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Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens

Posted by admin in October 27th 2008    under: Nikon D40 SLR Cameras    Tags: Nikon D40 Digital SLR Package
  
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“Take it from me, The Nikon D40 is one bang-up Digital SLR”

Taking world class pictures used to require complicated and cumbersome equipment along with years of experience. Not any longer.

The Nikon D40 is compact, lightweight and configured specifically for ease of use, yet bears all the top-grade, high-performance technologies that you anticipate from a Nikon digital SLR.

And with world-famous Nikkor lenses, you know you have got the sharpest and most dependable optical performance available. All in a camera light enough to carry with you everyplace. Beautiful picture taking has never been easier.

Nikon D40 Highlights

Easy operation with intuitive controls Intuitive controls make the D40 point-and-shoot simple, enabling even first-time SLR users to capture beautiful memories perfectly.

Excetional Nikon picture quality The Nikon D40’s high-resolution image quality is made possible by Nikon’s D40 high-performance 6.1 megapixel Nikon DX format CCD imaging sensor and exclusive Nikon image processing engine which assures stunning sharpness and color.

Nikon’s Smallest Digital SLR of All Time

Nikon’s smallest digital SLR of all time At just over 16 ounces, the attractively styled and compact D40 makes high-performance digital SLR photography easier and more convenient than ever.

The Nikon D40 is capable of shooting 2.5 frames per second.  Quick startup with blink of an eye shutter response: Fast startup combined with super-fast shutter response and rapid-action shooting at up to 2.5 frames per second makes it easy to freeze special moments instantly.

Includes 3x 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens Designed exclusively for use with Nikon DX-format digital SLRs, this ultra-compact 3x zoom offers Nikkor sharpness and versatility in a wide variety of shooting situations.

Shoot Up to 2.5 Frames Per Second

Shoot at up to 2.5 frames per second The D40 can fire endlessly at a speed of up to 2.5 frames per second, capturing high-quality action sequences of children in sporting activities such as baseball, football, soccer and a good deal more.

High-performance 6.1-megapixel Nikon DX format CCD imaging sensor Nikon’s DX format CCD image sensor delivers vivid color and sharp detail, great for making beautifully detailed enlargements of 16 x 20 inches and beyond. High resolution also provides room for creative cropping. 

The Nikon D40 has a 2.5-inch color LCD monitor with 3 colorful presentation options.  Playback images are easy to see, and function menus are easier to use with a larger and more brilliant color LCD monitor. The big 2.5-inch LCD monitor enables image preview at up to 19 times magnification and has large type fonts and easy-to-view menus as well as three all-new display options: Classic, Graphic and Wallpaper.

In-camera editing functions include red-eye removal.  In-camera image editing Highly versatile in-camera editing features include Nikon D-Lighting, Red-Eye Correction, Image Trimming, Image Overlay, Monochrome (Black and White, Sepia and Cyanotype) along with Skylight, Warm Tone and Color Balance filter effects. These features provide greater creative freedom without the need for a computer, for those who prefer to send pictures directly to a printer.

Advanced HELP Menue

New advanced HELP menu scheme with Assist Images.  The D40’s newly introduced “assist images” help you select the appropriate settings for many camera features by showing an example image typical of that setting as well as an advanced HELP Menu for the current item selected. The D40’s Question Mark icon (?) indicates that help is available for the currently selected item; just press the help button beside the LCD monitor to see a context sensitive help page.

Fast, accurate 3-area Autofocus The D40’s advanced 3-area AF system and the refined algorithms inherited from more advanced Nikon digital SLR cameras 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. 

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Enjoy easy in-camera optimization.  Image Optimization Options The D40’s Image Optimize setting lets photographers adjust color, contrast and sharpening as well as other image settings according to the type of scene or output desired. Settings include: Normal, Softer, Vivid, More Vivid, Portrait, Custom and Black and White, each of which are automatically adjusted based on sophisticated Nikon algorithms or user-selected settings for optimum results.

Bright… Accurate SLR Viewfinder

Bright, accurate SLR viewfinder A large viewfinder makes composition easier, and overall viewfinder brightness makes focusing in low-light photography possible. Its bright and sharp viewfinder, with 0.8x magnification, ensures precise composition.

Built-in Speedlight with i-TTL automatic flash control Nikon’s innovative i-TTL flash control evaluates flash exposure with incredible precision to achieve better automatic flash balance and deliver outstanding results. The built-in Speedlight is always at the ready and brings beautiful exposures in darkened conditions as well as adding sparkle for fill flash in outdoor situations for enhanced twilight shots or an added impact to daylight images.

8 Digital-Vari Program Modes

Automatic exposure with 8 Digital-Vari Program Modes Eight Digital Vari-Program Modes include: Auto Flash-OFF, Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up or Night Portrait, each of which adjusts automatically for optimal results under varied conditions.

Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II The D40’s 3D Color Matrix Metering II evaluates each scene for brightness, color, contrast, size and position of shadows and highlights, selected focus area and camera-to-subject distance, comparing that information against an onboard database of more than 30,000 actual photographic scenes.

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Product Overview:

The lightest, most compact Nikon digital SLR ever, featuring intuitive controls and an ergonomically designed operation that even first-time SLR users can enjoy. Advanced 3-area AF system Automatic control over ISO-equivalent sensitivity from ISO 200 to 1600 with manual override Eight automated Digital Vari-Programs [Auto, Auto (Flash Off), Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, and Night Portrait] optimize white balance, sharpening, tone, color, saturation and hue to match the scene Near-instant 0.18-second power-up Versatile shutter speed control with a range from 30 to 1/4000 s, plus bulb Creative in-camera effects and editing functions consolidated under the new Retouch menu, including D-Lighting, Red-eye correction, Trim, Monochrome settings (Black-and-white, Sepia, Cyanotype), Filter Effects (Skylight, Warm filter, Color balance), Small Picture and Image Overlay Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor Information displays can be shown in Classic, Graphic or Wallpaper format Assist Images help select the appropriate settings for many camera features by showing an example image typical of that setting Large, bright viewfinder with 0.8x magnification Fast image data transfer and recording to SD memory cards of up to 4GB capacity Exposure Metering System - TTL full-aperture exposure metering system Electronic-Flash - Auto, Portrait, Child, Close Up, Night Portrait modes Uses Nikon AF-S Lenses

6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens

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Digital Camera Review Nikon D40

Posted by admin in October 1st 2008    under: Nikon D40 SLR Cameras    Tags: camera, D40, digital, Nikon, review
  
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Reviewing a step-up SLR camera with some surprises along the way.

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Unboxing the Nikon D40 and Nikkor 18-55mm AF-S DX VR lens

Posted by admin in September 1st 2008    under: Nikon D40 Lens    Tags: 18-55mm, Beginner, camera, D40, DSLR, lens, Nikon, photography, unboxing
  
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This is my third Unboxing video and this time its my first Digital SLR camera, the Nikon D40 and the Nikkor 18-55mm VR lens. It is a very good beginner/amateur DSLR, has tons of features and is very easy to use. The Help menu is a blessing to every beginner!!!
Sorry about my poor voice; after a hard day’s work my energy meter was a bit low. I would really appreciate if you could limit your comments to the camera/lens.. Any positive or constructive criticism is also appreciated.

Disclaimer: This video is not meant promote any product, and the views expressed are solely my own.

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Rexatar lenses - are they compatible w/Nikon SLR cameras?

Posted by admin in June 30th 2009    under: Nikon D40 SLR Cameras    
  
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Rexatar Zoom Lens 85-205mm

Does anyone know if this is compatible w/a Digital SLR Nikon d40 camera?
also, this one:
Asanuma Japan 400mm 5.6 Telephoto Lens

Are either of them compatible w/Nikon D40 or above SLR cameras?
Kiron Telephoto/Macro Lens?

There's a bunch of these lenses, that I've never even heard of…sorry. :(
Unless the lens has its own motor, you'll have no autofocus. And unless it's a CPU lens, you'll be unable to meter. Don't put a crap lens on the D40. It's too good of a camera for that. Stick to Nikon's "G" series lenses.

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Is a Nikon d40 SLR camera compatible with a Nikon AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 G lens?

Posted by admin in June 23rd 2009    under: Nikon D40 SLR Cameras    
  
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I just bought a Nikon AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 G lens before I realized that I need an AF-S lens. I was just wondering if I will still be able to use the auto-focus with the lens I just bought. An answer ASAP will be greatly appreciated!

I am gonna go ahead and guess that both the first two guys just randomly said yes and no because they wanted to get their quick few points, but to answer the question, it will work. All of Nikon's consumer digital SLR's will take the same lens mounts. It is just what features they can use on them (like auto focus). Most companies, like canon, stick with this policy, because it makes upgrading so much easier.

Just to rest your mind though, here is some information right off of their site.

"All Nikon AF-S/AF-I Nikkor lenses work seamlessly with the D40, and all Nikon lenses feature the finest optics and precision mechanisms to 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). The camera includes the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens which was designed exclusively for use with Nikon DX-format digital SLRs. This ultra-compact 3x zoom offers Nikkor sharpness and versatility in a wide variety of shooting situations."

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What is the best Tripod for a Nikon D40 SLR camera?

Posted by admin in June 16th 2009    under: Nikon D40 SLR Cameras    
  
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The camera and tripod will be mainly used for family photo's and amateur photography

A tripod that you actually use is the best tripod of all. I've seen people buy expensive, good tripods, but because they're too heavy to carry and too big and too awkward, they never get used. Just about any tripod is better than no tripod at all, as long as it can support your camera.

I also disagree about tripod height. The most flattering photos of people are when the camera is at the chest height of the subject, sometimes even lower. Eye level usually tends to compress the legs, and is pretty unflattering, especially for shorter subjects and women. I wouldn't recommend bending over for extended periods of time, so use a remote release if you're doing something like landscapes, once you've finished composing the shot. For the family photo, bending over to compose shouldn't be too much of a chore.

I have two tripods–one for easy travel and use, and a second one that is much more sturdy and heavy, but only for those times when I really need the study/heavy tripod. A really large, heavy tripod may be great for landscapes, but it's a real pain for family photos and vacations.

So…here's my suggestions:
1) for the vacations, family group photos, etc. I recommend the Velbon Maxi series, usually under $100 new. I really like the Ultra-LUXi -SF series because it folds to 34.2cm (that's about 13.5"), small enough to easily take as a carry-on on a plane, yet it will hold a digital SLR with a standard zoom lens. The Ultra-MAXi-SF is even smaller at 32.7 cm (12.9"). Extends to 122 cm (4 feet). Both have ball heads. These tripods are perfect for take anywhere travel, especially air travel or hikes.

Here's the link: http://www.velbon-tripod.com/ultra_maxi.htm

2) For a sturdy, heavier tripod, Gitzo is the best and I would also recommend Bogen/Manfrotto. If you're willing to pay a lot more, you can get a carbon-fiber Manfrotto like the 190MF3 plus an appropriate tripod head. If you need something a little smaller, try the 190MF4, which will barely fit into an airplane carry-on.

Manfrotto website: http://www.manfrotto.com/Jahia/site/manfrotto/cache/offonce/pid/1882?livid=68&lsf=68&child=1

Gitzo:
http://www.gitzo.com/jsp/index.jsp

One final thing–don't skimp on the tripod, or you'll just end up buying a more expensive tripod down the road and flushing the money you spent on the first tripod. The only reason I have more than 1 tripod is because I need 1 that's useful and portable and a second one that's not as portable but is sturdier. Neither tripod is inexpensive. Consider what it is you need and want to do, then get the best tripod you can.

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Photo Camera Deals

Posted by admin in June 16th 2009    under: Nikon D40 Body    
  
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Photo camera deals are something, which are very easily available in the market. There are a lot of competitions in the field of photography. Therefore, photo camera deals are a really vast and are developing. There are a lot of companies, which offer the best gadget in town. The most fascinating feature is that almost all the companies are the leading ones and they could be really a tight competition for all.

People always go for the best reputable and top brands rather than the new ones that are introduced in the market. The different of companies, which are present in the market, make people confused about the brand they are supposed to choose. Apart from the different companies, there are various products also for them, which are the proof for the latest innovations and the advancing technologies. Modern world has brought out an increasing need for everyone to buy more and more electronic gadgets for daily use. Among them the most importantly used one are the camera.

Photo camera deals make people easily for buying different gadgets. Different companies, which are a part of the photo camera deals, are many such as Sony, Hitachi, Kodak, Canon, Nikon, Fuji and many more. These photo camera deals are really of great help to people shopping for camera. People have to look out for different deals related to the photo camera and they have to decide on the one they have to buy!

There are different types of cameras. Canon company offer a lot of digital cameras such as Canon Power Shot SD600 digital camera which has 6.0MP, 2816X2112, 3X Opt, SD/MMC Slot, Canon EOS Rebel XTi Black SLR digital camera kit which offers 10.1MP, 3888X2592, Compact Flash Slot, Canon Power Shot SD 800 IS digital camera that gives 7.1MP,3072X2304, 3.8x Opt, 16MB Removable Flash Memory, SD/SDHC/MMC Slot. Nikon company also offers many models such as Nikon D80 digital camera W/18-135mm Lens Kit that has 10.2MP, 3872X2592, SDHC/SD slot, Nikon D200 SLR digital camera body only which offers 10.92MP, Compact flash/microdrive, Nikon D40 SLR digital camera kit that offers 6.1MP, 3008X2000, SD/SDHC slot. One of Fuji’s camera model is Fuji Finepix F30 digital camera which offers 6.3MP, 2048X2136, 3x Opt, xD-Picture Card.

Photo camera deals are really helpful in the need of shopping. They help a lot in making estimations about different companies that are prevalent in the market. Photo camera deals are of great use!

Cathy Peterson
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Digital SLR Cameras NIKON d40 , d60 ,d80 , d90?

Posted by admin in February 24th 2009    under: Nikon D40 SLR Cameras    
  
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I would like to know if you can choose the language in the menu and which ones are the possibilities. i mean english , french,
when you buy a camera it have accessories? like charger or others?
the nikon d90 have video record ?

Yes.

* There are 15 different languages which include both English and French as well as Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, Finnish, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Swedish

* The cameras come with all the accessories you need.

What comes with the D90:
EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-18a Quick Charger, DK-5 Eyepiece Cap, DK-21 Rubber Eyecup, UC-E4 USB Cable, EG-D2 Audio Video Cable, AN-DC1 Camera Strap, BM-10 LCD Monitor Cover, Body Cap, BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover, Software Suite CD-ROM

* The D90 does have the video feature

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Nikon D40 Battery Grip Review

Posted by admin in February 23rd 2009    under: D40 Battery    Tags: battery, D40, D40x, D60, grip, nikkon, Nikon, review
  
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I take a look at an accessory that Nikon chose not to make for its D40, D40x, and D60 model cameras

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Winter Photography with the Nikon D40

Posted by admin in February 23rd 2009    under: Nikon D40 Accessories    Tags: birds, Bluejays, camera, Cardinals, D40, Nikon, Pennsylvania, photography, Pictures, Snow, Waterfall, Winter
  
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My first video of 2009. Here is a collection of photographs I’ve taken with my Nikon D40 over the winter months. Thanks for watching.

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