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Less Complicated, More Capable
Nikon digital SLR versatility and picture quality in a camera easy enough for everyone
Information display formats
Choose your view: Classic
format or the new Graphic
and Wallpaper formats for
Digital Vari-Program modes
and P/S/A/M modes.
Also available in silver
Black and silver versions
are available depending on
country or area.
Easy setting changes with assist images
The D40 offers handy "assist images" for
main camera features when you change
camera settings. These images are readily
available to help you select the right
settings for your pictures.
Built-in Flash
The auto pop-up Flash gives
just the right light to make
the scene look both beauti-
ful and natural. To extend
your flash shooting range
and creativity, just add
an optional Nikon
Speedlight like
the new SB-400.
Sure and comfortable
ergonomics
Weighing only 475g, this
light, compact camera
body fits your hand
perfectly, with a well-
balanced design and
grip to ensure easy
access to controls.
Long-lasting battery
The newly developed Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9 lets you take
up to 470 shots in single-frame shooting mode (CIPA standards, with
Built-in Flash used for 50% of the shots). The optional AC Adapter
EH-5 can be used to power the camera for even longer periods (an AC
Adapter Connector EP-5 is required, available separately).
Retouch Menu
The D40 lets you edit and enhance
your pictures easily in the camera
with several color filter effects, or
use black-and-white or sepia tone.
Simply apply to your images with
even more interesting options in the
menu. It’s easy, convenient, and fun!
D-Lighting
Does part of an image seem
dark with too little detail?
No problem. D-lighting lets
you enhance brightness or
contrast in-camera after the
shot is taken.
Broad ISO sensitivity range
Your D40’s ISO sensitivity can be
set from 200 all the way to 1600,
enabling beautiful images in
many challenging low-light
situations without using a flash.
Metering system options
Nikon’s exclusive 3D Color Matrix
Metering II instantly evaluates the
brightness, contrast and colors of
any shooting scenario. In addition,
Center-weighted and Spot
metering are also available to
meet specialized applications.
Nikkor lens*
All AF-S/AF-I Nikkor lenses
work seamlessly with the
D40. Each lens features
the world’s finest optics
and precision mechanisms
and provides optimized
performance for sharp,
consistent results.
*Autofocus is supported only
with AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses,
which are equipped with an
autofocus motor.
Flash mode button
Self-timer/Function button
USB connection
Connect easily to your
computer using the
supplied USB cable. The
supplied PictureProject
software can then be used
to load photographs to your
computer where they can
be organized, retouched
and printed.
Easy-to-use viewfinder
The D40’s optical viewfinder is
bright, clear and magnified to
ensure an ideal view for precise
composition.
Detail enlarge-
ment function
Press the
button and you
can zoom in on your picture
as close as approx. 19x (large
images). The extra-large,
2.5-inch LCD color monitor is
perfect for viewing sharpness
or just showing recently
captured pictures to friends
and family.
ISO 800
After
Spot Metering
AE-L/AF-L button
Command dial
Multi selector
-1 EV
0
+1 EV
Exposure compensation
Exposure compensation
lets you raise or lower the
exposure value from +5 to
-5 EV. This means better-
exposed pictures in
unusual lighting conditions
such as dimly lit theaters,
sunsets and more.
Exposure mode dial
All you need is right here. Now great pictures are a
snap in every shooting situation. For more control
over shutter speed and aperture, choose P
(Program Auto), S (Shutter-Priority Auto), A
(Aperture-Priority Auto) or M (Manual) mode.
Infrared receiver
Use the optional
Wireless Remote
Control ML-L3 as
a remote shutter
release for self-portraits or
to prevent camera shake
caused when releasing the
shutter.
SB-400 attached to
the D40
Before
ML-L3
