Extraordinary Nikon image quality: The D40's high-resolution image quality is made possible by Nikon's high-performance 6.1-megapixel Nikon DX-format CCD imaging sensor and exclusive Nikon image processing engine which assures stunning sharpness and color.
FEATURES:
Easy operation with intuitive controls: Intuitive controls make the D40 point-and-shoot simple, enabling even first-time SLR users to capture beautiful memories perfectly.
Nikon's smallest digital SLR ever: At just over 16 ounces, the beautifully styled and compact D40 makes high-performance digital SLR photography easier and more convenient than ever.
Fast startup with instant shutter response: Fast startup combined with super-fast shutter response and rapid-action shooting at up to 2.5 frames per second makes it easy to freeze special moments instantly.
Includes 3x AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II lens: Designed exclusively for use with Nikon DX-format digital SLRs, this ultra-compact 3x zoom offers Nikkor sharpness and versatility in a wide variety of shooting situations.
Shoot at up to 2.5 frames per second: The D40 can fire continuously at a speed of up to 2.5 frames per second, capturing high-quality action sequences of children in sporting activities such as soccer, baseball and much more.
2.5-inch color LCD monitor with 3 colorful display options: Playback images are easy to see and function menus are easier to use with a larger and brighter color LCD monitor. The large 2.5-inch LCD monitor enables image preview at up to 19 times magnification and has large type fonts and easy-to-view menus as well as three all-new display options: classic, graphic and wallpaper.
High-performance 6.1-megapixel Nikon DX format CCD imaging sensor: Nikon's DX-format CCD image sensor delivers vivid color and sharp detail, great for making beautifully detailed enlargements of 16 x 20 inches and beyond. High resolution also provides room for creative cropping.
In-camera image editing: Highly versatile in-camera editing features include: Nikon D-lighting, red-eye correction, image trimming, image overlay, monochrome black and white, sepia and cyanotype along with skylight, warm tone and custom color filter effects. These features provide greater creative freedom, without the need for a computer, for those who prefer to send pictures directly to a printer.
New advanced help menu system with assist images: The D40's newly introduced "assist images" help you select the appropriate settings for many camera features by showing an example image typical of that setting as well as an advanced help menu for the current item selected. The D40's question mark icon (?) indicates that help is available for the currently selected item. Just press the help button beside the LCD monitor to see a context sensitive help page.
Fast, accurate 3-area auto focus: The D40's advanced 3-area AF system and the refined algorithms inherited from more advanced Nikon digital SLR cameras deliver fast, efficient and precise auto focus. AF refinements deliver greater precision with fast, more consistent subject acquisition and improved focus tracking for consistently sharper pictures.
Image optimization options: The D40's image optimize setting lets photographers adjust color, contrast and sharpening as well as other image settings according to the type of scene or output desired. Settings include: normal, softer, vivid, more vivid, portrait, custom and black and white, each of which are automatically adjusted based on sophisticated Nikon algorithms or user-selected settings for optimum results.
Built-in Speedlight with i-TTL automatic flash control: Nikon's innovative i-TTL flash control evaluates flash exposure with incredible precision to achieve better automatic flash balance and deliver outstanding results. The built-in Speedlight is always at the ready bringing beautiful exposures to darkened conditions as well as adding a flash to outdoor situations for enhanced twilight shots or an added impact to daylight images.
Bright, accurate SLR viewfinder: A large viewfinder makes composition easier, and overall viewfinder brightness makes focusing in low-light photography possible. The bright and sharp viewfinder, with 0.8x magnification, ensures precise composition.
Automatic exposure with 8 digital vari-program modes: Eight Digital Vari-Program modes include: auto, auto (flash-off), portrait, landscape, child, sports, close-up or night portrait, each of which adjusts automatically for optimal results under varied conditions.
Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II: The D40's 3D Color Matrix Metering II evaluates each scene for brightness, color, contrast, size and position of shadows and highlights, selected focus area and camera-to-subject distance, comparing that information against an onboard database of more than 30,000 actual photographic scenes.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Model Number:D40 Dimensions:5 x 3.7 x 2.5 in. (126 x 94 x 64 mm) Water Resistant:no Photo File Format:Compressed 12 bit-NEF (RAW) JPEG baseline compliant Storage Media:
Storage Media SD SDHC
Card Slot 1: Secure Digital (SD)
Software:Software Suite CD-ROM Lens Type:
Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts Type G or D AF Nikkor
AF-S, AF-I: All functions supported
Other Type G or D AF Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus
PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D: Can only be used in mode M; all other functions supported except autofocus
Other AF Nikkor*1/AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II
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
IX Nikkor lenses cannot be used
Lens Specs:
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
Flash Control: i-TTL for digital SLR using 420 pixel RGB sensor. i-TTL balanced fill flash and standard TTL flash for digital SLR. Non-TTL Auto with SB-900 and SB-800 Auto aperture with SB-900 and SB-800 Range priority manual with SB-900 and SB-800
Accessory Shoe: Yes
Image Capture Specs:
Image Sensor Format DX
Image Sensor Type CCD
Sensor Size 15.6 x 23.7mm
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution 2.5 frames per second
Continuous Shooting Options Single
Shutter type Electromagnetic and mechanically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
Bulb Shutter Setting Yes
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity 200 in steps of 1 EV
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity 1600in steps of 1EV
Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity Hi1 (ISO 3200 equivalent)
File System Compliant with DCF 2.0 EXIF 2.21
Exposure Metering System 420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II Center-weighted Spot
Picture Angle Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length
Autofocus System TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM530 autofocus module
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points 3
Autofocus Sensitivity 0 to +18EV (ISO 200)
Single-point AF Mode Yes
Dynamic AF Mode Yes
Auto-area AF Mode Yes
Focus Lock AE-L/AF-L button Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
Image Optimization Normal Softer Vivid More vivid Portrait Custom B & W
Power Specs:
Battery Type: Rechargeable
Battery / Batteries: EN-EL9 Lithium-ion Battery
AC Adaptor: EH-5 AC and EP-5 AC Adapter Connector
Battery Charger: MH-23 Quick Charger
Battery Life (shots per charge): 470 shots (CIPA)
Monitor Specs:
Viewfinder: Fixed-eyelevel penta-Dach mirror type
Viewfinder Frame Coverage: Approx. 95%
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment: (-1.7 to +0.5m-1)
Viewfinder Eyepoint: 18mm (-1.0m1)
Reflex Mirror: Quick-return type
Focusing Screen: N/A Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets
Viewfinder Magnification: Approx. 0.8X
LCD Monitor Size: 2.5 in. diagonal
LCD Monitor Type: TFT-LCD
LCD Monitor Resolution: 230,000 Dots
LCD Monitor Angle of View: 170-degree wide-viewing angle
Interface Specs:Hi-speed USB, NTSC, PAL Exposure Controls:Programmed Auto (P) with flexible Program, Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M), Digital Vari-Program
Additional Specs:
Dust-Off Reference Photo Yes
Nikon Creative Lighting System Compatibility Yes Requires SB-800 as Commander or SU-800 as Commander, SB-600/800 as Remote
Self-timer Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 seconds
World Time Setting Yes
Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings Yes
Image Comment Yes
Tripod Socket ¼ inch 20
Supported Languages German, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portugusse, Russian, Swedish, Trad. Chinese, Simple Chinese, Japanese, Korean
