Nikon D40 6.1 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Two Lens Kit, with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX & 55mm - 200mm f/4-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR (Vibration Reduction) - USA Warranty

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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?CHRIS O : Basically, it was a great price on a nice little back-up camera body. The D40 is a great little camera, especially when weight is a concern. I use it on long hikes or backpacking.

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2009-09-03T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Solid entry level DSLR

This is my first DSLR, so I wanted something easy to use and light weight. The D40 fits the bill. The menu system is easy to use. Photo quality is high for a 6MP camera. Can't beat the price.

GeoffH

2009-05-17T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best DSLR deal out there!

I read about this camera on [@]. After reading every line written on his site along with the examples photos posted I was sold. I was not disappointed. The camera kit came in last week and so far I have taken about 1200 shots, with good 95% of them being keepers. It is simply amazing how quick and easy these quality shots are taken. Not sure how Adorama does it, but they have the best price on this lens kit.. cheaper than [...] etc... By the way I would highly recommend the two lens VR kit, unless you can afford the extra $700 18-200 VR lens.

DANIEL M.

2008-12-24T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

AWSOME!!!

Replaced my Kodak Z740. Man this is a whole different world. I can not believe the picture quality for 6.1 MP.It is easy to use and fast as most anyone would need. Shot pictures of my one year old great grandaughter as fast as I could pull the trigger in child mode, and not a bad shot out of 35 tries. I highly recommend [...]

Sobyjr

2008-12-14T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Package

This is a fantastic package deal! The D40 is the best starter D-SLR camera and the package adding the 55-200 VR lens makes this perfect. Beware of other package deals like this as you want to make sure you are getting a VR 55-200 lens. The Vibration Reduction works awesome and is a must for a telephoto lens. Best deal I have ever seen for this package and Adorama is a pleasure to work with.

Wh][te D.

2008-07-29T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Package

Incredible camera package. Fast focus, quick startup, very user friendly. I will definately use this from casual family type photos to using it at work for web photos and enlarged prints. I like the small size but I wish it was bit larger (believe it or not). Read about Nikon digital cameras at[...] He gave great insight into operation and recommendations. 6.1 megapixels produces incredible images. I was considering a D80 package with same lens combo, but this package saved me quite a bit and now I am searching for some more accessories to buy from Adorama. Their service was fast and easy. And they do have the best prices (beware of all the 'discount' camera stores in NY - they sell gray market stuff).

Mitch W.

2008-06-25T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love this Camera!!!

I replaced my Kodak Z812 point and shoot with the D40 so I wouldn't miss those great action photos our 2 year old grandson gives us.With this camera I can just keep shooting. I also love the 55mm/200mm VR lens a must have. We are also going to Disney World and with this camera I know my night photos will turn out fantastic. Another nice thing I am so impressed with is the sharpness of the pictures, they are so crisp. Great battery life, but I did pick up a spare to keep with me to play it safe. I also picked up a Lowepro Micro backpack to keep my camera in. This backpack has room to store my camera with the 18mm/55mm lens, also my 55mm/200mm VR lens,cables,charger,extra battery,filters,SD cards,cleaning brush and cloth,and my Z812. Keeps the hands free and fits nice on my back.

country b.

2008-06-24T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

great kit

Excellent kit for this "entry level" DSLR -- The longer lens is the recommended VR version (vibration reduction)... This combo gives a lot of bang for the buck if you don't mind changing lenses... I've gotten a lot of nice nature shots and found the 55-200mm quite versatile... Would give it 4.5 stars if I could (If you're on Flickr, see at SCSheola) Only thing is, if you get more serious and want some of the older Nikon lenses, many of them are not fully compatible w/ this model. Just something to consider... I added an older Nikon 105mm f2.8 macro lens and it won't autofocus on this model (although for macro you don't usually use AF, but this lens can also be used for portraits, etc.)

SCS_in_NJ

2008-06-04T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent camera, great price!

I finally replaced 2 Nikon film cameras (FM & EM) +lenses with the D40. Adorama gave me a fair price for my used equipment & applied it toward the new D40 Kit + 55-200mm VR lens. I am impressed with the quality and sharp images I'm getting. I've used 35mm cameras for 45 years (semi-pro doing weddings and H.S. & college newspapers/yearbooks & family/travel) so now I'm in the learning curve switching to digital. I'm really glad I switched. This camera has a lot more capability than I thought, much better than my previous cameras.

Happy p.

2008-05-26T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Camera

I love taking pictures of my gorgeous and sexy wife for future viewing, and maybe an amateur contest or two, and this camera works great. There are enough manual features to be creative but also takes great pictures in the auto mode. I added the remote to my order and I'm glad I did because now I can be in the action shots as well...without having to ruin the moment.

Txswiss

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Nikon D40 6.1MP Cam 2 Lens Kit w/18-55mm ED II AF-S DX Specifications

  • Type of Camera:

    Single-lens reflex digital camera

  • Effective Pixels:

    6.1 million

  • Image Sensor:

    RGB CCD, 23.7 x 15.6 mm; total pixels: 6.24 million

  • Image Size (pixels):

    3,008 x 2,000 [L]; 2,256 x 1,496 [M]; 1,504 x 1,000 [S]

  • Sensitivity:

    200 to 1,600 in steps of 1 EV with additional setting one step over 1600

  • Storage Media:

    SD Memory Card

  • Storage System:

    Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit compression,JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant

  • File System:

    Exif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF

  • White Balance:

    Auto (TTL white-balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning and preset white balance

  • LCD Monitor:

    2.5-in., 230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment

  • Playback Function:

    1 frame; Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments); Magnifying playback; Slide show; Histogramindication; Highlight point display; Auto image rotation

  • Delete Function:

    Card format, All frames delete, Selected frames delete

  • Video Output:

    Can be selected from NTSC and PAL

  • Interface:

    USB 2.0 (High-speed): Mass Storage and PTP selectable

  • Text Input:

    Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi-selector; stored in Exif header

  • Compatible Lenses:

    Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts Type G or D AF Nikkor
    1) AF-S, AF-I: All functions supported,
    2) Other Type G or D AF Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus,
    3) PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D: Can only be used in mode M; all other functions supported except autofocus,
    4) Other AF Nikkor AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix
    5): Non-CPU: Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter does not function,

  • Picture Angle:

    Equivalent in 35 mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length

  • Viewfinder:

    Fixed-eyelevel penta-Dach-mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment (-1.6 to +0.5m -1)

  • Eyepoint:

    18 mm (-1.0 m -1)

  • Focusing Screen:

    Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets

  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage:

    Approx. 95%

  • Viewfinder Magnification:

    Approx. 0.8x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0m-1

  • Viewfinder Information:

    Focus indications, AE/FV lock indicator, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure/Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure mode, Flash output level compensation, Exposure compensation, Number of remaining exposures, Flash-ready indicator

  • Autofocus:

    TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM530 autofocus module with AF-assist (rangeapproximately 0.5-3.0m/1ft. 8in.-9ft. 10in.); Detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO100 at 20°C/68°F)

  • Lens Servo:

    1) Autofocus (AF): Instant single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status,
    2) Manual focus (M)

  • Focus Area:

    Can be selected from 3 focus areas

  • AF Area Mode:

    1) Single Area AF, 2) Dynamic Area AF, 3) Dynamic Area AF with Closest Subject Priority

  • Focus Lock:

    Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF)or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button

  • Exposure Metering:

    TTL full-aperture exposure metering system
    1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); metering performed by 420-segment RGB sensor
    2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame
    3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area

  • Exposure Metering:

    TTL full-aperture exposure metering system
    1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); metering performed by 420-segment RGB sensor
    2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame
    3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area

  • Exposure Mode:

    Digital Vari-program (Auto, Auto [Flash Off], Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, Night Portrait), Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto (S); Aperture Priority Auto (A); Manual (M)

  • Exposure Compensation:

    +/-5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV

  • Auto Exposure Lock:

    Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button

  • Shooting Modes:

    1) Single frame shooting mode,
    2) Continuous shooting mode: approx. 2.5 frames per second*,
    3) Self-timer mode,
    4) Delayed remote mode: 2 s. delay,
    5) Quick-response remote mode
    *Approx. 1.7 frames per second with Noise reduction turned on and approx. 1 frame per second with ISO HI 1

  • Shutter:

    Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter, 30 to 1/4000 s. in steps of 1/3,bulb

  • Sync Contact:

    X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/500 sec.

  • Flash Control

    1) TTL: TTL flash control by 420-segment RGB sensor. i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR available when CPUlens is used with Built-in Flash, SB-800, SB-600, and SB-400,
    2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 with CPU lens,
    3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, and 22s,
    4) Range-priority manual available with SB-800

  • Flash Sync Mode:

    AUTO, Portrait, Child, Close Up: Auto, auto with red-eye reduction; fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight
    Night portrait mode: Auto, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction; slow sync and slow sync with red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight
    Landscape, Sports mode: Fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optionalSpeedlight
    P, A: Fill-flash, rear-curtain with slow sync, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction

  • Built-in Speedlight:

    AUTO, Portrait, Child, Close Up, Night Portrait mode: Auto flash with auto pop-up
    P/S/A/M: Manual pop-up with button release
    Guide number (ISO 200/ISO 100, m [ft.]): approx.17 [55]/12 [39] (manual full 18 [59]/13 [42])

  • Flash Compensation:

    -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2EV

  • Accessory Shoe:

    Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided

  • Self-timer:

    Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 s.

  • Remote Control:

    Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (optional)

  • Power Source:

    One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9; charging voltage (Quick Charger MH-23): 7.4V DC, AC Adapter EH-5 (available separately; requires optional AC Adapter Connector EP-5)

  • Dimensions (W x H x D):

    Approx. 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in.)

  • Weight (without battery):

    Approx. 475g (1lb. 1oz.) without battery, memory card or body cap

  • Other:

    Tripod Socket: 1/4 in.

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About Nikon D40 6.1MP Cam 2 Lens Kit w/18-55mm ED II AF-S DX

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Excellent camera, great price!

By Happy p.

I finally replaced 2 Nikon film cameras (FM & EM) +lenses with the D40. Adorama gave me a fair price for my used equipment & applied it toward the new D40 Kit + 55-200mm VR lens. I am impressed with the quality and sharp images I'm getting. I've used 35mm cameras for 45 years (semi-pro doing weddings and H.S. & college newspapers/yearbooks & family/travel) so now I'm in the learning curve switching to digital. I'm really glad I switched. This camera has a lot more capability than I thought, m...

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Great Camera

By Txswiss

I love taking pictures of my gorgeous and sexy wife for future viewing, and maybe an amateur contest or two, and this camera works great. There are enough manual features to be creative but also takes great pictures in the auto mode. I added the remote to my order and I'm glad I did because now I can be in the action shots as well...without having to ruin the moment.

NIKON'S NEW D40 DIGITAL SLR CAMERA IS THE SMALLEST AND EASIEST-TO-USE NIKON D-SLR EVER
D40 Inherits Incredible Picture Quality from Nikon's Photographic Expertise, Making it Easy for Everyone to Take Breathtaking Pictures
Features an All-New, Visually Intuitive Interface, In-Camera Editing and Built-In Help

Nikon designed the D40 as an ultra-compact, lightweight, 6.1-effective megapixel digital SLR camera with simplified new features, exceptional handling speed, and a redesigned, visually-intuitive menu system that brings digital SLR cameras to a whole new level of simplicity.

The D40 packs in an incredible range of features and technologies, but even those using a digital SLR camera for the first time willbe thrilled with beautiful pictures with vibrant colors, stunning sharpness and outstanding detail. And these same customers will beamazed at just how easy it is to take truly better pictures with the new Nikon D40

The Nikon D40 is ready to shoot virtually the instant it is turned on and with the ability to shoot 2.5 pictures per second, non-stop for up to 100 shots, you'll never need to wait for the camera to get ready for the next shot. The camera reacts instantly when the shutter button is pressed ensuring you never miss a great moment.

The back of the D40 is dominated by a refreshingly large and bright 2.5-inch color LCD screen that displays everything from menu options, pictures in playback mode and Nikon's new visually-intuitive information display system that presents camera and shooting information in a clear, graphically represented way. The camera also features built-in help that can be accessed at the touch of a button and new Assist Images that help you select appropriate settings for many camera features by displaying a sample image typicalof that setting.

The D40's scene-optimized Digital Vari-Program modes allow users to capture nearly any type of scene without needing to fumble with camera settings. The D40 includes eight preset modes, including a new Flash Off mode that shuts off the camera's flash and boosts its ISO so users can easily take pictures in places where flash photography is not allowed. As users gain experience with the camera, the D40 offers advanced controls such as Aperture-priorityand Shutter-priority modes that offer greater creative control over the look and feel of their pictures.

The D40's new Retouch menu offers exclusive in-camera image editing features providing greater creativity without the need for a computer. Included in the Retouch menu is Nikon's D-Lighting, which brightens dark pictures and Red-eye correction that automatically detects and corrects red eye. Image Trim allows for creative cropping of an image and creates smaller files for easy e-mailing. Other Other creative features include Image Overlay, Small Picture, Monochrome(Black-and-white, Sepia, Cyanotype) and Filter Effects (Skylight, Warm filter, Color balance).

Nikon D40 6.1MP Cam 2 Lens Kit w/18-55mm ED II AF-S DX Features

  • The large 2.5-inch LCD monitor enables image preview at up to 19 times magnification and has large type fonts and easy-to-view menus as well as three all-new display options: Classic, Graphic and Wallpaper. Carefully designed color schemes are designed to help make changing camera settings easier than ever.
  • The D40's high-resolution image quality is made possible by Nikon's high-performance 6.1-megapixel Nikon DX-format CCD imaging sensor and exclusive Nikon image-processing engine, assuring stunning sharpness and color.
  • Intuitive controls make the D40 point-and-shoot simple, enabling even first-timeSLR users to capture beautiful memories perfectly.
  • Beautifully styled, the D40 makes high-performance digital SLR photography easier and more convenient than ever. You'll be amazed at the power packed into a camera that weighs just over 16 ounces
  • A fast 0.18 second startup combined with super-fast shutter response and rapid-action shooting at up to 2.5 frames per second makes it easy to freeze special moments instantly.
  • The D40 can fire continuously at a speed of up to 2.5 frames per second, capturing high-quality action sequences of children in sporting activities such as soccer, baseball and much more.
  • The Nikon DX-Format CCD image sensor delivers vivid color and sharp detail, great for making beautifully detailed enlargements of 16 x 20 inches and beyond.High resolution also provides room for creative cropping.
  • The D40's newly introduced "assist images" help you select the appropriate settings for many camera features by showing an example image typical of that setting, as well as an advanced HELP Menu for the current item selected.
  • The D40's advanced 3-Area AF system and the refined algorithms inherited from more advanced Nikon digital SLR cameras deliver fast, efficient and precise Autofocus. AF refinements deliver greater precision with fast, more consistent subject acquisition and improved focus tracking for consistently sharper pictures.
  • The D40's Image Optimize setting lets photographers adjust color, contrast and sharpening, as well as other image settings, according to the type of scene or output desired. Settings include: Normal, Softer, Vivid, More Vivid, Portrait, Custom and Black and White, each of which are automatically adjusted
  • Nikon's innovative i-TTL flash control evaluates flash exposure with incredible precision to achieve better automatic flash balance and deliver outstanding results.
  • A large viewfinder makes composition easier, and overall viewfinder brightness makes focusing in low-light photography possible. Its bright and sharp viewfinder, with 0.8x magnification, ensures precise composition.
  • Eight Digital Vari-Program Modes include: Auto Flash-OFF, Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up and Night Portrait, each of which adjust automatically for optimal results under varied conditions. Each mode considers lighting conditions and possibilities, aperture, shutter speed, white balance, hue, tone,sharpening and more
  • The D40's 3D Color Matrix Metering II evaluates each scene for brightness, color, contrast, size and position of shadows and highlights, selected focus area and camera-to-subject distance, comparing that information against an onboard database of more than 30,000 actual photographic scenes.
  • Retouch Menu for creative in-camera image edits and effects

What's in the box:

  • D40 Camera, 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom NIKKOR Lens, 55mm
  • 200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR (Vibration Reduction) Autofocus Zoom NIKKOR Lens, Rechargeable Li-ion B