Specifications

DIGITAL SLRs
NIKON
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D40 & D40x
PHOTO - VIDEO - PRO AUDIO
Retouch Menu
They feature a ‘Retouch Menu’ offering exclusive in-camera image
editing features. These features provide creative freedom without
the need for a computer, and for those who prefer to send pictures
directly to a printer. Includes Nikon's D-Lighting, which brightens
dark pictures and Red-eye correction that automatically detects
and corrects red eye. Image Trim allows for creative cropping
of an image and creates smaller files for easy e-mailing. Other
creative features include Image Overlay, Small Picture, Monochrome (Black-and-white, Sepia,
Cyanotype) and Filter Effects (Skylight, Warm filter, Color balance).
High-Speed Shooting
◆ The D40 can fire continuously at a speed of
up to 2.5 frames per second, capturing
high-quality action sequences of children in
sporting activities such as soccer, baseball
and much more.
◆ The D40x has fast 0.18 second startup
combined with split-second shutter
response and rapid-action shooting at up to
3 frames per second makes it easy to freeze
special moments instantly.
Focus and Exposure
Controls
◆ The D40’s advanced 3-area AF system and
refined algorithms deliver fast, efficient and
precise autofocus. AF refinements deliver
greater precision with fast, more consistent
subject acquisition and improved focus
tracking for consistently sharper pictures.
◆ Adjust the focus automatically or manually.
It’s also possible to select a focus area and
use focus lock, which lets you recompose a
picture.
◆ A large viewfinder makes composition eas-
ier, and overall viewfinder brightness makes
focusing in low-light photography possible.
Its bright and sharp viewfinder, with 0.8x
magnification, ensures precise composition.
◆ Get great shots in almost any situation with
Digital Vari-Program modes. Each of the
eight modes is designed to calculate the best
settings for your scene. Simply choose one of
the modes and the camera will adjust itself
automatically for optimal results.
◆ For more control over shutter speed and
aperture, choose Program, Shutter-Priority,
Aperture-Priority or manual mode.
◆ ±5 EV exposure compensation means better-
exposed pictures in poorly lit conditions
such as dimly lit theaters, sunsets and more.
◆ 3D Color Matrix Metering II instantly
evaluates each scene for brightness, color,
contrast, size and position of shadows and
highlights for optimum results. Center-
weighted and Spot metering are also
available to meet specialized applications.
◆ The D40/40x’s ISO sensitivity can be set
from ISO 200 all the way to 1600, enabling
beautiful images in challenging low-light
situations without using a flash.
Bundled and Optional Software
Supplied with the D40/D40x and designed as a simple,
intuitive and seamless experience, PictureProject is for
digital photographers of any skill level.
Its powerful tools let you truly explore digital imaging
without having to study for it. It greatly simplifies
image transfer and sharing, while giving you basic
post- production enhancements
on a personal computer. Data in
your memory card can easily be
uploaded to your computer, and images can be quickly printed, e-mailed
or uploaded to an online photo community.
Easy and intuitive, Nikon’s optional CAPTURE NX software gives you
an unprecedented degree of control over your images. Thanks to
exclusive U Point Technology, by Nik Software, Capture NX does all the
calculations for you, making it the first truly usable editing imaging
software for all levels of photographers.
AUTO: This mode automatically controls
all the settings to match your shooting
conditions, freeing you to concentrate on
composing your shot.
Portrait: Sophisticated portraits are easy in
this mode. The background will soften while
your subject stays sharply focused in the
foreground. The result is stylish, professional
looking images of your loved ones.
Night Portrait: Focuses on the closest subject
in a low-light situation and then calculates a
balanced exposure for both the foreground
and the background. For the sharpest
pictures, a tripod is highly recommended.
Landscape: Ideal for a great perspective on
beautiful scenery, this mode offers sharp,
clear landscape pictures with optimized
greens and blues.
Auto (Flash Off): Automatically disables the
built-in flash and boosts the camera’s light
sensitivity, letting you capture the ambiance
of available light or capture photos where
flash photography isn’t an option.
Child: This mode ensures natural skin tones
set against vividly rendered clothing and
background details. Images here are
expressive, sharp and endearing.
Sports: The camera tracks your subject,
adjusting the focus with split second
response, freezing action for incredible sports
and motion shots.
Close Up: Flowers, coins, insects and other
small treasures take on new meaning when
seen in Close Up mode, which renders a
detailed foreground, while softening the
background for subjects that truly stand out.
Digital Vari-Program Modes
The eight Digital Vari-Programs automatically calculate ideal settings for common shooting
situations. Just select a mode appropriate to your shooting situation and let the D40/D40x do
the rest.