Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
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Manufacturer: NikonModel: 25420
Color: Black
Product features:
- 6.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
- Kit includes 3x 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens
- 2.5-inch LCD with three display options; built-in flash and hot shoe
- Fast startup with instant shutter response; shoot at up to 2.5 frames per second
- Powered by one rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL9 (included); stores images on SD memory cards (memory card not included)
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
Customer Review: Great entry level DSLR
Summary: 5 Stars
Ok, I do a lot of nature photography, birds mostly. Two years ago I knew nothing about photography and needed something that would make getting bird pictures easy. A friend of mine recommended the Sony DSC-H1. It's an "SLR like" camera. After a while, I started seeing the limitations of that camera and wanted to upgrade. I have learned the basics of photography on that Sony and was ready for the change.
My roommate ordered a Nikon D40 and the 55mm-200mmVR lens. The first thing that impressed me was it's performance in low light (remember I had only used a fixed lens camera). He showed me some shots he took with it and let me play a little with it. All I can say is that I fell in love with this camera! It's perfect if it's your first SLR but, that does not in any way mean that pros won't enjoy it. I know a few pros who have a D40 and they love it as much as their D3's or whatever.
I finally ordered on with the kit lens and the same 55mm-200mmVR lens my roommate has. Doing mostly wildlife, I shoot telephoto 90% of the time so I rarely ever use the kit lens but, it's a gem of a lens as well. I have been able to capture some great shots and have really built a nice gallery.
This camera is so easy to use it's insane! the menus are great and easy to understand. Only if you know absolutely nothing about photography will you ever need to use the owners manual, it's that good!
pros:
Small size and light weight make it a breeze to carry around. I was able to stick it on my carry on bag in a small camcorder bag on a plane.
Battery life is great! Up to 1000 shots at times. I tend to constantly recompose and focus so this could be even longer with normal photographers.
Good ISO performance for an entry level SLR. Better than the higher priced D60 as that model has more megapixels crammed into the same size area, making them smaller and thus less sensative to light. ISO 1600 is actually pretty good if you don't crop.
Can't beat the price. All other SLR's in it's class, even those from Nikon are at least 150-200 dollars more.
Cons:
metering is defective. You have to set the exposure compensation to -3 or -7 to get a good exposure.
Auto ISO does not turn off in full manual mode! This can screw up your exposures and pictures so be careful of this.
Will only auto-focus with AF-S or AF-I lenses (the motor on these is in the lens). The D40 does not have an auto-focus mechanism in the camera. This will limit your choice of lenses. If like me, you need auto-focus because your vision isn't the best when looking through a view finder (my contact lenses tend to hate being restricted), this can be a handicap. I don't always trust my eyes to focus correctly.
These days, I now shoot with the 70mm-300mmVR lens. I've learned to really drive the camera to get more out of it. I will be upgrading to a D300 within the next 6 months or so because of what I now do. However the D40 will always be a favorite of mine and will still be used, perhaps most of the time when I'm not doing bird photography. This camera actually teaches you how to use and SLR if you've never used one before. It's also a great teaching tool if you wish to show someone else. If you're thinking about an SLR as your first one, or if you want a second camera, I would recommend the D40 either way. It's excellent for both beginners and pros.
Description of Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
6.1-megapixel effective recording * APS-C-size CCD image sensor (23.7 x 15.6 mm) * AF-S DX 18-55mm Zoom-Nikkor f/3.5-5.6G ED II lens (35mm equivalent focal length: 27-82.5mm) * 2-1/2" color LCD screen * 3D Color Matrix Metering II for accurate exposure control * continuous shooting mode: 2.5 frames per second (unlimited JPEG frames or up to 9 RAW frames) * program shooting modes: Auto, Auto (Flash Off), Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Child, Sports, and Night Portrait * in-camera image editing functions: D-Lighting, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, cropping, image overlay, monochrome settings, and filter effects *All
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