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 88 in $350 - $600
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Answered Questions for the Nikon D40
- Q: How can I reset flash to auto flash on my Nikon D40?
- A: Well glad you solved your own problem, if you have any other questions feel free... read more
- Q: Best all around lens
- A: Hmm, weird, it looks like they all have the same f values (I'm assuming the... read more
- Q: How do I stop the histogram display?
- A: I had this exact same problem with my Nikon D40x. The problem can be easily... read more
- Q: DOES THIS LENS COME WITH CAMERA AND WILL IT SHOOT WIDE ANGLES
- A: It really depends on the kit you buy. The standard kit comes with the 18-55mm... read more
- Q: Does the Nikon D40 support using the viewfinder to take shots?
- A: Hi Elizabeth:It's the other way around. You need to compose the picture thru the viewfinder. read more
- Q: can the Nikon D40 shoot black and white photos
- A: For Nikon D40, taking Black & White pictures is one of the choices that you... read more
- Q: Refurbished Canon digital rebel 400D vs Brand New Nikon D40
- A: As a professional? Well, even as a consumer I'd prefer the Nikon's warranty. But if... read more
- Q: Shutter button will not allow me to take pictures indoors in low light
- A: Are you using Auto Focus? The problem might be that the camera is having trouble... read more
- Q: Nikon D40 and Tamron 28-300mm VC lens
- A: I haven't used it, but Popular Photography wasn't impressed:CONCLUSIONS: This is not the lens for... read more
- Q: What does the flashing indicate on my Nikon D40
- A: Paulie,In the particular review mode you're looking at, the flashing most likely indicates an over-exposed... read more
- Q: Will a AF-S lens extender become available to extend a 55-200 mm above 200 mm
- A: If the extender works with a Nikon F mount, then you can extend that lens... read more
- Q: Amateurish question: Does the D40 or similar entry level dSLRs have movie option? (rebel XT, Pentax KD100 or the Olympus E-410)
- A: The thing about cameras with movie modes is that video on a still camera is... read more
- Q: Any suggestions of a better, sturdier lens, preferably NOT a Nikon product that would fit my D40 body?
- A: Anna,I'm glad we could help. I've actually never heard that Nikon lenses break easy, so... read more
- Q: Can I turn off compression on a Nikon 40D when shooting in RAW?
- A: Peter,I went through the camera's manual pretty thoroughly and found that the only RAW image... read more
- Q: Why do I get a resolution warning on enlargements
- A: Linda,I believe that you are seeing a standard warning from those websites that really don't... read more
- Q: Which memory card to use with D40?
- A: Well, in addition to size, the speed of a card is even MORE important. Cards... read more
- Q: Can the Nikon D40 take decent indoor volleyball action shots?
- A: Well the Nikon D40, as well as other body's are definitely capable of doing the... read more
- Q: Compair zoom of the D40 with the S5.... Help
- A: The lens on the S5 has the SLR zoom equivalent of 36-432mm, so basically you're... read more
- Q: I've heard that UV filters are recommended to protect my Nikkor 18-55 kit and 55-200 VR lenses. Which ones are best? Or will a lens hood do the trick
- A: i would certainly recommend you invest in both. Filters can protect your expensive lenses in... read more
- Q: low light shooting - NIKON D40 or SONY H9?
- A: Mogwai,I would put my vote in for the Nikon D40 with a wide open aperture... 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
