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Title: Nikon D40 w/18mm-to-55mm lens
Pros: Excellent feel and compact size; very customizable menu architecture; nice guidance for dSLR newbies; excellent noise characteristics for high-ISO shots.
Cons: Slow kit lens; occasionally slow to focus; only 6 megapixels; raw editing software costs extra; control scheme can be awkward; no automatic sensor cleaning.
Verdict: The Nikon D40 is a great transition camera for going from point-and-shoot to your first dSLR.
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75/100 |
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Title: Nikon D40 Digital Camera Review
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 old-f
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 doe
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Title: Nikon D40: terrific starter dSLR
Pros: Fast start-up; simple menu; graphic interface; light weight
Cons: Older lenses not supported; no top LCD panel; plastic lens
Verdict: The D40 is a worthy upgrade from the Nikon D50. Although it has a lower number (probably because Canon's closest competitor is the EOS 400D), it is a definite improvement and makes an excellent entry-level model. It can even be carried in a large pocket
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Title: Nikon D40: 2008 Review
Pros: The price Deceptively solid build Good image quality at high ISO Potentially good picture quality That price again!
Cons: Small LCD Dated design means no live view Soft images as standard
Verdict: Despite the low cost, the Nikon D40 does not seem built down to a price. It feels nicely robust in the hand; light and plastic, but solid polycarbonate. The 2.5" rear LCD is bright and doesn't seem small unless you compare it to later designs. The menu sy
Summary: With today's economic climate, money is tight. Yesteryear's Nikon D40 comes in cheap, but how does it stand up by today's standards?
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80/100 |
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Title: Nikon D40 Firmware Update
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Title: Nikon D40
Summary: The Nikon D40 is a 6.1 megapixel entry level DSLR with a 23.7 x 15.6mm RGB CCD sensor. The D40 features 3-AF points, an ISO range of 200-1600, 2.5 inch LCD display, 3D Color Matrix Mettering II, (center weighted and Spot Metering), 2.5 fps continuous
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Title: Nikon D40 Digital SLR product review
Summary: Damien Demolder tests the Nikon D40 What's the difference between cheap low-end low spec camera and a quality one designed for novices? Nikon claims to have the answer in it's new entry-level D40 DSLR.
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Title: Nikon D40
Summary: The Nikon D40 finds the perfect balance between price and picture quality.
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80/100 |
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Title: Nikon D40
Summary: While image quality has strongly improved, the D40 still seems too complex and perhaps expensive compared to the fierce competition.
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Title: Nikon D40
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83/100 |
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Title: Nikon 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
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Title: Nikon D40 digital SLR camera
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
Summary: - At the time of writing this review, just 4 months after the launch of the D40, Nikon had announced the D40x (its review to follow shortly), a 10-megapixel upgrade of this model and one designed to oust Canon's EOS 400D from its perch.
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Title: Nikonâ-'s D40; â--Miniâ-- D-SLR At An Affordable Price
Summary: Aimed squarely at the first-time D-SLR user, and especially at those family and social photographers who have been frustrated by their digicam's bothersome shutter lag, the Nikon D40 is a compact camera that still holds enough features to satisfy budding
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Title: Nikon D40 full review
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-friendl
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, ol
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?
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 were av
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81/100 |
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Title: Nikon D40
Verdict: This isn�€™t surprising, as both the auto focus sensor and image-processing engine are taken from the D80. So, the D40 has a rich heritage. It�€™s also kept the D80�€™s auto-ISO function, upping the ISO only when the shutt
Summary: Good performance and handling, low price and far better quality than any digital compact.
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Title: Nikon D40
Summary: A perfect upgrade from consumer cameras
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80/100 |
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Title: Nikon D40
Summary: Over several decades, Nikon has built their remarkable reputation primarily as makers of top quality 35 mm system cameras and lenses. This legacy is forwarded into the digital age by maintaining the classic Nikon quality camera bodies and high performance
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Title: REVIEW-NIKON D40 digital single lens reflex
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 r
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 pri
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."
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.
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Title: D40
Pros: Well-made, compact body with bright viewfinder. High picture quality with low noise.
Cons: No built-in sensor cleaning or image-stabilization system. Autofocus with AF-S or AF-I lenses only.
Verdict: With the exception of the mediocre AF system and quirky data-panel there's still a great deal to like. We can't fault the build or the image quality, but the D40 will more readily appeal to those trading up from a digital compact than owners of older digi
Summary: The D40 is Nikon's new entry-level digital SLR. It packs a similar 6mp sensor to that used in the outgoing D50 and D70s.
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Title: Nikon D40
Pros: Affordable; easy-to-use D-SLR
Cons: 6.1-megapxiel resolution; not as responsive as competition
Summary: Because of cameras like the new Nikon D40, industry pundits expect close to 2 million D-SLRs will be purchased in 2007. Because of its $599 price-with lens-it nicely bridges...
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75/100 |
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Title: Review: Nikon's D40 is a tiny DSLR camera that grows with you
Pros: It's small and exceptionally light, comes with a reprogrammable function button, and takes very nice images.
Cons: The continuous shooting mode doesn't work in tandem with the flash. It lacks sweet features that other Nikons have, including a status LCD and built-in wireless flash support.
Verdict: A The D40 does the job on a serious budget.
Summary: Just the other week my cousin turned 11 and, feeling obligated, I decided to go to his party. My companion: Nikon's D40 digital SLR (DSLR) camera, ready to capture the festivities in captured 6.1-megapixel moments. Slinging the Nikon over...
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Title: Nikon D40 DSLR (4mice)
Pros: Affordable, impressive image quality; small; light; bright, easy-to-see 2.5-inch LCD; full-featured; comfortable; solid build with rubberized grip; handy information display; built-in help system.
Cons: No top-mounted status display; lower pixel count than most pro-level DSLRs; no depth of field preview.
Verdict: The D40 kit includes the small, lightweight camera and a separate 18-55mm lens (the camera is not available in a body-only configuration). Even at this low price, the build quality of the D40 is excellent. The rubberized grip and pebbled finish make it fe
Summary: At $599, the Nikon 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.
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Title: Nikon D40
Verdict: It may look like a refreshed D50, but the D40 boasts an enhanced, intuitive workflow that encourages experimentation. There's plenty of scope for both casual and advanced users. Highly recommended.
Summary: The D40 SLR digicam picks up where the D50 left off, and on paper, little seems to have changed. But the specifications don't tell you just how much things have evolved.
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Title: Nikon D40
Pros: Compact, light, and easy to use. Helpful guide features. Very inexpensive for a D-SLR.
Cons: Performance isn't quite as good as other entry-level D-SLRs. Only three AF points. Flash shots could be better.
Summary: Although Nikon continues to improve and hone its entry-level D-SLRs to make them easier to use, the D40 doesn't quite earn a coveted Editors' Choice award.
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Title: Review: Nikon D40 digital camera
Pros: Usability; price; size; image quality
Cons: No autofocus motor in camera body; no depth of field preview; 6megapixels limits print size and cropping potential
Verdict: The D40 costs around £50 less than the D50 and we feel it's a better camera, despite the lack of internal focus motor and top-mounted status panel. It's smaller, lighter, has a bigger LCD screen and a host of new features
Summary: Review: Nikon D40 digital cameraEntry-level SLR with minimal complexity but plenty of creative control
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80/100 |
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Title: Nikon D40 Review
Summary: In a few words, Nikon D40 is the lightest, most compact Nikon digital SLR ever, featuring intuitive controls and an ergonomically designed operation that even first-time SLR users can enjoy. Advanced 3-area AF system and the refined algorithms inherited f
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Title: Review: Nikon D40 digital camera
Pros: A lot of camera for not a great deal of money, A lot of camera for not a great deal of money, Helpful on-screen guides and user friendly, Lens included in the kit
Cons: Some pixel fringing visible when images examined in detail, Some pixel fringing visible when images examined in detail, Kit lens could do with being upgraded when you can afford it, Memory card costs extra
Verdict: Though not quite matching performance from professional SLRs, the Nikon D40 produces images that are a cut above the best compacts and deserves to do well against closest rival the 400D from Canon. For those who want better-looking pictures without taking
Summary: Baby digital SLR for beginners delivers a grown-up performance
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Title: Nikon D40
Pros: High-end features and very good image quality at a low-end price.
Cons: The only conspicuously missing feature is a depth-of-field preview option.
Verdict: At $1099, the D40 is 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, ensur
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Title: Nikon D40 SLR
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, ensu
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 close
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82/100 |
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Title: Nikon D40 Review
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 feature
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 before. F
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80/100 |
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Title: Nikon D40
Pros: Excellent image quality, Large viewfinder, Big LCD screen
Cons: Small body, Fiddly menu, No top screen
Verdict: A great camera let down by a sluggish interface.
Summary: There are going to be those who think that Nikon is at best foolish andat worst mad to launch a new digital SLR with only 6 megapixels.
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Title: Nikon D40 Digital Camera Review
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Title: Nikon D40
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 situati
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Title: Nikon D40 SLR digital camera
Summary: Nikon's D40 is the latest addition to its comprehensive line of digital SLRs. Designed to bring the performance, excitement and experience of Nikon's dSLRs to more customers than ever before, the D40 is an ultra-compact, lightweight 6.1-megapixel dSLR tha
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Title: Nikon D40
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90/100 |
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Title: Nikon D40 Review
Pros: Very low noise up to ISO 400, Low noise at ISO 800 with minor loss of details, Good image sharpness with adequate lens, Fast and accurate focus, Very fast and responsive, Good build quality, Good ergonomics, but may be too small for some
Cons: Strongly over saturated colors, Poor automatic white-balance under artificial light, Strong shadow noise at ISO 1600, ISO 3200 extremely noisy, ISO 200 Minimum, Limited image parameter range, LCD status lags camera settings
Summary: With the D40, Nikon is finally competing price-wise in the entry-level DSLR market. In the USA, the D40 is sold with the kit-lens only for $599 USD. In Canada, the camera is available alone for $649 CDN, with 18-55mm F3.
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Title: Nikon D40
Pros: Excellent image quality, Large viewfinder, Big LCD screen
Cons: Small body, Fiddly menu, No top screen
Verdict: The intention, presumably, is to offer a quick visual impression of the settings in use. The aperture diaphragm, for example, shrinks or enlarges according to the aperture you've set on the camera. In practice, though, you find your eyes going straight to
Summary: The D40 isn't just a cut-down or 'refreshed' D50
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Title: Nikon D40
Pros: Excellent photo quality; vivid colors and very low noise -- though see issues belowWell built for its priceRobust performanceLarge, bright, and sharp 2.5" LCDShooting data well presented on the main LCD; settings can quickly be changed from the info scree
Cons: Purple fringing with kit lens; occasional blown highlightsLimited selection of AF-S lenses means that many Nikkor lenses (mostly primes) will not support autofocusGrip could be largerNo depth-of-field previewIncluded software doesn't allow for RAW image m
Verdict: With their new D40, Nikon has proven that you can make an entry-level digital SLR without cutting a lot of corners. There's a lot to like about this camera, from its compact size to its performance to its photo quality. For those ready to step up to the D
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Title: Nikon D40 side by side comparison vs Nikon D50 and Pentax K110D Digital SLR
Summary: We have now tested the Nikon D40 against the Nikon D50 and the Pentax K110D digital SLR. To see how well these cameras would respond to the challenge, we tested the Nikon D40, Nikon D50 and Pentax K110D under mainly difficult lighting conditions. See full
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Title: First take: Nikon D40
Summary: Nikon's latest addition to its digital SLR lineup is targeted at you, the man on the street. Find out what we thought.
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75/100 |
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Title: Nikon D40 Review - Digital Cameras
Pros: Excellent feel and compact size, Very customisable menu architecture, Nice guidance for dSLR newbies, Excellent noise characteristics for high-ISO shots
Cons: Slow kit lens, Occasionally slow to focus, Only 6 megapixels, Raw editing software costs extra, Control scheme can be awkward, No automatic sensor cleaning
Summary: The Nikon D40 is a great transition camera for going from point-and-shoot to your first dSLR.
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75/100 |
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Title: Nikon D40 | Digital Camera Review
Summary: Nikon D40 : Nikon Corporation announced the Nikon D40, a new interchangeable-lens digital SLR that combines the brilliant performance of world-famous Nikkor interchangeable lenses and the practicality of a remarkably small and light camera body. The entry
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Title: Nikon D40 w/18mm-to-55mm lens
Pros: Excellent feel and compact size; very customizable menu architecture; nice guidance for dSLR newbies; excellent noise characteristics for high-ISO shots.
Cons: Slow kit lens; occasionally slow to focus; only 6 megapixels; raw editing software costs extra; control scheme can be awkward; no automatic sensor cleaning.
Verdict: The Nikon D40 is a great transition camera for going from point-and-shoot to your first dSLR.
Summary: Nikon D40In many ways, you might consider Nikon's D40 the Zelig of digital cameras. Is it a digital SLR with the spirit of a point-and-shoot? Is it a point-and-shoot with the power of a dSLR? It depends upon who's doing the shooting. While the D40 will ne
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Title: Nikon D40 6 MP Digital SLR Preview
Summary: According to leaks from a German photography retailer, it looks like Nikon will soon be bringing out a low cost (under $500) "starter" DSLR, perhaps in time for the Xmas season. The Nikon D40 is aimed squarely at those buying their first digtial SLR.
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Title: First Look: Nikon D40 digital camera
Verdict: Innovative, but also expensive. If you can manage without the live preview, there are good digital SLR and pro-sumer alternatives
Summary: Nikon upgrades its entry level digital SLR
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Title: Nikon D40 digital SLR
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Title: Nikon D40
Summary: The much rumored Nikon D40 is official today. Compare prices on the Nikon D40 and get the latest price on the Nikon D40 at Amazon The Nikon D40 is a 6.1 megapixel DSLR with a 23.7 x 15.6mm RGB CCD sensor. It has an ISO range of 200-1600, 2.5 inch LCD disp
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Title: Nikon D40 Digital SLR First Look Review and Image Samples
Summary: Nikon has officially announced the entry level Nikon D40 digital SLR. We have now published a series of exclusive sample images taken with a final production version of Nikon's new D40 digital SLR. See full story...
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Title: Nikon D40 - hands on Digital SLR Review
Verdict: Although a lower numerical denominator has been used (and I wouldn't for one moment think that was to upset Canon's 10D, 20D, 30D sequence) the new model is an improvement on the existing D50 in it's ease of use, and the number of features inherited from
Summary: Nikon's latest announcement, their 12th dSLR camera, the D40 has had a few rumours r
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