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from Clinton, IN. on 3/30/2008
I took my first serious set of landscape photographs and was totally in love with the colors and the clarity this camera produced. I used the RAW format and now I'm hooked. This is an awesome camera for a first-time DSLR user.
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from Canal Winchester, OH on 3/6/2008
I use this product daily!! I love capture candid photos of my children. The pictures always turn out great, it's easy to use, it was very easy to learn how to use it, I love having the two different lenses & I just think it's a fantastic camera. The only thing I've found that wasn't my favorite that the rapid picture taking delays at times.
from Mobile, AL. on 2/22/2008
I use this camera in my photographic class at the local university.
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from Spring Branch, Texas on 2/21/2008
Don't believe this baby isn't capable of pro quality work...get old Nikkors if your budget can't afford fast glass of AF-S/AF-I lenses required for auto focus and use manual focus/exposure instead! After a hiatus of many years from photography/photojournalism, I wanted an entry level DSLR that was inexpensive and versatile yet capable of high quality images. I could not have chosen a better camera!! Due to budget constraints (single mom, kids in college etc.) the Nikon D40x fit the bill perfectly. The 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX kit lens is more than adequate, sharp, focuses well; however, its glass is way too slow for me with my love of sports, street photography etc...soooo I purchased several pristine, exceptional and fast AI Nikkor zooms and prime lenses on [@] for [$]Sure I have to focus manually, but that has been no problem as the viewfinder is big and bright enough even for my 50-something-year-old eyes. And exposure, too, is a snap. Years of manual photography have taught me speed-aperture-shutter inter-relationships, and the large, bright LCD screen allows for adjustments on the fly. Not sure if a certain area is exposed properly, zoom in and see! And of course, those of you with the funds to purchase the auto focusing lenses designed for the modern DSLR Nikon cameras will be astounded at the quality of the in-camera metering settings and focus. If you want to pursue the old lens route, be sure and do your homework first. Almost all AI lenses work fine, and compatibility charts and review info for these older, excellent lenses abounds on the internet. Nikonians website is an excellent resource if you would like more information. Happy shooting with this remarkable entry-level, but by no means amateur-only phenomenal picture taking machine!!Don't get me wrong, if I could afford it I would have purchased a D300 or D3 because of durability and the focusing issues with the older lenses. However, until I make substantially more income from my photography to invest in a new camera body, the D40X is way more than adequate. Additional considerations are its lack of dust removal, no depth of field preview (though instant picture on the screen makes that pretty much a non-issue), and it is not as weatherproof as the high level pro cameras are. But for most folks those are luxuries if you treat your equipment with care.Run, don't walk to get a D40x before they are all gone(replaced by D60 several weeks ago. Adorama is a wonderful place to get one, btw, and if you decide to go the [@] route for lenses, please don't bid those old Nikkors up too high for me in the future! I still have to find a long lens for football!!
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from Iowa on 2/16/2008
I shoot a lot of the "great outdoors." The camera has made me look more like pro then I am!
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The D40x uses the same egine as the Nikon D200 and this is the best camera ever. I would highly recommend this camera for the professionals and the want to be pro's and cons. [...] After taking the camera on its first professional shoot with the 18-55mm lense not bad. The 18mm-200mm with VR the best and with out VR was great too. SIH....
from Lithia Springs, GA on 1/28/2008
I liked the camera but I felt it's construction was rather flimsy, and its lack of autofocus compatibility with other Nikkor lenses was unacceptable.
from Aromas, CA on 1/21/2008
My friend bought the equivalent camera, but a canon. I haven't used hers a lot, but from what I could tell, they were very similar, but I thought the nikon had stronger construction. The only thing that I saw that was kind of better was the canon had at least 9 focus points I think could come in handy, but is not vital. Overall I like the nikon d40x
from Hendersonville, NC on 1/21/2008
I've been taking pictures for over 25 years--an advanced intermediate I guess you could say. In all that time I have used NIKON products the majority of the time. When I decided to venture into the digital realm I wanted to see if the D40X could compare with my old SLR. It has more than surpassed my expectation. The only problem I have now is finding the storage for all my photos. It is extremely user-friendly. We use it on hikes on the weekend and I keep it in the car with me most everyday--you never know when you might need it. It allows you to take as much control as you want from little or none to totally programmable. The only fault I can find is that the SUB connection is a little awkward and cheap feeling compared to the overall feel of the camera. I love my NIKON and may upgrade before too long. I even got my son one when he went off to college this past year.
from Ft Worth area on 1/21/2008
There is no better camera available. [...] I am very happy with my Nikon D40X.
from Birmingham, AL on 1/21/2008
Originally, I thought the jump up from a point-and-shoot to a DSLR would be intimidating and too much to handle, but that's not the case. Nikon has created a perfect entry level DSLR in the D40(x). But don't get me wrong, entry level doesn't mean low quality pictures. With the right techniques and environment, this camera has the ability to produce pictures that are comparable to the D70 and D80 and other competitors. Auto shooting mode takes beautiful pictures right out of the box. Furthermore, more advanced settings and operations are available when the user is ready to take the next step. If you are planning on taking indoor shots, I recommend purchasing one of the flashes - I got the SB-400 and it works great when bouncing off the ceiling. Bottom line, I would make this purchase from Adorama again in a heartbeat. [...] Great price. Great camera.
from madrid, spain on 1/21/2008
i think the camera is good,however objectives could be better
from Machesney Park, Illinois on 1/21/2008
Easy menu options. Wide range of options.
from ST JOSEPH, MO on 1/21/2008
I USE THIS MOSTLY FOR CLOSE UP WORK. THE LENSE THAT CAME WITH IT IS NOT WHAT I NEEDED BUT IT DOES COME IN HANDY FOR FAMILY GET TOGETHERS, ETC.
from West Jordan, UT on 1/21/2008
Great camera and built to last. Small and light enough to carry around for long periods of time. Kit lens produces quality photos.
from Dallas, Texas on 1/21/2008
My wife loved the photos I shot with my Nikon D200, and wanted to move up to a digital SLR, so the D40x fit the bill nicely. Its resolution is the same as the more expensive cameras, yet is simpler to use, and does not sacrifice image quality.
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from Dallas, TX on 12/12/2007
I bought this camera for my wife who, after using my Nikon D200 a few times, decided that she was not intimidated by using a digital SLR after all. In fact, she is eagerly awaiting the new camera's arrival!
from Florida on 10/12/2007
I had a Cannon Rebel XT,but i tried this D40x and let me tell you,I will not change now from Nikon,to any other brand.The 18-55m lens is great and quiet,wait until i get the 55-200mm.Superb.
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from Cleveland, OH on 10/7/2007
After using Nikon film cameras for 30+ years, I decided to go digital. I started with the Nikon Coolpix 5700. Outdoor images were great and the interior shots weren?t bad either. But changing the functions was time consuming and I really wanted to use some of my older AIS lenses. The D200 seem like the obvious choice so I purchased the D200 in 2006. After lugging it around the parks and woods (lovingly) for a year I bought the D40 for hiking trips, where walking was more important then taking photos. After a dozen trips through the woods I found the D40 was just the ticket but I wanted more resolution and a wider zoom range. I didn't need the 1/500 sec flash sync so I sold the D40 with the 18-55 kit lens and bought the D40x, the 18-200 AF-S VR and a serious 4GB card. With an extra battery in my pocket and a CP filter I had all I needed for 4-6 hour long hikes.
Without going into the boring details, I've used every option on the mode dial including manual and all worked great. All the image optimization selections work well and the Shooting Information Display screen is easier to use than I thought it would be. When you're used to a lot of buttons and dials like the old F3 and F4 film cameras, menus look and feel strange.
Unfortunately, to me, the D40 and D40x will only auto-focus with AF-S lenses - no motor in the body. I also miss the front sub-command wheel like the D200. I even miss the opportunity to install a Nikon brand extended battery-shutter grip. I don't trust 3rd party grips. Yes the battery grip would add extra size and weight to the camera but for it?s size it wouldn?t be nearly as heavy as the D200. It would be nice to load both Li-ion batteries at one time and not have to swap them out when standing on a 30-40 degree hillside.
What I liked best about this camera is that I barely read the manual before taking photos. All the help you need is right under the HELP button. Which is really great if you're farsighted like me. You'll need a magnifying glass to read the manual but the help screens are legible even without my reading glasses.
All in all though this is a great camera that takes great photos. There are enough menu options for some really creative work... and the D-Lighting has saved a few photos for me. I now carry this camera at the ready whenever I take the D200 into the field or woods.
I highly recommend the D40 and D40x to anyone still shooting a pocket camera but wants more creative control.
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from Hernando, FL on 8/2/2007
I bought the D40 prior to my trans-Atlantic trip this April. Had good pictures but when the D40 X came, I gave the camera to my brother and opted for the D40X. Sharper pictures!
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from Central Islip, NY on 7/14/2007
This is my first SLR, and it's great. The picture Quality is good, controls, settings takes a lot to get use to but the outcome is awsome. Great zoom lens.
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from Murrieta, CA. on 7/12/2007
My wife wanted a digital SLR but the weight of most was to much. The D40X is perfect.
from ND on 7/11/2007
Sent this camera to my nephew in Tanzania and he loves it
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from Arizona, USA on 7/11/2007
I was really surprised at the quality of the images with this little cam. I had read so many contrary reviews, had my heart set on a cam twice as expensive, but ended up with this NIKON D40x. Bought an old 135mm/2.8 manual tele lens and WOW! I am showing in galleries now, and with the improvement through this little cam, I hope the shows are more successful! If you get a chance to own this camera, do it. You may struggle with the low magnification of the eyepiece (I wear my glasses - a bit of a nuisance), and the software is a bit cumbersome (Canon is better); but the shots you turn up with will make up for any negatives.
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from Los Angeles on 7/10/2007
I shoot a D200, which is too heavy for my wife, so I bought her the D40x - she LOVES it, and I admit I am quite impressed with it. There are really only three reasons to get a higher end (i.e. more $$$) camera than the D40x - better build, faster frame rate, and/or more dedicated controls. So unless you are a complete photogeek like me, buy this camera and just shoot it in Program mode - the pictures are always dead-on in color and white balance, the flash pops up automatically when it thinks it needs it, autofocus is very good - what more can I say? It's also very small and light and easily a day-long carry-on. Like all Nikons, it does show grain when the lights get dim, but as long as you are not shy about using the flash, this should not be a problem. About the only other draw-back is that it won't use autofocus lenses that do not have the motor built-in, so if you have a collection of Nikkor glass, you won't be able to use the older ones. There are also a few idiot modes (panorama, etc.) as well as some picture manipulations you can perform in-camera that I think are a bit gimmicky (and practically not of much use), but these don't' detract from the overall joy of using this camera.
from New Market, MD on 7/10/2007
[...] shipped everything as promised and it arrived quicker than I expected. The Nikon D40X is a dream. Originally I thought I'd prefer the heavier and larger D80 (my hands are above average in size), but after having the D40x for 2 weeks, I'm glad I bought this camera. Its weight is balanaced with the stock lens and I am having no problems using the controls. The D40x offers all ability to act like a point and shoot camera, but gives me the flexibility that I used to have with my 35mm film camera (like bulb exposure, adjusting aperature and shutter speed). The camera's controls are intuitive and thoughtfully placed. The stock lens (18-55mm) works great for photos of the family and the color rendered in the photos looks great.I recommend this camera for anyone who is interested in moving up to a digital SLR from a non-SLR digital camera.