Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera ” The Lightweight Camera for Ease of Use

March 28, 2009

by Fred Gagnon

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.

Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera features 6.1 megapixel DX format CCD. This means that this camera has a high performance imaging sensor that delivers vivid color and sharp detail. With this feature, you can enlarge images without sacrificing quality.

If you are a beginner in DSLRs or digital single reflex lens cameras, this camera is ideal for you. It is a simple camera that is very easy to use. This means, you can take impressive photos without having to be a professional photographer.

The camera features fast start-up and fast shutter release. This compact camera will allow you to shoot up to 2.5 frames per second. This stylish camera can take great action shots.

This camera matches the 30x AF-S DX Zoom 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II lens. You can also use it with AF-S DX VR Zoom 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED and AF-S DX VR Zoom 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED lenses.

The bright and large 2.5″ LCD screen with image processing engine makes it one incredible product. This large LCD will let you view images up to 19x magnification. As it is designed for ease of use, you do not have to deal with complex functions. You can also switch from the 3 display options: classic, graphic and wallpaper.

If you are not satisfied with the images, you can retouch them using the in-camera image editing. In-camera image editing eliminates the need for connecting the camera to a computer just to edit pictures. You can edit your images using 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.

Assist Images is a function in Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera that will show you the different image settings. And each of these settings has an advance help menu.

Equipped with the advanced 3-area auto focus system, this camera gives you focus tracking for a sharper images. This multi point focus is fast and accurate.

The image optimization options will help you adjust color, contrast and other image settings. You can choose form normal, softer, vivid, more vivid, portrait, custom and black and white settings.

Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera has a built-in Speedlight with i-TTL automatic flash control that evaluates flash exposure. This will determine the right exposure to enhance image quality.

Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera has 8 Digital-Vari Program Modes. These shooting modes include auto, auto with flash-off, portrait, landscape, child, sports, close-up and night portrait. These modes are accessible by using the mode dial on top of the camera.

Its bright and sharp viewfinder allows 0.8x magnification. This will help you achieve precise composition. Its 3D Color Matrix Metering II will help you evaluate each scene for brightness, color, contrast, size, etc.

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.

About the Author:

Author Fred Gagnon has been a Digital Camera aficionado for over 40 years. Fred has worked with Digital SLR Cameras and with many Nikon Digital Camera enthusiasts for years. To learn more about Nikon D40 Digital SLR cameras visit Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera and Nikon D40