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Nikon D40

Nikon D40 Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens

Nikon D3S Body only

Nikon D3S Body Only Digital Camera

From $699.99  |  3 stores
From $5,196.95  |  5 stores
Product Description
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,... More
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
The D3S is uniquely qualified to meet the changing needs of photographers whose assignments demand 100% from them and their equipment. Uncompromising FX-format multimedia versatility and... More
The D3S is uniquely qualified to meet the changing needs of photographers whose assignments demand 100% from them and their equipment. Uncompromising FX-format multimedia versatility and engineered for demanding professional use at up to 9 fps, the D3S' rugged magnesium alloy construction, comprehensively sealed against dust and moisture, delivers on its promises of superiority. Exacting moments in time are captured to an expanded buffer, allowing continuous capture of up to 82 JPEG (fine) or 36 14-bit NEF (RAW) images. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom - Without Digital Zoom
HD Recording Format - 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type SLR/Professional SLR/Professional
Weight 1.06 lb. 2.73 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 3 in.
Resolution 6.2 Megapixel 12.9 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 3x -
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 6.2 Megapixel 12.9 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Image Resolutions 3008 x 2000 • 1504 x 1000 • 2256 x 1496 1776 x 1184 • 3552 x 2368 • 4256 x 2832 • 3184 x 2120 • 2128 x 1416 • 2784 x 1848 • 2080 x 1384 • 1392 x 920
Video   
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720 • 320 x 216 • 640 x 424
Video Format - AVI • Motion JPEG • HD (High Definition)
Video Speed - 24 fps
Lens   
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus -
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 3x -
35mm Zoom Lens 18 - 55 mm -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f3.5/f5.6 (w/t) -
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 sec 30 - 1/8000 sec
Frames Per Second 2.5 Frames 9 Frames
White Balance Auto Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Sunset (Preset) • Flash (Preset) • Colour Temperature Adjust
Flash   
Flash Functions Auto Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync Front Sync Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In & External External
ISO Speeds 200 • 1600 Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 12800 • 25600
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 5.8 MB (22 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image • EXIF 2.1 • DCF • DPOF JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF 1.1 • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
Memory Type SD Card • SDHC Card CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II • IBM Microdrive
File Size (Low Res.) 0.2 MB (about 640 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • Normal • Uncompressed • Basic Normal • Uncompressed • Basic
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 20 Sec. 2 Sec. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 20 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount
Built-in Microphone - With Built-in Microphone
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens) Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen Resolution 230,000 pixels 921,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life - 4,700 Images
Dimensions   
Weight 1.06 lb. 2.73 lb.
Depth 2.5 in. 3.4 in.
Height 3.7 in. 6.2 in.
Width 5 in. 6.3 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 410100251750 0018208913558
Product ID 37724181 90831632
Included Accessories USB Cable • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Lens Cap • Strap Software • USB Cable • Driver • Battery Charger • Strap • AV Cable • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
Release Date - 2009
Family Line Nikon D Nikon D
Product MPN   
MPN SLR1176 1647767
 
Consumer Reviews
Nikon D40
Nikon D40 Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens
From $699.99
Nikon D3S Body only
Nikon D3S Body Only Digital Camera
From $5,196.95

Product Review Summary

4.1
84% recommend this product
5 stars
71
4 stars
29
3 stars
5
2 stars
3
1 star
16
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

170

Is this camera for real?

bycolonialpara Dec 12, 2006
72 Helpfuls 73 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
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... Read full review »

89

The dSLR that thinks it's a point and shoot

bysolohans1 Apr 15, 2007
28 Helpfuls 29 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
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

**COMING SOON:  D-700 REVIEW**

BEFORE WE BEGIN

There are a lot of reviews on the web for the Nikon D40 and I will list some of the sites I recommend at the end of my review. Most of these reviews come from the perspective of a professional photographer and professional... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.5
Based on 2 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
1
4 stars
1
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
  • None Yet

Consumer Reviews

116

Nikon D3S: Spectacular for those who need its power

bydaviddennis May 6, 2012
17 Helpfuls 18 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Takes beautiful images; fast and powerful; rugged and durable
Cons Big, heavy and more expensive than many used cars
Recommended it? Yes

It surprised me that nobody has written a good review of this camera, and it's a bit late since it's already replaced by the D4. Still, there are a few D3Ss left on camera store shelves, and in view of the horribly bad availability of the D4, you might still be tempted to buy one. Should you?
... Read full review »

2

Great camera!!

byderekhcchoy Sep 29, 2009
1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Fast AF, great sensor in high-ISO situations, solid body build, compatible with new/old...
Cons Nothing really
Recommended it? Yes

If you're a professional looking for a reliable and high-performance workhorse, I highly recommend this camera.

The camera is solid, it has great features that you find useful in your day-to-day sessions and it's very reliable. Read full review »

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