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Nikon D40x SLR Digital Camera Kit W/ 18-55mm Lens

The compact Nikon D40x -- designed to deliver the picture-taking benefits of a digital SLR, yet is easy and fun to use. The D40x is ready to shoot when you are, thanks to split-second instant shutter response which eliminates annoying shutterlag. Exceptional image quality is made possible by a high resolution, 10.2-effective megapixel CCD image sensor and Nikon's exclusive image processing engine.10.2-megapixel resolution invites creative picture cropping freedom without loss of picture quality and delivers the ability to make enlargements of extraordinary size.Additional features include built-in flash with innovative Nikon i-TTL control, In-Camera Editing features with Nikon D-Lighting, Red-Eye Correction, ImageTrimming, Image Overlay, Filter Effects and more. An ingenious HELP Menu with "Assist Images" helps you select the appropriate settings for many camera features.

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Nikon D40x SLR Digital Camera Kit W/ 18-55mm Lens

Storage
Memory Type	SD Memory Card\|SDHC Memory Card

Other Features
Camera Body Only	Yes
Interface Connection	Remote Terminal\|USB - Universal Serial Bus\|Video - RCA Composite Video
LCD Screen Size	2.5 in
Flash	Accessory Shoe\|Built-in Auto Flash\|Flash Cancel (Off)\|Forced / Fill Flash\|Red-Eye Reduction\|Slow Speed Sync\|TTL Auto Flash

Dimensions
Height	2.5 in
Width	5.0 in
Weight	1.2 lbs
Depth	3.7 in
normalized-Weight	19.2

Image Processor
Number of Image Sensor Pixels	10750000
Image Sensor	CCD

Reference
URL	http://nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/ProductDetail.page?pid=25424
Warranty Information	1 Year Limited Warranty

Lens Features
Camera Type	Digital SLR
Max Aperture	3.5 1/f
Lens Mount	Interchangeable

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Nikon D40x SLR Digital Camera Kit W/ 18-55mm Lens

Reviewed by: wenchuan

12-14-07

Duration of ownership: 30 Days

Strengths: Clear picture and easy to use

Weaknesses:charger only for US. I purchased it as a gift to a friend in China, he has to buy a voltage converter

Overall Evaluation: My friend likes the D40x very much, but wish it is with 18-200 mm lens instead. Overall the camera is very good SLR if it's the first SLR. My next purchase would be Nikon D80 with 18-200 mm lens.
Reviewed by: tallrussian

12-05-07

Duration of ownership: 12 Days

Strengths: Instant start-up.Very fast auto focus.Rapid continuous shooting (great to capture kids in action).Nikon 18-55mm kit lens better than Canon's kit lens.Supports USB mass storage interface.

Weaknesses:Only 3 auto-focus points.Auto white balance poor for indoor shooting (need to remember to switch to "incadescent" manually).No hard buttons for white balance and/or ISO selection.

Overall Evaluation: I initially bought a Canon Digital Rebel XTi kit. After using it for 2 weeks, the deficiency of Canon's kit lenses and the very poor design of the USB interface on the Digital Rebel started to really annoy me. So I returned Canon and bought a Nikon D40x. What a difference! Before buying the Nikon I thought that Canon was a higher end product. Now I feel totally the opposite. I really like the ergonomics of the D40x much better. The hand grip and the location of all controls are perfect for both me and my wife. We also found that even though Nikon D40x has only 3 focus points, as opposed to multiple focus points on the Canon EOS 400D, Nikon does not appear to have the same problem with frequent "out of focus" shots that we had with the Canon. We take most of our short in either programmed mode or in aperture priority mode. Also, the included Nikon's kit lens appears to produce quite a bit less chromatic aberration and less distortion at wide angle than we had with Canon. Nikon D40x with the 18-55 kit lens is a great value package for the price, and I don't think any of the other current cameras come close. We use ours daily and are definitely going to keep it!
Reviewed by: qqq21

12-01-07

Duration of ownership: 7 Days

Strengths: 1. Compact size and light weight 2. Resonable price 3. Easy to use.

Weaknesses:none so far

Overall Evaluation: In my opinion, this is a great camera. Whether you have little or no experience, this camera makes manual use fairly easy, as well as has several options for auto use. You can use the camera on manual but still use automatic focus. It takes great pictures and is easy to use. Great camera, highly recommended!
Reviewed by: mweiss1

11-12-07

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Feels great in your hands and operates like a true 35mm camera.

Weaknesses:A little complicated to use; takes time to read the manual and fully understand all of the functions

Overall Evaluation: I started 35mm photography about 40 years ago and used Nikon equipment exclusively for many years. I finally switched to the digital format and started with the easy point and shoot cameras. The lack of control was frustrating so I broke down and bought the Nikon D40X. I am very pleased with the quality of the photographs, the through-the-lens viewing, and the "real" feel of the camera. I have had great luck with Nikon products in the past and expect the same from this one. I decided to go with the 18-135mm lens, which provides more versatility than the standard lens. I have not been disappointed yet.
Reviewed by: laserbeam

11-04-07

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Build quality, fast response, vivid color

Weaknesses:Nothing so far

Overall Evaluation: Before buying this Nikon D40x, I was not sure whether I should get Canon XTi or this one. After a trip to BestBuy, and a hand-on experience for both cameras, I prefer Nikon camera's handling and response. I took this camera for my vacation to Seattle and the photo quality is amazing.

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Nikon D40x

Popular entry-level digital SLR gets a bump in features.

Last December, Nikon introduced the D40, an entry-level digital single-lens reflex camera with a very good 3X zoom lens and a nice price of $600. A mere four months later, the company announced the D40x, an enhanced version of the D40 that raises the original's resolution from 6.1 to 10.2 megapixels and offers improved ISO sensitivity and a slightly better burst mode. These additions drive the price of the D40x up to $800 (as of August 8, 2007), but they also help Nikon compete more directly with Canon's extremely successful (and more expensive) Digital Rebel XTi. The end result is a very good camera that takes great pictures, perfect for casual shooters who are newcomers to digital SLRs, but who want a little more resolution than a typical entry-level model would provide.

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