| 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 50 in SLR/Professional
- 9th of 73 in Nikon
- 16th of 87 in $350 - $600
- 5 out of 5
Incredible Camera
(Gary Green - 3/7/09)Absolutely the best camera out there for the money. Cannot really beat it with camera's costing two or three times as much. I have 2 hi end(not professional model) digital slr's( one Canon, one Nikon, over $2500 each with lens), one mid price Canon ($1300), plus this Nikon D40. I use my cameras at work, while on travel, and for recreational purposes. I take many different kinds of pictures, so I bought the above cameras based on reviews and specific needs, ie. light for traveling, fast for sports, one for best advertised picture quality, etc. But I find myself always grabbing the D40. It is light weight, has excellent lightweight VR lenses, and does 95% of what I need. Why lug around a heavier more complicated camera? When I download my pictures onto my pc and start looking at them, I am still amazed that the best looking ones are from this D40. Whatever Nikon put into this camera, it trumps more expensive ones with all the impressive specs. I cannot explain why, but now truely believe what many experts say: "having the most pixels and smartest sensors doesn't guarantee the best pictures".
I could have bought 2 of these for all my purposes and saved $6000, but no one would ever have convinced me this camera could perform at this level. So if in the market for a camera, you will not be disappointed in the D40.
