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Features: 7.0
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Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
Part number: 9422
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Nikon D40x (Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm and Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm Lenses)
price range: $1,898.55
The Nikon D40x makes a very nice first dSLR, though experienced SLR shooters looking for a Nikon should spend the extra cash for the D80.
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
- Part Number: 9422
General
- Product Type Digital camera - SLR
- Weight 17.5 oz
- Width 5 in
- Depth 2.5 in
- Height 3.7 in
Main Features
- Resolution 10.2 megapixels
- Sensor resolution 10.2 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Effective Sensor Resolution 10,200,000 pixels
- Total Pixels 10,750,000 pixels
- Light Sensitivity ISO 100-1600, ISO auto
- Shooting Programs Landscape, Portrait mode, Children, Night portrait, Sports mode, Close-up
- Special effects Black & White, Monotone
- Field of View Crop Factor 1.5
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
- X-sync Speed 1/200 sec
- Exposure Metering Center-weighted, 3D color matrix II, Spot
- Exposure Modes Aperture-priority, Bulb, Automatic, I-TTL program flash, Program, Shutter-priority, Manual
- Exposure Compensation ?5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- White Balance Custom, Automatic, Presets
- White Balance Presets Shade, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash, Sunlight
- Still Image Format JPEG, NEF (RAW)
- Continuous Shooting Speed 3 frames per second
- Color support Color
- Exposure Range EV 0-20 ( ISO 100 )
- Exposure Metering Zones 420
- Remote Control Optional
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage RAW + JPEG 3872 x 2592 : 70 - With 1GB card, RAW 3872 x 2592 : 79 - With 1GB card, Basic JPEG 2896 x 1944 : 839 - With 1GB card, Normal JPEG 1936 x 1296 : 888 - With 1GB card, Fine JPEG 1936 x 1296 : 487 - With 1GB card, Basic JPEG 1936 x 1296 : 1500 - With 1GB card, Normal JPEG 2896 x 1944 : 431 - With 1GB card, Fine JPEG 2896 x 1944 : 225 - With 1GB card, Basic JPEG 3872 x 2592 : 487 - With 1GB card, Normal JPEG 3872 x 2592 : 251 - With 1GB card, Fine JPEG 3872 x 2592 : 129 - With 1GB card
- Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 G ED II Nikon AF-S DX
- Focal Length 18 mm - 55 mm
- Lens Construction 5 group(s) / 7 element(s)
- Lens System Mounting Nikon F
Lens System (2nd)
- Type Zoom lens - 55 mm - 200 mm - F/4.0-5.6 G ED Nikon AF-S DX
- Special Functions Tele
- Focal Length 55 mm - 200 mm
- Focal Lenght Equivalent to 35mm Camera 82.5 - 300mm
- Min Focus Range 37.4 in
- Lens Aperture F/4.0-5.6
- Focus Adjustment Automatic, Manual
- Optical Zoom 3.6 x
- Lens Construction 9 group(s) / 13 element(s)
- Filter Size 52 mm
- Features Silent Wave Motor (SWM), ED glass
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 10 sec, 5 sec, 20 sec, 2 sec
- Flash Terminal Hot shoe
- Additional Features Cropping an image, USB 2.0 compatibility, Display brightness control, Highlight point display, DPOF support, PictBridge support, AE lock, Digital noise reduction, AF lock, Built-in help guide, Direct print, Digital image rotation, Text input to Exif header, In-camera red-eye fix, Auto power save, Histogram display
Camera Flash
- Type Pop-up flash
- Flash Modes Flash OFF mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Auto mode, Red-eye reduction, Rear curtain sync
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Features AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation
- Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 12
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Eye-level penta-dach mirror
- Field Coverage 95%
- Magnification 0.8x
- Dioptric Correction Range -1.7 to +0.5
- Frames Autofocus frame
- LCD Display Information Flash charge completion, AF-in-focus, Frames-remaining counter, Aperture, Exposure mode, Exposure compensation, AE lock, Shutter speed
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
- Mounting Built-in
- Resolution 230,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video output, 1 x USB
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Lens Systems
- Auto Focus TTL phase detection
- Type Zoom lens
- Focal length 18 mm - 55 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 27 - 82.5 mm
- Focus adjustment Automatic, Manual
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 3
- Min Focus Range 11 in
- Lens Aperture F/3.5-5.6
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- Zoom Adjustment Manual
- Lens construction 5 : 7
- Filter Size 52 mm
- Features Aspherical lens, Silent Wave Motor (SWM), ED glass
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included USB cable
- Included Accessories Body cap, Eyecup, Lens cap, Shoe cap, Dust cap, Eyepiece cover, Strap
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Software
- Type Drivers & Utilities, Nikon PictureProject
Product series
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Price: $450.00 - $648.95
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 2.5 in LCD display, - SD Memory Card
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Nikon D40x (Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm Lens)
Price: $671.99 - $849.99
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 3 x, 2.5 in LCD display
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Nikon D40x (Nikon AF-S DX 18-135mm Lens)
Price: $798.95
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 7.5 x, 2.5 in LCD display
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Nikon D40x (Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm and Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm Lenses)
Price: $1,898.55
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 3 x, 2.5 in LCD display
Manufacturer info
- Nikon Inc.
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.nikonusa.com/
- Address: 1300 Walt Whitman Rd, , .
- Phone: 516/547-4200
- Fax: 631-547-4025
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