It's one of those cameras you can just pick up and start shooting without fuss, that you can hand to a friend who's never used an SLR and know they'll be able to do the same. All of this and a pretty decent kit lens for $600, I'd say it's a bit of a bargain.
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It's one of those cameras you can just pick up and start shooting without fuss, that you can hand to a friend who's never used an SLR and know they'll be able to do the same. All of this and a pretty decent kit lens for $600, I'd say it's a bit of a bargain. quote
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The Nikon D40 is a great transition camera for going from point-and-shoot to your first dSLR.
Read the full review →The Nikon D40 lives up to our expectations, and even exceeds them. There's no question that the Nikon D40 is a Dave's Pick.
Read the full review →The Nikon D40 is a budget, compact DSLR, that is has to be said it does it rather well
Read the full review →The Nikon D40 is a disappointment. ... The Nikon D40 is affordable with a retail price of $599 and a kit lens included, but there are other entry-level DSLRs with similar prices that offer more.
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Sacha
I have had this camera for around 7 months, my first DSLR, so this review is going to be very 'unprofessional photographer' friendly, as I am an unprofessional photographer, who honestly after 7 months still has absolutely no idea what he is doing, but I'm still taking the best...
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TheAmountof
I had not used a DSLR before, nor had I used a camera in manual mode. I had always been a fumble with the twist dial on my DSC-W100 and hope I did not miss the shot. I had known about apertures (ƒ/stops), ISO, picture compression, and a few other camera terms I had learned from a film student...
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SamJordan
The D40 is the perfect camera for a rookie photographer who wants to take their shooting form a point and shoot to a full blown DSLR. It's got loads of presets, which are great for the newbie, but full manual modes, with lots of tricks for the more experienced user. The build quality is...
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scootinater
The Nikon D40 with the 18-55mm kit lens is one of the best entry-level DSLR's out on the market. This camera has the extra features that you want when stepping up from a point and shoot, plus the price is just right for getting started in the advanced amateur photography. I work in a photo...
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hjernen
I think this is a great camera to start with when you want to move from compact cams and want to explore the the world of DSLR. Selfexplaining and easy to understand the menus and settings, the camera wont take the the pic if it's not set up right (light,focus,shutterspeed), lightweight and...
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redragon
Even though this camera was released a long time ago. It is still one of the best camera for its value. Ergonomic-wise, it is very comfortable when held in one hand. I also like the fact that the on/off button on the shutter button, convenience of turning the device on and off cannot be easier....
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poco153
I love my D40. It has its limitations, but none of them are too great. This camera is fantastic. I've been shooting for a year now, and I have grown my lens "collection" from the kit 18-55 to include the 55-200VR, the amazing 35mmf/1.8 and a classic 50mmf/1.8E. Lens selection,...
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