Nikon D40
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| Nikon D40[1]/D40x[2] | |
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| Type | Digital single-lens reflex camera |
| Sensor | DX sized 23.7 × 15.6 mm CCD |
| Maximum resolution | D40: 3,008 × 2,000 (6 million); D40x 3,872 x 2,592 (10 million) |
| Lens type | Interchangeable Nikon F Mount, full function with AF-S and AF-I lenses only |
| Shutter speed range | 1/4000 to 30 seconds, bulb |
| Exposure Metering | 420 segment color meter |
| Exposure Modes | Manual, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Program and preset settings: Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, and Night Portrait |
| Metering modes | 3D Color Matrix, Center-weighted and Spot |
| Focus areas | 3 sensors, Multi-CAM530 |
| Focus modes | autofocus: single (AF-S); continuous (AF-C); auto selection (AF-A); Manual |
| Continuous Shooting | D40: 2.5 fps, 100 JPEG frames buffer; D40x: 3 fps, 100 JPEG frames buffer |
| Viewfinder | optical, through the lens, 0.8× magnification, 95% coverage |
| ASA/ISO range | D40: ISO 200-1600, ISO 3200 in high mode; D40x: ISO 100-1600, ISO 3200 in high mode |
| Flash | i-TTL Built-in or hotshoe |
| Rear LCD monitor | 2.5″, TFT, 230,000 pixel, 170° angle of view |
| Storage | Secure Digital, SDHC up to 4GB |
| Battery | 1,000 mAh lithium-ion EN-EL9 |
| Weight | 475 g (16.8 ounces) without battery, 126 × 94 × 64mm (5.0 × 3.7 × 2.5 in.) |
The D40 is the most inexpensive member of Nikon's entry-level digital SLR range, announced 2006-11-16.[3] To reduce cost, some features of the D50 have been simplified to give a US$600 MSRP with the 18-55mm G-II kit lens.[4]
Its market is specific, being less expensive and less specified than the Canon EOS 400D/Digital Rebel XTi, the Pentax K110D, and the Olympus E-400, but competitively priced against high-end bridge cameras. It was launched accompanied by a new small kit lens, the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II; [5] and a new small Speedlight, the i-TTL SB-400 featuring a 21 m guide number and a vertically tilting head.[6]
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[edit] Differences from the D50
Improvements
- Larger (2.5"), higher definition review screen
- Higher sensitivity of ISO 3200 (vs 1600)
- Lighter and more compact
- In-camera editing : D-Lighting, Red-eye correction, Trim, Monochrome settings, Filters, Thumbnail and Image Overlay
- Programmable FUNC button has been added
- RGB histogram (vs monotone histogram)
Simplifications
- The mechanical focus drive motor used to autofocus traditional AF lenses, has been removed[7], allowing only AF-S and AF-I (internal focus motor) lenses to autofocus
- Three AF sensors, down from five
- Top LCD status display has been removed; its information is provided by the back screen
- Direct access to resolution, white balance and sensitivity settings has been removed
[edit] Nikon D40x
On 2007-03-06,[8] Nikon introduced the D40x, a sister camera to the D40. While identical in external design to the D40, it differentiates itself by the inclusion of a 10.2-megapixel CCD sensor, 3 frames per second continuous shooting, expanded sensitivity down to ISO 100, and a longer battery life. Its launch is accompanied by the introduction of a new consumer-level telephoto zoom with vibration reduction, the AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED.
[edit] References
- ^ Nikon D40. Nikon Corporation.
- ^ Nikon D40x. Nikon Corporation.
- ^ Nikon Corporation (2006-11-16). Nikon D40. Press release.
- ^ Nikon D40. Ken Rockwell.
- ^ Nikon Corporation (2006-11-16). A compact 3x zoom lens featuring Silent Wave Motor Autofocus for Nikon digital SLRs. Press release.
- ^ Nikon Corporation (2006-11-16). The new compact and lightweight Speedlight. Press release.
- ^ Phil Askey (2006-11-16). Nikon D40 Preview. Digital Photography Review.
- ^ Nikon Corporation (2007-03-06). Nikon D40x. Press release.
[edit] External links
- Nikon D40 Users unofficial page
- D40/D50 Users Group at Nikonians Community
- D40 Review Roundup at Blompo
- Images at flickr taken with a D40.
- D40 vs. D40x comparison between D40 and D40x
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