Nikon D40x 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens (OLD MODEL)

Nikon D40x 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens (OLD MODEL)

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• Includes 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens
• Image optimization functions and in-camera image retouching
• 2.5-inch LCD monitor , 170-degree viewing angle
• 10.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for large, photo-quality prints
• 3D Color Matrix Metering II for ideal exposures in almost any lighting condition
• 10.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for large, photo-quality prints
• 2.5-inch LCD monitor; 170-degree viewing angle

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Brand : Nikon
Category : Electronics,Camera & Photo,Digital Cameras,DSLR Cameras
Rating : 4.1
ListPrice : US $839.99
Price : US $839.99
Review Count : 229

Nikon D40x 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens (OLD MODEL)

• I will assume if you\'re looking at buying this particular camera model, then: a. You are looking at upgrading from a point-N-shoot. Or, b. An intermediate to advanced photographer looking for a decent backup camera. Since I have owned this camera, I have been doing a lot of shooting with a friend of mine who happens to do photography for a living. My friend uses a Fujifilm S3 pro dSLR. Let me tell you, there isn\'t much difference in picture quality between the $700 d40x or $2,300 S3 pro when using the same lens. Both cameras are capable of producing almost identically amazing pictures. The main difference is when buying the d40x, you can get about the same quality photos for more than 3x cheaper than an average pro-level SLR camera.If there was one thing I would do over again, I would definitely buy the d40x as a camera body only. Not that the kit lens is bad, but it\'s rather limiting to your d40\'s potential. Having the chance to use Nikon\'s 18-200mm VR lens has made me a real believer of how important a really good lens is for great photography.My only major gripes about the d40x is the lack of adjustment buttons and no aperture dial the higher end dSLR\'s have. It can be somewhat annoying having to go into the camera\'s menu screen to make simple adjustments.The PRO\'s for sure outweigh the few CON\'s this camera has. It\'s a great dSLR camera to start out with. The only real limitations of the d40x will be the skill level of the person behind it.
• The D40 is Nikon\'s entry level DSLR. The D40X is an improved version with a 10 Megapixel sensor instead of the 6 MP that the D40 has. I haven\'t used my D40X much yet, but like what I\'ve seen.Picture quality is great, as good as any 10 MP camera and better than most, thanks to Nikon optics. I can take 3 frames/second, which is a big help for rapid action. Most controls are easy to get to, but knowing which button does what involves a fairly steep learning curve.On the down side: One display, on the back. This means that menus can be crowded and it can take a while to find the setting you\'re trying to change. While bracketing is easy, it cannot be automated like the more expensive cameras can.It only uses AS lenses. This may be a temporary problem, but I think is\'s a minor one. I have the 18-55mm and will soon add the 55-200mm. If I want a longer lens, I have to use manual focus until longer AS lenses are produced. In my case, If I need longer than 200mm (equivalent to 300mm in 35 film cameras), I\'m shooting long distances anyway, so I\'ll focus on the hyperfocal distance and have everything from 20-30 ft to infinity in focus (depending on focal length and f/stop).If I could afford twice the price, I\'d probably spend it. As it is, this is one of best values on the market today.
• I have had my Nikon D40x for two years now and love it just as much as I did the day I bought it.In the ensuing two years I\'ve learned a few things about this camera and photography which I will share.-I did a lot of research before deciding on this camera. Most of all I am so glad that I chose a DSLR--especially this DSLR over a Point and Shoot digital. The additional weight/size is well worth the quality you get.-Of all the photo settings, I would say that 80% of my photos are taken in full auto mode. The other modes that I use regularly but less often are the aperature priority, and macro modes. Unless you\'re taking photos of subjects that don\'t move, then I recommend the auto mode because the photo will be \"gone\" if you\'re busy fiddling with the controls.-I take a lot of photos of my young nieces, and having no shutter lag lets me have \"What you see is what you get\" photos.-This camera will improve your photography, but the bottom line is that unless you have a good eye, no camera is going to give you great shots.-After owning my D40x for a year I invested in the Nikon sb400 flash. The increased power/range and the ability to bounce the flash improved flash photos with the D40x by 100% over the quality of the photos with just the built-in flash. Flash photos look so even and natural, and there\'s never red-eye.-I use the 18-55 mm lens far more than the 55-200 mm lens.-The only thing I don\'t like all of the time is the function of the autofocus. Sometimes it \"misses,\" and I think that this is because there are only 3 focal points.-I take all of my photos in \"fine\" mode. This gives me the freedom of enlarging and or cropping later, without sacrificing quality. I use a 2 gb SDHC card, and have never \"run out\" of space in a day\'s shooting. I have not traveled much with this camera, but if I did and was \"on the road,\" I would use a card with larger capacity.-10.2 MP is more than enough--the lens optics are far more important, and Nikon makes fantastic lenses.-Occasionally shooting at ISO 1600 isn\'t high enough, and I wish this camera had an ISO of 3200. Mostly, it\'s not an issue except in low light situations with no flash.I hope this retrospective review is helpful to your purchasing decision.
• I\'ve only had this camera for two weeks (Nikon D40x), but have shot 1,000 photos. This is common for me when I get a new camera. I won\'t write a review until I\'ve given the camera every opportunity to show me what it can do.I won\'t get into the pros and cons. That\'s been worked over time and time again by other reviewers. I have several digital cameras and for me this is a disappointment. I\'ve been using the Fuji S6000 for a couple of years now, which has been producing great photos. The Fuji is rated at 6.3MP. Naturally, I thought a 10.2MP produced by Nikon would render even more detailed photos. But I was wrong. The Fuji S6000 produces clearer and more detailed pictures. So for me this was a shock! This is my first Nikon camera and it will be the last. I\'ll probably put this one on eBay. If you\'re thinking of getting this camera with the thought that you\'re going to get finely detailed photos you can forget it.Having said all this, it does take pictures that a good many people would be satisifed with. For those that are looking for finely detailed photos, this isn\'t the camera you should consider.

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