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The D40, a digital SLR camera from Nikon, has a 2.5 inch LCD screen and a 1/500 of a second flash x-sync speed. With its’ 6.1 megapixels, the D40 is worth a look.
Product Summary
6.1 mega pixel CCD imaging sensor, 2.5 fps continuous shutter, 2.5 inch LCD screen
 READ THE REVIEW 3.6 out of 5
| Partner Information |
| Partner Product Link: |
Nikon D40 Digital SLR Two-Lens Bonus Outfit (18-55/55-200) |
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| Main Details |
| Production Year |
2006 |
| Product Type |
Digital SLR |
| Features |
| Notes |
n/a |
| Sensor Chip |
| Effective Pixels |
6.1 |
| Maximum Resolution |
3008 x 2000 |
| Minimum Resolution |
2256 x 1496, 1504 x 1000 |
| Sensor |
6.24 |
| Sensor Size |
23.7 x 15.6mm |
| Aspect Ratio(P/DCMRS) |
3:2 |
| Dust Removal |
n/a |
| Sensor Type |
RGB CCD |
| Viewfinder |
| Built-in Dioptric Adjustment |
(-1.7 to 0.5m-1) |
| Coverage |
Approx. 95% |
| Depth of Field Preview |
n/a |
| Eyepiece Shutter |
None |
| Focusing Screen |
Type-B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark II with Superimposed focus brackets |
| Magnification |
Approx. 0.80x with 50mm lens at infinity |
| Mirror |
Quick-return type |
| Type |
Fixed eye-level penta-Dach-mirror type |
| Viewfinder Information |
Focus indications, AE/FV lock indicator, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure/Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure mode, Flash output level compensation, Exposure compensation, Number of remaining exposures, Flash-ready indicator |
| Body |
| ISO Rating |
200 to 1600, (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1 EV, plus Hi-1 setting, (3200 equivalent) |
| White Balance |
1) Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor) 2) Six (6) manual modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting (Kelvin) 3) Preset white balance |
| Orientation sensor |
n/a |
| 35mm equivalent |
1.5 x |
| Maximum Shutter |
1/4000 sec |
| Minimum Shutter |
30 sec |
| Built-in Flash |
Yes Pop up |
| Flash Guide Number |
Approx. 55 ft rated at 200 ISO |
| Flash Modes |
1) Auto, 2) Fill-in Flash, 3) Red-eye Reduction, 4) Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync, 5) Slow Sync, 6) Rear-curtain Sync, 7) Off |
| Flash Sync Speed |
1/500 |
| External Flash |
with compatible Nikon Speedlites 1) i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash, 2) Auto Aperture, 3) Non-TTL Auto |
| Image Modes |
n/a |
| Image Stabilizer |
n/a |
| Lens Mount |
Nikon F Bayonet |
| Metering Modes |
n/a |
| Lens Compatibility |
All functions possible with all AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR lenses. All functions except AF with all other G or D type AF-NIKKOR lenses. Many functions possible with other NIKKOR lenses. Refer to individual product brochure and / or product instruction manual for complete details. IX NIKKOR lenses cannot be used. Non-AI lenses, IX NIKKOR lenses and AF NIKKOR lenses for F3AF cannot be used. |
| Exposure Bracketing |
n/a |
| Exposure Compensation |
±5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV |
| Exposure Lock |
n/a |
| Exposure Metering |
1) 7 Digital Vari-Programs, 2) Programmed Auto with flexible program, 3) Shutter-Priority Auto, 4) Aperture-Priority Auto, 5) Manual |
| Metering |
TTL full-aperture exposure metering system 1. 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); metering performed by 420-segment RGB sensor 2. Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame 3. Spot: Meters 3.5mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area |
| Aperture Priority |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority |
Yes |
| Continuous Drive |
Up to 2.5 fps |
| Self Timer |
2, 5, 10 or 20 seconds |
| Time-lapse Recording |
n/a |
| Shutter Release |
n/a |
| Quality Levels |
Fine, Normal, Basic |
| LCD Monitor |
| LCD Pixels |
230,000 |
| LCD Size |
2.5 |
| Live View Mode |
No |
| Focus |
| AF Assist |
AF-assist illuminator |
| Auto Focus Type |
TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 530 autofocus module (3 focus areas: any single area can be selected) |
| Focusing Modes |
Single-servo AF (S), Continuous-servo (C), Manual, Auto |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Focus Notes |
n/a |
| Record Modes |
| Noise Reduction |
n/a |
| Media Type |
SDHC/SD |
| Image controls |
Normal, Softer, Vivid, More Vivid, Portrait, Custom, Black-and-white Optimize Image options |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG |
| Movie Mode |
n/a |
| Uncompressed Format |
NEF (RAW) |
| Playback Modes |
| Display Format |
1) Full frame, 2) Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments), 3) Zoom, 4) Slideshow, 5) RGB histogram indication, 6) Shooting data, 7) Highlight point display, 8) Auto image rotation, 9) Retouch history |
| Display Warnings |
n/a |
| Power |
| AC Adapter |
EH-5a AC Adapter requires EP-5 Adapter |
| Battery size/type |
One EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery |
| Physical Dimensions |
| Depth (Inch) |
2.5 |
| Depth (mm) |
64 |
| Height (Inch) |
3.7 |
| Height (mm) |
94 |
| Width (Inch) |
5.0 |
| Width (mm) |
126 |
| Weight (g) |
475 |
| Weight (oz) |
17.0 |
| Supplied Accessories |
| Storage Included |
n/a |
| Accessories |
| Remote Control |
ML-L3 Wireless Remote Controller (optional) |
| Included Accessories |
EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-23 Quick Charger, UC-E4 USB Cable, Software Suite CD-ROM, DK-16 Rubber Eyecup, AN-DC1 Camera Strap, BF-1A Body Cap, DK-5 Eyepiece Cap, BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap. |
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