Nikon D40 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Nikon's 6.1-megapixel D40 sprung into the market near the end of 2006, just in time for shopping season. With an impressive $599 price tag that includes a generic 18-55mm kit lens, the camera's entry price is perhaps its most revolutionary element. ...

Review summary: Nikon's 6.1-megapixel D40 sprung into the market near the end of 2006, just in time for shopping season. With an impressive $599 price tag that includes a generic 18-55mm kit lens, the camera's entry price is perhaps its most revolutionary element. ...

Verdict: Nikon's claim that "anyone can operate this camera to great success" may be true. The D40 packs a hearty collection of in-camera editing options: D-Lighting (which brightens the shadows and mid-tones in underexposed images), Red-Eye correction, ...

Review summary: The Nikon D40 has been highly advertised as the best entry-level digital SLR on the market. Does the D40 live up to all of the hype that Nikon is putting behind it? Well, Nikon has done an excellent job in the design and the set of features in the D40 ...

Pros: Good price, good handling, design, large 2.5-inch colour LCD, USB2 (Hi-Speed) connectivity, great image quality, good value for money

Cons: No top plate data LCD, no lens motor in body (non-AF-S/AF-I lenses manual focus only), no depth of field preview, no exposure or white balance bracketing

Verdict: The Nikon D40 is a budget, compact DSLR, that is has to be said it does it rather well

Review summary: Should you bother with this or opt for the D40x?

Pros: Good price, good handling, design, large 2.5-inch colour LCD, USB2 (Hi-Speed) connectivity, great image quality, good value for money

Cons: No top plate data LCD, no lens motor in body (non-AF-S/AF-I lenses manual focus only), no depth of field preview, no exposure or white balance bracketing

Verdict: The Nikon D40 is a budget, compact DSLR, that is has to be said it does it rather well