Nikon D40 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Unfortunately though it's fair to say a large proportion of the D40's target audience are swayed by resolution figures, and truth be told, most of us would also find it hard to buy a 6 Megapixel product with the knowledge 10 Megapixel alternatives ...

Pros: Small, light and comfortable., Very easy to use with helpful menus., Consumer-friendly photos out of the camera., Nikon's legendary metering is rarely fooled., , , Small, light and comfortable., Very easy to use with helpful menus., Consumer ...

Cons: Features weaker than 10 Mpixel rivals., No auto-focus with certain, older lenses., Some settings require too many button presses., Basic 3-point AF and no DOF preview., , Has 'only' 6 Mpixels, but it's enough for most., No auto-focus with certain ...

Verdict: Nikon has certainly succeeded in designing an ideal camera for first-time DSLR owners. The D40 is small, light, very easy to use, rarely fooled by anything and simply delivers great quality pictures. So it's the perfect entry-level DSLR, right?

Review summary: This 6.2 megapixel camera is Nikon's entry level DSLR. It is lighter and smaller than any previous Nikon. Although at first the camera feels flimsy it is soon apparent that, although light, it is rigid and tightly made.

Pros: With this camera we are able to say that the kit lens is pretty good. It feels plasticky and has a plastic rather than a metal mount, all of which suggests penny pinching and quality compromises. However Nikon have chosen to make it with a modest zoom ...

Cons: The D40 is the first Nikon DSLR not to have a camera status LCD on the body top. Camera status is now displayed ephemerally on the LCD review screen and some settings appear in the viewfinder. Nikon is not alone in doing this and it no doubt keeps the ...

Verdict: Will 6 megapixels do the job? For most people, yes. And the D40 has 6 million really well handled pixels. It is recommended without reservation."

Review summary: This well-crafted digital SLR has high-end features and very good image quality at a low-end price.

Verdict: Only a few months ago, Rs 50,000 was a firm barrier for digital SLRs; now vendors are racing to produce affordable models. No camera has reached that goal, but Nikon's D40 comes close. For Rs 35,000, you get a nice SLR camera with impressive image ...

Review summary: The 6.1-megapixel Nikon D40 retails for $599 with its 18-55mm kit lens. The price indicates a modest step down from previous Nikon entries, and the D40 shows the effects of that cost-cutting. Most notably, it only has 3 auto focus sensor zones, and it ...

Pros: Good noise control ; Clever analog display ; Clear help system ; Comfortable grip

Cons: Limited auto focus (3-point) ; Poor color accuracy ; Not as durable as other Nikons ; Limited compatibility with many Nikon lenses

Verdict: The Nikon D40 is a disappointment. As Nikon has introduced entry-level DSLRs, the company has tended to make them a little more expensive and a little more capable than much of the competition. In this case, it hasn't. The D40's auto focus system is ...

Review summary: A perfect upgrade from consumer cameras