Nikon D40 Review

Specification:

• 6 megapixel DX format CCD (1.5x FOV crop, as D50)
  
• Nikon Image processing engine (as D80 / D200)
  
• 3D Color Matrix Metering II, 420 pixel sensor (as D80 / D50)
  
• New Multi-CAM530 three area AF sensor
  
• ISO sensitivity range 200 - 1600 plus HI 1 (3200 equiv.)
  
• Custom Auto ISO (selectable maximum ISO, minimum shutter speed)
  
• 2.5 fps continuous shooting (as D50), unlimited in JPEG
  
• No status LCD, new LCD monitor based status / settings screens
  
• Help suggestions on LCD monitor (eg. scene too dark, try using flash)
  
• Large 2.5" 230,000 pixel LCD monitor
  
• Bigger viewfinder view (x0.8 magnification, 95% coverage)
  
• Short shutter lag and viewfinder blackout
  
• Support for SDHC (SD cards over 2 GB in capacity)
  
• In-camera retouching
  
• D-Lighting (shadow / highlight enhancement)
  
• Red-eye reduction
  
• Trimming
  
• Monochrome
  
• Filter effects
  
• Small picture
  
• Image overlay
  
• USB 2.0 with PTP and Mass Storage device support
  
• Very compact, light body (smaller, lighter than D50)
  
• Improved menu user interface (as D80 / D200)
  
• New EN-EL9 Lithium-Ion battery (7.2V, 1000 mAh)
  
• New 'Version II' AF-S DX 18-55 mm kit lens