Nikon Nikon D40 SLR Digital Camera

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Pros
Helpful features for novices
Small and lightweight
Cons
Lacks depth-of-field preview

$459.00 - $549.00
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Nikon D40 Review

by Ben Long

- A few years ago, $1000 was a critical price barrier for digital SLRs. Now, as interest in SLRs has grown among casual photographers, vendors have been racing to produce a $500 model. Though no camera has reachede that goal yet, Nikon's new D40 comes close. For $600, you get a very capable digital SLR camera with impressive image quality.

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User Reviews for Nikon Nikon D40 SLR Digital Camera

Reviewed by: yoesca

Duration of ownership: 5 Days

Strengths: this is the camera to get if you're stepping up to SLR from point & shoot. This camera is easy to operate, fits comfortably in your hand..takes great photos. Has helpful info you can view on lcd screen. this camera is simply the best for those who aren't sure about moving up to SLR camera....this is for you.

Weaknesses: the only feature i didn't like (but will live with) unlike my 2 previous point and shoot sony's...once you save & lock a photo to SD card.& later change your mind about keeping that shot..you cannot delete the locked saved photo until you reformatt your sd card. with my sony's i was able to unlock and delete without reformatting anything.

Overall Evaluation: You couldn't ask for better camera that takes wonderful photos for the price..and don't let the 6.1megapixels fool ya...that's more than enough for an 8x10 sized photo!
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Strengths: Reasonable price, great photos, light weight, Nikon optics

Weaknesses: None yet

Overall Evaluation: I am of the old school slr users. I have a Nikon F film camera which is a classic but was extremely heavy for a full day of shooting. This D40 is a pleasure to use-an extension of my hands! Much lighter than the cameras of old, very versatile and a great entry level DSLR. I highly recommend this camera to all point-and-shoot hobbyists and even old timers who used to shlep around their old slr film cameras.

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