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Announced in November 2006, the Nikon D40 became Nikons latest entry level Nikon DSLR, replacing the Nikon D50. It instantly became the smallest, and at 16 oz., the lightest DSLR that Nikon has ever produced. The Nikon D40 offered fewer features than the Nikon D50, and this allowed Nikon to introduce the camera at a lower price point to help expand the appeal of its DSLR product line, while also undercutting the primary competition.
A Nikon D40x model was introduced a few months later with a 10 megapixel sensor, but this has since been replaced by the Nikon D60.
The Nikon D40 was the first Nikon DSLR to be released without an internal focusing motor, meaning it could not autofocus with a number of lenses in Nikons then line up, including the 50mm f1.4 AF and the 85mm f1.4 AF. The Nikon D40 is fully compatible with the AF-S range of lenses, which includes virtually all current Nikon zoom lenses.
With a flash sync speed of up to 1/500th of a second, the Nikon D40 has the fastest standard flash sync of any current Nikon DSLR.
The editors of American Photo and Popular Photography awarded the Nikon D40 an American Photo Editor’s Choice 2007 Award, based on a combination of its affordability and strong feature set, and raved about the handling, superior performance and great picture quality. The Nikon D40 remains as one of the most popular and best selling Nikon DSLR's to date.
Scroll down for the full Nikon D40 Specifications.
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The Nikon D40 is also available in the following kits/with the following options:
| Amazon Price: |
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| Manufacturer: |
Nikon |
| Model: |
D40 |
| MSRP: |
$499.95 |
| Date Announced: |
2006-11-16 |
| Sensor Format, Size: |
DX Format
15.8 x 23.7mm |
| Sensor Type: |
CCD |
| Total Pixels: |
6.24 million |
| Effective Pixels: |
6.1 million |
| Image Area (pixels): |
(L) 3,008 x 2,000
(M) 2,256 x 1,496
(S) 1,504 x 1,000 |
| Max. Frames Per Second: |
2.5 frames per second |
| Video Mode: |
None |
| LCD: |
2.5 in. TFT LCD, 230,000 Dots |
| Shutter Type: |
Electromagnetic and mechanically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane |
| Shutter Speeds: |
30 sec. to 1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3 EV
Bulb |
| ISO Range: |
Base ISO 200-1,600
Extended ISO 200-3,200 (Hi-1) |
| Storage Media: |
SD, SDHC |
| Storage System: |
Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
JPEG (baseline compliant) |
| File System: |
Compliant with DCF 2.0
EXIF 2.21 |
| Exposure Modes: |
P: Programmed Auto with Flexible Program
S:Shutter-Priority Auto
A: Aperture-Priority Auto
M: Manual
Digital Vari-Program:
Auto
Auto (Flash Off)
Portrait
Landscape
Child
Close-up
Sports
Night Portrait |
| Metering System: |
420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Center-weighted
Spot |
| Metering Range: |
0 to 20 EV |
| Exposure Meter Coupling: |
CPU |
| Exposure Compensation: |
+/-5EV in increments of 1/3 |
| Exposure Lock: |
Yes |
| Exposure Bracketing: |
No |
| Shutter Release Modes: |
Self-timer mode
Single frame advance Continuous frame advance to 2.5 fps Self timer Delayed remote mode Quick-reponse remote |
| White Balance: |
Auto |
| White Balance Fine Tuning: |
Yes |
| Live View: |
No |
| Playback Functions: |
Full frame
Thumbnail (4, 9 or 16 segments)
Pictmotion
Histogram
Shooting data
Highlight point display
Auto image rotation |
| Interface: |
Hi-speed USB
NTSC
PAL |
| Lens Mount: |
Nikon F bayonet mount |
| Compatible Lenses: |
Nikon 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*1/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
6) IX Nikkor lenses cannot be used *1. Excluding lenses for F3AF |
| Picture Angle: |
Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length |
| Viewfinder: |
Fixed-eyelevel penta-Dach mirror type
Approx. 95% Coverage
Approx. 0.8 Magnification
18mm Eyepoint |
| Reflex Mirror: |
Quick-return type |
| Focusing Screen: |
Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets |
| Autofocus System: |
TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM530 autofocus module
0 to +18EV (ISO 200) |
| Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points: |
3 |
| Focus Modes: |
Single-servo AF (S)
Continuous-servo (C)
Manual (M)
Auto
Single-point AF Mode
Dynamic AF Mode
Auto-area AF Mode |
| Focus Lock: |
AE-L/AF-L button
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S) |
| Picture Control: |
Normal
Softer
Vivid
More vivid
Portrait
Custom
B & W |
| In-Camera Image Editing: |
Trim
D-Lighting
Color Balance
Image Overlay
Filter Effects
Small Pic
Monochrome |
| Built-in Flash: |
Yes, 2-11 feet (ISO 200) ft. |
| External Flash Shoe: |
Yes |
| Dust-Off Reference Photo: |
Yes |
| Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator: |
No |
| Nikon Creative Lighting System Compatibility: |
Yes, Requires SB-800 as Commander or SU-800 as Commander, SB-600/800 as Remote |
| Flash Sync Speed: |
up to 1/500 |
| X-Sync Speed: |
up to 1/500 |
| Flash Sync Modes: |
Front-curtain sync (normal)
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync
Flash cancel/ flash off
Fill Flash |
| Flash Control: |
1) i-TTL for digital SLR using 420 pixel RGB sensor.
2) i-TTL balanced fill flash and standard TTL flash for digital SLR.
3) Non-TTL Auto with SB-800
4) Auto aperture with SB-800
5)Range priority manual with SB-800 |
| Accessory Shoe: |
Yes |
| Self-timer: |
Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 seconds |
| Time Settings: |
Date, Time, Daylight Savings Time and World Time Settings |
| Batteries: |
EN-EL9 Lithium-ion Battery |
| AC Adaptor: |
EH-5 AC and EP-5 AC Adapter Connector |
| Battery Charger: |
MH-23 Quick Charger |
| Image Comment: |
Yes |
| Voice Memo Function: |
No |
| Battery Life: |
470 shots (CIPA) |
| Tripod Socket: |
1/4-20 |
| Approx. Dimensions: |
Width 5 in. (126mm)
Height 3.7 in. (94mm)
Depth 2.5 in. (64mm) |
| Approx. Weight: |
17 oz. (475g) |
| Supported Languages: |
German, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portugusse, Russian, Swedish, Trad. Chinese, Simple Chinese, Japanese, Korean |
| Supplied Software: |
Software Suite CD-ROM |
| Optional Accessories: |
ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control, Capture NX, Camera Control Pro, EH-5 AC Adapter, EP-5 AC Adapter Connector, EG-D100Video Cable, Semi Soft-Case CF-DC1, Speedlight SB-800/SB-600/SB-400/R1C1 |
| Supplied Accessories: |
EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-23 Quick Charger, UC-E4 USB Cable, Software Suite CD-ROM, DK-16 Rubber Eyecup, AN-DC1 Camera Strap, BF-1A Body Cap, DK-5 Eyepiece Cap, BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap. *Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area. |
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