Nikon D40

Digital camera - SLR - 6.1 Mpix - body only - supported memory: MMC, SD, SDHC - silver More Product Details

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Excellent feel and compact size; very customizable menu architecture; nice guidance for dSLR newb... (cnet.com)

Excellent feel and compact size; very customizable menu architecture; nice guidance for dSLR newb... (zdnet.com)

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We have collected and analysed 151 expert reviews and 3152 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 82/100 and users rate it 93/100. The average review date is 13-11-2007. We have compared these reviews to 66653 reviews from other Digital SLR Cameras. The alaScore™ for this product is 90/100 = Excellent. Last update: 08-01-2009.

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Expert Reviews (151)

Nikon D40: terrific starter dSLR

By Ian Andrews (cnet.co.uk)

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Fast start-up; simple menu; graphic interface; light weight

Older lenses not supported; no top LCD panel; plastic lens

The D40 is a worthy upgrade from the Nikon D50. Although it has a lower number (probably because Canon's closest competitor is the EOS 400D), it is a definite improvement and makes an excellent entry-level model. It can even be carried in a large pocket

Nikon has introduced the D40 as a replacement for its popular D50 entry-level...

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78

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Nikon D40: 2008 Review

By Alan Sircom (thinkcamera.com)

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With today's economic climate, money is tight. Yesteryear's Nikon D40 comes in cheap, but how does it stand up by today's standards?

The price Deceptively solid build Good image quality at high ISO Potentially good picture quality That price again!

Small LCD Dated design means no live view Soft images as standard

Despite the low cost, the Nikon D40 does not seem built down to a price. It feels nicely robust in the hand; light and plastic, but solid polycarbonate. The 2.5" rear LCD is bright and doesn't seem small unless you compare it to later designs. The menu sy...

It was also controversial because the Nikon D40 was the first camera to lose ...

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80

Nikon D40 Digital SLR product review

By Damien Demolder (amateurphotographer.co.uk)

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Damien Demolder tests the Nikon D40 What's the difference between cheap low-end low spec camera and a quality one designed for novices? Nikon claims to have the answer in it's new entry-level D40 DSLR.

This is, I think, what Nikon has done here with the D40.

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I couldn't be happier

By Matt (shopzilla.com)

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Easy to use, takes great pictures

Really want the big zoom lens

"We are getting these at Radio Shack! :D I WANT ONE!"

By asimmons04 (cnet.com)

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I look forward to buying one. We have a Fuji ...

As far as I have noticed, my favorite feature on the camera is manual focus. You can do far more with manual focus than auto, and it seems alot of the entry level dSLR's are putting the auto focus with no manual, as well as no lens options. UGH.

I guess I would say I dont like the fact its a 6 megapixel, but thats decent size for 8x10's. The only reason you would use larger megapixel is for cropping and zooming before actually making the photo, and for posters. Its the other features...