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Nikon D40X
Nikon D40X
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.
  • 5 out of 5
"Awesome!"
  • 5 out of 5
"Didn't realize how I could get such good shots"
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Nikon D40X Reviews

  • 4.7 out of 5

Rating: 4.7 of 5
(346 user reviews)

Nikon D40X Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users

  • 5 out of 5
Awesome! (Ed - 9/30/08)

Got this camera for Christmas and it is fantastic! Great pictures, light, No problems at all! Get the DVD for (Nikon D40/D40X) though if you... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Didn't realize how I could get such good shots (John West - 8/27/08)

I have owned a nikon before back when I was much younger and film was the norm. Until this December I have been pretty loyal... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Good Until (Charles Lee - 7/13/08)

Until the shutter locks up 1 year and 2 weeks after you bought the camera.

Like the size, almost flawless operation for the first year.read more

  • 5 out of 5
Nikon d40x (Jess Monillas - 5/11/08)

This is my first Digital SLR and I have been very pleased with the results. This spring I had the chance to take to take... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Excellent camera (steven rey - 4/6/08)

My whole idea of photography was changed when i get this camera. Actually i am a novice in photography but i start taking excellent photos... read more

  • 5 out of 5
just excellent (Francisco Saraiva - 2/27/08)

I moved from my Nikon F4, a little worried about the lack of weight, it didn't "feel" like a real camera.
But since I bought... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Fantastic, I'm in love (Josh Watkins - 11/13/07)

This camera genuinely has something for everyone. I'm and entheusiastic hobbiest, and I purchased this on advice from a professional friend of mine. I havent... read more

  • 4 out of 5
It's an awesome first camera (Carlos - 10/23/07)

This is my first purchased camera and I love it! =] It's easy to use and may have some drawbacks but it is simply easy... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Very, Very Good (Charles N. Lee - 9/25/07)

Wanted Nikon's 18-200 VR lens and the D-40x was the lowest priced Nikon that still had 10MP. It does a very nice job! A little... read more

  • 5 out of 5
I love it too! (Norma - 9/20/07)

It is so simple to use, I love it but being a novice photographer, I'm not doing something right. Not all my pictures are coming... read more

  • 5 out of 5
LOVE this camera! (Jessica - 7/8/07)

My husband and I were avid fans of Canon, so it was a no brain-er for us to purchase the Rebel XTi. Well, apparently we... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Love it (matt murphy - 7/6/07)

i have always been into photography, but this is the first SLR I have owned. It exceeds all expectations I had. i always liked small... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Amazing Nikon (Hugo - 7/1/07)

This is the best dslr I've ever used.
I had used other canon and pentax dslrs but there's just something about the quality in the... read more

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