NIKON D40 - DIGITAL SLR CAMERAS

NIKON D40 - DIGITAL SLR CAMERAS
		Model: D40 Nikon Digital SLR Camera (6.1 Megapixels) Main Features: The lightest, most compact Nikon digital SLR ever, featuring intuitive controls and an ergonomically designed operation that even first-time SLR users can enjoy Nikon DX Format CCD image sensor; 6.1 effective megapixels Fast 2.5 frames per second in bursts of up to 100 JPEG frames (FINE L-size or smaller) Click to View Specifications


High-precision digital image processing algorithms produce natural-looking images with faithful color and tone reproduction 3D Color Matrix Metering II with 420-pixel RGB sensor delivers consistent and dependable automatic exposure for ideal results in most lighting conditions Advanced 3-area AF system and the refined algorithms inherited from the advanced Nikon digital SLR cameras deliver fast, efficient and precise autofocus, while an AF-assist illuminator helps ensure top performance in dark situations Automatic control over ISO-equivalent sensitivity from ISO 200 to 1600 plus HI 1 can also be set manually Eight automated Digital Vari-Programs [Auto, Auto (Flash Off), Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, and Night Portrait] optimize white balance, sharpening, tone, color, saturation and hue to match the scene Near-instant 0.18-second power-up lets photographers respond to every photographic opportunity Versatile shutter speed control with a range from 30 to 1/4000 s, plus bulb Creative in-camera effects and editing functions consolidated under the new Retouch menu, including D-Lighting, Red-eye correction, Trim, Monochrome settings (Black-and-white, Sepia, Cyanotype), Filter Effects (Skylight, Warm filter, Color balance), Small Picture and Image Overlay Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with viewing angle of approx. 170 degrees in all directions Innovative information displays can be shown in Classic, Graphic or Wallpaper format “Assist Images” help select the appropriate settings for many camera features by showing an example image typical of that setting Large, bright viewfinder with 0.8x magnification ensures clear view for precise composition Fast image data transfer and recording to SD memory cards of up to 4GB capacity (SDHC compliant) *Long-life Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9 allows up to 470 images in single-frame shooting mode on a single charge (CIPA standard, with Built-in Flash used for 50% of the shots)* Built-in Flash with i-TTL flash control and full support for Nikon's Creative Lighting System Includes Nikon’s PictureProject software for easy control over image adjustment and management Support for Nikon's new Capture NX software, which provides easier access to powerful and visually intuitive enhancement tools that help tap the full potential of NEF images


Specifications
Effective pixels :	6.1 million
Image sensor :	RGB CCD, 23.7 x 15.6 mm, 6.24 million total pixels: total pixels
Image size :	L (3,008 x 2,000) / M (2,256 x 1,496) / S (1,504 x 1,000)
Sensitivity :	200 to 1600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1 EV with additional setting one step over 1600
Storage media :	SD memory card, SDHC compliant
LCD monitor :	2.5-in., 230,000-dot, low-temp. polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
Exposure metering :	3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted and Spot Metering
Exposure Modes :	Digital Vari-program (Auto, Auto [Flash Off], Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, Night Portrait), Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S]; Aperture-Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M]
Interface :	USB 2.0 (High-speed): Mass Storage and PTP selectable
Power Sources :	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9, charging voltage (Quick Charger MH-23), 7.4V DC, AC Adapter EH-5 (available separately; requires optional AC Adapter Connector EP-5)
Dimensions (W x H x D) :	Approx. 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0 x 3.7x 2.5 in.)
Weight :	Approx. 475g (1lb. 1oz.) without battery, memory card or body cap