Entered CNET Catalog:
07/20/2007
SKU: 17040
Manufacturer: Nikon
Manufacturer description
The D40 is a compact and lightweight high-performance camera that makes it possible for anyone to create stunning images with an SLR. Designed specifically for ease of use, the D40 lets you use the kind of digital and optical technologies that professionals use without the need to deal with complex functions. Whatever you shoot there is an automated Digital Vari Program that lets you achieve fantastic results in any situation. Help menus are easy to navigate and the in-camera retouch menu makes it simple to edit and enhance your images on the large, bright 2.5-inch LCD monitor. Perfect for people who want an affordable camera to explore what it is that makes SLR photography stand out, the D40 is so user-friendly that all you have to do is concentrate on the scene you want to photograph and the camera's advanced Nikon technologies will take care of the rest.
Tips on Nikon D40 (body only)
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Nikon D40 (body only) specifications
- General
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Product Type
Digital camera - SLR
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Width
5.0 in
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Depth
2.5 in
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Height
3.7 in
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Weight
16.8 oz
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Enclosure Color
Black
- Main Features
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Resolution
6.1 megapixels
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Color Support
Color
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Optical Sensor Type
CCD
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Total Pixels
6240000.0 pixels
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Effective Sensor Resolution
6100000.0 pixels
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Field of View Crop Factor
1.5
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Light Sensitivity
ISO 200-1600
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Shooting Programs
Children
, Portrait mode
, Landscape
, Sports mode
, Night portrait
, Close-up
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Special Effects
Sepia
, Black & White
, Skylight Filter
, Cyanotype
, Warm Filter
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Max Shutter Speed
0.00025 sec
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Min Shutter Speed
30.0 sec
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X-sync Speed
1/500 sec
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Exposure Metering
3D color matrix II
, Spot
, Center-weighted
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Exposure Modes
Shutter-priority
, Program
, I-TTL program flash
, Automatic
, Manual
, Aperture-priority
, Bulb
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Exposure Range
EV 0-20 ( ISO 100 )
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Exposure Compensation
±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
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Exposure Metering Zones
420.0
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White Balance
Presets
, Automatic
, Custom
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White Balance Presets
Sunlight
, Fluorescent
, Incandescent
, Cloudy
, Flash
, Shade
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Still Image Format
NEF (RAW)
, JPEG
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Remote Control
Optional
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TV Tuner
None
- Memory / Storage
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Supported Flash Memory
SD Memory Card
, MultiMediaCard
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Floppy Drive
None
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Image Storage
Basic JPEG 2256 x 1496 : 839.0 - With 512MB card
, Normal JPEG 1504 x 1000 : 1200.0 - With 512MB card
, Basic RAW 2256 x 1496 : 65.0 - With 512MB card
, Normal JPEG 1504 x 1000 : 235.0 - With 512MB card
, Normal JPEG 3008 x 2000 : 503.0 - With 512MB card
, Fine JPEG 3008 x 2000 : 260.0 - With 512MB card
, Fine JPEG 3008 x 2000 : 137.0 - With 512MB card
, Fine JPEG 2256 x 1496 : 444.0 - With 512MB card
, Basic JPEG 3008 x 2000 : 839.0 - With 512MB card
, JPEG 1504 x 1000 : 503.0 - With 512MB card
- Camera Flash
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Camera Flash
Pop-up flash
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100)
17
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Flash Modes
Fill-in mode
, Red-eye reduction
, Rear curtain sync
, Flash OFF mode
, Slow synchro
, Auto mode
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Red Eye Reduction
Yes
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Features
Flash +/- compensation
, AF illuminator
- Lens System
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Auto Focus
TTL phase detection
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Auto Focus Points (Zones)
3
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Lens System Mounting
Nikon F
- Additional Features
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Self Timer
Yes
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Self Timer Delay
2 - 20 sec
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Flash Terminal
Hot shoe
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Additional Features
DPOF support
, In-camera red-eye fix
, Display brightness control
, AE lock
, Histogram display
, Direct print
, Digital noise reduction
, PictBridge support
, Auto power save
, AF lock
, USB 2.0 compatibility
, Cropping an image
, Text input to Exif header
- Viewfinder
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Viewfinder Type
Optical - Eye-level penta-dach mirror
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Field Coverage
95%
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Magnification
0.8x
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Dioptric Correction Range
-1.7 to +0.5
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Viewfinder Frames
Autofocus frame
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LCD Display Information
Frames-remaining counter
, AE lock
, Flash charge completion
, Exposure mode
, Exposure compensation
, Aperture
, AF-in-focus
, Shutter speed
- Display
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Type
LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
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Display Form Factor
Built-in
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Display Format
230000.0 pixels
- Digital Player (Recorder)
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Type
None
- Connections
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Connector Type
1.0 x Composite video output
, 1.0 x USB
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Expansion Slot(s)
1.0 x SD Memory Card
- Software
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Software
Drivers & Utilities
, Nikon PictureProject
- Miscellaneous
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Carrying Case
None
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Microsoft Certifications
Certified for Windows Vista
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Included Accessories
Shoe cap
, Eyepiece cover
, Body cap
, Eyecup
, Strap
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Cables Included
USB cable
- Power
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Power Device
Battery charger - External
- Battery
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Supported Battery
Nikon EN-EL9
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Supported Battery
1.0 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )