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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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 Outstanding for the price. A great entry level DSLR August 5, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My first DSLR, and I'll keep it until it breaks. Lots of features for an entry level DSLR, including in camera editing functions, remote control capability, automatic highlight detection, etc. Makes it easy to know if you got the shot at the EXACT moment you take a picture.
I can't write enough good things about it. The included 18-55 kit lens is one of the sharpest I've ever seen. Also, I can pull my old Vivitar Series 1 lens off my Nikon FM2 and put it on this camera. The D40 won't meter through this lens, but if you've memorized Sunny 16, it doesn't matter. Plus, with digital, you can see results instantly and re-shoot if necessary.
The only feature that I would have liked to have is exposure bracketing. Not that it's necessary, but if you're going to do any HDR shooting, bracketing makes things MUCH easier.
A small point, however. I would still buy the D40 if I had it to do again. The proof is in the pudding...here are my D40 shots: [...]
Great camera! July 28, 2008
I bought this camera for my wife and she loves it. Because of it's weight the camera doesn't feel as big as I thought. This is a step up for us from the pocket digital camera. The picture quality and the different options are great. I highly recommend it.
LOVE,LOVE,LOVE THIS CAMERA!!! July 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this because I wanted to capture my youngest boys' in action as they play football. I've been shooting their practices (using the Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Zoom Nikkor Lens that I also purchased), and am thrilled!! Out of 200 shots, MAYBE one is blurred...I've got kids in full stride racing down the field and the quality is amazing. This isn't a $2000 camera, but for what I paid for it I am extremely pleased.
The little DSLR that could...Incredible photos at an excellent price. Yes, you want this camera July 20, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Excellent photos, easy to use, comfortable to hold, and FAST! This is one great camera, especially for the price. For a little more than many mid to high-end point and shoots, this camera packs a lot of technology into it's small price tag. But for the beginning DSLR user, that technology works in the background so just set it to AUTO and fire away, and you've got the best pictures you have ever taken. You will wish you made the move from point and shoot to DSLR sooner! I did a lot of research before choosing the D40, and all the reviews seemed to point to this one as the best entry-level DSLR, and in the 7 months I have had this camera, I have not been disappointed. Thousands of pictures later, I echo many other positive reviews here - this is one of THE best electronics purchases I have ever made. So many people have asked about my camera after seeing my photos (quite a few have even asked if I am a professional photographer). Several have since bought their own D40s :)
For me, one of the huge annoyances with a point and shoot is the time between shots - waiting and waiting for your camera to recharge the flash or write the data to the memory card. Not a problem with a DSLR. The D40 starts up quickly, is fast between shots, and allows you to take more photos without flash.
In the beginning I used the "scene modes" and Auto, and Auto no Flash, but my interest in photography has grown since using this camera and I use the manal and semi-automatic modes now. This camera is great for BOTH casual and enthusiast users. Stick to AUTO and get great shots OR learn about photography techniques and delve into all of the camera's different settings for more difficult lighting situations, etc.
Once you have your D40, if you find yourself getting interested in photography, you may want to collect some additional gear over time. Here is a list of some accesories I have acquired to use with my D40:
LowePro Rezo 170 Camera Bag (Not ugly. Works great. Holds D40 plus camcorder or D40 plus flash, 2 lenses and room to spare.)
Nikon SB-400 flash (Yes, you eventually want this. Small, lightweight, inexpensive. Saves your camera's battery power and recharges more quickly. Use it to bounce light off the ceiling for indoor photos. It looks so much better you will never use regular non-diffused front-on flash again. Get rechargeable AA batteries, I love the Sanyo Eneloops and I am slowly replacing all my AAA and AA batteries in the house with these).
Nikkor 55-200mm VR zoom lens (Inexpensive, works great. Get the VR version, not non-VR version. Nikon sometimes does a $[...] [...] with this lens when you buy the camera and lens at the same time. That makes it super cheap).
Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 lens (This is getting repetive, but this lens is cheap. Great value. Amazing low light, no flash pictures. I love natural light and this lens is my favorite for those situations where you don't have that much light available to you. One big drawback is that it is Manual focus on a D40, but over time you learn. Get the Nikon HR2 lens hood to go with it).
Nikon ML-L3 wireless remote (Inexpensive, works well. Easy way to take family group shots for your Christmas cards).
Sandisk Ultra II Sd Card (Have not had any problems with lost data. Transfer your images frequently to your computer and use your camera to reformat the card each time to minimize your chances of corrupt data or data errors).
Sigma EX DG 52mm Multi-Coated UV Filter (No problems with this filter).
One last thing, during my research I considered getting the Canon Rebel counterpart. To me the Nikon has several advantages - better menus (Canon's menu looks archaic and crude in comparison), better selection of affordable lenses, flash and other accesories, better ergonomics, better color rendition, auto ISO. Both camera companies are great and both cameras are capable of nice photos, but the D40 is much easier to use, and at the time I bought it, significantly cheaper I am completely happy I went with Nikon over Canon, and now that I have more experience in the DSLR world I look forward to upgrading to a bigger, more complex D300/700 eventually. But I know will still use my little D40 as well!
One more last thing, if you are still unsure and want to know how to use this camera before buying, you can check the Nikon Digitutor online videos:
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Great camera for a beginner July 19, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I love my new camera! I am a beginner at taking pictures with an SLR camera. I upgraded from my digicam because the flash broke and I wanted a better quality picture of my two young children. The Nikon D40 is very easy to use...in fact, I haven't even opened the manual. I typically leave the setting on Automatic and my pictures have turned out great. I'm already interested in getting a different lense - one that has a greater ability to zoom, but I am definitely happy with this purchase.
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