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Nikon D40 6 1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6G ED II AF S DX Zoom Nikkor Lens

The lightest, most compact Nikon digital SLR ever, featuring intuitive controls and an ergonomically designed operation that even first-time SLR users can enjoy. 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 Classic, Graphic or Wallpaper format Assist Images help select the appropriate settings for many camera features by showing an example image typical of that setting Large, bright viewfinder with 0.8x magnification Fast image data transfer and recording to SD memory cards of up to 4GB capacity Exposure Metering System – TTL full-aperture exposure metering system Electronic-Flash – Auto, Portrait, Child, Close Up, Night Portrait modes Uses Nikon AF-S Lenses Unit Dimensions (W x D x H) – Approximately 5.0 x 2.5 x 3.7 inches; Weight – Approximately 1lb. 1oz. without battery, memory card or body cap Nikon USA 1-Year Warranty

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars Defective Lens?
I got my D40 last Friday and took many shots. Some of the Image Quality is superb unfortunately it is not consistent. The autofocus don’t seem to work. I get about 5 great pictures, out of ten. I don’t know if it is just me because this is my first DSLR camera but I have tried all the manual settings as well as auto mode but I still get bad pictures. I zoomed to the 55mm max and the image quality is just poor. I am really disappointed because I know that the D40 is a superb entry level DSLR. I really think the lens is defective. The auto focus works most of the time but not all the time. It is really hard to manually focus on this lens especially on Macro and max zoom. I wll return this to amazon and exchange it for the Canon EOS Rebel XS.

5 Stars Two years later and I’d still buy it, especially at this price.
After 2+ years of owning this camera, I’ve been thinking about buying the Nikon D90 or D300. But, I’m still not sure if the upgrade is worth the cost (FOR ME).

I love this camera and it’s an incredible value. For a non-pro enthusiast who understands their aperture, shutter speed and ISO, it’s probably all you need.

Do I wish it had more than 6 megapixels? No, not really. Six is plenty, especially since I’m not one to bother with much cropping. I’m not in any hurry to fill up my hard drive with huge file sizes. And, realistically I’m not printing anything more than 8×11″ prints anyway.

Do I wish the d40 had a built in lens motor? I do, though most of the newer Nikon lenses (including the kit lens) have the motor built-in. If you are new to the Nikon line, you probably won’t have to worry about this. If you have some old Nikon lenses, manual focusing isn’t terribly difficult, and I do it all the time with my Nikon 50mm f/1.8D which doesn’t have the focusing motor in it. I’ve gotten fantastic shots in manual mode. It’s actually kinda fun to manually focus as it makes me think and compose my shots a little more.

Do I wish the d40 had a dust removal system? I do, but if you’re careful there probably won’t be a problem. I switch between the kit lens, the 50mm, and the 55-200VR lens all the time and in two years haven’t had any dust get on the sensor (knock on wood!)

Do I wish it had the D90’s HD video? It’d be fun, I admit. But, it’s not a deal-maker/deal-breaker. I bought the D40 to be a photographer, not a video maker. Besides, I have my point-and-shoot for quick vids.

In conclusion: If you are eager to dip your foot in the DSLR world, but don’t want to break the bank, the D40 is a great choice. It absolutely blows away the results from any point-and-shoot camera (including my highly regarded Panasonic ZS3). 2+ years later, and I’m never disappointed with the photos it takes, and I feel I get comparable results to much more expensive cameras. In fact, even if I were to upgrade to the d90 or d300, I wouldn’t get rid of this camera because it’s so simple, functional, carry-able, and produces excellent results.

4 Stars Love mine
I will keep it short. I love mine for 3 reasons… Price, Features, & Lens options. For the price you cannot beat the d40 for a starter camera. I was unsure if photography would be a hobby i would enjoy so the initial investment was not a bad risk. Now i can plan for my next upgrade on the body if need be.

5 Stars nikkon
We use the camera and lens in nano silicon wafer invention. The camera is able to ‘track’ the changes made to the wafers as we do close up work.

5 Stars Great Camera
For my first DSLR camera, I just love it. It has all the features I want to take better pictures, and so far I have. The manual controls are fantastic, I’d recommend this camera to anyone!

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