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Note: This camera was first sold in Jan 2007. It has been replaced by the Nikon D40X.
Nikon D40
Nikon D40
B+
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.
  • 4 out of 5
"Lovin' it so far!"
  • 4 out of 5
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Nikon D40 Reviews

  • 4.36 out of 5

Rating: 4.36 of 5
(1517 user reviews)

Professional Reviews of the Nikon D40

  • 4.5 out of 5
Built for the Future (Imaging Resource - 1/2/07)

Imaging Resource lauds Nikon for their affordable, well-designed entry-level dSLR, which they believe is perfect for unencumbered, effortless photography. See their in-depth analysis for more details. read original review

Nikon D40 Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users

Page 1 of 2 (26 DigitalCamera-HQ reviews total)

  • 4 out of 5
Lovin' it so far! (Alfred Fonseca - 8/20/09)

So I just bought the D40 after months of research and I must say I LOVE IT!!!!!
I took it on a trip to the... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Nikon D40 (Arlene Thompson - 2/12/09)

This is camera is among my first choice of cameras, other cameras in this Nikon series is definatley worth looking at.read more

  • 4 out of 5
My favorite (Melissa Davis - 2/10/09)

This has fast became my favorite camera.read more

  • 4 out of 5
Excellent for hobbyists (MaryAnn - 11/15/08)

I bought this camera because I was sick of all the trouble I had with point and shoots. Since I bought it, I've learned all... read more

  • 4 out of 5
i AM PROUD TO OWN THIS (NAGESH PUTTASWAMY - 10/8/07)

I bought this camera during my visit to Dubai I was surpraised at the quality of the out put with and without flash I was... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Even with a 200M lens the D40 was smoked in pic quality by a $300 Kadak Z612 (Paul - 6/15/07)

I bought a Nikon D40 on June 8th as an upgrade to my trusty great shooting but unrefined $300 Kodak Z612 zoom camera.
My upgrade... read more

  • 5 out of 5
I love this camera! (Sarah - 6/23/09)

This was my step up from a point and shoot and it was worth it to get it! I love this camera! I have 2... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Very Good For First Time DSLR User (Brett G. - 5/4/09)

I like the fact that I can use most any lens from Nikon. I borrowed my dads lenses from the late 70's and they worked... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Great bargain dSLR (Richard - 4/25/09)

Takes great shots and survived a potentially 'fatal' fall onto concrete with only a few scratches.read more

  • 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... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Incredible Camera (Gary Muse - 2/12/09)

I was looking for a digital SLR when I tested the Nikon D40. I love this camera! I hope to trathe D80 up to the... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Amazing camera...... (Thomas S. - 11/10/08)

I have had this camera for around 6 months now. I absolutely love it. It has superlative image quality, and the features it has work... read more

  • 5 out of 5
No where near a pro (Paul Lanzo - 10/16/08)

I moved up from digital a point and shoot to the Nikon D40.
I have shot quite a few photos, mostly at the local zoo... read more

  • 5 out of 5
The Best Digital Camera Purchase I Made! (Rosa Thompson - 9/8/08)

This has been one of the best purchases I made. I had a regular digital camera that kept eating up my battery life. I would... read more

  • 5 out of 5
I would recomend the Nikon D40 to my best friend. (Paul Lanzo - 7/26/08)

I upgraded from two point and shoot digital cameras. I wish I had the knowledge to start out with a DSLR. So much more you... read more

  • 5 out of 5
I LOVE IT! (Chelsey - 7/13/08)

I was sceptical in buying the Nikon D40, But i'm SOOO glad I did !read more

  • 5 out of 5
Amazing. (WASIS HARYONO - 6/16/08)

perfect, easy to use, user friendly, light weight, low noise, fast & never miss a shoot...read more

  • 5 out of 5
I love it!!!!!! (Heather - 3/3/08)

if you are serious about photography, you can't go wrong with this camera. sure it's a little pricy but it is totally worth every penny. read more

  • 5 out of 5
AMAZING!! (Megan - 3/2/08)

I've taken many pictures with many different types of cameras but this one is by far my favorite!read more

  • 5 out of 5
great camera (steve price - 1/15/08)

my first dslr after owning several point and shoot cameras, must say the d40 is fantastic, get one today!!!!!read more

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