An excellent all round camera that will see a complete beginner through to skilled enthusiast.
Build quality is excellent for the price, as you'd expect from a Nikon. The buttons are well set out, and the camera feels like a professional model. Compared to more expensive DSLRs it is very small. This is because it does not have an external battery and does not include a sensor motor.
Because of the lack of motor, the camera only takes Nikon AF-S lenses, which have a motor built in. The standard lens is an excellent starting point, but if you want to expand your collection a sensible choice would be the Nikon AF-S 55-200 VR lens, which will allow you to zoom in more on your subject.
The 10MP sensor coupled with a high quality lens ensures great photo quality. The camera offers 10 modes. A beginner should start with the Auto mode, where the camera decides everything including whether or not to use flash. After this are several creative modes, which largely change how the image is processed. Then come the manual modes, which offer enthusiasts more control.
The D40x is an excellent option for first time DSLR buyers who want a camera that will grow as they grow as photographers. I would highly reccomend it, but if you cannot afford it would also reccomend the D40, a similar camera.
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Hiya - more info on the features & camera would have been beneficial though your comment on the lenses was interesting, remember that your review will be seen by a lot of people who know absolutely nothing about digital cameras thus will rely on content to help them to understand & compare, hope this helps, Fiona x
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simple and tremendous fun to shoot images with a Nikon digital SLR. You only need to turn on the cameras AUTO mode, look through the clear, bright viewfinder and s...
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The D40x is a lightweight and portable camera that proves that it can be both incredibly ... more
simple and tremendous fun to shoot images with a Nikon digital SLR. You only need to turn on the cameras AUTO mode, look through the clear, bright viewfinder and s...
Postage & Packaging: £1.98 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
The D40X is a lightweight and portable camera that proves that it can be both incredibly ... more
simple and tremendous fun to shoot images with a Nikon digital SLR. You only need to turn on the cameras AUTO mode, look through the clear, bright viewfinder and s...
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The D40X is a lightweight and portable camera that proves that it can be both incredibly ... more
simple and tremendous fun to shoot images with a Nikon digital SLR. You only need to turn on the cameras AUTO mode, look through the clear, bright viewfinder and s...
Postage & Packaging: Check Site. Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Advantages: build quality, picture quality, ease of use Disadvantages: very occasional difficulties with auto focus, no anti-dust protection for the sensor
cornzee 08.06.2007 (08.06.2007)
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