Nikon D40 Black + AF-S DX 18-55mm Lens kit
A perfect introduction in to digital SLR photography, the Nikon D40 is an easy-to-use compact & lightweight camera with a large, bright 2.5-inch LCD monitor, 6.1 megapixel resolution, 8 Digital Vari-Programs, near-instant start-up time and many more simple to use functions.
This kit includes the versatile ultra-compact AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm lens.
The following information is detailed on Nikon's website:
http://www.nikon.com (opens a new window)
Compact and lightweight
Only 475g in weight, the D40 fits comfortably in your hand and features a well-balanced design and grip to ensure easy access to controls.
6.1 megapixel
DX format image sensor for exceptionally vivid and detailed high-resolution images that are ideal for enlargements.
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED lens
Optically designed for use with Nikon digital SLR sensors. 135 equivalent of 27-82.5mm zoom range.
Razor-sharp 3-area Autofocus
This advanced autofocus system features three focus areas that can be individually controlled. Whether you are at the beach, the football field or an amusement park, the D40 will focus quickly and accurately.
Large, bright 2.5-inch LCD monitor
Image details are clearly visible and the simple help menus are easy to navigate.
8 Digital Vari-Programs
Automatically optimize the camera settings to produce great results in any condition. Selections include Auto Flash Off, Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close-up and Night Portrait. Simply rotate the mode dial to your preferred choice, or select the completely automatic AUTO mode and let the D40 take care of it all.
Nikon’s exclusive built-in i-TTLflash technology
Ensures that the D40 always provides the right light — even in backlit situations. The camera evaluates the scene and calculates the ideal lighting before you take each and every shot. No extra buttons, no complicated procedures.
Near-instant 0.18s start-up time
Ready in 0.18 seconds after camera on, the D40 empowers you with the speed to act on the spur of the moment.
2.5 fps continuous shooting
Capture subtle movements in a split second with Continuous Shooting Mode. With the ability to take up to 100 action shots at approx. 2.5 frames per second, the D40 is able to capture it all, even when the action is fast.
200 – 1600 ISO broad sensitivity range
Lets the camera create beautiful images in challenging low-light situations without using a flash. Sensitivity can be manually boosted to a HI-1 setting for those special occasions that call for even higher sensitivity.
Easy-to-use Retouch Menu
Makes it simple to edit and enhance your pictures in the camera. The range of image enhancements includes several colour filter effects and black-and-white or sepia tones, as well as image technologies such as Red-Eye Fix and D-Lighting.
At a glance:
- Nikon DX Format CCD image sensor; 6.1 effective megapixels
- Fast 2.5 frames per second in bursts of up to 100 JPEG frames (FINE L-size or smaller)
- High-precision digital image processing algorithms produce natural-looking images with faithful colour and tone reproduction
- 3D Colour Matrix Metering II with 420-pixel RGB sensor delivers consistent and dependable automatic exposure for ideal results in most lighting conditions
- Advanced 3-area AF system and the refined algorithms inherited from the advanced Nikon digital SLR cameras deliver fast, efficient and precise autofocus, while an AF-assist illuminator helps ensure top performance in dark situations
- Automatic control over ISO-equivalent sensitivity from ISO 200 to 1600 plus HI 1 can also be set manually
- Eight automated Digital Vari-Programs [Auto, Auto (Flash Off), Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, and Night Portrait] optimize white balance, sharpening, tone, colour, saturation and hue to match the scene
- Near-instant 0.18-second power-up lets photographers respond to every photographic opportunity
- Versatile shutter speed control with a range from 30 to 1/4000 s, plus bulb
- Creative in-camera effects and editing functions consolidated under the new Retouch menu, including D-Lighting, Red-eye correction, Trim, Monochrome settings (Black-and-white, Sepia, Cyanotype), Filter Effects (Skylight, Warm filter, Colour balance), Small Picture and Image Overlay
- Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with viewing angle of approx. 170 degrees in all directions
- Innovative information displays can be shown in Classic, Graphic or Wallpaper format
- "Assist Images" help select the appropriate settings for many camera features by showing an example image typical of that setting
- Large, bright viewfinder with 0.8x magnification ensures clear view for precise composition
- Fast image data transfer and recording to SD memory cards of up to 4GB capacity (SDHC compliant)
- Long-life Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9 allows up to 470 images in single-frame shooting mode on a single charge (*CIPA standard, with Built-in Flash used for 50% of the shots)
- Built-in Flash with i-TTL flash control and full support for Nikon's Creative Lighting System
- Includes Nikon’s PictureProject software for easy control over image adjustment and management
- Support for Nikon's new Capture NX software, which provides easier access to powerful and visually intuitive enhancement tools that help tap the full potential of NEF images
Please note: Autofocus is supported only with AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses which are equipped with an autofocus motor.