Nikon D40 (body only) (discontinued)

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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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• Naming (and renaming) photo files by CNETonlinecourses on March 15, 2007
• Shrink photos for e-mail or the Web by CNETonlinecourses on March 15, 2007
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Nikon D40 (body only) specifications

• General
• Product Type Digital camera - SLR
• Width 5.0 in
• Depth 2.5 in
• Height 3.7 in
• Weight 16.8 oz
• Enclosure Color Black
• Main Features
• Resolution 6.1 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Total Pixels 6240000.0 pixels
• Effective Sensor Resolution 6100000.0 pixels
• Field of View Crop Factor 1.5
• Light Sensitivity ISO 200-1600
• Shooting Programs Children , Portrait mode , Landscape , Sports mode , Night portrait , Close-up
• Special Effects Sepia , Black & White , Skylight Filter , Cyanotype , Warm Filter
• Max Shutter Speed 0.00025 sec
• Min Shutter Speed 30.0 sec
• X-sync Speed 1/500 sec
• Exposure Metering 3D color matrix II , Spot , Center-weighted
• Exposure Modes Shutter-priority , Program , I-TTL program flash , Automatic , Manual , Aperture-priority , Bulb
• Exposure Range EV 0-20 ( ISO 100 )
• Exposure Compensation ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
• Exposure Metering Zones 420.0
• White Balance Presets , Automatic , Custom
• White Balance Presets Sunlight , Fluorescent , Incandescent , Cloudy , Flash , Shade
• Still Image Format NEF (RAW) , JPEG
• Remote Control Optional
• TV Tuner None
• Memory / Storage
• Supported Flash Memory SD Memory Card , MultiMediaCard
• Floppy Drive None
• 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
• Camera Flash Pop-up flash
• Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 17
• Flash Modes Fill-in mode , Red-eye reduction , Rear curtain sync , Flash OFF mode , Slow synchro , Auto mode
• Red Eye Reduction Yes
• Features Flash +/- compensation , AF illuminator
• Lens System
• Auto Focus TTL phase detection
• Auto Focus Points (Zones) 3
• Lens System Mounting Nikon F
• Additional Features
• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 2 - 20 sec
• Flash Terminal Hot shoe
• 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
• Viewfinder Type Optical - Eye-level penta-dach mirror
• Field Coverage 95%
• Magnification 0.8x
• Dioptric Correction Range -1.7 to +0.5
• Viewfinder Frames Autofocus frame
• LCD Display Information Frames-remaining counter , AE lock , Flash charge completion , Exposure mode , Exposure compensation , Aperture , AF-in-focus , Shutter speed
• Display
• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Built-in
• Display Format 230000.0 pixels
• Digital Player (Recorder)
• Type None
• Connections
• Connector Type 1.0 x Composite video output , 1.0 x USB
• Expansion Slot(s) 1.0 x SD Memory Card
• Software
• Software Drivers & Utilities , Nikon PictureProject
• Miscellaneous
• Carrying Case None
• Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
• Included Accessories Shoe cap , Eyepiece cover , Body cap , Eyecup , Strap
• Cables Included USB cable
• Power
• Power Device Battery charger - External
• Battery
• Supported Battery Nikon EN-EL9
• Supported Battery 1.0 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )