Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera
The Nikon D40 was formerly rated as a Best Buy by Consumer Reports, so it has the best combination of features and competitive price. Some of the comments on the Nikon D40 Digital SLR as pulled from numerous reviews and web sites include the following:
Pros: Simple to use, many custom options available. Very good picture quality (however, not as crisp as the Canon Digital Rebel). It is lighter and smaller than most SLRs. Greater creative control allowed than many SLRs.
Cons: Slower shutter speed, a little big and bulky. While bright, very good picture quality, not the highest resolution - only 6 megapixels. Images taken at 1600 ISO are grainy. Low lighting shots without a flash, the highest useable ISO is 800.
Comments : The Nikon D40 does have more features than the Canon Rebel XT, which is higher on the recommenced list. But the Rebel does have an 8 megapixel sensor and better performance at high ISO settings.
Average reviews and ratings of the Nikon D40 :
Image Quality : Very good
Battery Quality : Excellent
Ease of Use : Excellent
Additional comments on this cheap digital SLR :
-Any serious, amateur photographer who may be searching for a general purpose, cheap digital SLR camera that is both economical and compact should review the Nikon D40. It is barely more expensive than a number of point and shoot digital cameras, it offers tremendous flexibility, and is only slightly bigger.”
-The Nikon D40 has several great qualities and it does keep pace with other entry-level D-SLRs. Even so, it just misses the top marks which are set by the Canon Rebel XTi and the Nikon D50 in regards to picture quality and performance. However, Nikon continues to hone and improve its cheap, entry-level D-SLRs to make them easier to use and higher quality.
Additional features to point out on this cheap digital SLR.
-The Nikon D40 has eight preset modes that automatically adjust the camera controls for certain subjects, such as landscape, sports, portrait, or night shooting.
-The D40 has easy to use editing tools that will crop images to smaller sizes, remove redeye, and add special effects to your pictures such as converting images to black and white or sepia tones. Also, converted images are stored as separate files on the Nikon D40, so the original, unedited picture remains available on the SD memory card.
From the manufacturer :
Shoot like a pro with the intuitive controls and cutting-edge image processor of this cheap Nikon digital SLR camera.
Extraordinary Nikon image quality: The D40's high-resolution image quality is made possible by Nikon's high-performance 6.1-megapixel Nikon DX-format CCD imaging sensor and exclusive Nikon image processing engine which assures stunning sharpness and color.
Easy operation with intuitive controls: Intuitive controls on this model make the D40 point-and-shoot simple, enabling even first-time SLR users to capture beautiful memories perfectly.
This is Nikon's smallest digital SLR ever made: It weighs just over 16 ounces, and it is beautifully styled and compact cheap Digital SLR camera model D40 makes high-performance digital SLR photography easier and more convenient than ever.
Fast startup with instant shutter response: The Nikon D40 has fast startup combined along with super fast shutter response and rapid-action shooting at up to 2.5 picture frames per second makes it easy to freeze special moments instantly.
In-camera touchups - The cheap digital SLR Nikon D40 comes equipped with editing tools that will crop images to smaller sizes, remove redeye, and even add special effects such as converting images to sepia tones or black and white. the converted images are stored as separate files on the camera, so you even still have access to the original, unedited version, which will remain available on the SD memory card.
2.5-inch color LCD monitor with 3 colorful display options: Playback images are easy to view and function menus are very easy to find and understand and use with a larger and brighter color LCD monitor. The large 2.5-inch LCD monitor enables image preview at up to 19 times magnification and has large type fonts and easy-to-view menus as well as three all-new display options: classic, graphic and wallpaper.
High-performance 6.1-megapixel Nikon DX format CCD imaging sensor: Nikon's DX-format CCD image sensor, not common in cheap DSLR models, delivers vivid color and sharp detail, great for making beautifully detailed enlargements of 16 x 20 inches and beyond. High resolution also provides room for creative cropping.
Automatic settings - Similar to a compact point-and-shoot camera, the cheap Nikon D40 SLR camera has eight preset modes that will automatically adjust the controls for certain picture types, such as landscape, sports, portrait, or even night shooting.
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