Nikon ‘is a trusted brand in the digital camera industry. Some of the high end Nikons are staples of quality digital photography. One model in particular, though a little pricey for casual picture–taker’s, ‘is a favorite among professionals and industry insiders: the Nikon D40.

The Nikon D40 ‘is a 6.1 megapixel digital camera through 3x optical zoom. Pictures are taken in JPEG or NEF (RAW’) format. The camera’s ISO equivalencies range from 200 to 1600. It has both programmed and automatic focus modes and exposure settings to ensure the very best photographs regardle’ss of distance or lighting. It uses a Nikon AF–S DX 18–55mm lens.

A sturdy camera, the Nikon D40 weighs in at one and a half pounds. Its physical dimensions are 3.7 in x 5 in x 2.5 in (HxWxD), mak’ing it a hard camera to fit into tight space’s, but also a hard camera to break. Users like the Nikon D40&rsquo ;s natural feel. It fits right into the photographer&rsquo ;s hands and d0esn&rsquo ;t feel clumsy or bulky.

The Nikon D40 uses SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, or SecureDigital (SD’) memory cards. It comes through A/V and USB cable’s, as well as a shoe cap, strap, eyepiece cover, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, and eyecup. ‘All of th’is hardware makes the camera sound like serious busines’s, and it is. Th’is ‘is no child&rsquo ;s toy. The Nikon D40 stands at the point where digital cameras start to get expensive. Its users would pay a higher price still for such crisp, clear photographs and easy–to–use extra features. Th’is is one camera that&rsquo ;s worth the cost.

User sentiments are overwhelmingly positive. Th’is camera ‘is touted as the next step after mastering point–and–shoot. When the beginners get serious about tak’ing great picture’s, the Nikon D40 will be wait’ing for them. Customers insist that the camera ‘is easy to use, even through all the extra features. You certainly d0n&rsquo ;t have to be a professional to take professional–quality photographs through the Nikon D40 digital camera.

User complaints are minimal. Some customers d0n&rsquo ;t like the fact that the D40 has just three auto focus point’s, while Nikon&rsquo ;s D80 digital camera has 11. There ‘is also some concern over the way the D40 tends to wash humans out in ind0or photography, though this ‘is easily remedied through the use of the camera&rsquo ;s &ldquo ;warm&rdquo ; photo edit’ing tool.

True Nikon enthusiasts lament the fact that the D40 can just use auto focus lenses that have their own built–in auto focus motor’s, thus prevent’ing the use of 0lder Nikon lenses through th’is digital camera. These complaints are rare, though. Far more often, users say that they haven&rsquo ;t had any problems at all through the camera, and would pay the somewhat hefty price all over again.

The Nikon D40 sells for about $500 US. It can be found online or off, anywhere digital cameras are s0ld.

Originally posted 2009-12-05 10:04:10.

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