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Nikon D40 with AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 G II ED Gordon Laing, March 2007
   
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Nikon D40 - front view
Nikkor 55-200mm VR
Nikon D40 video tour

We're pleased to present a short video tour of the Nikon D40, demonstrating its headline features and easy-to-use menus, along with discussing the new Nikon D40x; since the Nikon D40x is identical to the D40 other than its sensor, this video also acts as a preview of Nikon's latest DSLR. There's no need to download any new software - just press the play button in the middle of the screen below and wait for the video to start; you may need to press the button twice. The quality and any delay before playing may vary depending on your internet connection.




Nikon D40 video - RGB histogram Nikon D40 video - build quality Nikon D40 video - menus





Good points

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.

Bad points
Has 'only' 6 Mpixels, but it's enough for most.
No auto-focus with certain, older lenses.
Some settings require too many button presses.
Basic 3-point AF and no DOF preview.





Scores

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Overall:

16 / 20
16 / 20
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16 / 20
17 / 20

81%


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