Nikon D40
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What is a Nikon D40?
The D40 and the D40x are the most compact members of Nikon's entry-level digital SLR range, announced November 16, 2006. Compared to its predecessor, the D50, the D40 has several features removed, a few added, and a lower price: US$449.99 ESP as of April 2009 with the 18-55 mm G-II kit lens, positioning it as an entry-level model compared to the D80. The D40x (released March 6, 2007) has a 10 megapixel maximum resolution, up from 6 megapixels of the D40. The D40 and D40x (along with the D60) are notable in being the first Nikon DSLRs that will only autofocus using F-Mount lenses with internal focus motors such as AF-S and AF-I
The Nikon D40 is less expensive than the Canon EOS 400D (also known as Digital Rebel XTi in the United States), the Pentax K110D, and the Olympus E-400, and is competitively priced against high-end bridge cameras (the D40 and D40x do not have live preview, unlike bridge digitals). It was launched accompanied by a new small kit lens, the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II.
Despite having been on the market since early 2006, the D40 holds some benefits over its newer competition such as the Nikon D40x, D60, and Canon Rebels. Because only 6 megapixels are fit onto the standard Nikon DX format sensor, the sensitivity of each pixel is higher. The default sensitivity on the D40 is ISO 200, and the D40 adds a ISO 3200 speed (listed as "Hi1" in the camera menu). The D40 has a higher 1/500 flash sync, useful for daytime fill-flash. This compares to the typical 1/200 sync speed of other entry level and even some semi-pro DSLR cameras such as the Canon 40D with its 1/250 sync speed.
The D40 lacks a built in autofocus motor, which means that only Nikon lenses designated with AF-I and AF-S can be used in autofocus mode.Kenrockwell.com: Nikon Lens Compatibility The List of Nikon compatible lenses with integrated autofocus-motor can be used.
Nikon D40
The Nikon D40
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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