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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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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Duration of ownership:

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.
Reviewed by: Skibum4106

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: It took good quality photos when it was working!

Weaknesses: It broke with very little use at age 13 months old. It was never abused. The auto focus just quit working. I continued to use it but I had to manually focus with bad results.

Overall Evaluation: Nikon wants $152.00 to fix it. I am not happy to have to pay and reward them for making junk that breaks in 13 months with very little use. I am now waiting to see if I can dispute their repair price. I will not pay it. I found a new camera body for $190.00 Maybe if I buy another one it will work for more than 13 months. It will cost me only $40.00 more than what Nikon wants to fix the new old one.
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Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Customer Service answering questionsProduct was in-stockShipped the Nikon D40 the same day the order was placedArrived in 3 business days (FedEx ground 3-6 days)OEM equipment full US warranty

Weaknesses: None

Overall Evaluation: I found Beach Camera one of the best on-line companies to work with. I spoke with Customer Service only once to check the order status after placing the order on-line. The free 4 GB was up-graded to an 8-GB, which was a very nice surprise. The Nikon camera was a new OEM with a US warranty.Thank you Beach Camera, my 13 year old daughter saved for 1-1/2 years for a SLR camera, and woring with you made the experience very enjoyable.
Reviewed by: vok_jou

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: picture quality,price,

Weaknesses: poor autofocus,not easy to use,expensive lenses,

Overall Evaluation: I bought a Canon SLR but dumped it as I did not like the compact flash slot.I am sorry I did that. I bought a new Nikon D40x, & it is much harder to use, and its 3 zone autofocus is poor. The lenses are very expensive, & options are limited.
Reviewed by: razvan2008

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: easy to use right off the box,very good price,picture quality,battery life

Weaknesses: NONE NONE

Overall Evaluation: Bought this camera on June 27th 2008.I have it only for 4 days and I fill like a professional photographer. Takes beautiful pictures, and is very easy to use. The menu is clear and very easy to access.It is my first DSLR camera and I love it. I would recommended to everybody who is switching from point shoot camera.

What You Should Know about the Nikon D40 SLR Digital Camera

Low Megapixels For an SLR

For a digital SLR, this model has a low megapixel count--but it may suit your needs anyway. A 5- to 7-megapixel camera lets you print images at sizes up to 4 by 6 inches without visible reduction in quality or sharpness. Likewise, you can print images from an 8-megapixel camera at sizes up to 8 by 10 inches with no loss in quality; at 13 by 19 inches, however, prints will exhibit slightly diminished quality. As the pixel count on an image sensor increases, so does its propensity to produce images plagued by noise--ugly speckling patterns that resemble film grain. To avoid trouble with noise, you should look for a camera with the lowest pixel count that still serves your output requirements.

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