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Nikon D40 Black - 6.1 MP Digital SLR Camera Kit w/ 18-55mm Zoom Lens
Model: D40
Description: Don't let the compact size of this stunning digital SLR camera fool you it means business. Intuitive controls and a cutting-edge, high-resolution Image Processing Engine allow this camera to deliver stunning images with crisp detail.
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Features
- Nikon DX-format RGB CCD with 6.1-megapixel effective resolution (6.24MP total); provides a wide dynamic range with optimized image quality, accurate white balance, precise metering and tone and color control for lifelike image capture and subtle detail
- 18-55mm f/3.5 - f/5.6 ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens included; F-mount with AF coupling and AF contacts compatible with type G or D AF Nikkor lenses
- 2.5" TFT-LCD monitor with brightness adjustment and 3 display options; fixed eye-level penta-Dach mirror-type viewfinder with magnification (0.8x) and diopter adjustment; BriteView clear matte focusing screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets
- High-resolution Image Processing engine for fast image processing and recording; combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter speed of 30-1/4000 sec. with flash sync up to 1/500 sec.
- In-camera editing, image optimization options and advanced help menu with Assist Images
- Digital Vari-Program selections include auto, auto flash-off, portrait, landscape, child, sports, close up and night portrait; programmed auto with flexible program, shutter-priority auto, aperture priority auto and manual exposure modes
- 3-area through-the-lens (TTL) phase detection autofocus; lens servo modes include single or continuous AF, predictive AF, auto or manual; AF-assist
- TTL exposure metering system with 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses) or Color Matrix Metering II (other lenses); center-weighted and spot meter modes; ±5 EV exposure compensation; AE-lock/AF-lock button
- Fast continuous shooting mode captures up to 2.5 fps for action shots; electronic self-timer with 2- to 20-sec. duration
- 6 manual white balance modes with fine-tuning to achieve natural tones under different lighting conditions
- Built-in Speedlight pop-up flash with TTL flash control (420-pixel RGB sensor) and i-TTL automatic flash control; flash modes include auto, P, S and M
- Playback functions include 9-segment thumbnails, slideshow and zoom; histogram indication and highlight point display; auto image rotation; Compressed NEF (RAW), JPEG, DCF 2.0 and DPOF storage
- Text input feature accommodates up to 36 alphanumeric characters; input available with LCD monitor and multiselector and stored in Exif header
- USB 2.0 interface and A/V outputs; direct-print capability with any PictBridge-enabled printer, so you can connect your camera to a compatible printer and print photos without using your PC
Specifications
| Warranty Terms - Parts |
1 year |
| Warranty Terms - Labor |
1 year |
| Product Height |
2.5" |
| Product Width |
5" |
| Product Weight |
1.1 lbs. (without battery, memory card or body cap) |
| Product Depth |
3.7" |
| Camera Body Style |
Digital SLR |
| Megapixels (Effective) |
6.1 |
| Megapixels (Total) |
6.24 |
| Image Resolution |
Up to 3008 x 2000 |
| Lens Features |
18-55mm f/3.5 - f/5.6 ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens |
| Lens Focal Length(s) |
35mm equivalent 18-55mm (with included lens) |
| LCD Screen Size |
2.5" |
| LCD Screen Features |
TFT-LCD with brightness adjustment |
| Viewfinder |
Fixed eye-level penta-Dach mirror-type with magnification (0.8x) and diopter adjustment; BriteView clear matte focusing screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets |
| Image Stabilization |
No |
| Face Detection |
No |
| Burst Mode |
Yes |
| Internal Memory |
None |
| Compatible Memory Formats |
Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)|Secure Digital (SD) |
| Text Overlay |
Yes, up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text |
| Shutter Speeds |
30-1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3, bulb |
| Aperture Range |
f/3.5 - f/5.6 to f/22 - f/32 (with included lens) |
| White Balance |
6 manual modes |
| Flash Range |
55' at ISO 200 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, P, S, M |
| Orientation Sensor |
Yes |
| External Flash Mount |
Yes |
| Movie Mode |
No |
| Self-Timer |
2, 5, 10, or 20 sec. |
| Interface |
USB |
| Camera Dock |
Not included |
| Video Outputs |
NTSC, PAL |
| Audio |
No |
| File Formats |
Compressed NEF (RAW), JPEG (Exif 2.21), DCF 2.0, DPOF |
| Exposure Control |
Programmed AE with flexible program, shutter-priority auto, aperture priority, manual; exposure compensation (±5 EV in 1/3 steps) |
| Image Storage Capacity |
Varies |
| Batteries |
Lithium-ion EN-EL9 |
| AC Adapter |
Not included |
| Imaging Sensor Type |
CCD |
| Imaging Sensor Size |
23.7mm x 15.6mm |
| Filter Diameter |
52mm |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Accessories |
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery EN-EL9, quick charger MH-23, USB cable, rubber eyecup, strap, body cap, eyepiece cap, accessory shoe cap, software CD-ROM |
| Software Included |
PictureProject |
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799.99
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