: Nikon


Manufacturer Part Number: 25420


Best Sellers Rank: #88,975 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #77 in DSLR Cameras


ASIN: B000KJQ1DG


Customer Reviews: 4.5 out of 5 stars (623)


Flash Memory Type: SD/SDHC card


Memory Slots Available: 1 Secure Digital (SD)


Write Speed: 2.5 fps


Flash Memory Speed Class: 10


Compatible Flash Memory Type: SD


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  • The little DSLR that could...Incredible photos at an excellent price. Yes, you want this camera
Color: Black
Excellent photos, easy to use, comfortable to hold, and FAST! This is one great camera, especially for the price. For a little more than many mid to high-end point and shoots, this camera packs a lot of technology into it's small price tag. But for the beginning DSLR user, that technology works in the background so just set it to AUTO and fire away, and you've got the best pictures you have ever taken. You will wish you made the move from point and shoot to DSLR sooner! I did a lot of research before choosing the D40, and all the reviews seemed to point to this one as the best entry-level DSLR, and in the 7 months I have had this camera, I have not been disappointed. Thousands of pictures later, I echo many other positive reviews here - this is one of THE best electronics purchases I have ever made. So many people have asked about my camera after seeing my photos (quite a few have even asked if I am a professional photographer). Several have since bought their own D40s :) For me, one of the huge annoyances with a point and shoot is the time between shots - waiting and waiting for your camera to recharge the flash or write the data to the memory card. Not a problem with a DSLR. The D40 starts up quickly, is fast between shots, and allows you to take more photos without flash. In the beginning I used the "scene modes" and Auto, and Auto no Flash, but my interest in photography has grown since using this camera and I use the manal and semi-automatic modes now. This camera is great for BOTH casual and enthusiast users. Stick to AUTO and get great shots OR learn about photography techniques and delve into all of the camera's different settings for more difficult lighting situations, etc. Once you have your D40, if you find yourself getting interested in photography, you may want to collect some additional gear over time. Here is a list of some accesories I have acquired to use with my D40: LowePro Rezo 170 Camera Bag (Not ugly. Works great. Holds D40 plus camcorder or D40 plus flash, 2 lenses and room to spare.) Nikon SB-400 flash (Yes, you eventually want this. Small, lightweight, inexpensive. Saves your camera's battery power and recharges more quickly. Use it to bounce light off the ceiling for indoor photos. It looks so much better you will never use regular non-diffused front-on flash again. Get rechargeable AA batteries, I love the Sanyo Eneloops and I am slowly replacing all my AAA and AA batteries in the house with these). Nikkor 55-200mm VR zoom lens (Inexpensive, works great. Get the VR version, not non-VR version. Nikon sometimes does a $[...] [...] with this lens when you buy the camera and lens at the same time. That makes it super cheap). Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 lens (This is getting repetive, but this lens is cheap. Great value. Amazing low light, no flash pictures. I love natural light and this lens is my favorite for those situations where you don't have that much light available to you. One big drawback is that it is Manual focus on a D40, but over time you learn. Get the Nikon HR2 lens hood to go with it). Nikon ML-L3 wireless remote (Inexpensive, works well. Easy way to take family group shots for your Christmas cards). Sandisk Ultra II Sd Card (Have not had any problems with lost data. Transfer your images frequently to your computer and use your camera to reformat the card each time to minimize your chances of corrupt data or data errors). Sigma EX DG 52mm Multi-Coated UV Filter (No problems with this filter). One last thing, during my research I considered getting the Canon Rebel counterpart. To me the Nikon has several advantages - better menus (Canon's menu looks archaic and crude in comparison), better selection of affordable lenses, flash and other accesories, better ergonomics, better color rendition, auto ISO. Both camera companies are great and both cameras are capable of nice photos, but the D40 is much easier to use, and at the time I bought it, significantly cheaper I am completely happy I went with Nikon over Canon, and now that I have more experience in the DSLR world I look forward to upgrading to a bigger, more complex D300/700 eventually. But I know will still use my little D40 as well! One more last thing, if you are still unsure and want to know how to use this camera before buying, you can check the Nikon Digitutor online videos: [...] ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2008 by nnsuch

  • Outstanding camera and lens, great value
Color: Black
Wow. I've had this camera and lens for two days, and I love it already. It is my first DSLR, so I can't compare it to others. I got into photography eighteen years ago, with a Canon AE-1 Program, then bought a Nikon N6006 a couple years later. I used that N6006 all over the place and for all kinds of stuff (nature, wildlife, travel, portraits, art and jewelry, a wedding, etc.), some for personal fun and some professionally. It was great and I loved it. I sold that camera a couple weeks ago, along with the lenses. Now, I have the Nikon D40. Hallelujah, praise the lord, welcome to the new era in photography. I don't know where to start. - 730 high res, high quality shots one a single $22 2Gb SD card (not included) - Quick, quiet, and accurate auto-focus (the new Nikon AF-S silent wave technology, motor is in the lens, not the camera, and it is nearly silent. No "searching" back and forth like on my old N6006, either.) - Beautiful pictures! - Light weight, no more heavy camera and lens to hang from my neck. - 3D Color Matrix Metering seems to work great, I've tried some unusual lighting situations and I was very happy with the results. This is the high quality, inexpensive, easy to use, always ready camera of my dreams that never gets in my way. Now, I get to think about pictures, not equipment. That's exciting, and a little frightening, too. Great shooting, my friends! -------------------------- Update: One week later: Ok, so I did decide to think about equipment for awhile. As I said, you can use this camera in a number of fully automatic modes and get great results. Nonetheless, this camera is a deep and powerful photography machine. I spent the last week experimenting with the camera and reading a lot of literature, user group postings, etc. online. As probably with all dSLR's, you can go deep into image processing parameters like white-balance, noise reduction, tone, brightness, and contrast curves. I have taken the time to learn about these things (since I shot mostly B&W film, before, I never thought about much of this.) The white-balance control, alone, makes a huge difference in color quality (especially with indoor lighting). Also, unlike a digital point and shoot, the D40 can output RAW files (in the Nikon NEF format). It's a bit of work to learn how to work with these files and get the right tools (Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom being excellent choices), but it can be worth it. Using the RAW NEF files, you can get total, after the shot control over all the parameter curves I described above. You can even adjust exposure (by up to 1~2 f-stops) after the fact! Like I said, that's a bit more advanced of a topic, but know that you can do that, if you want to. Basiclly, if you're an old pro film shooter or if you're a digital point and shooter, this camera would be great. You can start in fully automatic mode and have fun taking pictures. Then, as you get the courage and desire, start learning about the different modes and features and gradually switching them from auto to manual. The D40 gives you that choice on an individual basis with every feature, so you choose how much the camera is in control and how much you are in control. Pair this camera with a good image processing software package (I'm using IrfanView as my viewer and Adobe Photoshop Elements for processing, great software on a slim budget), and go as deep you want to go. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2007 by D. Gardner

  • A Reliable and User-Friendly DSLR
Color: Black
The Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II Zoom lens was one of the best DSLR cameras for its time, and it’s easy to see why. The camera strikes a perfect balance between performance and simplicity, making it great for beginners and hobbyists alike. Its 6.1MP sensor delivers sharp, vibrant photos, and the auto-focus lens ensures clear shots with minimal effort. What really stands out is the ease of use. The menus and settings are intuitive, so adjusting shutter speed, aperture, and other controls feels straightforward without being overwhelming. The compact body makes it comfortable to carry around, perfect for everyday photography or travel. Overall, this camera delivers excellent image quality and user-friendly operation, making it a fantastic entry-level DSLR. Whether capturing landscapes, portraits, or casual snapshots, the D40 proves reliable and fun to use. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2026 by Melissa

  • A fantastic camera at a price no one can come close to!
Color: Black
I did a lot of research for some time before I picked this one. (I looked into a DSLR camera for a full year.) I knew going into this that there were several "down" sides to the D40. I know about the limited choice of lenses. I know that I can't have a bunch of flashes set up like a studio. I know that it is small. But those were not downs for me at all. First of all, I was moving up from a point and shoot. I have never owned an SLR camera before. I have no old lenses to worry about. In fact, when I first got this, my only goal was to get a great camera that takes fantastic pictures with no shutter lag. And the D40 did not disappointment. Right out of the box, it took the most awesome pictures. The manual is great, and very easy to follow and understand. The LCD monitor is large, and the menus are well organized. I had originally not planned on getting any other lenses. I changed my mind, and was saddened at how expensive the AF-S lenses are. I am thrilled the Nikon came out with a 55-200 AF-S VR zoom. I was going to wait for them to make a prime 50mm lens, but went ahead and got it now anyway. It was not that difficult to learn, although I can see it will take time to master. Yes, I have to manually focus the lens. But you know what? I can do it! A total newbie who is taking awesome pictures!!! What more can you ask for in a camera? I am also a woman, and I have smaller hands than the average guy. (Hey, even my teen age son has bigger hands than me.) The camera feels great in my hands. In fact, that is what sold me on it. I held the Nikon D50, the Pentax camera, and the Sony camera. I really wanted image stabilization. In the end, I held them all in my hand, and the Nikon was the smallest. It did not feel heavy, and the grip was more comfortable. My hand does get a little cramped after taking a lot of pictures when I have my big lens and flash on. (I am talking about the 18-200mm VR lens. It feels heavy to me, although I am told that it is not that heavy.) If you have a P & S camera, and are looking to move up to a digital SLR camera, this is the one for you. It would also be perfect for someone who already owns a "big" dSLR and wants something smaller. Not only is the price fantastic, it continues to drop. I had a chance to change this one in for the newer D40x, but decided I didn't need 4 more megapixels. In fact, I got a code for a free 16 x 20 poster from Shutterfly for buying my camera from Amazon. I took a picture of my kids, and cropped it by about 40%, and the poster was FANTASTIC. Sharp, clear, and I lost nothing in the process. This is truly an amazing camera; I love mine and I am thrilled to finally be getting the kind of results I have wanted. Sharp pictures, bright, vivid colors, and no shutter lag! Who could ask for more? ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2007 by Yossi's Mom

  • The Nikon d40 With 18-55mm Lens
Color: Black
Here is my Un-Biased review. I have owned the Nikon D40 for around eight months, so i know quite a bit about this camera. There are definitely a few things i like, and a few things i do not like about this camera. I will go over them briefly and discuss a few other things. Here are the Pros ( good things in simpler terms ) * You get the versatility of changing lenses to get different effects. you can get telephoto lenses, super-fast lenses, super-wide angle lenses, and so forth. You do not get this maneuverability with a point and shoot camera. This camera being a Digital SLR is an advantage in and of itself. * The cameras delivers very good image quality, better than any point and shoot camera on the market. The images are very sharp, and all of the details are vividly shown, when compared to more expensive Digital SLR cameras, it's obviously not the best of the best, but it is good nonetheless. * The size of the camera is perfect for what it is. It fits nicely in your hand, and feels nice in it. The camera is made of plastic, and does feel a little cheap, but that is expected. People may argue that some of your fingers are left out in the grip, but that is not an issue to me. Here are the cons * With the Nikon D40/D40x/D60 cameras you can not Autofocus AF lenses. AF lenses need Motors built into the camera to Autofocus, and the D40/d40x, and the D60 do not have that motor. They do, however, autofocus AF-S lenses, which have a motor on their own. So, if you love autofocus, and have a few AF lenses, you may want to consider the D80 at least. * The camera only has six megapixels. This isn't a major disadvantage but you definitely notice it when you crop the images, so if you love macro photography, you may want to consider a higher-end camera. To the average day-to-day photographer, this won't be an issue, but for serious Photography, it is definitely a factor. * The performance at higher ISO's is horrible. At ISO 3,200, the images are practically unusable. You even see tremendous noise at ISO 800. If you are considering the D60, it is even worse. For low-light photography this is not a good camera. * No dust-reduction facilities. Yup, you are going to get dust in there eventually, and you are going to have to clean it manually with the D40, which can be dangerous if you are inexperienced, and you may have to pay to have it done, so this is definitely a con in my eyes. If you are looking for an entry-level Digital SLR camera i suggest that you spend a little more on the D60, you are going to get a few more features ( a VR lens, Dust Reduction, etc ) which are very useful. I would even suggest the D90 if you really want your money's worth. This is a good camera, but when compared to others it's not the ' best '. If you are an average person who just wants Amazing pictures and don't worry about ' professional ' things, this camera would be fine. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2008 by Nathan Grammatico

  • Excellent camera for a bargain price
Color: Black
The D40 is a great way to step up from a point-and-shoot camera to a DSLR, whether you want to expand your creative possibilities, experience excellent image quality in a wide range of lighting, take pictures of action without the annoying shutter lag, pose as a professional photographer, or all of the above. First, I like the light weight of the camera. It allows me to easily carry it around wherever I go, along with a few compact lenses, always ready to capture the moment as it happens. That's a huge image quality advantage over an expensive camera and a bag-full of exotic lenses that you left at home because it was too heavy to drag around. Secondly, this camera has plenty of smart features which enable less fiddling around with the settings and allow me to focus on taking the picture. Some examples I like are: * Customizable ISO-Auto function allows me to set the maximum ISO and minimum shutter speed I want, thereby eliminating the need to manually adjust ISO for different lighting conditions. * After a picture is taken, it automatically gets displayed on the LCD for review, making adjustments, or deleting, without having to manually switch to playback mode. * A customizable Menu for easy, fast access to features I use often without digging thorough every available item. I can leave the critical adjustments like white balance and picture presets, while hiding those I use once and forget, like date/time, language, etc. * RGB histogram in playback mode lets me gauge if I need to adjust the color balance or if a certain color channel is clipping. Much more useful than a single-channel histogram. Some other notable advantages, compared to the competition: * The AF-assist lamp facilitates low light focusing. On cameras without the lamp, you'd have to use the annoying flash strobe. * 1/500s x-sync means I can use the flash with shutter speeds up to 1/500s, effective for freezing motion or using the flash to balance out the shadows in harsh sunlight. Other cameras in this class usually only go to 1/200s. The 6MP resolution is plenty for making great-looking 8x12 prints, and puts less space-clogging pixels on the memory card. Image quality is very good from ISO 200 - 1600, and I regularly use ISO 1600 in low light with great results. Included kit lens is sharp all around, and is perfectly adequate for making great-looking photos. Ergonomics of the camera are outstanding for its small size - it fits in my hand comfortably and doesn't make my fingers feel cramped. There are, however, some limitations about this camera which may or may not be a big deal, depending on how you use it, such as: * It lacks an autofocus motor in the camera body, meaning autofocus only works with AF-S lenses - those with an internal focus motor. Not necessarily a problem since all the newer Nikon lenses are AF-S, but Nikon also has a number of great, inexpensive, older AF lenses, and on the D40 these will be manual focus only. * The built in flash cannot be used as a master to control additional wireless flash units. You'd need to buy a wireless flash controller for that. * With only 3 AF points, you have to focus and recompose before taking the picture if your subject is outside these 3 points. Not a problem for me since I do this naturally, but something to keep in mind if you're used to a point-and-shoot camera. * There are no buttons for directly changing white balance, image size/quality and ISO. There is, however, a customizable Fn button which I assigned to adjust white balance, and with ISO-Auto activated, I rarely miss having these buttons. * 2.5 fps continuous shooting is too slow for getting multiple shots of fast-paced sports or other action. If you're not shooting those kind of scenes often, then it's not a problem. Overall, this is an easy to use, well-designed camera which offers superb image quality at a relatively low price, and with plenty of features that make it easier to get great shots, instead of getting in your way. Seasoned photographers who need the AF compatibility with older lenses or are shooting fast-paced action should consider the higher end camera models, but for a casual hobbyist or enthusiast, the Nikon D40 is as a highly recommended camera. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2009 by PreparedZombie

  • Great Camera
Color: Black
The Nikon D40 is a great lightweight digital SLR. I previoiusly owned a D50, and the D40 is lighter and more compact. I have only shot a few hundred pictures so far, but the image quality is excellent. There are some reports that this camera tends to overexpose some high contrast shots. I have noticed this but I DON'T consider it a problem. The camera tends to expose for the darker parts of the image thus overexposing the lighter parts. This is not an issue unless your subject is in the lighter part of the shot. In most cases the subject in high contrast shots is in the shadows or is backlit so the subject actually ends up being well exposed. This turns out to be a real plus for a majority of people because they don't consider the placement of their subject relative to available light. It makes perfect sense that Nikon would have calibrated an amature DSLR meter this way. I have owned a lot of cameras and none of them have exposed shots perfectly 100% of the time. It is very easy to use exposure compensation on this camera to correct for any under or overexposure that you don't like. It's a digital camera so take as many shots as you want and just delete those you don't like. The D40 is very well built and the ergonomics are great. I can see all of the viewfinder with my glasses on (DSLRs require the user to look through the viewfinder versus the LCD screen to frame shots). The LCD screen is larger and brighter than the one on the old D50. The camera has enough features and flexibility for the beginner up to the professional photographer. Set it on auto and almost all shots will turn out great, or you can fiddle with all sorts of settings to your heart's desire. All of the negeatives or cons that I have seen for this camera in various reviews are related to things that few people will care anything about. Do some research and see for yourself. The most important thing to consider is image quality, and this camera does great in that area as do most digital SLRs. The D40's flash combined with Auto ISO is great. All flash shots I have taken have turned out very well exposed. I even took some flash shots of my house from across the street and they turned out perfectly exposed. Auto ISO set the ISO to 1600 on these shots, but the image quality was just fine. High ISO shots taken with DSLRs are almost as good as low ISO shots taken with point and shoot cameras. You cannot use megapixels to compare image quality between point and shoot cameras and DSLRs. My 6 megapixel D40 has far better image quality than my 7 megapixel Canon 850. Color and saturation are similar (the things that make people say "ooh, pretty picture"), but there is no comparison when it comes to noise and resolution (things that most people don't really notice or care about when looking at your pictures). You are wondering why I purchased a 6 megapixel DSLR when there are several on the market with higher pixel counts. There are three reasons: 1) price, 2) size and weight (very important if you carry the camera around all day or travel with it), and 3) the difference in image quality between 6 and 12 megapixels is miniscule and something that absolutely NO ONE would notice by looking at my pictures. If you take two identical shots with a D40 and a higher megapixel DSLR and blew them up to 8x10 or even 11x14 the average person wouldn't notice a difference, and more importantly...they wouldn't care. Color, saturation, and composition are much more important than small differences in resolution. These things are determined by the subject and the photographer, not megapixels. Some of my favorite digital pictures were taken with a 2 megapixel camera I owned several years ago. Save your money on megapixels and use it to take your significant other out for a nice dinner. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2007 by C. Quinn

  • D40 is a gem -- don't let the megapixels fool you!
Color: Black
I was initially going to buy a D40x, Rebel XTi, or D80 (10-mp cameras, all), but when I read about the myth of megapixels (check out [...]) I decided that the D40 was a real sleeper, a gem discounted about $200 at the time to the 10 mp cameras. This terrific little camera is perfect for the amateur photographer who wants a high-quality, light weight, compact DSLR that simply produces stunning images. I've had prints made up to 11x16 and they are just beautiful. The depth of color, sharpness of the terrific kit lens (which is visibly better than Canon's kit lens), the ease of use of the D40 -- unless you're a pro subjecting your camera to heavy use, there's really no reason to buy a camera like the D200, etc. (A friend of mine, a pro photographer, agreed when he saw that photos from my D40 and his from his D200 were literally indistinguishable on a recent photo-shooting trip.) I used the $200 I saved to buy the equally terrific Nikon 55-200mm VR zoom lens (I do a lot of sports photography of the kids). That's a much better investment than needless megapixels, especially since it basically eliminates the need to crop photos (it's the 35mm equivalent of an 80-300 zoom). Plus, the D40's flash sync speed is higher than the D40x which makes a real difference shooting indoor sports with flash. Whether you're just getting into digital photography or want to upgrade from a point-and-shoot, a beginner or been shooting for years, the D40 is a wonderful camera, hard to believe it's less than $500! Nikon did a great, great job of delivering a camera that is long on high-quality optics, useful controls, and stunning images while sparing you the useless marketing gimmicks like umpteen focusing points or "mine has more" megapixels. Kudos to them, they really got it perfect with this camera. Go get one, you'll love it! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2007 by Peter Anthan

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