Product Features
* 6.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
* Kit includes 3x 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens
* 2.5-inch LCD with three display options; built-in flash and hot shoe
* Fast startup with instant shutter response; shoot at up to 2.5 frames per second
* Powered by one rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL9 (included); stores images on SD memory cards (memory card not included)
Technical Details
* Type of camera: Single-lens reflex digital camera
* Effective pixels: 6.1 million
* Image sensor: RGB CCD, 23.7 x 15.6 millimeters; total pixels: 6.24 million
* Image size (pixels): 3,008 x 2,000 [L], 2,256 x 1,496 [M], 1,504 x 1,000 [S]
* ISO sensitivity: 200 to 1,600 in steps of 1 EV with additional setting one step over 1600
* Storage media: SD memory card, SDHC compliant
* Tested and approved (compatible) cards: SanDisk 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB; Toshiba 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB; Panasonic 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB; Lexar 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB
* Storage system: Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit compression, JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant
* File system: Exif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF
* White Balance: Auto (TTL white-balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning and preset white balance
* LCD monitor: 2.5-inch, 230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
* Playback function: 1 frame; thumbnail (4 or 9 segments); magnifying playback; slide show; histogram indication; highlight point display; auto image rotation
* Delete function: Card format, all frames delete, selected frames delete
* Video output: NTSC or PAL
* Interface: USB: mass storage and PTP selectable
* Text input: Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi selector; stored in Exif header
* Compatible lenses(*1): Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts
* : Type G or D AF Nikkor
* : 1) AF-S, AF-I: All functions supported, 2) Other Type G or D AF Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus, 3) PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f2.8D: Can only be used in mode M; all other functions supported except autofocus, 4) Other AF Nikkor(*2)/AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II, 5): Non-CPU: Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter does not function; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f5.6 or faster
* : (*1). IX Nikkor lenses cannot be used
* : (*2). Excluding lenses for F3AF
* Picture angle: Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approximately 1.5 times lens focal length
* Viewfinder: Fixed-eyelevel penta-Dach mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment (-1.7 to +0.5m-1)
* Eyepoint: 18mm (-1.0 m-1)
* Focusing screen: Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets
* Viewfinder frame coverage: Approximately 95% (vertical/horizontal)
* Viewfinder magnification: Approximately 0.8x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1
* Viewfinder information: Focus indications, AE/FV lock indicator, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure/Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure mode, Flash output level compensation, Exposure compensation, Number of remaining exposures, Flash-ready indicator
* Autofocus: TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM530 autofocus module with AF-assist (range approximately 1 foot 8 inches to 9 feet 10 inches); Detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 68 degrees F)
* Lens: Servo 1) Autofocus (AF): Instant single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status, 2) Manual focus (M)
* Focus area: Can be selected from 3 focus areas
* AF area modes: 1) Single Area AF, 2) Dynamic Area AF, 3) Dynamic Area AF with Closest Subject Priority
* Focus lock: Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
* Exposure metering system: TTL full-aperture exposure metering system; 1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); metering performed by 420-segment RGB sensor; 2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame; 3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area
* Exposure metering range: 1) 0 to 20 EV (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering), 2) 2 to 20 EV (spot metering)
* Exposure modes: Digital Vari-program (Auto, Auto [Flash Off], Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, Night Portrait), Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto (S); Aperture Priority Auto (A); Manual (M)
* Exposure compensation: +/-5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
* Exposure lock: Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
* Shooting modes: 1) Single frame shooting mode, 2) Continuous shooting mode: approximately 2.5 frames per second, 3) Self-timer mode, 4) Delayed remote mode: 2 second delay, 5) Quick-response remote mode
* Shutter: Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter, 30 to 1/4000 second in steps of 1/3, bulb
* Sync contact: X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/500 second
* Flash control: 1) TTL: TTL flash control by 420-segment RGB sensor. i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR available when CPU lens is used with Built-in Flash, SB-800, SB-600, and SB-400, 2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 with CPU lens, 3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, and 22s, 4) Range-priority manual available with SB-800
* Flash sync modes: In Auto, Portrait, Child, and Close Up modes: Auto, auto with red-eye reduction; fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight; in Night Portrait: Auto, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction; slow sync and slow sync with red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight; Landscape, Sports:Fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight; P, A: Fill flash, rear-curtain with slow sync, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction; S, M: Fill flash, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction
* Built-in flash: Auto, Portrait, Child, Close Up, Night Portrait modes:Auto flash with auto pop-up; P/S/A/M: Manual pop-up with button release; Guide number (ISO 200/ISO 100, feet): approximately 55/39 (manual full 59/42)
* Flash compensation: -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
* Accessory shoe: Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with sync, signal, and ground contacts and safety lock
* Self-timer: Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10, or 20 s.
* Remote control: Via wireless remote control ML-L3 (optional)
* Power source: One rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL9; charging voltage (Quick Charger MH-23); 7.4V DC, AC adapter EH-5 (available separately; requires optional AC adapter connector EP-5)
* Tripod socket: 1/4 inches (ISO1222)
* Dimensions (W x D x H): Approximately 5.0 x 2.5 x 3.7 inches
* Weight: Approximately 1 pound 1 ounce without battery, memory card, or body cap
* What’s in the box: Nikon D40 digital camera, rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL9, quick charger MH-23, USB cable UC-E4, PictureProject, rubber eyecup DK-16, camera strap, body cap BF-1A, eyepiece cap DK-5, accessory shoe cap BS-1
