The D40x's high-resolution image quality 10.2 effective Megapixel Nikon DX format CCD imaging sensor and exclusive Nikon image-processing engine assures stunning sharpness and color. You'll be amazed at the power packed into a camera that you can start shooting with right out of the box. High resolution provides room for creative cropping. A fast 0.18 second startup combined with split-second shutter response and rapid-action shooting at up to 3 frames per second makes it easy to freeze special moments instantly. 2.5-inch, 230K Color LCD Monitor with 170-Degree Wide-Angle Viewing Playback images are easy to see and function menus are easier to use with a larger and brighter color LCD monitor. The large 2.5-inch LCD monitor enables image preview at up to 19 times magnification and has large type fonts with easy-to-view menus. The D40x's Image Optimize setting lets photographers adjust color, contrast and sharpening, as well as other image settings, according to the type of scene or output desired. The supplied EN-EL9 rechargeable battery will allow for shooting up to 520 images per charged based on CIPA battery testing standards. File System - Exif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF White Balance - Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning and preset white balance LCD Monitor - 2.5-inch, 230K, TFT LCD with 170-degree wide-angle viewing Other Compatible Lenses - Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts Type G or D AF Nikkor Exposure Compensation - plus or minus 5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV Exposure Lock - Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button Self-Timer - 2, 5, 10 or 20 seconds Unit Dimensions (Body Only) - Width 5.0 x Depth 2.5 x Height 3.7 inches / Weight - 1 pound, 1 ounces
| Main Features |
| Brand |
Nikon |
| Camera Type |
SLR / Large |
| Type of User |
Professional |
| Operating System Compatibility |
PC, Mac |
| Bundled Accessories |
Lens, Eye Cup, Charger, Body Cap, USB Cable, Li-ion Battery: 1 |
| Color |
Black |
| Performance Features |
| Playback Mode |
ThumbNail, Slideshow, Histogram, Magnification, Scene Rotation |
| Self Timer |
5 Sec, 2 Sec, 10 Sec, 20 Sec |
| Tripod Mount |
With Tripod Mount |
| Power Source |
AC Input, Lithium Ion: 1 |
| Image Quality |
| Resolution |
10.2 Megapixels |
| Image Sensor |
CCD |
| Still Image Format |
DCF, JPEG, DPOF, EXIF 2.2 |
| Photo Quality Print |
Up to 8 X 10" |
| Resolution Modes |
3 Modes |
| Shooting Modes |
Auto, Sports, Close-Up, Portrait, Landscape, Continuous, Kids & Pets, Night Portrait |
| Photo Effects |
Sepia, Cyanotype, Black & White |
| Lens |
| Digital Zoom |
3 X |
| Digital Zoom |
3 X |
| Digital Zoom |
3 X |
| Digital Zoom |
3 X |
| Digital Zoom |
3 X |
| Digital Zoom |
3 X |
| Digital Zoom |
3 X |
| Digital Zoom |
3 X |
| Digital Zoom |
3 X |
| Optical Zoom |
3 X |
| Optical Zoom |
3 X |
| Optical Zoom |
3 X |
| Optical Zoom |
3 X |
| Optical Zoom |
3 X |
| Optical Zoom |
3 X |
| Optical Zoom |
3 X |
| Optical Zoom |
3 X |
| Optical Zoom |
3 X |
| Focus Type |
Auto, Single AF |
| Focus Type |
Auto, Single AF |
| Focus Type |
Auto, Single AF |
| Focus Type |
Auto, Single AF |
| Focus Type |
Auto, Single AF |
| Focus Type |
Auto, Single AF |
| Focus Type |
Auto, Single AF |
| Focus Type |
Auto, Single AF |
| Focus Type |
Auto, Single AF |
| Max Focal Length |
55 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
55 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
55 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
55 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
55 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
55 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
55 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
55 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
55 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
18 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
18 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
18 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
18 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
18 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
18 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
18 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
18 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
18 Mm |
| Viewfinder |
| LCD Screen Size |
2.5 in |
| LCD Screen Size |
2.5 in |
| LCD Screen Size |
2.5 in |
| Exposure Control |
| ISO Rating |
200, 1600 |
| ISO Rating |
200, 1600 |
| ISO Rating |
200, 1600 |
| ISO Rating |
200, 1600 |
| ISO Rating |
200, 1600 |
| ISO Rating |
200, 1600 |
| ISO Rating |
200, 1600 |
| ISO Rating |
200, 1600 |
| Exposure Settings |
Auto Exposure, Multiple Modes, Manual Exposure, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Exposure Compensation |
| Exposure Settings |
Auto Exposure, Multiple Modes, Manual Exposure, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Exposure Compensation |
| Exposure Settings |
Auto Exposure, Multiple Modes, Manual Exposure, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Exposure Compensation |
| Exposure Settings |
Auto Exposure, Multiple Modes, Manual Exposure, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Exposure Compensation |
| Exposure Settings |
Auto Exposure, Multiple Modes, Manual Exposure, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Exposure Compensation |
| Exposure Settings |
Auto Exposure, Multiple Modes, Manual Exposure, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Exposure Compensation |
| Exposure Settings |
Auto Exposure, Multiple Modes, Manual Exposure, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Exposure Compensation |
| Exposure Settings |
Auto Exposure, Multiple Modes, Manual Exposure, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Exposure Compensation |
| Max Aperture |
F 5.6 |
| Max Aperture |
F 5.6 |
| Max Aperture |
F 5.6 |
| Max Aperture |
F 5.6 |
| Max Aperture |
F 5.6 |
| Max Aperture |
F 5.6 |
| Max Aperture |
F 5.6 |
| Max Aperture |
F 5.6 |
| Min. Aperture |
F 3.5 |
| Min. Aperture |
F 3.5 |
| Min. Aperture |
F 3.5 |
| Min. Aperture |
F 3.5 |
| Min. Aperture |
F 3.5 |
| Min. Aperture |
F 3.5 |
| Min. Aperture |
F 3.5 |
| Min. Aperture |
F 3.5 |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 Sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 Sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 Sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 Sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 Sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 Sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 Sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 Sec |
| Min. Shutter Speed |
30 Sec |
| Min. Shutter Speed |
30 Sec |
| Min. Shutter Speed |
30 Sec |
| Min. Shutter Speed |
30 Sec |
| Min. Shutter Speed |
30 Sec |
| Min. Shutter Speed |
30 Sec |
| Min. Shutter Speed |
30 Sec |
| Min. Shutter Speed |
30 Sec |
| Metering |
Spot, 3D Matrix, Center Weighted |
| Metering |
Spot, 3D Matrix, Center Weighted |
| Metering |
Spot, 3D Matrix, Center Weighted |
| Metering |
Spot, 3D Matrix, Center Weighted |
| Metering |
Spot, 3D Matrix, Center Weighted |
| Metering |
Spot, 3D Matrix, Center Weighted |
| Metering |
Spot, 3D Matrix, Center Weighted |
| Metering |
Spot, 3D Matrix, Center Weighted |
| White Balance |
Preset, Manual, Automatic |
| White Balance |
Preset, Manual, Automatic |
| White Balance |
Preset, Manual, Automatic |
| White Balance |
Preset, Manual, Automatic |
| White Balance |
Preset, Manual, Automatic |
| White Balance |
Preset, Manual, Automatic |
| White Balance |
Preset, Manual, Automatic |
| White Balance |
Preset, Manual, Automatic |
| Flash |
| Flash Modes |
Fill, Auto, Manual, Slow Sync, Night Shot |
| Flash Modes |
Fill, Auto, Manual, Slow Sync, Night Shot |
| Flash Modes |
Fill, Auto, Manual, Slow Sync, Night Shot |
| Flash Modes |
Fill, Auto, Manual, Slow Sync, Night Shot |
| Flash Sync Mode |
Slow Sync, Red-Eye Reduction |
| Flash Sync Mode |
Slow Sync, Red-Eye Reduction |
| Flash Sync Mode |
Slow Sync, Red-Eye Reduction |
| Flash Sync Mode |
Slow Sync, Red-Eye Reduction |
| Red Eye Reduction |
With Red Eye Reduction |
| Red Eye Reduction |
With Red Eye Reduction |
| Red Eye Reduction |
With Red Eye Reduction |
| Red Eye Reduction |
With Red Eye Reduction |
| Memory |
| Storage Type |
SD/MMC Card |
| Storage Type |
SD/MMC Card |
| Video |
| Video Capability |
With Video Capability |
| Video Capability |
With Video Capability |
| Video Capability |
With Video Capability |
| Video Capability |
With Video Capability |
| Video Capability |
With Video Capability |
| Video Standard Type |
PAL, NTSC |
| Video Standard Type |
PAL, NTSC |
| Video Standard Type |
PAL, NTSC |
| Video Standard Type |
PAL, NTSC |
| Video Standard Type |
PAL, NTSC |
| Dimensions |
| Height |
3.7 in |
| Height |
3.7 in |
| Height |
3.7 in |
| Height |
3.7 in |
| Width |
5 in |
| Width |
5 in |
| Width |
5 in |
| Width |
5 in |
| Depth |
2.5 in |
| Depth |
2.5 in |
| Depth |
2.5 in |
| Depth |
2.5 in |