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Nikon D40x Digital SLR Camera Body
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photographyreview.com Professional Review.

Nikon D40x Review & Comparison

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This review is a collaboration between Renee Lee and me (Photo-John). We both used the D40x extensively and shoot very different styles and subjects so we thought it would be interesting and fun to combine our experience and opinions into one review. And

Review Verdict: Overall, the testing the D40x was a great camera experience. Renee is a regular Nikon shooter and uses several different Nikon cameras including the D70 and D200. She commented that the D40x's image quality and performance were comparable to the higher-en

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Pros: Compact and light weight, Unique Help menu and Shooting Information Display, ISO 100-3200 sensitivity range, 10-megapixel sensor (3872×2592 pixels), Noise Reduction option, Shooting Information Display, SD memory card (if you're stepping up from a compact
Cons: Difficult to access some functions without using the menu, Slow 1/200 second flash sync, Only 3 auto focus points, SD memory card (if you already have CompactFlash cards)
digitalcamerareview.com Professional Review.

Nikon D40x Review

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When Nikon introduced the D40x back in March of this year, they noted that it "...maintains the same compact size, portability and ease-of-use as its already successful sister camera, the D40, and adds features like higher 10.2 megapixel resolution, faste

Review Verdict: is Nikon's higher resolution, entry-level digital single lens reflex camera (DSLR); even so, Nikon included a host of automatic features and programmed shooting modes to make the camera more user-friendly and/or familiar for folks moving up from a P&S, or

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Pros: Excellent image quality ; Compact, light body with great ergonomics ; Good shutter and focus speed performance ; RAW format available ;
Cons: Only fully compatible with Nikon AF-S or AF-I lenses ; 18-55mm kit lens lacks telephoto "punch ;
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Nikon D40x SLR

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The D40x's 10.2-effective megapixel CCD imaging sensor is complimented by Nikon's exclusive 3D Color Matrix Metering II and an improved Nikon Image Processing Engine that together, ensure breathtaking picture quality with analyzed exposure, refined detail

Review Verdict: This model's automated, scene-optimized Digital Vari-Program modes allow users to capture nearly any type of scene without needing to understand the fine points of photography or fumble with camera settings. The D40x includes eight preset modes, including

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wired.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Nikon D40x DLSR

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Pros: Great image quality. Lightweight and pleasing to hold. Bright viewfinder. Lots of in-camera retouching options, including RAW conversion. Performs well across ISO range of 100-1,600. Tons of help options for photo n00bs. Good battery life ;
Cons: Clunky menu system. Limited lens compatibility. Stripped-down ; autofocus system misses target sometimes ;
digicamreview.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Nikon D40x Digital SLR

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The Nikon D40x Digital SLR is one of the cheapest 10 megapixel Digital SLRs available, with ISO100 - 3200, it has a 2.5 inch screen, and a Nikon kit lens.

Review Verdict: The Nikon D40x is a compact 10 megapixel Digital SLR that produces great image quality, with very low noise levels. Images are bright, detailed, and colourful with lots of saturation, and the camera produces pleasing JPEG images. This makes it a great sta

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Pros: Excellent image quality Very good Nikon Digital kit lens Very good 2.5" screen, viewable from most angles Quick performance, quick switch on, continuous shooting etc Comfortable, compact, solid black body Little or no Red-eye in photos with flash Very low
Cons: Unintuitive to use compared to competition Poor labelling of controls (playback display is changed with up / down controls on 4 way controller for example) No quick way to set the white balance - takes 5 button presses No quick way to set ISO, without cus
photographypress.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Nikon D40

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Review Verdict: The Nikon D40 is a budget, compact DSLR, that is has to be said it does it rather well

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Pros: Good price, good handling, design, large 2.5-inch colour LCD, USB2 (Hi-Speed) connectivity, great image quality, good value for money
Cons: No top plate data LCD, no lens motor in body (non-AF-S/AF-I lenses manual focus only), no depth of field preview, no exposure or white balance bracketing
photographypress.co.uk Professional Review.

Nikon D40 DSLR camera - FIRST LOOK

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Review Verdict: Although this may be a budget option DSLR, you wouldn't know it from the build and handling

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Pros: Simple to use, helpful guides built-in to the camera
Cons: Some settings difficult to find
photoxels.com Professional Review.

Nikon D40

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At under US $600, the Nikon D40 is excellent value for money. Nikon has not compromised at all in any respects and the D40 is solidly built and handles beautifully. It provides the standard AUTO mode, plus Scene Modes for more challenging lighting situati

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dpexpert.com.au Professional Review.

REVIEW-NIKON D40 digital single lens reflex

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This 6.2 megapixel camera is Nikon's entry level DSLR. It is lighter and smaller than any previous Nikon. Although at first the camera feels flimsy it is soon apparent that, although light, it is rigid and tightly made.

Review Verdict: Will 6 megapixels do the job? For most people, yes. And the D40 has 6 million really well handled pixels. It is recommended without reservation."

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Pros: : With this camera we are able to say that the kit lens is pretty good. It feels plasticky and has a plastic rather than a metal mount, all of which suggests penny pinching and quality compromises. However Nikon have chosen to make it with a modest zoom r
Cons: The D40 is the first Nikon DSLR not to have a camera status LCD on the body top. Camera status is now displayed ephemerally on the LCD review screen and some settings appear in the viewfinder. Nikon is not alone in doing this and it no doubt keeps the pri
photographyblog.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.5 star(s) Nikon D40 Review

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The Nikon D40 surprised everyone when it was announced at the end of 2006. A DSLR camera with an 18-55mm lens for less than £450/ $680 from one of the big two manufacturers, the Nikon D40 makes the DSLR format affordable to more people than ever before. F

Review Verdict: The Nikon D40 is an attempt to make DSLR photography accessible to more people than ever before, making it one of the most important models in the company's history. Crucially Nikon haven't simply concentrated on reducing the price by reducing the feature

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