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Great pictures used to require complicated and cumbersome equipment along with years of experience. Not any more. The D40 is compact, lightweight and designed specifically for ease of use,...
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Great pictures used to require complicated and cumbersome equipment along with years of experience. Not any more. The D40 is compact, lightweight and designed specifically for ease of use, yet contains top-quality, high-performance technologies that you expect from a Nikon digital SLR. And with world-famous Nikkor lenses, you know you have a sharp and reliable optical performance. All in a camera light enough to carry with you everywhere. Beautiful photography has never been easier. Less
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The Nikon D3100 digital SLR camera speaks to the growing ranks of enthusiastic D-SLR users and aspiring photographers by providing an easy-to-use and affordable entrance to the world of Nikon...
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The Nikon D3100 digital SLR camera speaks to the growing ranks of enthusiastic D-SLR users and aspiring photographers by providing an easy-to-use and affordable entrance to the world of Nikon D-SLR’s. The 14.2-megapixel D3100 has powerful features, such as the enhanced Guide Mode that makes it easy to unleash creative potential and capture memories with still images and full HD video. Like having a personal photo tutor at your fingertips, this unique feature provides a simple graphical interface on the camera’s LCD that guides users by suggesting and/or adjusting camera settings to achieve the desired end result images. The D3100 is also the world’s first D-SLR to introduce full time auto focus (AF) in Live View and D-Movie mode to effortlessly achieve the critical focus needed when shooting Full HD 1080p video. Less
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HD Recording Format
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1080p (HDTV)
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720p (HDTV)
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Camera Type
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SLR/Professional
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SLR/Professional
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Weight
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1.06 lb.
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1 lb.
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LCD Screen Size
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2.5 in.
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3 in.
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Resolution
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6.2 Megapixel
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14.2 Megapixel
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Optical Zoom
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3x
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Features
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Image Stabilization
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Red-eye Correction
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AF Tracking
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Camera Resolution
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6.2 Megapixel
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14.2 Megapixel
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Image Sensor Type
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CCD
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CCD
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Image Resolutions
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3008 x 2000
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1504 x 1000
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2256 x 1496
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2304 x 1536
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4608 x 3072
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3456 x 2304
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Video Resolutions
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640 x 424
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HD (1280 x 720)
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1920 x 1080
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Video Format
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QuickTime
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Max Movie Length
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600 Seconds
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Video Speed
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24 fps
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Focus Type
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Autofocus & Manual Focus
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Interchangeable Lens
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Interchangeable Lenses
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Interchangeable Lenses
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Optical Zoom
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3x
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35mm Zoom Lens
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18 - 55 mm
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Aperture Range
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f3.5/f5.6 (w/t)
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Shutter Speed
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30 - 1/4000 sec
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Frames Per Second
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2.5 Frames
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White Balance
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Auto
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Auto
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Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
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Cloudy (Preset)
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Fluorescent (Preset)
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Incandescent (Preset)
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Shade (Preset)
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| Flash |
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Flash Functions
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Auto Flash
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Rear Sync Flash
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Fill-in Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Slow Sync
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Flash Off
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Auto Flash
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Rear Sync Flash
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Fill-in Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Slow Sync
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Flash Type
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Built-In & External
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Built-In & External
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ISO Speeds
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200
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1600
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100
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3200
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6400
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12800
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File Size (High Res.)
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5.8 MB (22 images on 128MB card)
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Compression Type
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JPEG
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Raw Image
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EXIF 2.1
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DCF
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DPOF
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JPEG
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Raw Image
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DPOF
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EXIF 2.21
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DCF 2.0
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Memory Type
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SD Card
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SDHC Card
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SD Card
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SDHC Card
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SDXC Card
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File Size (Low Res.)
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0.2 MB (about 640 images on 128MB card)
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Compression Modes
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Fine
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Normal
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Uncompressed
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Basic
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Uncompressed
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| Included Features |
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Self Timer
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2 Sec.
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5 Sec.
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10 Sec.
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20 Sec.
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2 Sec.
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10 Sec.
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Tripod Mount
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With Tripod Mount
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With Tripod Mount
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Built-in Microphone
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With Built-in Microphone
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| Viewfinder / Display |
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LCD Protected Position
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Without LCD Protected Position
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Without LCD Protected Position
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Viewfinder
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Optical (Through-the-lens)
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Optical (Through-the-lens)
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LCD Screen Resolution
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230,000 pixels
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230,000 pixels
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| Interfaces |
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Video Interface
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Video Out
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Video Out
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Interface Type
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USB 2.0
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USB 2.0
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HDMI
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| Power Supply |
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Battery Type
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Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
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Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
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| Dimensions |
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Weight
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1.06 lb.
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1 lb.
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Depth
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2.5 in.
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2.9 in.
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Height
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3.7 in.
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3.8 in.
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Width
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5 in.
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4.9 in.
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| Miscellaneous |
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UPC
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410100251750
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18208097982
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Product ID
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37724181
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101677489
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Included Accessories
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USB Cable
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Lithium Battery
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Battery Charger
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Lens Cap
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Strap
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Software
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Battery Charger
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Strap
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Battery Pack
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Release Date
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September, 2010
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Family Line
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Nikon D
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Nikon D
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MPN
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SLR1176
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9798
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Nikon D40 Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens
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$699.99
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Nikon D3100 Digital Camera
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$434.00
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Product Review Summary
84% recommend this product
Pros
- Excellent Picture Quality (9)
- Easy to Use (9)
- Quality Construction (5)
- Lightweight (4)
- Great Design (4)
- Long Battery Life (2)
- Intuitive (1)
- Fast Shutter (1)
- Nice Screen (1)
- Stylish (1)
Cons
- Bulky (4)
- Overpriced (2)
- Cannot use LCD as a viewfinder (1)
- Not enough auto focus sensors (1)
- Short Battery Life (1)
- Heavy (1)
- Bad in Low Light (1)
Good For
- Everyday Use (8)
- Outdoors (6)
- Travel (5)
- Home (4)
- Upgrade (1)
- Replacement (1)
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Consumer Reviews
Pros
Small, light weight, beautifully realized images. Price Point.
Cons
Inability to AF with all Nikon lenses. Consumer quality build.
Recommended it?
Yes
The Nikon D40 with 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 AF-S AF lens is this company's bare bones entry level offering in the extremely volatile digital SLR market. As the two giants of the industry, Canon and Nikon vie for an ever increasing slice of the dSLR pie, Nikon has taken a calculated marketing gamble by...
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Pros
Easy to use for entry level dSLR user, lens kit included, much more
Cons
D40 is bare bones for dSLR, but has the stuff for any entry level enthusiast.
Recommended it?
Yes
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Product Review Summary
89% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
Pros
good for beginnersgood price for DSLR
Cons
battery life in liveview
Recommended it?
Yes
I have always envied those that could take amazing photographs; observing these people has led me to the same observation: they use DSLR cameras instead of the easier to use point-and-shoot varieties. I was always intimidated by these cameras so never thought that one was for me-- that was until I...
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Pros
Everything!
Cons
A little heavy and bulky.
Recommended it?
Yes
I just bought this camera for my hobby and I'm amazed by this. The quality is amazing and you have many features to make your photos even better. (Changing color, light settings, color balance, even a fun fish eye effect!) The screen is big enough to see details of your camera and the buttons are...
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