Product Description6.1-megapixel effective recording * APS-C-size CCD image sensor (23.7 x 15.6 mm) * AF-S DX 18-55mm Zoom-Nikkor f/3.5-5.6G ED II lens (35mm equivalent focal length: 27-82.5mm) * 2-1/2'' color LCD screen * 3D Color Matrix Metering II for accurate exposure control * continuous shooting mode: 2.5 frames per second (unlimited JPEG frames or up to 9 RAW frames) * program shooting modes: Auto, Auto (Flash Off), Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Child, Sports, and Night Portrait * in-camera image editing functions: D-Lighting, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, cropping, image overlay, monochrome settings, and filter effects *
What Others Say
excellent buy
This is an excellent buy. I recommend it for any family who likes pictures. I also recommend it for a semi-professional who needs the second camera on hand.
The best serious camera under $450.
Before buying this Nikon D40 DSLR I've only used compact "point and shoot" digital cameras. The jump in quality between the two is amazing. The D40 takes fantastic pictures, especially in low-light situations. Compared to my other cameras, the Canon G10, Canon SD1100, and Sony W-150, the D40 blows them away. It took me about an hour to learn all of the different modes and features, but once I got that down and felt comfortable with the camera I was taking great shots. I tried out the Canon Rebel XS, and the D40 at my local camera shop before buying it here on Amazon, and I was much more impressed with the D40 overall. I highly recommend this camera if you're looking for a cheap DSLR.
Great camera for the money
The D40 really is a great camera that has many more positives than negatives. Because of that, I'll start with the negatives.
Negatives:
1. Poor high ISO capability
2. Only 3 Focus points - makes photo composition a lot harder than it needs to be
3. Inability to wirelessly trigger speedlights
4. Small size and lack of buttons makes changing settings difficult in full manual
5. No autofocus motor in the body (but I think this may be more of a positive than a negative)
Positives:
1. Excellent IQ
2. Very lightweight and small
3. Excellent price point
4. Compatible with numerous Nikon accessories and third party accessories
5. Easy to navigate menus ... Read More
Love it
It is a great starter camera for the switch from dark room to manual work. I love it already and have had it less than a week!
Great all around Camera
We purchased this camera on the recomendations of many friends and the Ken Rockwell reviews. They were all right. We were stepping up from a "point and shoot" that looked like a SLR (Fuji S5200) and were looking for a digital SLR that wouldn't put us in the poor house. We have been very pleased. We also purchased the 55-200mm lens because the standard lens just doesn't zoom very far. It is simple to use, is very fast, and has so many features we will probably never use them all. We are also glad that it uses the inexpensive SD memory that can be found anywhere vs the XD card that our old camera used. I would highly recommend this camera to anyone who wants a light weight, easy to use, quality, DSLR for a great price.
