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Technical Details for Nikon D40


Technical Details for Nikon D40 Digital Camera
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Nikon D40 
Description: Model ID VBA-150-K001 / Nikon D40 - Digital camera - SLR - 6.1 Mpix - Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm lens - optical zoom: 3 x - supported memory: MMC, SD, SDHC - black / The D40 is a compact and lightweight high-performance camera that makes it possible for anyone to create stunning images ... more
Nikon D40 ... with an SLR. Designed specifically for ease of use, the D40 lets you use the kind of digital and optical technologies that professionals use without the need to deal with complex functions. Whatever you shoot there is an automated Digital Vari Program that lets you achieve fantastic results in any situation. Help menus are easy to navigate and the in-camera retouch menu makes it simple to edit and enhance your images on the large, bright 2.5-inch LCD monitor. Perfect for people who want an affordable camera to explore what it is that makes SLR photography stand out, the D40 is so user-friendly that all you have to do is concentrate on the scene you want to photograph and the camera's advanced Nikon technologies will take care of the rest.


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Technical Details for Nikon D40

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General
Product TypeDigital camera - SLR
Width12.6 cm
Depth6.4 cm
Height9.4 cm
Weight475 g
Enclosure ColourBlack
Main Features
Resolution6.1 Megapixel
Colour SupportColour
Optical Sensor TypeCCD
Total Pixels6,240,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution6,100,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size15.6 x 23.7mm
Field of View Crop Factor1.5
Light SensitivityISO 200-1600
Shooting ProgramsLandscape, portrait mode, close-up, night portrait, Children, sports mode
Special EffectsBlack & White, Sepia, Cyanotype, Warm Filter, skylight filter
Max Shutter Speed1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed30 sec
X-sync Speed1/500 sec
Exposure MeteringCentre-weighted, spot, 3D colour matrix II
Exposure ModesProgramme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, i-TTL program flash
Exposure RangeEV 0-20 ( ISO 100 )
Exposure Compensation±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Exposure Metering Zones420
White BalanceCustom, automatic, presets
White Balance PresetsIncandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade
Still Image FormatJPEG, NEF (RAW)
Continuous Shooting Speed2.5 frames per second
Remote ControlOptional
Memory / Storage
Supported Flash MemoryMultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Image StorageRAW 3008 x 2000 : 65 - with 512MB card
Fine JPEG 3008 x 2000 : 137 - with 512MB card
Normal JPEG 3008 x 2000 : 260 - with 512MB card
Basic JPEG 3008 x 2000 : 503 - with 512MB card
Fine JPEG 2256 x 1496 : 235 - with 512MB card
Normal JPEG 2256 x 1496 : 444 - with 512MB card
Basic JPEG 2256 x 1496 : 839 - with 512MB card
Fine JPEG 1504 x 1000 : 503 - with 512MB card
Normal JPEG 1504 x 1000 : 839 - with 512MB card
Basic JPEG 1504 x 1000 : 1200 - with 512MB card
Camera Flash
Camera FlashPop-up flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100)17
Flash ModesFill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red Eye ReductionBuilt-in
FeaturesAF illuminator, flash +/- compensation
Lens System
TypeZoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G ED II Nikon AF-S DX
Focal Length18 mm - 55 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera27 - 82.5mm
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic, manual
Auto FocusTTL phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones)3
Min Focus Range28 cm
Lens ApertureF/3.5-5.6
Optical Zoom3 x
Zoom AdjustmentManual
Lens Construction5 group(s) / 7 element(s)
Filter Size52 mm
Lens System MountingNikon F
FeaturesED glass, Silent Wave Motor (SWM), aspherical lens
Additional Features
Self TimerYes
Self Timer Delay2 - 20 sec
Flash TerminalHot shoe
Additional FeaturesDirect print, USB 2.0 compatibility, auto power save, digital noise reduction, DPOF support, display brightness control, PictBridge support, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, text input to Exif header, in-camera red-eye fix
Viewfinder
Viewfinder TypeOptical - eye-level penta-dach mirror
Field Coverage95%
Magnification0.8x
Dioptric Correction Range-1.7 to +0.5
Viewfinder FramesAutofocus frame
LCD Display InformationShutter speed, exposure compensation, AE lock, AF-in-focus, flash charge completion, aperture, Exposure Mode, frames-remaining counter
Display
TypeLCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5" - colour
Display Form FactorBuilt-in
Display Format230,000 pixels
Connections
Connector Type1 x USB
1 x composite video output
Expansion Slot(s)1 x SD Memory Card
Software
SoftwareDrivers & Utilities, Nikon PictureProject
Miscellaneous
Included AccessoriesEyepiece cover, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, eyecup, shoe cap, strap
Cables IncludedUSB cable
Power
Power DeviceBattery charger - external
Battery
Supported BatteryNikon EN-EL9
Supported Battery Details1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )
 
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