Nikon D40X 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

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Last update: 11-28-2024


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10.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for large, photo-quality prints
2.5-inch LCD monitor; 170-degree viewing angle
3D Color Matrix Metering II for ideal exposures in almost any lighting condition
Image optimization functions and in-camera image retouching
Automatic Exposure with 8 Digital Vari-Program modes

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MRM PA
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to Use, Bargain Price, GREAT pictures
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2007
First let me say, this is not a 'professional' camera. This is a prosumer camera, or a camera a professional might use as a backup. At 10.2 MP, the image quality is very good and you can blow pictures up and crop them, and still end up with a good image.

I researched DSLRs for 2 weeks, reading about them and playing with them at Circuit City. I chose the Nikon D40x for the following reasons...
1) Heavier construction, more durable than the Canon Digital Rebel XTi
1a) Also feels better in my hand, which was a personal perference.
2) .1 MP higher than the Canon
3) 4.1 MP higher than the Nikon D40
4) $350 less than the D80 (I would have preferred the D80, but I wasn't trying to spend $1500+ after getting more lenses and accessories).
5) $632 for the D40x with the 18-55mm kit lens, which is much better than Canon's 28-55mm kit lens (which has horrible reviews).
6) Nikkor Lenses-- cannot say enough about how important it is to have a good lens. Nikon seems to have the best lenses on the market.
7) Takes an SD card-- the Canon takes a CF card. SD cards are cheaper for the same GBs
8) Nikon has a better warranty situation and I heard they are very customer oriented.
9) Nikon name is legendary in photography, and has the best and most easily available equipment.
10) For $975 (several purchases on Amazon), I got the following: D40x with 18-55mm lens, 55-200mm VR (vibration reduction lens), Nikon ballistic bag, extra battery (2 total), Nikon guide to photography, 2GB Sandisk Extreme III SD card, Sandisk USB card reader, (2) different Nikon Lens protective padded pouches, Nikon Microfiber lens/screen rag, Nikon Pen style brush lens cleaner, Digital Recovery Software, and Digital Photo Editing Software. Also included was a free trial of Photoshop.

All in all, this is a perfect camera for someone who is interested in DSLR photography but doesn't know squat about Aperture, ISO, Shutter Speed, F-stops, Manual Focusing, Bokeh, etc. This camera makes it easy to get introduced to DSLR photography without feeling overwhelmed. It additionally is great for someone who is on a budget-- such as a college or high school student who wants to pursue photography as a career. The quality of pictures is absolutely amazing for a $632 camera (and that includes a GOOD lens).
Z.Skwrel
4.0 out of 5 stars A little camera that can
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2007
I will assume if you're looking at buying this particular camera model, then: a. You are looking at upgrading from a point-N-shoot. Or, b. An intermediate to advanced photographer looking for a decent backup camera. Since I have owned this camera, I have been doing a lot of shooting with a friend of mine who happens to do photography for a living. My friend uses a Fujifilm S3 pro dSLR. Let me tell you, there isn't much difference in picture quality between the $700 d40x or $2,300 S3 pro when using the same lens. Both cameras are capable of producing almost identically amazing pictures. The main difference is when buying the d40x, you can get about the same quality photos for more than 3x cheaper than an average pro-level SLR camera.

If there was one thing I would do over again, I would definitely buy the d40x as a camera body only. Not that the kit lens is bad, but it's rather limiting to your d40's potential. Having the chance to use Nikon's 18-200mm VR lens has made me a real believer of how important a really good lens is for great photography.

My only major gripes about the d40x is the lack of adjustment buttons and no aperture dial the higher end dSLR's have. It can be somewhat annoying having to go into the camera's menu screen to make simple adjustments.

The PRO's for sure outweigh the few CON's this camera has. It's a great dSLR camera to start out with. The only real limitations of the d40x will be the skill level of the person behind it.
5.0 Engine
5.0 out of 5 stars Best digital camera, replaced my film Nikon SLR!
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2007
I have finally found a camera to replace my Nikon AF 35mm film camera. Over the last 10 years I have owned many digital cameras, mostly point a shoots, and this camera blows them all away. Other than the dynamic range of film (latitude, or contrast range), it may actually take better pictures than my SLR film camera. At 100iso I could see no digital noise, and details are razor sharp, so maybe no noise reduction/line enhancement is being used either. I just shot 100 pictures, and the battery isn't even showing any discharge. The camera is lighting fast! No waiting for the camera to boot up (turn on). You pick it up turn it on take a picture. It has just about every feature you could want in a digital camera except movies, but no SLR can take movies yet. Also would be nice if it had HDMI for digital TVs as Nikons higher end cam does. The camera is light weight, yet feels high quality. Controls are easy to use, and the viewfinder shows status of everything. The camera focuses very fast, faster than any other camera I have owned, and it's quiet. The only noise this cam makes is the mirror flipping up, and even that is quiet. The camera can haul off 3 10.2MP pictures per second! This is nothing short of amazing.

Before I purchased this Nikon D40x, I did weeks of research, looked at canon, sony, and panasonic, and really this is the camera to have. I even had the budget to buy the Nikon d3000 for $2000.00, but really this camera does what I need. Sure it's limited to only new lens, but if you don't have a bunch of old lens that need a motor drive, buy this camera.

Nikon, you did a great job!
Roxi
1.0 out of 5 stars Works great when it works!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2016
The camera would actually get five stars if it would stop breaking. Two years ago, we paid $250 to get the SD card to stay in. We were told that this is a common problem with these cameras. It takes great pictures when it works, but it's too expensive to keep repairing---especially the same problem! It is now doing the same thing again. I now have an expensive extra zoom lens that I can no longer use, as well as several other accessories. My last camera--an Avitar---worked for 23 wonderful years before that casing started to deteriorate, and I decided to get a new one. This Nikon is about 11 years old and I'm not fixing it again. Time for a new camera---not a Nikon!!!

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