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Manufacturer: Nikon USA
Model name: D40
Date announced: 2006-11-16
MSRP: $499
Average retail price: $501  See all prices
Official site: D40 Homepage
 
Max resolution: 3008 x 2000 (6 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type): 23.7 x 15.6 mm (CCD)
Zoom capability: N/A
Focal length (35mm equiv.): N/A
Crop factor (D-SLR only): 1.5x
Max. Aperture: N/A
Auto focus: Yes
 
Optical image stabilization: No
AF-assist lamp: Yes
Macro (min distance): N/A
Built-in flash: Yes
External flash support: Yes
Supports conversion lenses: N/A
 
LCD display: Yes/2.5"
LCD resolution: 230,000 pixels
LCD position: Fixed
Viewfinder: Optical
Viewfinder magnification: 0.8x
Viewfinder coverage: 95%
 
Manual controls: Exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, focus
ISO sensitivity: 200/400/800/1600/3200
Movie mode (format): No
Movie resolution (max): N/A
Sound recording: No
RAW/TIFF mode: RAW
PictBridge support: Yes
 
Storage method: SD/SDHC/MMC card (no card included)   Buy more memory now!
Storage capacity (w/included card): N/A
Batteries used: EN-EL9 (1)  Buy batteries now!
Battery life
(CIPA standard):
470 shots
 
Video out: Yes
HDMI port: No
USB support: Yes (2.0)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in / 127.0 x 94.0 x 63.5 mm
Weight (empty): 17.0 oz / 482 g
Bundled software: PictureProject
Accessories: AC adapter (EH-5), Angle Finder (DR-6), External flash (SB-600), External flash (SB-800), Lithium-ion battery (EN-EL9), Semi-soft case (CF-DC1), Video cable (EG-D100), Wireless remote control (ML-L3)
 
Misc. notes: Supports all Nikon AF-S and AF-I lenses -- other lenses will not have autofocus; 1.5x focal length conversion; compact body.