Nikon Digital SLR Camera D40 Specifications
D I G I TA L S L R C A M E R A
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Effective Pixels | 6.1 million |
Image Sensor | RGB CCD, 23.7 x 15.6 mm; total pixels: 6.24 million |
Image Size (pixels) | 3,008 x 2,000 [L], 2,256 x 1,496 [M], 1,504 x 1,000 [S] |
ISO Sensitivity | 200 to 1,600 in steps of 1 EV with additional setting one step over 1600 |
Storage Media | SD memory card, SDHC compliant |
Storage System | Compressed NEF (RAW): |
| JPEG: JPEG |
File System | Exif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF |
White Balance | Auto (TTL |
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LCD Monitor | |
Playback Function | 1 frame; Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments); Magnifying playback; Slide show; |
| Histogram indication; Highlight point display; Auto image rotation |
Delete Function | Card format, All frames delete, Selected frames delete |
Video Output | NTSC or PAL |
Interface |
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Text Input | Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and |
| multi selector; stored in Exif header |
Lens Mount | Nikon F mount with AF contacts |
Compatible Lenses*1 | Type G or D AF Nikkor |
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| supported except autofocus, 3) PC |
| mode M; all other functions supported except autofocus, 4) Other AF |
| Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II, |
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| electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster |
| *1. IX Nikkor lenses can not be used |
| *2. Excluding lenses for F3AF |
Picture Angle | Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length |
Viewfinder | |
Eyepoint | 18mm |
Focusing Screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets |
Viewfinder Frame Coverage | Approx. 95% (vertical/horizontal) |
Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.8x with 50mm lens at infinity; |
Viewfinder Information Focus indications, AE lock indicator, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure/ | |
| Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure mode, Flash output level compensation, |
| Exposure compensation, Number of remaining exposures, |
Autofocus | TTL phase detection by Nikon |
| (range approximately 1ft. |
| at 68°F) |
Lens Servo | 1) Autofocus (AF): Instant |
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| according to subject status, 2) Manual focus (M) |
Focus Area | Can be selected from 3 focus areas |
AF Area Modes | 1) Single Area AF, 2) Dynamic Area AF, 3) Dynamic Area AF with Closest Subject Priority |
Focus Lock | Focus can be locked by pressing |
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Exposure Metering System TTL
1)3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); metering performed by
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3)Spot: Meters 3.5mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area Exposure Metering Range 1) 0 to 20 EV (3D Color Matrix or
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Exposure Modes | Digital | Auto, | Auto [Flash Off], Portrait, | Landscape, | |
| Child, | Sports, | Close Up, | Night Portrait) |
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| Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program; | ||||
| Priority Auto (A); Manual (M) |
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Exposure Compensation ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV |
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Exposure Lock | Exposure locked at detected value with |
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Shooting Modes | 1) Single frame shooting mode, 2) Continuous shooting mode: approx. 2.5 frames | ||||
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Shutter | Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter, 30 to 1/4000 s. in steps of 1/3, | ||||
| bulb |
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Sync Contact |
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Flash Control | 1) TTL: TTL flash control by | ||||
| digital SLR and standard | ||||
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| 800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, and 22s, 4) | ||||
Flash Sync Modes | , | , | , | : Auto, auto with | |
| reduction available with optional Speedlight | ||||
| : Auto, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with | ||||
| slow sync with | ||||
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| P, A: | ||||
| reduction, | ||||
| S, M: | ||||
| , | , | , | , | : Auto flash with auto |
| P/S/A/M: Manual | ||||
| Guide number (ISO 200/ISO 100, ft.): approx. 55/39 (manual full 59/42) | ||||
Flash Compensation |
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Accessory Shoe | Standard ISO | ||||
Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 s. | |||||
Remote Control | Via Wireless Remote Control | ||||
Power Source | One Rechargeable | ||||
| 7.4V DC, AC Adapter | ||||
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Tripod Socket | 1/4 in. (ISO1222) |
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Dimensions (W x D x H) Approx. 5.0 x 2.5 x 3.7 in. | |||||
Weight | Approx. 1lb. 1oz. without battery, memory card or body cap | ||||
Supplied Accessories* Rechargeable | |||||
| PictureProject, Rubber Eyecup | ||||
| Cap | ||||
Optional Accessories | Wireless Remote Control | ||||
| Connector | ||||
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| Speedlight |
*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area. | ||
The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the D40: | ||
• SanDisk | 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB*1, 4GB*1,2 | |
• Toshiba | 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB*1 | |
• Panasonic | 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB*1, 4GB*1,2 | |
• Lexar | 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB*1 | |
*1. | If card will be used with card reader or other device, check that device supports 2GB and 4GB cards. | |
*2. | SDHC compliant. If card will be used with card reader or other device, check that device supports SDHC. | |
Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size
The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 512MB Panasonic Pro HIGH SPEED memory card at different image quality and size settings.
Image quality | Image size | File size*1 | Number of | Number of consecutive |
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RAW | – | 5.0MB | 65 | 5 |
| L | 2.9MB | 137 | 100 |
FINE | M | 1.6MB | 235 | 100 |
| S | 0.8MB | 503 | 100 |
| L | 1.5MB | 260 | 100 |
NORMAL | M | 0.8MB | 444 | 100 |
| S | 0.4MB | 839 | 100 |
| L | 0.8MB | 503 | 100 |
BASIC | M | 0.4MB | 755 | 100 |
| S | 0.2MB | 1200 | 100 |
RAW+BASIC | 5.8MB*3 | 58 | 4 |
*1. All figures are approximate and assume average file size; actual file size and memory card capacity may vary with scene recorded and make of memory card.
*2. Maximum number of frames that can be taken before shooting stops. Actual number of photos that can be taken before buffer fills may vary with make of memory card. Additional photographs can be taken as soon as enough memory is available in buffer.
*3. Total file size of NEF (RAW) and JPEG images.
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