Nikon D40 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The D40 combines sophisticated exposure automation with options for complete user control to help make it the ideal camera for anyone ready to explore their creative potential. Using Nikon's exclusive 3D Color Matrix Metering II, the D40 assures ...

Verdict: Once you've captured a shot you can check sharpness, exposure and focus on the large 2.5-inch, 230,000-dot high-resolution color LCD monitor, which provides the ability to enlarge your shot up to 19 times. The operating menus have been carefully ...

Review summary: The D40 is a light and compact dSLR that is meant as a transition camera, so people who are used to using point-and-shoot cameras can learn how to use something of a higher level. The resolution isn't that great, but it is good enough to take some ...

Verdict: This is a semi-pro camera that will allow mainstream consumers to get a feel for the power of a dSLR. The price is reasonable, and it has everything you're going to need except maybe a couple of extra megapixels. Those who are tired of tiny automatic ...

Review summary: A few years ago, $1000 was a critical price barrier for digital SLRs. Now, as interest in SLRs has grown among casual photographers, vendors have been racing to produce a $500 model. Though no camera has reachede that goal yet, Nikon's new D40 comes ...

Pros: Helpful features for novices Small and lightweight

Cons: Lacks depth-of-field preview

Verdict: At $600, the D40 is a great value, and a great tool for photographers who want to grow. The included help system and aperture displays are fantastic learning tools, and the fact that the camera provides full priority and manual modes, as well as RAW, ...

Award: Highly Recommended!

Review summary: The Nikon D40 surprised everyone when it was announced at the end of 2006. A DSLR camera with an 18-55mm lens for less than £450/ $680 from one of the big two manufacturers, the Nikon D40 makes the DSLR format affordable to more people than ever ...

Verdict: The Nikon D40 is an attempt to make DSLR photography accessible to more people than ever before, making it one of the most important models in the company's history. Crucially Nikon haven't simply concentrated on reducing the price by reducing the ...

Review summary: At under US $600, the Nikon D40 is excellent value for money. Nikon has not compromised at all in any respects and the D40 is solidly built and handles beautifully. It provides the standard AUTO mode, plus Scene Modes for more challenging lighting ...