Nikon D40

Pros: Quality, size, photos, price, etc, etc

Cons: You'll love it so much, that your next purchase will be a new Hard Drive.

The Bottom Line: If you are asking yourself if there is something better than the last point and shoot you bought, buy this camera and more photo albums!

Review: Sorry nikonians or nikonistas or whatever your name is, but if you are a professional photographer this review is not for you, and neither probably the camera I always used point a shoot cameras, for my family’s trips, parties and some other stuff. I ...

Pros: Easy to use. Menu is clear and precise.

Cons: Limited to use of view finder when taking pics. Became accustomed to Viewscreen.

The Bottom Line: If I had to do it over again, I wouldn't change a thing!

Review: I was wanting to upgrade from my Compact to an SLR, but was so intimidated by what was out there. After reviewing the quality of this particular SLR, and going into a store to look it over, I became more excited to use it. I think it is a good step up. ...

Pros: Light,Small,great for beginners especially.Great second body too.

Cons: Auto focus with AF-S and AF-I lenses only. Half step ISO,limited functionality for experienced.

The Bottom Line: This Nikon is important to anyone looking for a great starter/basic DSLR. Canon's Xt has now got some great competition, and that makes it better for everyone.

Review: Firstly this is the camera replacement for the venerable D50. Primed before release to be called the "D60" Nikon decided instead on the "D40" name. Accordingly announced on November16,2006, it steps up to the plate to go squarely against the Canon ...

Pros: small size, light weight, ease of use, responsiveness, photo quality

Cons: limited physical buttons (primarily LCD-driven controls), limited AF zones

The Bottom Line: Small, light, excellent image quality, very simple to use, wide selection of AF-compatible lenses available, flexible enough to grow with you.

Review: Nikon's new D40 takes point-&-shoot photographers and gives them an outstanding, enabling dSLR camera. It also takes professionals and serious enthusiasts and gives them something much more portable to be their "everyday" dSLR. colonialpara may be a ...

Pros: Easy to use for an amateur.

Cons: Lens are plastic and can be broken easily if bumped or dropped.

The Bottom Line: I would recommend this camera to anyone who wants to move into the field of the Digital SLR as this camera makes it easy.

Review: I bought my camera as a set with a 55 -200mm lens as well as the 18-55mm lens. I have used SLR camera before and digital as well. Having one that is both is icing on the cake. I took it with us on vacation and it made taking the 1200 pictures that I ...

Pros: Value, Performance, Included 18-55mm lens is great, image quality, quality of camera

Cons: No hard buttons (without customizing) for ISO or White Balance

The Bottom Line: A great camera for any enthusiast looking for either their 1st DSLR or just upgrading. The image quality and flexibility of the camera won't hold you back.

Review: I purchased a D40 a few months ago and now feel that I am ready to review this product. I could not be happier. I purchased the camera with the included 18-55mm lens along with a 55-200 VR Nikon Lens. The quality of the included lens and the extra lens ...

Pros: Ease of use, quality of photos, freedom to take numerous photos in short timeframe.

Cons: Manual focus mode takes a little time to learn but the results are worth it.

The Bottom Line: Stop wasting smaller amounts of money repeatedly buying cheaper point and clicks. This camera is worth the price.

Review: Before purchasing this camera, we had gone through numerous point and clicks from both Kodak and Sony. I always found myself disappointed with the ability to take numerous shots in a short period of time as well as the quality and consistency of the ...

Pros: Easy to use, extremely long battery life, excellent picture quality

Cons: High cost, comes with basic lens, larger lenses also quite expensive

The Bottom Line: I would recommend this camera to anyone who loves taking pictures because it has the quality of one of those very expensive professional cameras at a fraction of the cost.

Review: I received this camera as an anniversary present and it turned out to be the best gift I've ever received!! I can't imagine using any other brand of camera ever again. The picture quality is unbelievable! Every picture I've taken looks professional. I ...

Pros: easy use, point and shoot, great user interface

Cons: 6.1 megapixels

The Bottom Line: Perfect for the amateur as well as the budding professional.

Review: I only wanted a camera like this for 30 years. Yes, it was worth the wait. And it is worth its weight -- in gold! I've had dozens of cameras, both film and digital. This is the first SLR (Single Lens Reflex) system I've owned. I figured it was high ...

Pros: Easy to use. In camera editing. Manual and Auto settings- excellent

Cons: No in camera cropping option for images. This must be done through another program.

The Bottom Line: The Nikon D40 is an excellent digital SLR camera choice for individuals who wish to experiment with their photography without draining their wallets.

Review: I love photography and certainly could be called a 'weekend amateur photographer. I've never taken any classes, but have read some books. I wanted a digital camera that was budget conscious, but not short on features. I chose the Nikon D40. Nikon ...