Nikon D40: Difference between revisions
Added CNET rating. |
Dj thegreat (talk | contribs) mNo edit summary |
||
| Line 28: | Line 28: | ||
}} |
}} |
||
The '''D40''' and the '''D40x''' are the most compact members of [[Nikon]]'s entry-level [[Digital single-lens reflex camera|digital SLR]] range, announced [[November 16]], [[2006]].<ref>{{cite press release | publisher = Nikon Corporation |date=2006-11-16 | title = Nikon D40 | url = http://nikonimaging.com/global/news/2006/1116_01.htm }}</ref> Compared to its predecessor, the [[Nikon D50|D50]], the D40 has fewer features and a lower price: US$ |
The '''D40''' and the '''D40x''' are the most compact members of [[Nikon]]'s entry-level [[Digital single-lens reflex camera|digital SLR]] range, announced [[November 16]], [[2006]].<ref>{{cite press release | publisher = Nikon Corporation |date=2006-11-16 | title = Nikon D40 | url = http://nikonimaging.com/global/news/2006/1116_01.htm }}</ref> Compared to its predecessor, the [[Nikon D50|D50]], the D40 has fewer features and a lower price: US$449.99 ESP as of April 2009 with the 18-55 mm G-II kit lens,<ref>{{ cite web | url = http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/ProductDetail.page?pid=25420 | title = D40 from Nikon | publisher = Nikon USA}}</ref> [[positioning (marketing)|positioning]] it as an entry-level model compared to the [[Nikon D80|D80]]. The [[Nikon D40x|D40x]] (released [[March 6]], [[2007]]) has a 10 megapixel maximum resolution, up from 6 megapixels of the D40. The D40 and D40x (along with the D60) are notable in being the first Nikon DSLRs that will only autofocus using F-Mount lenses with internal focus motors such as AF-S and AF-I |
||
The Nikon D40 is less expensive than the [[Canon EOS 400D]] (also known as Digital Rebel XTi in the United States), the [[Pentax K110D]], and the [[Olympus E-400]], and is competitively priced against high-end [[Bridge digital camera|bridge camera]]s (the D40 and D40x do not have [[Live-preview digital camera|live preview]], unlike bridge digitals). It was launched accompanied by a new small kit lens, the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II.<ref>{{cite press release | publisher = Nikon Corporation |date=2006-11-16 | title = A compact 3x zoom lens featuring Silent Wave Motor Autofocus for Nikon digital SLRs | url = http://nikonimaging.com/global/news/2006/1116_02.htm }}</ref> |
The Nikon D40 is less expensive than the [[Canon EOS 400D]] (also known as Digital Rebel XTi in the United States), the [[Pentax K110D]], and the [[Olympus E-400]], and is competitively priced against high-end [[Bridge digital camera|bridge camera]]s (the D40 and D40x do not have [[Live-preview digital camera|live preview]], unlike bridge digitals). It was launched accompanied by a new small kit lens, the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II.<ref>{{cite press release | publisher = Nikon Corporation |date=2006-11-16 | title = A compact 3x zoom lens featuring Silent Wave Motor Autofocus for Nikon digital SLRs | url = http://nikonimaging.com/global/news/2006/1116_02.htm }}</ref> |
||
Revision as of 01:55, 2 May 2009
The D40 and the D40x are the most compact members of Nikon's entry-level digital SLR range, announced November 16, 2006.[1] Compared to its predecessor, the D50, the D40 has fewer features and a lower price: US$449.99 ESP as of April 2009 with the 18-55 mm G-II kit lens,[2] positioning it as an entry-level model compared to the D80. The D40x (released March 6, 2007) has a 10 megapixel maximum resolution, up from 6 megapixels of the D40. The D40 and D40x (along with the D60) are notable in being the first Nikon DSLRs that will only autofocus using F-Mount lenses with internal focus motors such as AF-S and AF-I
The Nikon D40 is less expensive than the Canon EOS 400D (also known as Digital Rebel XTi in the United States), the Pentax K110D, and the Olympus E-400, and is competitively priced against high-end bridge cameras (the D40 and D40x do not have live preview, unlike bridge digitals). It was launched accompanied by a new small kit lens, the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II.[3]
Despite having been on the market since early 2006, the D40 holds some benefits over its newer competition such as the Nikon D40x, D60, and Canon Rebels. Because only 6 megapixels are fit onto the standard Nikon DX format sensor, the sensitivity of each pixel is higher. The default sensitivity on the D40 is ISO 200, and the D40 adds a ISO 3200 speed (listed as "Hi1" in the camera menu). The D40 has a higher 1/500 flash sync, useful for daytime fill-flash. This compares to the typical 1/200 sync speed of other entry level and even some semi-pro DSLR cameras such as the Canon 40D with its 1/250 sync speed.
Reception
The Nikon D40 was tested by various independent reviewers[4][5]. Nikon's D40 received 3.5 stars out of 5 in CNET's editor review, landing it in a top choice as an entry-level DSLR.
Nikon D40x
On March 6, 2007, Nikon introduced the D40x, a sister camera to the D40.[6] While identical in external design to the D40, it has a 10.2-megapixel CCD sensor, continuous shooting up to 3 frames per second, and a base sensitivity of ISO 100 (as noted above, each pixel in the 10.2-megapixel sensor receives less light than the pixels in the D40 sensor). It has a flash sync speed of 1/200 seconds compared to the D40's 1/500 seconds.
The launch was accompanied by the introduction of a new consumer-level telephoto zoom with vibration reduction, the AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED.
The camera lacks a built in autofocus motor, which means that only Nikon lenses designated with AF-I and AF-S can be used in autofocus mode with the D40x (and D40), and the lenses designated AF, AF-D, AF-G, or AF-N can only be used in manual focus mode. Many recent third-party lenses now support integrated focusing motors and are compatible with the D40x.
Nikon ceased production of the D40x in December 2007, shortly before they introduced its successor, the Nikon D60.
References
- ^ "Nikon D40" (Press release). Nikon Corporation. 2006-11-16.
- ^ "D40 from Nikon". Nikon USA.
- ^ "A compact 3x zoom lens featuring Silent Wave Motor Autofocus for Nikon digital SLRs" (Press release). Nikon Corporation. 2006-11-16.
- ^ "Digitalcameratracker.com: Nikon D40 Review".
- ^ "Time For A DSLR: Nikon D40 Review".
- ^ "Nikon D40x" (Press release). Nikon Corporation. 2007-03-06.