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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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| Customer Reviews:
 Demanding Exposure Meter May 28, 2007
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
A good set of golf clubs, a great tennis raquet, a high end musical instrumento wil not make you better at what you do. Same with cameras. I have challenged friens with expensive DSLR cameras with my pocket point a shoot digital cameras, and more often than not I turn out better pictures than them. Of course the default compliment is about "what a good little camera" you have. I just got my Nikon D40 and have been testing it under all sorts of conditions, and after the learning curve any new piece of equipment has, I can say that the camera performs remarkably well. It is an instrument that will allow you to make great photos. It is the exposure meter that I can't seem to forget about. It is demanding frequent attention. Would I buy it again ? Absolutely
 Liking it! May 25, 2007
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is my first SLR and it so much better than my old point-and-shot cameras!
More than enough camera for most people. May 21, 2007
25 out of 25 found this review helpful
I gave the D40 5 stars for solid build quality, outstanding images and bargin price tag.
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In the dim and distant past I owned a number of film SLRs, but for the past 5 or 6 years I've only used point and shoot digital cameras. Lately, the shutter lag in these cameras became increasingly annoying, and the slow startup resulted in missing some priceless moments. A new, point 'n shoot would have been faster, but given the drop in price, a digital SLR was a much better option, plus I wanted to get back into taking photography a bit more seriously. So, here is how I came to buy a Nikon D40.....
I now completely agree with the advice given in many of the reviews in almost all 'camera review' web sites. You really need get an SLR camera in your hands before you know if it is `right' for you. A camera with awesome specifications is useless if you are going to leave it at home because its too heavy, or if it feels so fragile you are afraid you might damage it. When I picked up the Canon D30 and similar mid-range cameras I immediately came to the conclusion I'd probably only use them on `special occasions', like a wedding, or when I was specifically going going some where to take photos. They are pretty heavy, probably more at home in a studio than being taken hiking! So, that left the `cheaper' end of the range (since cheaper SLRs generally means smaller and lighter). Some were immediately out of the running because of their small, dark viewfinders. The olympus range for example, was notable for the claustrophobic tunnel of a viewfinder. I did consider the Pentax range, but if I were to really get into photography, and decided I needed a camera with more 'professional' features, it would likely be a Nikon or a Canon. Consequently, I decided to limit my choice to one of these manufacturers, since I want to be able to use accessories and lenses that I buy now on future camera bodies. That really only left the Canon XTi and the Nikon D40. The Canon undoubtedly has the higher spec, but the camera doesn't quite fit my hand. Its too small to be comfortable. The Nikon however, fits perfectly. This left the choice between the 10M pixel D40x at $800 or the 6M pixel D40 at $550. Almost all of the photos I take are for display on a computer - either on the web, or on my own monitor. When I do print photos I never print anything bigger than a 10 x 8. So, realistically, I wouldn't gain anything from the extra pixels (other than some vague notion that I'd done the `right thing' by purchasing the `better' model). I decided to go with the lower end model, especially since I've never been pixel limited with my current 5 M pixel point `n shoot, and spend the difference on a Nikon 55-200mm VR zoom (at $230 this is also a bargin).
Bottom line. The D40 is a great deal. The D40x is less so. At $800, the D40x is lacking in features - such as being able to use any Nikon lens and have autofocus capability, no depth of field preview, etc.
I feel like I got an incredible deal on this camera, and couldn't be happier with the images it produces.
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Update: I've now taken about 3,000 photos with this camera. And, I'm even happier than I was when I first bought it. Its light enough that I carry it with me every day. And, as a result, I've taken many photos that I'd otherwise missed.
November 2007. I dropped the camera onto tarmac. It was in it's bag, so it didn't hit the ground particularly hard. But, it was hard enough to damage the kit lens. It still works, but the zoom movement is now very stiff in one direction. I'd been thinking about buying a 55-200VR lens to supplement the kit lens that came with the camera. Instead, I've just ordered an 18-200 VR lens from amazon. I'd been in two minds about buying this, and always having the right lens on the camera when the opportunity arose. Seems the decision was made for me!
great camera May 17, 2007
7 out of 18 found this review helpful
battery charger is only 110V which is kind of annoying if traveling to asia or europe. most cameras have world voltage chargers.
Good, tiny SLR camera May 16, 2007
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
It's easy to use. Comfortable to carry with you everywhere because it's light and small if you compare with other SLR cameras. I also get many beautiful pictures !! If you want a good SLR camera with reasonable price, and light weight. I recommend this one.
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