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 enlarge | Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
Buy New: $546.95
New (9) Used (1)
Avg. Customer Rating:  420 reviews
Sales Rank: 291
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 4
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 55
Minimum Focal Length: 18
Maximum Resolution: 6
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.5
Dimensions (in): 3.7 x 5 x 2.5
MPN: 9437
Model: 9437
UPC: 018208094370
EAN: 0018208094202
ASIN: B000SDPMEI
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Comparing the Nikon D40, D80 and D200 June 6, 2007
17 out of 24 found this review helpful
As long as you know what you're buying, it's hard to go wrong with Nikon's digital SLRs. They all take beautiful photographs. Even the basic D40 will give you professional-level clarity, color and focus.
There are four Nikon digital SLRs in the consumer market. Here's how they compare:
The entry-level camera is the Nikon D40. It's a basic SLR camera that takes high-quality 6.1 megapixel (MP) photos. It has an automatic flash, eight programmed exposure modes, three focus areas and a self-timer with four settings (2, 5, 10 and 20 seconds). The D40 can shoot about two-and-a-half images per second and take about 450 photos on each battery charge. Its ISO range is 200-1600. On the downside, it has a plastic body, a semi-mechanical shutter and only accepts Nikon's newer AF-I or AF-S lenses unless you want to manually focus each shot. It weighs about a pound. The basic D40 set is Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens.
One step up is the D40x. Using the same body as the D40, it shoots 10.2 MP photos. It can take about three images per second, get about 500 photos out of a single charge, has an ISO range of 100-1600 and has a fully electronic shutter. The most popular D40x set is Nikon D40x 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens.
A major step up is the D80. About a third-inch wider and four ounces heavier than the D40, it uses the same processor but works fully with any Nikon SLR lens. It has 11 focus areas, a depth-of-field preview in its optical viewfinder, white-balance bracketing and a self-timer that can be set for any time between 2 and 20 seconds. Incredibly, you can get up to 2000 shots on each battery charge, assuming you don't use the LCD screen much. Amazon sells the D80 body separately (Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body only) and in various lens-package deals.
Finally, the D200 is simply one of the best cameras Nikon has ever built. A half-inch taller and a third-inch wider than the D80, it weighs nearly two pounds thanks to its all-metal body. Designed for more advanced users, it does away with all but the standard programmed exposure mode and instead shoots 5 frames per second, outstanding for a 10 MP ISO 100 camera, especially at this price. It uses Compact Flash cards. In many ways the D200 is a professional camera at a consumer price. This is the camera I use for all but my most demanding shots. From a professional standpoint it really increases your productivity compared to the far bulkier D2 models, as it is so much easier to carry and position. Amazon sells the D200 body by itself (Nikon D200 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) and in various package deals.
I'm not including the professional D2 models here, as explaining all their features would drag this review on forever. Besides, from what I've heard the new D3 should be released this fall.
Awesome Entry Level DSLR June 5, 2007
13 out of 15 found this review helpful
This camera takes amazing photos. This is my entry into DSLR and I wanted something not too overwhelming in features, but not lacking important functions. Mostly I wanted great pictures. This is the perfect entry level DSLR or a hobbyist or amateur photographer.
I have owned a Canon Digital Elph and Canon G3/G5 and was looking really hard at the Canon 350D XT, but I did some research on Flickr and Pbase, looking at the photos other have taken with the Canon 350D, 400D, Nikon D40, D40x and I was suprised the Nikon shots look better. One major drawback of the Nikon D40 and D40x is a lack of Autofocus Motor in camera, which means you will need to get Lens' with Autofocus in them. For me since I will not be getting alot of lens' if any this was not a factor. But it is something to take into consideration if you own many lens'. The Canon XT is reported to have Autofocus issues but does have Autofocus in-camera.
MegaPixels. 6.1 MegaPixels will get you an image that is 3008w x 2000h. JPEG and RAW. I have printed 16x20 photos with this camera and they turned out great. More MegaPixels mean larger images NOT better images. The advantage of a larger image would be I could crop into it more. If you want more MegaPixels, get the D40x.
Little things I found on the Nikon that I thought were cool,
-you can retouch on camera a color image into say Sepia or Black and White and it will save a copy, meaning you have the original color and black and white image.
-you can custom set your menus, you know when you go and and see like 20 settings and need to get to White Balance, well you can pick and choose which choices appear, so you don't scroll through "Beep" every time.
Look around, on Flickr and Pbase these are great sites to do some research, look at photos, go to stores hold them see what they feel like. Then get the Nikon. Cheers.
*Amazon has a great price on this right now.
 great camera June 2, 2007
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
I love it so far its light weight, durable (knock on wood) great pictures quality and you can get it to take any picture that you can conjure up in you fantastical imagination. I still havent figured out how to use all of its features. But i only read about half of the owners manual befor heroes came on. god bless the USA, right. I even deployed with it to iraq and so far its been thru hell. Im pretty rough on all my electronics and this on is holding up pretty good.
Nikon D40 w/ 18-135mm lens June 1, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
An all around excellent choice for anyone, including advanced amatuers, who want a camera that looks and feels like a real camera. No noticable shutter lag is a welcome change from earlier digital cameras.
Excellent Camera for the Dollar June 1, 2007
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Unlike the previous post says:
"here are some limitation with the D40 which shouldn't bother most people, for example, the D40 doesn't have dedicated button to change picture quality, white balance or ISO settings (which generally only professional/enthusiast will care). Once you understand (and accept) its limitation, the D40 is a potent and exciting photography machine."
With a couple clicks on the custom menu, you can setup to have dedicated buttons for white balance and ISO settings... it simply depends upon which type of shooting mode you are in. You simply hold down an ergonomically handy button and scroll to choose... very handy setup!
If you want a brilliant description of the D40 and its capabilities, as well as a user's guide, check out www.kenrockwell.com
He has a full guide to shooting with the D40 as well as the pros and cons, and a great page on the megapixel myth!
In any event, I have been shooting wildlife (our family dog), scenery (sunset at big bear lake, ca), strange lighting (clear day sun through trees), and portraits... they have all come out wonderfully! Spend some time learning how to use the "P, M, A" modes, and you will get professional results in no time!
The only downside... I have big hands, this is a small body... but it reduces the weight, so carrying while traveling (european walking tours) is awesome!
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