Nikon Announces New D40 SLR

Nikon adds an appealing budget SLR to their stable of popular professional-level cameras.

From DCHQ - Nov 13, 2006

The Nikon D40 hasn't officially been announced, per se, but a de facto annoucement has come via Internet rumors and leaks on various photography sites, specifically a German retailer that mysteriously posted information about the phantom camera.

What we can tell you about the D40 is that it is going to replace the existing D50 dSLR (and further devalue the concept of model numbers as an indicator of forward progress). Supposedly, the D40 will have a 6 megapixel sensor and the body only model will cost you about $500.

Digital Camera HQ will keep you informed about the latest developments with the Nikon D40. Stay tuned to our Nikon D40 Product Page, where you'll find specifications, opinions, and the best prices as soon as the camera is available.

Bargain hunters will want to keep a close eye on the Nikon D50, as the price will surely plummet with the official announcement of the D40.