Nikon D40 Review

[microbmx]

@nika98S well my 18-55 is pretty good for portraits and landscape photography, because its relatively wide angle. my tamron 70-300mm is awesome for action photography, wildlife photography and the macro switch makes things fun, the auto focus on my tamron can be really annoying and tempermental at times though, i always use manual focus for macro photo's. bare in mind that 70-300mm lens's are alot more expensive

[loserkidlouise]

i'm looking for a camera, (maybe a nikon or canon) that shoots great video for sports and is not too pricey. Does anyone have any recommendations at all?

[microbmx]

@loserkidlouise canon 550d's are awesome for video's in my opinion! although i have a nikon myself, haha

[loserkidlouise]

@microbmx thanks

[MsUntertaker]

auto focus,or manual focus??



[microbmx]

@MsUntertaker has a switch on the lens, between manual focus and auto focus.

[shulx2006]

just ordered mine today, i want to get in to the world of photograpghy and thought this was a good place to start!

[SizeNineMusic]

does it take video?

[sarenacrowe]

@SizeNineMusic nope

[SoeShoes]

This may be a really stupid question but i was wondering if you could see the picture on the screen after you take it because you cant see it when you take the picture? Please reply

[IgobyMac]

@SoeShoes Yes you can.

[GillPaige]

the last picture was SO cool. i'm definitely gonna try that.

p.s. you have really long fingers. :)

[gustavita2000]

hi i have a problem there is a question mark on the the left side of the camera that appears and is not shooting any pictures, it seems to be stuck

[angelou4ever143]

how much is this camera cost?

[benhos12]

i have this and i can use the lcd i download something on it

[turbotdi2002]

Nikon will always be the best camera's

[leon787]

I was planning to buy a superzoom Panasonic Lumix FZ35 which seems to be quite competitive. As I know, SLR are just another whole new level. I'm seeing one of these used in the local ads for $350. Would you recommend it for really high quality pictures? If you can message me I'd be grateful.

[NASIMNASIM]

Just curious how did you learn all these features?

[NASIMNASIM]

nice job!!

[someguy6481]

used to own this camera...great little camera.

[xEvvieAteYourMomx]

mine has just arrived in the post! its used but its my first dslr and it looks amazing for a starter camera. plus, my mum got it for just £200 which is like $300 but im not sure x3 anyway, i cant get it till christmas. thanks for an awesome and perfected review!

[StevexOwnz]

hi. i was thinking of buying that camera but then i kinda want to buy the coolpix l110 all because it has video 12mp and its cheap. but i heard its crap. my friend has the d40 and it takes good pics but idk if its really 6mp? becuz i thought its 15? well i want to use a camera for band pics,streets,events,model,etc and recording shows and etc. anyhoo i can get the l110 for 170 at amazon and i can get a nikon d40 for a 100 from a friend(still in good condition)

thank you

[GMSamuelRhine]

great video i got a d40 too for christmas and it works great. still using it today and it works best if you put it in manual

[skatemontages]

i wanna get my first dslr even though i have been into film and photography for awhile but with just a small digital canon, who this be worth it if i could get it for 200?

[loudog2001]

@skatemontages oh my god yes, this is a 400-500 dollar camera, if you don't but it I will

[danibest1]

can you tell me the lens i mean which lens you are using in this video

[ammaretto]

can the lens with this camera take macro shots?

[ThaTyger]

@ammaretto standard kit lenses are not made for macro photography. So you'll have to infest in a macro lens.

[TheOn3LeftBehind]

@ammaretto Some standard kit lenses allow macros (my Pentax 18-55mm does), but you can always buy close-up filters, which is significantly cheaper than buying a macro lens.

[kristenisashrimp]

do they sell these anymore?

[nstrikefromnerfhaven]

@kristenisashrimp No, they do not. They do sell the Nikon D3000, which is a step up from this model. If you really insist on this camera, you could maybe check our eBay or Craigslist.

[niefnrokylime]

does the d40 shoot video? and if it does is the quality any good?

[sparkythewhippet]

@niefnrokylime No afraid it doesnt do video.

[loudog2001]

@niefnrokylime no it doesn't, but I would suggest the pentax Kx if your looking for great pictures and video in this price range

[supra4mn]

tnx good review ! i think this is my first dslr camera! or any suggestion ? thank you

[jstrings00]

great review, answered some questions. Is it possible to load the pics from the camera to the computer?

[1988nv]

i was wondering if you could help me, i have this same camera, D40, the pictures i take look really good when i go view them on the camera LCD screen, but then i load them on my laptop or go to the store to print them and they look really bad, some look yellow, others look blue and some look like as if they are in three different pieces, do you know if its the camera settings or could it just be my laptop? Can any one help me?

[p8ntballcracker]

very good review for ppl looking to get into photography and dslr's... great job

continue doing reviews as you progress in photography and use others, you may chose to compair other cameras for others who have used other dslr's

good job showing the differences in the dslr and compact cameras as well

[MacChris4691]

can this shoot video

[Username201013]

i plan to buy a camera of my own .. and i wanna buy nikon d40 just like yours .. but i dont want it to be very pricey .. do you have any site or places that sell this camera? would really help ..

[cyberjoce]

Do they still sell the Nikon D40 in stores ?

[AdamDiddy]

Great DSLR for the beginner. Also quite capable of producing amazing images.

[Hollywoodgiirlx3]

I´m going to buy a Nikon D40 this camera is awesome!!

[greyghost84]

Hi there.

Not sure if I missed it, but what did you pay for it?

Thanx. :)

[bollwerkman]

One of the guys who doesn't post shit on youtube. Joy to watch all reviews! Very well done srvwannabe!

[SadlyCheerful]

I could do anything for that camera

[papermariob]

100% AGREE. This is ideal for a first DSLR. I bought a D40 a while ago. I have since "Upgraded" to a Nikon D90. HOWEVER I just can not part with my D40. I will keep it and use it as a "2nd camera" The D40 produces lovely "Punchy" pictures. It may only by 6.1 Mega-pixel but it PISSES ALL OVER ANY 12 MP POINT AND SHOOT.

[itskayt33]

Is there a dslr out there with a small lens?

REPLY PPL!

[Neets2beat]

you can buy a prime lens to go with the camera, they are usually smaller then the zoom lenses

[Draco1760]

The Pentax SMC-DA 40/2,8 Limited (a prime lens) is about 15 mm thick. Pancakes FTW.

[panzarw]

@itskayt33 you can buy the body seperatly and buy a Nikkor 35mm AIS lens its manual focus but its the pancake series, they are the smallest nikon has.

[aaroshadow25]

That IS a small lens!!!

[SqueeG19]

thats a negative sir. dslr cameras are not pocket friendly. and most likely never will be. you might want to check out micro four thirds cameras they are quite a bit smaller but produce better images than standard point and shoots. you are also able to change lenses

[auhsot]

i own a d40 and it is taking me by the hand so far it is learning me to take better pictures.

[Dumbledore656]

d90 wasn't first ;)

[vanillafudge123]

ok, i've narrowed it down to the nikon d40 or the newer sony A200. tough desision! can someone give me their opinion please?

[SqueeG19]

ive heard the sony slrs have a problem with moisture getting into the electronics. also go to a best buy and see if you can hold one of each. i held the a200 and found the grip very uncomfortable but you might actually like it. also lenses are cheaper on nikons and canons.

[tenderhate]

-_- WRONGO!

[AllAmericanGuy01]

I have a DSLR and all I ever use is manual mode. How else would I get the image that I want? If you're gonna use priority modes, you minus well buy a point and shoot. DSLR are made to be versatile. Learn how to use manual mode and I promise you, you would love your shots and feel a whole lot better knowing that YOU created that image and didn't have a preprogramed fuction do it for you.

[cupcakes899]

Ordered my first DSLR nikon d40 on friday! getting it either monday or tuesday, cant wait :D

[challengerkid07]

o, btw, great review. I'm looking around at these and you really make me wanna buy this camera....haha.

[challengerkid07]

shit, it does stand for single-lense reflex. sorry guys, everyone makes mistakes...haha, i make a lot of them...

[tjb032]

how's the battery life?

[Lougiboy]

around 480 frames with 50% flash.

[rogan200139]

is the coolpix p90 better than this ?

[BarricadeSlade]

The coolpix P90 uses a pinky-nail-sized image sensor, so no, it does not take better pictures than the D40. NO point and shoot can beat a D40.... Well... Mabye a 35mm FILM point and shoot, MAAAABYE!

[srvwannabe]

hahaha it was more of a demonstration of color balance than of artistic composition

[gregoryaparker]

It stands for Single Lense Reflex (SLR)

[NikonAlaskan]

I'm planning on opening a home photo studio next year. I can't figure out if I should get a Nikon d40 or d40x. Which would be best in terms of taking good quality portraits with a 3 light setup?

[mafikiller]

theres not much difference really as ythe d40x just has a 10 mp sensor in there

apart from that nothing much but shouldnt you be getting a better camera if your opening a studio anyways?

[coolinen2007]

d40 has better image quality

[jocktheglide]

would this be a good beginners camera who wants to take better pictures than say a point and shoot. Can you point and shoot with this D40 and the quailty be better than a regular poit and shoot?

[Kajiuro]

Thanks man.

[TeggyEgg]

just to confirm this DOESNT have an auto focus?

(im not usally a CapsLock person)

[pianoforte2000]

It does, but it's only a three-point system

[aadreN]

Aware persons. The Nikon D40 / x / D60 DO NOT have in-built auto-focus system.

It's why these cameras only support auto-focus with an Objectiv built in with Auto-focus system. It's why the cameras mentioned above support auto-focus with AF-s lenses only.

So, if you buy an AF lens to your D40, it won't have auto-focus but if you buy an AF-s lens it will support auto-focus...

[3MOgirlPARAMORE]

It doesn't have an auto focus motor in the body, in stead you're buying a lens with an auto-focus motor in that.

So it DOES have auto-focus, just not built in to the body. This means that older lenses or ones without auto-focus in the lens will only be manual focus on the D40, D40X and the D60.

[Boeing757basher07]

Think Personally the D40 is better then the D40x and D60 Cameras, Because they all share the same sized Sony CCD DX Format Sensor, The D40 however has 6 megapixel's, Whilst the other 2 have 10 Megapixels, How ever on the D40 the Pixels are larger because there is 4 million less then the D40x and D60, So on the D40x and D60 you'll have increased noise at higher ISO's and at general veiwing 100% size photos.

[aceey2]

I have a question: Does the lense you used in the video, that came with the camera have manual focus? I've been looking for days for a good explanation

[srvwannabe]

yes it does

[3MOgirlPARAMORE]

All the lenses have manual focus, the issue is that only certain lenses will auto-focus on the D40, D40X and D60.

[alfie62]

i couldn't think of anyone better to be a fan of!

take care

[alfie62]

Thanks for the review mr! i've just bought one and this is a great review to come across!!

SRV? Stevie Ray Vaughn?

[srvwannabe]

hahaha yes Stevie Ray Vaughan. You are the very first person to pick up on that lol

[tylerpomeroy]

Thanks a lot for this very precise, in depth review. You gave example pics and a great review. Thanks for all the time you put into this video.

[GMSamuelRhine]

nice i like it screw live view that sucks the only SLR i know of that has that is the d5000 but i dont want to buy it.i want a d40 it works great especially for only 6 megapixels

[ed10908]

this is the best review ever for D40 that made me decide to have it a couple of weeks ago! thanks to this post!

[geedunk13]

hey do is have a VR lense is that the lense that some in the kit?(PLEASE RESPOND)

[Willthedrummer92]

Really, you could just google it and find the answer in 5 minutes!

However, D40's do not come standard with the VR 18-55mm, but the plane 18-55mm lens.

The Nikon D60 does come with the VR version, but is more expensive.

[johnnycakes8787]

thanks for the vid man! very informative...im probably going to buy it

[CarpCatcher8]

Thanks Nice review the camera is so cheap £246.95 and for what you get its a really good price

[ticor2d2]

Hello.

Do anyone know if I can make good prints in A4 paper with the D40 ? The quality will be good ?

I thinking to grab this camera, and i need to know if the prints will be nice (if they will not be pixelated).

Thanks !

[nocturnus1985]

you can make A3 prints with this camera on decend quallity si imagine that an A4 will look great.Of course it depends of what kind of printer do you use and what kind of paper

[fjbezo]

Thank youso much for telling me about the Live View thing! I probably wouldnt know untill i bought the camera. Thats still a nice camera! 5 stars!

[jamesnikko]

extremely informative. great video!

[HomlessEddie]

How did you do that 30 second exposure?

[srvwannabe]

Set the camera to manual mode or shutter priority mode then just adjust the thumb wheel.

[HomlessEddie]

Cool, thanks.

[MyFartsRock]

Can this camera when using the multi shot does the flash keep up? Or does the 2.5 frames per second only if you do not need the flash?

[srvwannabe]

From the experience I've had with it shows that the multi shot only works without flash. There might be some settings you can tweak to change that but I'm not aware of any.

[amigo880]

nice video you really now what your talking about. 5 stars!

[adankarrito]

V_V i'm settling for a super zoom cam.

i don't have enough money to buy an extra lens.

[patcadsawan]

nice review! thanks for posting tis im planning to buy a d40 for my birthday. :D

[mikenyesi123]

nice, i was gonna get the d40 initially but then i decided on the d60 it had substantially more mega pixels so i knew right away it was gonn give a much crisper image. im really happy with it i have no complains wit my d60. one thing i love is that it has the same body as the d40 so its real compact, comparing it to like the d80 up its a real nice size.

[BensCrazyVideos]

actually the d40s picture is more crisp ... mps dont matter. unless you need to blow the picture up.. its all abot the lense

[mikenyesi123]

bro ok let me explain, the d40 and the d60 have the same size image sensor, plus the d60 has eeven more mega pixels so that means its gonna have a better crisoper image. why do u think that regular point and shoots dont ever give a crisp ass pic, compar the sensor. and the lense doesnt really give the crispness of the pic either. lense is mostly for giving quality pics while zooming in inlike the stardard point and shots

[bradleyland]

LIGHT!!! Nee light!!! When shooting video, especially reviewing big, black objects like a DSLR, bring an extra lamp or two in to the room. You've got great pacing and speaking ability. Just improve the video quality and you've definitely got it going on.

[iLammY]

Very nice review. You explained pretty much all there's to explain, and it's very nice that you compare pictures from the point and shoot camera, with the DSLR.

I've thought about buying a DSLR for a long time now.

It's going to be my first DSLR, and it's going to be the D40. I've thought about the D60 and the Canon 1000D, but the D40 looks the best, considering the cost of the camera, and what it's capable of doing.

[srvwannabe]

I haven't regretted my decision for one second since I bought it. It has lived up to and surpassed my expectations. I'm sure you'll love it too