Nikon Digital SLR Series

Imaging Resource says Nikon has always been known as a leader at the high end of the photo industry, but the words "inexpensive" and "Nikon DSLR" have never been close companions. That has all officially changed with the announcement of the new Nikon D40 DSLR. Announced at a price of just $599, bundled with an 18-55mm "kit" lens, it's coming out of the box a full $300 cheaper than the Nikon D50, which was announced little more than a year and a half ago. The camera and lens will only be offered as a kit, the body and lens will not be sold separately in the US market. Read the rest of the review.

Camera Labs says The Nikon D40x is a 10.2 Megapixel entry-level digital SLR aimed at general consumers, family users and photographic students. Announced in March 2007, it comes only four months after the launch of the 6 Megapixel D40, and indeed the new D40x is essentially identical other than a higher resolution sensor - and a higher price to reflect it.

Nikon says the D40x is therefore designed as a step-up for anyone who loved the D40 but was put off by its lower resolution, although clearly it's also now a direct rival for Canon's massively successful EOS 400D / XTi. Read the rest of the review.

Camera Labs says The Nikon D60 is an entry-level 10.2 Megapixel DSLR aimed at general consumers who are typically upgrading from a point and shoot or film camera. Announced in January 2008, it comes 10 months after its predecessor the D40x. The new D60 isn't a world apart from the D40x, with Nikon instead opting for a number of minor upgrades rather than anything ground-breaking. Read the rest of the review.