Nikon D40

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Nikon D40[1]
Type Digital single-lens reflex camera
Sensor DX sized 23.7 × 15.6 mm CCD
Maximum resolution 3,008 × 2,000 (6 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 2.5 fps, 100 JPEG frames buffer
Viewfinder optical, through the lens, 0.8× magnification, 95% coverage
ASA/ISO range ISO 200-1600, 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 newest, most inexpensive member of Nikon's entry-level digital SLR range, announced 2006-11-16.[2] 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.[3]

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; [4] and a new small Speedlight, the i-TTL SB-400 featuring a 21 m guide number and a vertically tilting head.[5]

[edit] Differences from the D50

Improvements

  • larger, higher definition review screen
  • higher sensitivity (film speed) of ISO 3200
  • compactness and lightness
  • in-camera editing : D-Lighting, Red-eye correction, Trim, Monochrome settings, Filters, Thumbnail and Image Overlay

Simplifications

  • the mechanical focus drive motor used to autofocus traditional AF lenses, has been removed[6], allowing only AF-S and AF-I (internal focus motor) lenses to autofocus
  • there are three AF sensors, down from five
  • the AF/MF switch has been removed, since all AF-S and AF-I lenses have such a switch on the lens
  • the 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] References

  1. ^ Nikon D40. Nikon Corporation.
  2. ^ Nikon Corporation (2006-11-16). Nikon D40. Press release.
  3. ^ Nikon D40. Ken Rockwell.
  4. ^ Nikon Corporation (2006-11-16). A compact 3x zoom lens featuring Silent Wave Motor Autofocus for Nikon digital SLRs. Press release.
  5. ^ Nikon Corporation (2006-11-16). The new compact and lightweight Speedlight. Press release.
  6. ^ Phil Askey (2006-11-16). Nikon D40 Preview. Digital Photography Review.

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Nikon Digital single-lens reflex cameras Timeline
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
range Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
professional D1, 1999-06-15 D1X, 2001-02-05 D2X, 2004-09-16 D2Xs
high-speed D1H, 2001-02-05 D2H, 2003-07-22 D2Hs, 2005-02-16
prosumer D100, 2002-02-21 D200, 2005-11-01
consumer D70, 2004-01-28 D70s, 2005-04-20 D80
entry-level D50, 2005-04-20 D40
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