Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera ” The Lightweight Camera for Ease of Use
March 25th, 2009. Published under Photography. No Comments.
Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera, the 16 oz. camera, is the easiest and lightest DSLR camera Nikon has ever released. This camera is recommended for those who are not familiar with DLSR or digital single lens reflex cameras. It is built with easy-to-use functions and presets. Also, it is very affordable and yet it performs well.
Featuring 6.1 megapixel DX format CCD image sensor, Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera is a high performance camera. Like other cameras with higher resolution, it will enable you to enlarge images without sacrificing quality. Therefore, it can perform as much as the other cameras with higher resolution.
This camera is recommended for those who do not know much about digital SLRs. With its intuitive control, Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera is very easy to operate. It is a simple camera that enables you to shoot like a pro.
Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera is designed with a fast start-up and fast shooter response. It features a rapid-action shooting at 2.5 frames per second. It is a compact and chic digital SLR camera which you can carry anywhere with you.
You can use this camera with the 30x AF-S DX Zoom 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II lens, which is usually included in the package. Exclusively designed for Nikon cameras with DX format, the lens offers 3x zoom.
Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera has a 2.5-inch color LCD monitor. It has 3 display options, classic, graphic and wallpaper. It has easy-to-view function menus and easy playback function. With LCD monitor this large, you will be able to preview images at up to 19x magnification.
The in-camera image editing will enable you to edit images without having to connect the camera to a computer. It features Nikon D-Lighting, red-eye correction, image trimming, image overlay, monochrome black and white, sepia and cyanotype along with skylight, warm tone and color balance filter effects.
Also, it features the new Assist Images that will show you sample images. These sample images will help you select appropriate settings. Each setting has an advanced Help Menu. Just press the question mark icon to view the help page.
You can take consistent and precise images with the help of 3-area auto focus system. This system has auto focus refinements that will assist you in delivering beautifully focused pictures.
Adjust color, contrast and other image settings through its image optimization options. It has 7 different settings: normal, softer, vivid, more vivid, portrait, custom and black and white.
Achieve better automatic flash balance with built-in Speedlight and i-TTL automatic flash control. The function of i-TTL automatic flash control is to evaluate the flash exposure needed. The Speedlight is the one which actually brings the exposure.
The automated Digital-Vari Program Modes let you achieve great image results. For optimal result, use any of the 8 shooting modes. These are auto, auto (flash-off), portrait, landscape, child, sports, close-up and night portrait.
Built with a bright and sharp viewfinder, the camera will help you achieve precise composition. The viewfinder allows 0.8x magnification. Also, you can evaluate scenes with the 3D Color Matrix Metering II.
Enjoy the benefits of the light and compact Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera. Along with its intuitive controls, this ergonomically designed camera will enable you to take great images.