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Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera 6.1 Megapixel with Dual Lens 18 - 55mm

The lightest, most compact Nikon digital SLR ever, featuring intuitive controls and an ergonomically designed operation that even first-time SLR users can enjoy. Advanced 3-area AF system Automatic control over ISO-equivalent sensitivity from ISO 200 to 1600 with manual override Eight automated Digital Vari-Programs [Auto, Auto (Flash Off), Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, and Night Portrait] optimize white balance, sharpening, tone, color, saturation and hue to match the scene Near-instant 0.18-second power-up Versatile shutter speed control with a range from 30 to 1/4000 s, plus bulb Creative in-camera effects and editing functions consolidated under the new Retouch menu, including D-Lighting, Red-eye correction, Trim, Monochrome settings (Black-and-white, Sepia, Cyanotype), Filter Effects (Skylight, Warm filter, Color balance), Small Picture and Image Overlay Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor Information displays can be shown in Classic, Graphic or Wallpaper format Assist Images help select the appropriate settings for many camera features by showing an example image typical of that setting Large, bright viewfinder with 0.8x magnification Fast image data transfer and recording to SD memory cards of up to 4GB capacity Exposure Metering System - TTL full-aperture exposure metering system Electronic-Flash - Auto, Portrait, Child, Close Up, Night Portrait modes Uses Nikon AF-S Lenses Unit Dimensions (W x D x H) - Approximately 5.0 x 2.5 x 3.7 inches; Weight - Approximately 1lb. 1oz. without battery, memory card or body cap Nikon USA 1-Year Warranty  more

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  • BrandNikon
  • Product TypeDigital SLR Camera
  • Model NumberD40
  • Image Sensor

  • Effective Resolution6.1 Megapixel
  • Optical Sensor TypeCCD
  • Total Resolution6.3 Megapixel
  • Field of View Crop Factor1.5
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5/5
From: Yahoo! Shopping
Posted: Sep-04-2009
Nikon D-40

Pros: none Cons: Excellent camara Only had the camara for 2 weeks. it is great. Light, easy to use. Excellent price. Will last me forever.

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5/5
From: Yahoo! Shopping
Posted: Aug-17-2009
VDXV

Pros: DFABD Cons: FVASV FDAVDS DFVAF DFVBVA

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5/5
From: CNET
Posted: Jul-31-2009
"this is the best entry level dslr"

pixel size doesn't matter, it only matter if your doing large prints like giant billboards. i recommend buying 18-200mm lens, for more detailed review visit kenrockwell.com

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3.5/5
From: CNET
Posted: Jul-08-2009
"CNET is right !"

Excellent for non-professionals

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5/5
From: Yahoo! Shopping
Posted: Sep-04-2009
Nikon D-40

Pros: none Cons: Excellent camara Only had the camara for 2 weeks. it is great. Light, easy to use. Excellent price. Will last me forever.

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3.5/5
From: Yahoo! Shopping
Posted: Jul-08-2009
"CNET is right !"

Excellent for non-professionals

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1/5
From: CNET
Posted: Jun-30-2008
What a piece of junk!

The new D40 I bought from Amazon broke within the first month! An error with the shutter release button (yes the button you press to take a picture only lasted about 200 photo's!). I have years of experience with SLR's so I was pretty...

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0/5
From: CNET
Posted: Dec-28-2007
Nikon D40

Excellent camera for an intro to DSLR cameras. It has good features, is very affordable, and the image quality is very good. If you don't already have Nikon lenses and have been using a point and shoot camera, this camera will take...

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