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Nikon D40 Features & Specifications

Nikon D40/D40x
Nikon D40/D40x
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The Nikon D40 is the entry-level digital SLR camera from Nioon. It is also the most compact and least expensive of Nikon's Nikon's entry-level digital SLR. The D40 was announced by Nikon on November 16, 2006. It is a simplified version of the D50. With the reduction in features, Nikon was able to bring out the D40 at a recommended retail price of US$600 with an accompanying by a new small kit lens, the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II.

Comparing it with other cameras of the same range, the Nikon D40 is less expensive and has slightly fewer features than the Canon EOS 400D (which is also known as Digital Rebel XTi in U.S.), the Pentax K110D, and the Olympus E-400.


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Nikon D40 specifications

Format SLR
Nikon D40x
Recommended Price
Maximum Resolution 3008 x 2000
Image Ratio 3:2
Effective Pixels 6.0 million
ISO Rating Auto, 200-1600 (plus 3200 with boost)
Auto Focus Type Nikon Multi-CAM530
White Balance override 6 positions, plus manual preset
Min shutter 30 sec + Blub
Max shutter 1/4000 sec
Built-in Flash Yes, pop-up
Flash guide no. 17 m (55.7 ft)
External Flash Yes, hot-shoe
Exposure Compensation -5 to +5 EV, in 1/3 EV steps
Metering 3D Matrix metering II, Center weighted, Spot
Aperture Priority Yes
Shutter Priority Yes
Focal Length multiplier 1.5
Lens Thread Nikkor AF / F-mount, D-Type
Continuous Drive Yes, 2.5 fps, unlimited JPEG
Movie clips No
Remote Control Optional (ML-L3)
Timer 2 to 20 sec
Timelapse Recording No
Storage SD / SDHC card
Uncompressed Format RAW
Compressed Format JPEG
Image Quality Levels Fine, Normal, Basic
Viewfinder TTL
LCD size 2.5"
Video Out Yes
Battery Type Nikon EN-EL9 Lithium-Ion with included Charger
Weight (inc batteries) 522 g (18.4 oz)
Dimensions 124 x 94 x 64 mm (4.9 x 3.7 x 2.5 in)




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