Product Details
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Kit includes 1Gb card and Tamrac Holster Case
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.
The D40 Kit includes the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm lens that features Nikon’s unique Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast, accurate, and exceptionally quiet operation. This lens is perfect for everything from everyday images to breathtaking landscape shots.
Effective Pixels6.1 million
Image SensorRGB CCD, 23.7 x 15.6 mm; total pixels: 6.24 million, Nikon DX format
Image Size (pixels)3,008 x 2,000 [L], 2,256 x 1,496 [M], 1,504 x 1,000 [S]
ISO Sensitivity200 to 1,600 in steps of 1 EV with additional setting one step over 1600
Storage MediaSD memory card, SDHC compliant
Storage SystemCompressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit compression, JPEG: JPEG baseline compliant
File SystemExif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF
White BalanceAuto (TTL white-balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning and preset white balance
LCD Monitor2.5-in., 230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
Playback Function1 frame; Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments); Magnifying playback; Slide show; Histogram indication; Highlight point display; Auto image rotation
Delete FunctionCard format, All frames delete, Selected frames delete
Video OutputNTSC or PAL
InterfaceUSB 2.0 (High-speed): Mass Storage and PTP selectable
Text InputUp to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi selector; stored in Exif header
Compatible Lenses*1Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts
Type G or D AF Nikkor
1) AF-S, AF-I: All functions supported, 2) Other Type G or D AF Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus, 3) PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D: Can only be used in mode M; all other functions supported except autofocus, 4) Other AF Nikkor*2/AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II, 5): Non-CPU: Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter does not function; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster
*1. IX Nikkor lenses can not be used
*2. Excluding lenses for F3AF
Picture AngleEquivalent in 35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length
ViewfinderFixed-eyelevel penta-Dach mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment (-1.7 to +0.5m-1)
Eyepoint18mm (-1.0 m-1)
Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets
Viewfinder Frame CoverageApprox. 95% (vertical/horizontal)
Viewfinder MagnificationApprox. 0.8x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1
Viewfinder InformationFocus indications, AE/FV lock indicator, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure/Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure mode, Flash output level compensation, Exposure compensation, Number of remaining exposures, Flash-ready indicator
AutofocusTTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM530 autofocus module with AF-assist (range approximately 0.5-3.0m/1ft. 8in.-9ft. 10in.); Detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F)
Lens Servo1) Autofocus (AF): Instant single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status, 2) Manual focus (M)
Focus AreaCan be selected from 3 focus areas
AF Area Modes1) Single Area AF, 2) Dynamic Area AF, 3) Dynamic Area AF with Closest Subject Priority
Focus LockFocus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Exposure Metering SystemTTL full-aperture exposure metering system
1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); metering performed by 420-segment RGB sensor
2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame
3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area
Exposure Metering Range1) 0 to 20 EV (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering), 2) 2 to 20 EV (spot metering)
Exposure ModesDigital Vari-program (Auto, Auto [Flash Off], Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, Night Portrait), Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto (S); Aperture Priority Auto (A); Manual (M)
Exposure Compensation±5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
Exposure LockExposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
Shooting Modes1) Single frame shooting mode, 2) Continuous shooting mode: approx. 2.5 frames per second*, 3) Self-timer mode, 4) Delayed remote mode: 2 s. delay, 5) Quick-response remote mode
*Approx. 1.7 frames per second with Noise reduction turned on and approx. 1 frame per second with ISO HI 1
ShutterCombined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter, 30 to 1/4000 s. in steps of 1/3, bulb
Sync ContactX-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/500 s.
Flash Control1) TTL: TTL flash control by 420-segment RGB sensor. i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR available when CPU lens is used with built-in flash, SB-800, SB-600, and T041, 2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 with CPU lens, 3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, and 22s , 4) Range-priority manual available with SB-800
Flash Sync ModesAUTO, Portrait, Child, Close Up: Auto, auto with red-eye reduction; fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight
Night portrait mode: Auto, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction; slow sync and slow sync with red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight
Landscape, Sport mode: Fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight
P, A: Fill flash, rear-curtain with slow sync, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction
S, M: Fill flash, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction
Built-in FlashAUTO, Portrait, Child, Close Up, Night Portrait mode: Auto flash with auto pop-up
P/S/A/M: Manual pop-up with button release
Guide number (ISO 200/ISO 100, m [ft.]): approx.17 [55]/12 [39] (manual full 18 [59]/13 [42])
Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
Accessory ShoeStandard ISO hot-shoe contact with sync, signal, and ground contacts and safety lock
Self-timerElectronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 s.
Remote ControlVia Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (optional)
Power SourceOne Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9; charging voltage (MH-23 quick charger): 7.4V DC, AC Adapter EH-5 (available separately; requires optional AC Adapter Connector EP-5)
Tripod Socket1/4 in. (ISO1222)
Body ColorBlack (Silver version is also available depending on country or area.)
Dimensions (W x D x H)Approx. 126 x 64 x 94mm (5.0 x 2.5 x 3.7 in.)
WeightApprox. 475g (1lb. 1oz.) without battery, memory card or body cap
