Abstract: Nikons D50 was a groundbreaking camera. At around £600 including VAT at its launch in late 2005, it was the most affordable digital SLR to date, but it still managed to provide excellent performance, handling and image quality. Now, 18 months on, i...
It may look like a refreshed D50, but the D40 boasts an enhanced, intuitive workflow that encourages experimentation. Theres plenty of scope for both casual and advanced users. Highly recommended. Michael Haynes Lowest online price: ££499.99 ...
Abstract: Good performance and handling, low price and far better quality than any digital compact. A 6-megapixel camera is something of a rarity these days, with even some cheap cameras sporting 8- or 10-megapixel CCDs. But image quality depends on far more th...
Abstract: Without cropping, the 3,008-x-2,000-pixel image size will produce a 10-x-7-inch image at 300dpi. That’s around two inches less diagonally than 10mp models, and just 0.5-inch less than 8mp sensors – more than enough to satisfy many designers an...
Abstract: Aimed at those who might be tempted by a high-end compact, Nikons D40 is the companys latest entry-level digital SLR and is the successor to the popular D50. While rivals chase ever-higher sensor resolutions, though, Nikons newest and most affordabl...
Excellent image quality, Large viewfinder, Big LCD screen
Small body, Fiddly menu, No top screen
There are going to be those who think that Nikon is at best foolish and at worst mad to launch a new digital SLR with only 6 megapixels. After all, everyone else (including Nikon itself) has affordable 10-megapixel cameras on the market. But that may j...
Fast start-up; simple menu; graphic interface; light weight
Older lenses not supported; no top LCD panel; plastic lens
The D40 is a worthy upgrade from the Nikon D50. Although it has a lower number (probably because Canons closest competitor is the EOS 400D), it is a definite improvement and makes an excellent entry-level model. It can even be carried in a large pock...
Abstract: Looks like every camera manufacturer is going out of his way to make an entry level digital SLR camera that will seem less threatening to new users, just to initiate more people into the world of pro-level photography. Because one things for sure—on...
Excellent feel and compact size; very customizable menu architecture; nice guidance for dSLR newbies; excellent noise characteristics for high-ISO shots.
Slow kit lens; occasionally slow to focus; only 6 megapixels; RAW editing software costs extra; control scheme can be awkward; no automatic sensor cleaning.
The Nikon D40 is a great transition camera for going from point-and-shoot to your first dSLR.
The D40 is probably one of those cameras that is likely to introduce a whole new generation of users to the wonders of the DSLR – with a recommended price of just RM2,488 (it can be found for a lot cheaper in shops), the D40 is about the same price...
