Nikon D40x 10.2 MP Digital Camera w/ Kit Lens
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A small, friendly DSLR that feels right at home in the hand, the D40x brings back the clean, responsive shooting experience of early Nikon digital SLRs. Its 10.2 MP DX-format CCD delivers crisp color and gentle tonal roll-off that many still admire. This listing is the standard kit with the compact AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II zoom.
Why photographers love it
• 10.2 MP DX-format CCD sensor for classic color and smooth tones
• Nikon F mount (DX/FX compatible); autofocus with AF-S and AF-I lenses
• 3-area Multi-CAM 530 phase-detect AF with Single, Continuous, and Auto AF-S/AF-C
• 420-pixel RGB sensor for 3D Color Matrix Metering II, plus Center-weighted and Spot
• 30–1/4000 s shutter, Bulb; flash sync up to 1/200 s
• ISO 100–1600 with HI 1 (ISO 3200 equivalent) for low-light flexibility
• Solid, lightweight body with intuitive controls and a bright 2.5-inch LCD
What it’s great for
• Family and travel photography with a lightweight kit zoom
• Learning manual exposure and classic Nikon handling
• Portraits with pleasing CCD color
• Collecting an accessible, well-kept early-era Nikon DSLR
Who it’s for
Enthusiasts and beginners who want a straightforward DSLR with dependable image quality, as well as collectors seeking a neat, functional snapshot of Nikon’s mid-2000s design.
Specifications:
Sensor: DX-format CCD, approx. 23.6 × 15.8 mm
Resolution: 10.2 megapixels (max image size 3872 × 2592)
Lens Mount: Nikon F mount; AF supported with AF-S/AF-I lenses
ISO Range: 100–1600 in 1/3 steps, plus HI 1 (ISO 3200 equiv.)
Shutter Speed Range: 30–1/4000 s, Bulb; X-sync up to 1/200 s
Exposure Modes: P, S, A, M; Digital Vari-Programs (Auto, Auto Flash Off, Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, Night Portrait)
Autofocus System: Multi-CAM 530, 3 focus areas; AF-S, AF-C, AF-A; Single-area, Dynamic, Closest Subject Priority
Viewfinder / Monitor: Fixed eye-level pentamirror, approx. 95% coverage, 0.8× magnification; 2.5-inch TFT LCD, approx. 230k dots
Storage: SD and SDHC memory cards
Power: EN-EL9 rechargeable Li-ion; approx. 520 shots (CIPA)
Weight: Approx. 1 lb 1 oz (body only, without battery/card)
Dimensions: Approx. 5.0 × 2.5 × 3.7 in (W × D × H)