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Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX and 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens with 2 Nikon School DVD | 
 enlarge | Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
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Avg. Customer Rating:  335 reviews
Sales Rank: 310
Media: Electronics
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 4
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Resolution: 6100000
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.5
Dimensions (in): 3.7 x 5 x 2.5
MPN: 9437
Model: 9437
UPC: 018208094202
EAN: 0018208094202
ASIN: B000SDPMEI
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 6.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints | | • | Kit includes 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX and 55-200mm f4.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lenses, plus 2 Nikon School DVD | | • | 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) |
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Product Description
The lightest, most compact Nikon digital SLR ever, featuring intuitive controls and an ergonomically designed operation for first-time SLR users to enjoy. High level performance and ease. 3D Color Matrix Metering II with 420-pixel RGB sensor delivers consistent and dependable automatic exposure for ideal results in most lighting conditions Advanced 3-area AF system Automatic control over ISO-equivalent sensitivity from ISO 200 to 1600 with manual override Eight automated Digital Vari-Programs [Auto, Auto (Flash Off), Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, and Night Portrait] optimize white balance, sharpening, tone, color, saturation and hue to match the scene Near-instant 0.18-second power-up Versatile shutter speed control with a range from 30 to 1/4000 s, plus bulb Creative in-camera effects and editing functions consolidated under the new Retouch menu, including D-Lighting, Red-eye correction, Trim, Monochrome settings (Black-and-white, Sepia, Cyanotype), Filter Effects (Skylight, Warm filter, Color balance), Small Picture and Image Overlay Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor Information displays can be shown in selectable formats Assist Images help select the appropriate settings for many camera features by showing an example image typical of that setting Large, bright viewfinder Fast image data transfer and recording to SD memory cards Exposure Metering System - TTL full-aperture exposure metering system Electronic-Flash - Auto, Portrait, Child, Close Up, Night Portrait modes USB and NTSC PAL image transfer capable Unit Dimensions (Body Only) - Approximately Width 5.0 x Depth 2.5 x Height 3.7 inches / Weight - 1 pound, 1 ounces Nikon USA 1-Year Warranty
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| Customer Reviews: Read 330 more reviews...
 Love it. May 2, 2008
Got this for Christmas. We had a Minolta film SLR years ago. It took great pictures, but we pretty much stopped using it when we got a little digital. Somehow we thought we couldn't justify a digital SLR since we had an SLR and a digital. I spent about an hour getting to know this camera, and now I LOVE it. It makes the Coolpix seem like a toy. The Coolpix is great, but it will probably become my daughter's (and she is only 4). If you have never had an SLR, it is worth getting a good general photography book, and go practice on anything (shoot all you want; no film to waste). Take pictures of the same thing using all kinds of setting, and then compare the results. Of course, you can still hand the camera to just about anyone and let them point and shoot.
For the money, this is a great camera, loaded with all the features the average user could ever want.
Suggested additional purchases are a good 55-200mm zoom Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Zoom Nikkor Lens, a tripod (many inexpensive ones work fine), and a good gear bag Ape Case Pro Digital Medium SLR System Case
Can't be beat. April 30, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Grab the Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6 AF-S lens, a Tiffen Photo Essentials Filter Kit, along with the Nikon SB-400 Speedlight and you'll have a nice, basic, low-cost starter setup that will cover most of the needs of the average amateur photographer.
 It's ok. Not for me though. April 29, 2008
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
I have owned a D200 & D300. I wanted something that I could take with me on trips and general shooting. I was very disappointed with this camera because picture quality was not really what I was expecting based on the reviews. I used it with my prime Nikon lens, and still was not swayed to keep this D40. I felt like I had a toy camera with the limited menu & controls. I returned it after a few days. It is definitely entry level, too entry level for someone of my experience. Not for me, but a good camera for most.
Great Camera! But there is a downside... April 29, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Let me start off by saying I absolutely LOVE this camera. Before I got it I'd never had anything but point and shoots. So this was a big step up, and I was a bit worried there would be some huge learning curve, but I was wrong. If you want, you can just leave the camera on auto and it will do everything for you, just like your point and shoot, but the pictures will come out a LOT better.
But this camera gives you plenty of room to grow, I've had mine for nearly a year now and I'm still learning things about it. The lens it comes with is also pretty awesome. It isn't a telephoto, so don't expect it to be, but it's a good all around lens.
Now for the downside, and it really isn't much of one. Most SLR's have the autofocus motor built into the body, the D40 doesn't however. What this means for you, is that most older lenses won't autofocus. So you ARE limited somewhat in terms of lenses. But new ones are coming out pretty quickly at this point, so it shouldn't bother you too much.
Now, for the stuff you're going to want to get along with the camera. You'll want to have some kind of bag, I personally prefer a backpack made for cameras, it gives me space for my camera body, my three lenses, my laptop, and then some. You'll also want a lens pen. You basically use it to clean your lens, it's cheap, just do a search for it and you'll find it. Of course as you use your camera more and more you'll want new lenses. I highly recommend the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras, it doesn't autofocus, but it's a great portrait lens.
So overall, great camera, and I know you'll love it too!
 I love it... April 28, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have used film SLR cameras, but i hated the idea of waiting for pictures to be developed or the hustle of building a dark room... so i decided to buy an entry level dSLR, mostly because i still dont believe you can get the same quality.
I love this camera, its fast, its weightless, very good. Buy one... you wont regret it...
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