| Links | |
|---|---|
| Model Name: | Nikon D40 |
| Prices: | |
| 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 |
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