Abstract: The Nikon D40 has been highly advertised as the best entry-level digital SLR on the market. Does the D40 live up to all of the hype that Nikon is putting behind it? Well, Nikon has done an excellent job in the design and the set of features in the D40 ...
Abstract: The D40 lets you shoot in raw (NEF) and/or JPEG file formats, with raw only and raw+ (Basic) JPEG options. Framing rates top out at 2.5 per second, fast enough for most child and action photography, and there are three selectable AF Areas with three Ar...
Good noise control
Clever analog display
Clear help system
Comfortable grip
Limited auto focus (3-point)
Poor color accuracy
Not as durable as other Nikons
Limited compatibility with many Nikon lenses
The Nikon D40 is a disappointment. As Nikon has introduced entry-level DSLRs, the company has tended to make them a little more expensive and a little more capable than much of the competition. In this case, it hasnt. The D40s auto focus system is ol...
Small, light and comfortable, Very easy to use with helpful menus, Consumer-friendly photos out of the camera, Nikons legendary metering is rarely fooled.
Has only 6 Mpixels, but its enough for most, No auto-focus with certain, older lenses, Some settings require too many button presses, Basic 3-point AF and no DOF preview.
Nikon has certainly succeeded in designing an ideal camera for first-time DSLR owners. The D40 is small, light, very easy to use, rarely fooled by anything and simply delivers great quality pictures. So it’s the perfect entry-level DSLR, right? Well...
Abstract: We are pleased to see that the Nikon D40, although a scaled down model from other Nikons in size, does not lack any vital functions. This is a very responsive camera that comes with dynamic, three area TTL phase detection auto focus; three metering op...
Compact, light, and easy to use. Helpful guide features. Very inexpensive for a D-SLR.
Performance isnt quite as good as other entry-level D-SLRs. Only three AF points. Flash shots could be better.
Although Nikon continues to improve and hone its entry-level D-SLRs to make them easier to use, the D40 doesnt quite earn a coveted Editors Choice award....
Compact, lightweight, easy to handle
Good, solid images
Excellent help menus
Built-in AF Assist lamp
Only 2.5 frames per second
Limited backwards lens compatibility for auto focus
Uses proprietary RAW program (NEF)
The Nikon D40 is a good camera for the money. Photo quality is better than acceptable, in fact, it’s downright fine, especially the 8.5x11 prints I turned out. It’s clearly targeted for first-timer D-SLR buyers who do not have any legacy lense...
Affordable, impressive image quality; small; light; bright, easy-to-see 2.5-inch LCD; full-featured; comfortable; solid build with rubberized grip; handy information display; built-in help system.
No top-mounted status display; lower pixel count than most pro-level DSLRs; no depth of field preview.
At $599, the Nikon D40 is a great value, and a great tool for photographers who want to grow. The included help system and aperture displays are fantastic learning tools, and the fact that the camera provides full priority and manual modes, as well as ...
