Nikon D40 - 6.1 MP Digital SLR Camera

Nikon introduces the new D40 digital SLR camera thats designed to offer you the ability to get higher quality, impressive looking pictures with the press of a button. In a world where digital SLR cameras have become extremely popular among professional photographers, have you have shied away in favor of a compact digital camera? For you, Nikons D40 is an ultra-compact, lightweight, 6.1-effective megapixel digital SLR camera with simplified new features, exceptional handling speed, and a redesigned, visually-intuitive menu system that brings digital SLR cameras to a whole new level of simplicity.

Features :

Less Complication, More Celebration
Isnt it time you switched from simple snapshots to great pictures? If so, then get to know the fun, easy-to-use Nikon D40. Now you can capt :ure spectacular pictures using the type of digital and optical technologies that professionals use, but without the complications and calculations that SLR photography once required. Let Nikons cutting-edge technology do all the work for you. Just look through the viewfinder and press a button for wonderful pictures youll be proud of. Its never been easier to capture the moments of your life so beautifully, and that is certainly worth celebrating.

Less Science Fiction, More Magic
Its never been easier to take amazing pictures. Great pictures have never been easier Great pictures used to require complicated and cumbersome equipment along with years of experience. Not any more. The D40 is compact, lightweight and designed specifically for ease of use, yet contains all the top quality, high-performance technologies that you expect from a Nikon digital SLR. And with world-famous Nikkor lenses, you know you have the sharpest and most reliable optical performance available. All in a camera light enough to carry with you everywhere. Beautiful photography has never been easier.

Less Waiting, More Wonder
Speed and accuracy to act on the moment

A fraction of a second can last forever Some of lifes most powerful moments are also the shortest: your daughter after her first ballet lesson; your son as he scores the winning goal; your dog catching that first Frisbee. Did you capture the decisive moment? Missing it can be frustrating, but with the D40 those days are over. Just turn it on for a near-instant response (0.18 seconds) and a fast, razor-sharp autofocus. Shoot and voila! Your special moments are saved perfectly.

Less Night, More Light
Let Nikon flash technology illuminate your images

Simply brilliant: Nikon flash technology Light is essential to great pictures. Thats why the D40 comes with Nikons unmatched flash technology. Forget about washed-out, unnatural color. The D40 provides the right light ? even in low-light or backlit situations. Just use Auto mode and Nikon will do the calculations for you. The result: subtle, superb images. For more sophisticated flash photography, try Nikons external Speedlights. When combined with the D40, the advanced Creative Lighting System turns the darkest situations into dazzling photo opportunities.

Extraordinary Nikon Image Quality - The D40s high-resolution image quality is made possible by Nikons high-performance 6.1 megapixel Nikon DX format CCD imaging sensor and exclusive Nikon image processing engine which assures stunning sharpness and color.

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.

Nikons Smallest Digital SLR Ever! - At just over 16 ounces, the beautifully styled and compact D40 makes high-performance digital SLR photography easier and more convenient than ever.

Fast Startup with Instant 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 at up to 2.5 frames per second - 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.

2.5-inch color LCD monitor with 3 colorful display options - Playback images are easy to see, and function menus are easier to use with a larger and brighter color LCD monitor. The large 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.

High-performance 6.1megapixel Nikon DX format CCD imaging sensor - Nikons 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.

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.

New advanced HELP menu system with Assist Images - The D40s 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 D40s 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 D40s 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.

Image Optimization Options - The D40s 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.

Built-in Speedlight with i-TTL automatic flash control - Nikons 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.

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.

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 D40s 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 on board database of more than 30,000 actual photographic scenes

Specifications:

• Type of Camera: Single-lens reflex digital camera
• Effective Pixels: 6.1 million
• Image Sensor: RGB CCD, 23.7 x 15.6 mm; total pixels: 6.24 million, Nikon DX format
• 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 1600 in steps of 1 EV with additional setting one step over 1600
• Storage Media: SD memory card, SDHC compliant
• 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
• Text Input: Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi selector; stored in Exif header
• Compatible Lenses
  * Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts Type G or D AF Nikkor: (* Excluding lenses for F3AFv)
  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 f/2.8D: Can only be used in mode M; all other functions supported except autofocus;
  4) Other AF Nikkor* 1/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 f/5.6 or faster;
  6) IX Nikkor lenses cannot be used
• Picture Angle: Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length
• Viewfinder: Fixed-eye level 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 : Approx. 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 0.5-3.0m/1ft. 8in.-9ft. 10in.); Detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20 degrees C/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: approx. 2.5 frames per second*;
  3) Self-timer mode;
  4) Delayed remote mode: 2 s. delay;
  5) Quick-response remote mode *Approx. 1.7 frames per second with Noise reduction turned on and approx. 1 frame per second with ISO HI1
• Shutter: Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter, 30 to 1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3, bulb
• Sync Contact: X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/500 sec.
• 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 T041;
  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: Auto, Portrait, Child and Close Up modes:
  1) Auto, auto with red-eye reduction; fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight;
  2) Night portrait mode: Auto, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction; slow sync and slow sync with red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight;
  3) Landscape, Sport mode: Fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight;
  4) P, A: Fill flash, rear-curtain with slow sync, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction;
  5) S, M: Fill flash, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction
• Built-in Flash: Auto flash with auto pop-up.
  Modes: P/S/A/M: Manual pop-up with button release
• Built-in Flash Guide number: (ISO 200/ISO 100, ft.): approx. 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 seconds
• Remote Control: Via optional ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control
• Power Source: One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9
• Charging voltage (MH-23 quick charger): 7.4V DC, EH-5 AC Adapter (available separately; requires optional EP-5 AC Adapter Connector)
• Tripod Socket: 1/4 in. (ISO1222)
• Dimensions (W x D x H): Approximately 5.0 x 2.5 x 3.7 inches
• Weight: Approximately 1lb. 1oz. without battery, memory card or body cap

Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II

AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II Major Features

• Offers the popular focal range of 18-55mm (picture angle equivalent to a 27-82.5mm lens in the 35mm format) for use in a variety of situations
• Compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for quiet and smooth autofocusing
• An ED glass element minimizes chromatic aberration, and a hybrid aspherical lens element minimizes astigmatism and other forms of distortion while ensuring high resolution and contrast
• Compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry
• Optical performance highly complements Nikon digital SLR cameras
• Ideally complements the D40 kit
• The seven-blade rounded diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural

AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II Specifications
Focal length	18-55mm (picture angle equivalent to a 27-82.5mm lens in the 35mm format)
Maximum aperture	f/3.5-5.6
Minimum aperture	f/22-38
Lens construction	7 elements in 5 groups (one ED glass element and one aspherical lens element)
Picture angle	76° - 28°50
Minimum focus range	0.28m (0.9 ft.) (through the entire zoom range)
Attachment size	52mm
Color	Black (Silver version are available depending on country or area)
Dimensions (approx.)	70.5 x 74.0mm (2.7 x 2.9 in.)
Weight (approx.)	205g (7.2 oz.)
Supplied Accessories*: 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

Warranty: One-Year Vendor Warranty