Manufacturer: Nikon Inc. Part number: 9421
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CNET editors' rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
How we rate-
Design: 8.0
Features: 7.0
Performance: 7.0
Image quality: 7.0
Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 21 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Nikon D40x (with 18-55mm lens)
price range: $1,099.95
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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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 21 reviews
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27 out of 27 people found this review helpful
"Excellent camera for the price range"
by RodsterinFL on May 13, 2007
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12 out of 12 people found this review helpful
by mjohnston24 on September 6, 2007
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
by Pibley on June 6, 2007
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
"Whoever said its the photographer that makes great shots obviously did not have this camera."
by hockeyfrog on August 29, 2007
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6 out of 8 people found this review helpful
"Once again C-Net gets it wrong =) Get the D40 not the D40X though"
by yesmate on November 14, 2007
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
- Part Number: 9421
General
- Product Type Digital camera - SLR
- Width 5 in
- Depth 2.5 in
- Height 3.7 in
- Weight 17.5 oz
Main Features
- Resolution 10.2 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Total Pixels 10,750,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 10,200,000 pixels
- Field of View Crop Factor 1.5
- Light Sensitivity ISO auto, ISO 100-1600
- Shooting Programs Children, Close-up, Landscape, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Night portrait
- Special Effects Monotone, Black & White
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
- X-sync Speed 1/200 sec
- Exposure Metering Spot, Center-weighted, 3D color matrix II
- Exposure Modes Bulb, Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, I-TTL program flash
- Exposure Range EV 0-20 ( ISO 100 )
- Exposure Compensation ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- Exposure Metering Zones 420
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Flash, Shade, Cloudy, Sunlight, Fluorescent, Incandescent
- Still Image Format JPEG, NEF (RAW)
- Remote Control Optional
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage RAW 3872 x 2592 : 79 - With 1GB card, Fine JPEG 3872 x 2592 : 129 - With 1GB card, Fine JPEG 2896 x 1944 : 225 - With 1GB card, Fine JPEG 1936 x 1296 : 487 - With 1GB card, Normal JPEG 3872 x 2592 : 251 - With 1GB card, Normal JPEG 2896 x 1944 : 431 - With 1GB card, Normal JPEG 1936 x 1296 : 888 - With 1GB card, Basic JPEG 3872 x 2592 : 487 - With 1GB card, Basic JPEG 2896 x 1944 : 839 - With 1GB card, Basic JPEG 1936 x 1296 : 1500 - With 1GB card, RAW + JPEG 3872 x 2592 : 70 - With 1GB card
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 12
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Rear curtain sync, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Features AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation
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
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 27 - 82.5 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Auto Focus TTL phase detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 3
- Min Focus Range 11 in
- Max View Angle 76 degrees
- Lens Aperture F/3.5-5.6
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- Zoom Adjustment Manual
- Lens Construction 5 group(s) / 7 element(s)
- Filter Size 52 mm
- Lens System Mounting Nikon F
- Features ED glass, Aspherical lens, Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec, 20 sec
- Flash Terminal Hot shoe
- Additional Features AE lock, AF lock, DPOF support, Direct print, Auto power save, Cropping an image, Histogram display, PictBridge support, Built-in help guide, In-camera red-eye fix, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital image rotation, Digital noise reduction, Highlight point display, Text input to Exif header, Display brightness control
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 AE lock, Aperture, AF-in-focus, Exposure mode, Shutter speed, Exposure compensation, Flash charge completion, Frames-remaining counter
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 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
Software
- Software Drivers & Utilities, Nikon PictureProject
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
- Included Accessories Strap, Eyecup, Body cap, Dust cap, Lens cap, Shoe cap, Eyepiece cover
- Cables Included USB cable
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Nikon EN-EL9
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
CNET Labs' Benchmarks
- Labs information All values are expressed in seconds. Please visit our labs information page for information on how digital cameras are tested.
- CNET Labs Flash shot to shot time 0.9
- CNET Labs Raw shot to shot time 0.8
- CNET Labs Shot to shot time typical 0.5
- CNET Labs Shutter lag bright 0.4
- CNET Labs Shutter lag dim 0.9
- CNET Labs Typical burst speed 3.0
- CNET Labs Wake up time 0.2
Product series
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Price: $849.95
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 2.5 in LCD display, - SD Memory Card
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Nikon D40x (with 18-55mm lens)
Price: $1,099.95
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 3 x, 2.5 in LCD display
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Nikon D40x (with 18-135mm Lens)
Price: $1,399.95
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 7.5 x, 2.5 in LCD display
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Nikon D40x (with 18-55mm and 55-200mm Lenses)
Price: $1,499.95
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 3 x, 2.5 in LCD display
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Manufacturer info
- Nikon Inc.
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.nikonusa.com/
- Address: 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY. 11747-3064
- Phone: 1-631-547-4200
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