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Bought the D40 over 2 years ago and still love it. At 6MP, it is easy to overlook but don't let the lack of pixels fool you, this is a brilliant camera for beginners. I bought it as a dslr newbie... more

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Rating Summary based on 40 reviews

  • 5 Stars
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  • 3 Stars
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  • 2 Stars
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  • 49 of 49 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 6 thereddragon

    Member since 16/07/2006

    Reviews written: 90

    5 Stars Excellent entry-level digital SLR 10/04/2009
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Great quality and value for money, feature-rich, the good old dependable Nikon name

    Disadvantages Disadvantages None really, unless you need more megapixels and more features for pro use

    I bought this gorgeous digital SLR (single-lens reflex) camera just over a year ago and am head over heels in love with it. Although only the entry level D range Nikon at 6.1 megapixels, it is an absolutely brilliant piece of kit (as you would expect from Nikon) for the money and produces impressively high quality photos. I’ve been an avid photographer for many years, and my trusty ancient Minolta SRT-101 SLR served me extremely well for more than two decades until I decided to try digital. At first I bought a Nikon Coolpix a few years ago, as prices for digital cameras were a lot higher then ... more
  • 9 of 9 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    ScuderiaFerrari

    5 Stars An entry level DSLR that packs a punch! 17/01/2010
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Superb image quality, easy to use, great value for money, suitable for beginner to pro

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Iv not found any

    I brought the camera in march this year and have been very pleased with how much I have learnt and the outstanding quality photos that iv managed to get. It is the first DSLR I have ever owned and at first it did seem a bit daunting, but after using it for a while I can see why SLR's are becomming so popular. The instruction manual is not bad and answers most questions you may have. But Nikon also have a website dedicated to the D40 and talks you through all the settings and how to get the most from your camera by the well designed video on their website. I am currently studying photography at ... more
  • 37 of 37 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 5 roktimdutta

    Member since 05/02/2009

    Reviews written: 102

    5 Stars I loved it, you might as well like Nikon D40 Review with images 22/01/2010
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Excellent pictures, handy

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Read the review

    I have very bad date with Samsung E15 for a start with dSLRs and to be true my whole idea of using DSLRs was jolted. But I thought since professionals’ use dSLRs there is nothing to loose heart and it also taught me that good things don’t come cheap. I decided to for good entry level dSLR and one of m friends suggested me Nikon D40 and I trusted him and got it. It did quite a bit of harm to my wallet but it was worth it. Before writing any thing I must say that Nikon D40 is extremely cute and pretty. I don’t think the pros will be at all dissatisfied with it since Nikon D40 shoots such good ... more
  • 2 of 2 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    geft

    5 Stars Nikon D40 is the DSLR you'll ever need 14/10/2009
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Excellent image quality, good core functionality of an DSLR, cheap, portable and lightweight.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Megapixels may not be sufficient for some, no autobracketing and no autofocus with non-AFS lenses

    Although introduced many years ago, Nikon D40 is still my favorite DSLR due to its compact size and affordable price tag. It is the best entry level DSLR in the market, at a price much cheaper than the more expensive compacts and semi-pro. Nikon D40 is a fast 6MP camera with a large 3-inch LCD, 2.5fps continuous shooting, 1/500s flash sync and a bright viewfinder. What it lacks are a status display and a built-in auto-focus motor. Megapixel count does not matter. It only matters if you like to crop your pictures or print huge sizes. In fact, the higher the MP count the more noise is produced ... more
  • 4 of 4 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Regsy

    4 Stars Second foray into DSLR territory, its tiny! 07/10/2009
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Lightweight, compact, cheap and simple DSLR ideal for beginners

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Expensive lenses and a little too compact for me.

    I have a Fuji S2 pro DSLR that I purchased from a well known internet auction site, and following in the footsteps of many others I won a second bid as well. For my £90 I got a possible working D40 body and completely flat battery, after a bit more shopping I got a battery charger and tried it with the 18 - 55mm lens off the Fuji (Both Nikon F mounts). It worked, and is happily still working now. I have since bought a 18-55mm AF-S lens for the camera, and I am impressed, both the D40 and the S2 are 6Mp cameras (although the Fuji Super CCD operates differently) they both produce clean, sharp ... more

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Product Description Nikon D40 - digital camera
Product Type Digital SLR Camera, Digital SLR
Memory Card Slot SD card
Sensor Resolution 6.1 Megapixel
Lens System 3 x zoom lens - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G ED II Nikon AF-S DX, 7.5 x zoom lens - 18 - 135 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G IF-ED Nikon AF-S DX, 3 x zoom lens - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX VR

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