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D I G I TA L S L R C A M E R A
C e l e b r a t e E v e r y M o m e n t
Type of Camera
Single-lens reflex digital camera
Effective Pixels
6.1 million
Image Sensor
RGB CCD, 23.7 x 15.6 mm; total pixels: 6.24 million
Image Size (pixels)
3,008 x 2,000 [L], 2,256 x 1,496 [M], 1,504 x 1,000 [S]
ISO Sensitivity
200 to 1,600 in steps of 1 EV with additional setting one step over 1600
Storage Media
SD memory card, SDHC compliant
Storage System
Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit compression,
JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant
File System
Exif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF
White Balance
Auto (TTL white-balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with
fine-tuning and preset white balance
LCD Monitor
2.5-in., 230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
Playback Function
1 frame; Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments); Magnifying playback; Slide show;
Histogram indication; Highlight point display; Auto image rotation
Delete Function
Card format, All frames delete, Selected frames delete
Video Output
NTSC or PAL
Interface
Hi-speed USB: Mass Storage and MTP/PTP selectable
Text Input
Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and
multi selector; stored in Exif header
Lens Mount
Nikon F mount with AF contacts
Compatible Lenses*
1
Type G or D AF Nikkor
1) AF-S, AF-I: All functions supported, 2) Other Type G or D AF Nikkor: All functions
supported except autofocus, 3) PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D: Can only be used in
mode M; all other functions supported except autofocus, 4) Other AF Nikkor*
2
/AI-P
Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II,
5): Non-CPU: Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter does not function;
electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster
*1. IX Nikkor lenses can not be used
*2. Excluding lenses for F3AF
Picture Angle
Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length
Viewfinder
Fixed-eyelevel penta-Dach mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment (-1.7 to +0.5m
-1
)
Eyepoint
18mm (-1.0m
-1
)
Focusing Screen
Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets
Viewfinder Frame Coverage
Approx. 95% (vertical/horizontal)
Viewfinder Magnification
Approx. 0.8x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0m
-1
Viewfinder Information
Focus indications, AE lock indicator, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure/
Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure mode, Flash output level compensation,
Exposure compensation, Number of remaining exposures, Flash-ready indicator
Autofocus
TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 530 autofocus module with AF-assist
(range approximately 0.5-3.0m/1ft. 8in.-9ft. 10in.); Detection range: -1 to +19 EV
(ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F)
Lens Servo
1) Autofocus (AF): Instant single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous servo AF (AF-C); auto
AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking automatically activated
according to subject status, 2) Manual focus (M)
Focus Area
Can be selected from 3 focus areas
AF Area Modes
1) Single Area AF, 2) Dynamic Area AF, 3) Dynamic Area AF with Closest Subject Priority
Focus Lock
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF)
or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Exposure Metering System
TTL full-aperture exposure metering system
1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II
(other CPU lenses); metering performed by 420-segment RGB sensor
2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame
3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area
Exposure Metering Range
1) 0 to 20 EV (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering), 2) 2 to 20 EV (spot
metering)
Exposure Modes
Digital Vari-Program (
Auto,
Auto [Flash Off],
Portrait,
Landscape,
Child,
Sports,
Close Up,
Night Portrait)
Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto (S); Aperture-
Priority Auto (A); Manual (M)
Exposure Compensation
±5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
Exposure Lock
Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
Shooting Modes
1) Single frame shooting mode, 2) Continuous shooting mode: approx. 2.5 frames
per second, 3) Self-timer mode, 4) Delayed remote mode: 2 s. delay,
5) Quick-response remote mode
Shutter
Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter, 30 to 1/4000 s. in steps of 1/3,
bulb
Sync Contact
X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/500 s.
Flash Control
1) TTL: TTL flash control by 420-segment RGB sensor. i-TTL balanced fill-flash for
digital SLR and standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR available when CPU lens is
used with Built-in Flash, SB-800, SB-600, and SB-400, 2) Auto aperture: Available
with SB-800 with CPU lens, 3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-
800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, and 22s, 4) Range-priority manual available with SB-800
Flash Sync Modes
,
,
,
: Auto, auto with red-eye reduction; fill-flash and red-eye
reduction available with optional Speedlight
: Auto, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction; slow sync and
slow sync with red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight
,
: Fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight
P, A: Fill-flash, rear-curtain with slow sync, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye
reduction, red-eye reduction
S, M: Fill-flash, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction
Built-in Flash
,
,
,
,
: Auto flash with auto pop-up
P/S/A/M: Manual pop-up with button release
Guide number (ISO 200/ISO 100, m [ft.]): approx.17 [55]/12 [39] (manual full 18
[59]/13 [42])
Flash Compensation
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
Accessory Shoe
Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with sync, signal, and ground contacts and safety lock
Self-timer
Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 s.
Remote Control
Via Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (optional)
Power Source
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9; charging voltage (Quick Charger MH-23):
7.4V DC, AC Adapter EH-5 (available separately; requires optional AC Adapter
Connector EP-5)
Tripod Socket
1/4 in. (ISO1222)
Dimensions (W x D x H)
Approx. 126 x 64 x 94mm (5.0 x 2.5 x 3.7 in.)
Weight
Approx. 475g (1lb. 1oz.) without battery, memory card or body cap
Supplied Accessories*
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9, Quick Charger MH-23, USB Cable UC-E4,
PictureProject, Rubber Eyecup DK-16, Camera Strap, Body Cap BF-1A, Eyepiece
Cap DK-5, Accessory Shoe Cap BS-1
Optional Accessories
Wireless Remote Control ML-L3, Capture NX, Camera Control Pro, AC Adapter
Connector EP-5, AC Adapter EH-5, Video Cable EG-D100, Semi-Soft Case CF-DC1,
Speedlight SB-800/SB-600/SB-400/R1C1
*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.
The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the D40:
• SanDisk
64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB*
1
, 4GB*
1,2
• Toshiba
64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB*
1
• Panasonic
64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB*
1
, 4GB*
1,2
• Lexar
128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB*
1
*1. If card will be used with card reader or other device, check that device supports 2GB and 4GB cards.
*2. SDHC compliant. If card will be used with card reader or other device, check that device supports SDHC.
Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size
The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 512MB Panasonic
Pro HIGH SPEED memory card at different image quality and size settings.
Image quality
Image size
File size*
1
Number of
Number of consecutive
available shots*
1
shots available*
1,2
RAW
–
5.0MB
65
5
L
2.9MB
137
100
FINE
M
1.6MB
235
100
S
0.8MB
503
100
L
1.5MB
260
100
NORMAL
M
0.8MB
444
100
S
0.4MB
839
100
L
0.8MB
503
100
BASIC
M
0.4MB
755
100
S
0.2MB
1200
100
RAW+BASIC
–/L
5.8MB*
3
58
4
*1. All figures are approximate and assume average file size; actual file size and memory card capacity may
vary with scene recorded and make of memory card.
*2. Maximum number of frames that can be taken before shooting stops. Actual number of photos that can be
taken before buffer fills may vary with make of memory card. Additional photographs can be taken as soon
as enough memory is available in buffer.
*3. Total file size of NEF (RAW) and JPEG images.
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Nikon Digital SLR Camera D40 Specifications
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Images on LCDs and monitors shown in this brochure are simulated.
Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. November 2006
©2006 NIKON CORPORATION
