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Model Name: | Nikon D40 |
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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Nikon D40 webpage |
Predecessor: | |
Successor: |
Nikon D3000
D40 vs D3000 |
General | |
Model Number: | D40 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | |
Camera Format: | SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No |
Retail Price: | $599.95 |
Street Price: | |
Date Available: | 2006-12-07 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes |
Weight: |
26.0 oz
(737 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.0 x
3.7 x
2.5 in. (126 x 94 x 64 mm) |
Waterproof: | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
Image Sensor | |
Sensor Type: | CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: | |
Effective Megapixels: | 6.1 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.70mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 7.88 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 56 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.0 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.0 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 561 |
Image Capture | |
Image Resolution: |
3008 x 2000
(6.0 MP,
3:2), 2256 x 1496 (3.4 MP, Other), 1504 x 1000 (1.5 MP, 3:2) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW (.NEF) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.5 |
Video Capture | |
Can take movies: | No |
Movie Resolution: | |
Movie File Format: | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No |
HD Video Out: | |
HD Video Connection: | |
Lens & Optics | |
Lens Mount: | Nikon F |
Lens: | Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.06x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | |
Filter Thread: | 52.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No |
Digital Zoom: | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a |
Auto Focus | |
Auto Focus: | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Nikon Multi-CAM 530 3-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 2 line-type |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes |
Viewfinder | |
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type, eye-level pentamirror, 95%, 0.8x, 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter |
Focus Peaking: | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | |
Display | |
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No |
Articulating Screen: | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No |
Selfie Screen: | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 19.0x |
Top Deck Display: | No |
Exposure | |
Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 200 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 200 - 1600; 3200 extended |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | No |
Aperture Priority: | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, landscape, child, sports, close up, night portrait, no flash |
Self Timer: | 2 to 20 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | |
High Resolution Composite: | No |
Flash | |
Built-in Flash: | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync. |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/500 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | ISO hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | |
Image Storage | |
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: | |
Other Memory: | |
Dual Card Slots: | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (.NEF) |
Movie File Format: | |
Included Memory: | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | |
Connectivity | |
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No |
NFC: | No |
Bluetooth: | No |
Built-In GPS: | No |
Microphone Jack: | No |
Headphone Jack: | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional ML-L3 wireless |
Connections (extended): | DC input |
Performance Timing | |
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.60 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.57 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.5 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 100 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.26 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.26 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.190 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.098 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | |
Startup Time: | 0.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.1 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.8 seconds |
Power | |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 470 shots |
Battery Life, Video: | |
Battery Form Factor: | EN-EL9 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL9 Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | |
Internal Charging Supported: | |
Software | |
Included Software: | PictureProject |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS |
Miscellaneous | |
Notes & Features: |
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