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Nikon D40 Body Only Digital Camera
Released: Dec 06
Recommended
74% Positive
74% Positive
Battery: 
Good
Optics: 
Good
Image: 
Excellent
Interface: 
Excellent
Based on 61 expert reviews.
"Many of the goodies from its pricier siblings have managed to creep their way in, including the excellent 3D Matrix II metering system"... Pcadvisor
"It is particularly fast and responsive, with excellent focus-speed, short shutter-lag and unlimited continuous drive."... Neocamera
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Specs
 
Key Features
Image Sensor Type : CCD
Resolution : 6.24 Megapixel
Camera Type : SLR/Professional
Lens
Interchangeable Lens : yes
Image Quality
Camera Resolution : 6.24 Megapixel
Image Resolutions : 3008 x 2000, 1504 x 1000, 2256 x 1496
Exposure Control
Shutter Speed : 30 - 1/4000 sec
White Balance : Auto
Storage
Memory Type : SD Card, SDHC Card
Compression Modes : Fine, Normal, Basic
Compression Type : JPEG, Raw Image, EXIF 2.1, DCF, DPOF
File Size (High Res.) : 5.8 MB (22 images on 128MB card)
File Size (Low Res.) : 0.2 MB (about 640 images on 128MB card)
Flash
ISO Speeds : 200, 1600
Flash Type : Built-In & External
Flash Functions : Auto Flash, Rear Sync Flash, Fill-in Flash, Red-eye Reduction Flash, Slow Sync
Viewfinder / Display
Viewfinder : Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Panel : yes
LCD Panel Size : 2.5 in.
LCD Screen Resolution : 230000.0 pixels
LCD Protected Position : no
Interfaces
Interface Type : USB 2.0
Video Interface : Video Out
Power Supply
Battery Type : Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Included Features
Self Timer : 2 Sec., 5 Sec., 10 Sec., 20 Sec.
Built-in Microphone : no
Dimensions
Width : 5.0 in.
Depth : 2.5 in.
Height : 3.7 in.
Weight : 1.06 lb.
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories : USB Cable, Lithium Battery, Battery Charger
Release Date : December, 2006
Product ID : 37724179
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