Nikon D40X

MODEL: NIKON-D40X | Categories: None

PLEASE NOTE: The Nikon D40/D40X are no longer available. Please check the Nikon D60 and Nikon D90 as our recommended alternatives.

Contrary to expectation, the Nikon D40X is not a replacement for the D40. The key difference between the newer D40X and the Nikon D40 is in the CCD resolution, increased from just 6.1 megapixels to 10.2; the D40X has a slightly lower sensitivity limit, at 100 ISO, compared to 200 for the D40; the newer technology in the D40X also allows it to squeeze an extra 50 shots (520 in total) from a fully charged battery.

What's Included:

Nikon D40X Digital SLR
Optional Lenses (see below)
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (EN-EL9)
Quick Charger (MH-23)
USB Cable (UC-E4)
PictureProject
Rubber Eyecup (DK-16)
Camera Strap
Body Cap (BF-1A)
Eyepiece Cap (DK-5)
Accessory Shoe Cap (BS-1)

Product Options:

Nikon D40X body only
Nikon D40X body and AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II lens
Nikon D40X body, AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II and
AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED lenses
Basic 18-55mm lens combined with new 55-200mm vibration reduction (VR; anti-shake) zoom lens - Recommended
Nikon D40X body and AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED Lens
Mid-range lens with broad focal range
Nikon D40X body and AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED
The lens that took the photography world by storm when announced in 2006. The broad focal range of this lens makes it an ideal companion for travel and other situations where one lens is all you can take

Warranty: 1-year local Nikon warranty provided (2 years in Canada)

* Warranty extensions available up to 4 additional years

Type of Camera	Single-lens reflex digital camera
Effective Pixels	10.2 million
Image Sensor	RGB CCD, 23.6 x 15.8 mm; total pixels: 10.75 million, Nikon DX format
Image Size (Pixels)	3,872 x 2,592 [L], 2,896 x 1,944 [M], 1,936 x 1,296 [S]
Sensitivity	100 to 1,600 in steps of 1 EV with additional setting one step over 1600
File Format	Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit compression, JPEG: JPEG baseline compliant
File System	Exif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF
Storage Media	SD memory card, SDHC compliant
Shooting Modes	1) Single frame shooting mode, 2) Continuous shooting mode: approx. 3 frames per second, 3) Self-timer mode, 4) Delayed remote mode: 2 s. delay, 5) Quick-response remote mode
White Balance	Auto (TTL white-balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning and preset white balance
LCD Monitor Size	2.5-in.
LCD Monitor	230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
Playback Function	1) 1 frame; 2) Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments); 3) Magnifying playback; 4) Slide show; 5) Histogram indication; 6) Highlight point display; 7) Auto image rotation
Delete Function	1) Card format; 2) All frames delete; 3) Selected frames delete
I/O Terminal	Can be selected from NTSC and PAL
Interface	USB 2.0 (High-speed): Mass Storage and MTP/PTP selectable
Picture Angle (in 35mm [135] format equivalent)	Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length
ViewFinder Type	Fixed-eyelevel penta-Dach mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment (-1.7 to +0.5m-1)
Eyepoint	18mm (-1.0 m-1)
Focusing Screen	Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets
Viewfinder Frame Coverage/Magnification (with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1)	Approx. 95% (vertical/horizontal) / Approx. 0.8x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1
Autofocus	TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM530 autofocus module with AF-assist (range approximately 0.5-3.0m/1ft. 8in.-9ft. 10in.); Detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F)
Focus Modes	1) Autofocus (AF): Instant single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status, 2) Manual focus (M)
Focus Lock	Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Exposure Metering System	TTL full-aperture exposure metering system 1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); metering performed by 420-segment RGB sensor; 2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame; 3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area
Exposure Metering Range (at normal temperature [68°F/20°C], ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens)	1) 0 to 20 EV (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering), 2) 2 to 20 EV (spot metering)
Exposure Control	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)
Auto Exposure Lock	Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
Auto Exposure Bracketing	±5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
Maximum Shutter	1/4000
Minimum Shutter	30
Shutter	Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter, 30 to 1/4000 s. in steps of 1/3 EV, bulb
Sync Contact	X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/200 s.
Flash Control	1) TTL: TTL flash control by 420-pixel RGB sensor. i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR available when CPU lens is used with built-in flash, SB-800, SB-600, and SB400, 2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 with CPU lens, 3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 80DX, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, and 22s , 4) Range-priority manual available with SB-800
Flash Sync Modes	AUTO, Portrait, Child, Close Up: Auto, auto with red-eye reduction; fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight; Night portrait mode: Auto, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction; slow sync and slow sync with red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight; Landscape, Sport mode: Fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight; P, A: Fill flash, rear-curtain with slow sync, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction; S, M: Fill flash, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction
Accessory Shoe	Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with sync, signal, and ground contacts and safety lock
Self-Timer	Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 s.
Remote Control	Via Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (optional)
Supported Languages	Total of 15 languages: German, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean
Power Requirements	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9
Battery Life (on a fully charged battery)	Up to 520 shots on a fully-charged battery
Tripod Socket	1/4 in. (ISO1222)
Dimensions	Approx. 126 x 64 x 94mm (5.0 x 2.5 x 3.7 in.)
Weight (without battery, memory card or body cap)	Approx. 495g (1lb. 1oz.) without battery, memory card or body cap
Supplied Accessories (may differ by country or area)	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9, Quick Charger MH-23, USB Cable UC-E4, PictureProject, Rubber Eyecup DK-16, Camera Strap, Body Cap BF-1A, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Accessory Shoe Cap BS-1

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Reviewer : PhotoReview
Date : 6/05/2007

Rating : (4)

Review : A high-resolution DSLR camera for everyday photographers with most of the same features as the popular D40 model. Rating (out of 10):
Build: 9
Ease of use: 8.5
Image quality: 8
OVERALL: 8.5
Photo review full Nikon D40X review

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Nikon releases firmware update for D40 and D40X

16/04/2009 2:12:00 AM by paul

Nikon has today released a firmware update for the D40 and D40X digital SLR cameras. The new version improves the battery life when the camera is used with the EN-EL9a rechargeable battery.

The updates are available separately for each camera and for Windows or Macintosh computers. Please follow the relevant link below for more information:

Nikon D40 (v1.12)

Nikon D40X (v1.01)

Please follow the instructions provided carefully whem upgrading your firmware.

Nikon D40X kit under $1000

28/09/2007 by paul

With immediate effect, the price on all Nikon D40X kits has dropped as follows:

Body only now $929
18-55mm kit now $999
18-135mm kit now $1199
18-55mm + 55-200mm VR kit now $1249 (our pick)
18-200mm DX VR kit now $1999

Will this cement Nikon's position as the world's #1 digital SLR brand (according to recent Nikon reports)?

Nikon Cash Back Promo Extended

27/07/2007 3:59:00 PM by Jaz

** UPDATE **
The cash-back promo on the Nikon D40X has now concluded. However, you can still get $200 cash-back on any D80 body only or lens kit purchase between now and the end of September.

Original message:
Good News from Nikon! The cash back promotion on the D40X and D80 digital SLRs has been extended until the end of August. Here's the deal again:

And for the more advanced photo enthusiasts:

$200 Cash Back on Any D80 Camera Body or Lens Kit

We have a wide selection of kits in stock, so please give us a call on 1 300 304 165 if you need a hand choosing, or if you would like us to put together a special kit for you.

Nikon D40X announcement

26/03/2007 by paul

Update:

We have it on good authority that the new Nikon D40X twin kit arrived at Nikon this morning (26/3). Stock should be with us by the end of the week so, if you've not done so already, please place your order now. Price $1399.

Update:

We've been given pricing on a twin lens kit for the D40X, including a standard 18-55mm and 55-200mm pair. Pricing on this kit will be under $1400, but that's unfortunately as specific as we can be at this stage. It appears that the single-lens (18-55mm) kit will also be made available, but we have no confirmation of this as yet.

Pre-orders for the Nikon D40X twin lens kit will be available very soon.

Original message:
Product announcement : Nikon D40X digital SLR

Key Features:
- 10.2 megapixel resolution
- 2.5-inch (6.4cm) LCD
- Rechargeable Li-ion battery (520 images per charge)

Available April '07
Price TBA (RRP $1399)

The news of the D40X digital SLR coincides with details of an updated Nikon lens, the AF-S DX VR 55-200 mm F4.0-F5.6G IF-ED. This lens features optical vibration reduction (VR), ED glass and Silent Wave Motor (SWM), which allows quick and quiet auto-focus. It is expected that this lens will feature in Nikon's future twin lens kits.

There are no promotions relating to this product at this time, sorry.

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