Nikon D40
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HQ Grade: B+
| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
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- 1st of 40 in 6 Megapixel
- 16th of 51 in SLR/Professional
- 9th of 74 in Nikon
- 14th of 94 in $350 - $600
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Answered Questions for the Nikon D40
- Q: What is the best way to remove dust from sensor
- A: The worry I have is that you may brick the chip with static electricity. I'd... read more
- Q: How do you install a reverse ring onto lense
- A: The adapter usually screws right in and should have the proper mount att'd. Then you... read more
- Q: Can the D40 display what we should see in the viewfinder BEFORE you actually shoot pictures?
- A: I had the same ' shock' a couple of years back when I bought my... read more
- Q: I have the Canon S1IS and suddenly the screen turned all blurry and purple. A moment before it was fine. not drop the camera.
- A: Hi Priscilla,This is a known issue with some models of Canon cameras. What has happened... read more
- Q: can I use a tamron 55-200 with my nikon d40?
- A: Here's the word from Nikon:[i[Compatible Lenses*1: Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts... read more
- Q: How can i select one among the three focus areas using Nikon D40?
- A: No worries! I'm glad it worked for you. You might still be able to mark... read more
- Q: Zoom range of 55-200mm lens?
- A: The 55-200mm VR would be a very good zoom range for your D40 as a... read more
- Q: How do I switch my d40 to auto focus mode?
- A: Nikon D40 is slightly different in having auto-focus motor built into the lens itself.If you... read more
- Q: How can I lengthen the time to view my pics on the LCD?
- A: Then you can't change the time it's viewed after taking the shot. You can, however... read more
- Q: Newbie question ~ Can this camera w/what is included take close up pics from say 30 to 50 feet?
- A: This camera comes with a 18-55mm lens, which is the equivalent of a 3X zoom... read more
- Q: Free printable beginner tutorials for D40 users.
- A: The Internet is filled with them. Short Courses is one. And you may also want... read more
- Q: How to turn off LCD when setting exposure compensation.
- A: Thank you , I found the anwser, there is no way.Paulie... read more
- Q: Is there a way to turn on the monitor so I can preview before taking a picture?
- A: It's called "live view" and no, it doesn't. And it wouldn't really be an advantage... read more
- Q: Wondering which accessories people use with D40. Can anyone suggest which accessories I might want\need?
- A: Actually for a starter, what you need are the following basics accessories.a) a tripod, which... read more
- Q: no image on screen. how to?
- A: Can you please be elaborate on this issue? Are your photos not being displayed in... read more
- Q: I have a blinking question mark on my screen, and camera will not take a picture
- A: Not sure. It's possible you just bumped a setting somewhere. Can you get into the... read more
- Q: Does the Nikon D40 place a Date/Time Stamp on the pictures when printed?
- A: I currently use ASDSEE 4 as my photo proram. After you open the photo to... read more
- Q: Does the Nikon D40 or D40X have Liveview, if not, which DSLR's do?
- A: The D40/D40X do not. Many other models do, including the Olympus E-500 line, the Canon... read more
- Q: KENKO PRO 300 2X AF/NIKON - Has anyone tried this with their D40? OR anyother type of converter? If so, could you let me know how you liked them?
- A: James is right and here is a statement from a forum to support it... read more
- Q: My first wedding .It's inside and small . Should I use my built in flash or would it be best to use my sb600 and bounce off the ceiling .
- A: It's best to use the SB600, especially when the group picture is going to include... read more
Open Questions for the Nikon D40
- Q: I am using a Tamron Macro 90mm lens, and it will only work on manual, but i can't seem to get it onto it ..HELP!?
- 7 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: what is the fastest sdhc card for nikon d40x
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: I have the phrase "shooting mode" blinking all the time.
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: i take pictures in a dark club and sometimes it wont take the photo it seems that i cant take them fast like i want to? what do i do?
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: flashing white areas on the view screen, why ?
- 10 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: my camera is not focusing and goin green, whats wrong with it?
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Once I take a picture and zoom on the display screen, how do I save that zoomed picture so that I can then download it?
- 2 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: why are pictures coming out dark on nikon d40 nomatter what light condition or flash
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: How do I take pictures at the beach on a sunny day with my Nikon D40?
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: I want to take indoor shots at a barrel race, what lens do I need? I have Nikon D40 digital
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: I keep getting a "low resolution" message when trying to upload pictures to print.
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: I'd like to view my subject throu the camera monitor before shoting
- 5 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: How do I get rid of the menu on the live view when I take a picture. it just started doing this.
- 5 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: What settings should I use for an evening shuttle launch?
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: What settings should I use for an evening shuttle launch?
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: My camera produces really dark images everytime i take a shot.
- 15 points for best answer - 4 replies
- Q: How do i change my photos that are on RAW format to normal?
- 20 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: Can i use close up lens kit with my D40?
- 10 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: what about a tripod? Needed or not
- 6 points for best answer - 4 replies
- Q: I'm going on a trip to England ...
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
