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Nikon Digital SLR Camera D40X Specifications

Type of Camera	Single-lens reflex digital camera
Effective Pixels	10.2 million
Image Sensor	RGB CCD, 23.6 x 15.8mm; total pixels: 10.75 million
Image Size (pixels)	3,872 x 2,592 [L], 2,896 x 1,944 [M], 1,936 x 1,296 [S]
ISO Sensitivity	100 to 1,600 in steps of 1 EV with additional setting one step over 1,600
Storage Media	SD memory card, SDHC compliant
Storage System	Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit compression,
	JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant
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-in., 230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
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	Hi-speed USB: Mass Storage and MTP/PTP selectable
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
	1) AF-S, AF-I: All functions supported, 2) Other type G or D AF Nikkor: All functions
	supported except autofocus, 3) PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D: Can only be used in
	mode M; all other functions supported except autofocus, 4) Other AF Nikkor*2/AI-P
	Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering
	II, 5): Non-CPU: Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter does not function;
	electronic rangefinder 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	Fixed-eyelevel penta-Dach mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment (-1.7 to +0.5m-1)
Eyepoint	18mm (-1.0m-1)
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; -1.0m-1
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, Flash-ready indicator
Autofocus	TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM530 autofocus sensor module with
	AF-assist illuminator (range approximately 0.5-3.0m/1 ft. 8 in.-9 ft. 10 in.);
	Detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F)
Lens Servo	1) Autofocus (AF): Instant single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous servo AF (AF-C);
	auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking automatically activated
	according to subject status, 2) Manual focus (M)
Focus Area	Can be selected from three 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 shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF)
	or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button

Exposure Metering System TTL exposure metering system

1)3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); metering performed by 420-pixel RGB sensor

2)Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame

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 center-weighted metering),

	2) 2 to 20 EV (spot metering)
Exposure Modes	Digital Vari-program (AAuto, HAuto [Flash Off], BPortrait, CLandscape,
	DChild, ESports, FClose Up, GNight Portrait)
	Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto (S); Aperture-
	Priority Auto (A); Manual (M)
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
Exposure Lock	Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
Shooting Modes	1) Single frame shooting mode, 2) Continuous shooting mode: approx. 3 frames per
	second, 3) Self-timer mode, 4) Delayed remote mode: 2 s delay,
	5) Quick-response remote mode
Shutter	Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter, 30 to 1/4,000 s in steps
	of 1/3 EV, bulb
Sync Contact	X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/200 s

Flash Control		1) TTL: TTL flash control by 420-pixel RGB sensor. i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital
		SLR and standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR available when CPU lens is used with
		Built-in Flash, SB-800, SB-600, and SB-400, 2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-800
		with CPU lens, 3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 80DX,
		28DX, 28, 27, and 22s, 4) Range-priority manual: Available with SB-800
Flash Sync Modes		A, B, D, F: Auto, auto with red-eye reduction; fill-flash and red-eye reduction
		available with optional Speedlight
		G: Auto, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction; slow sync and
		slow sync with red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight
		C, E : Fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight
		P, A: Fill-flash, rear-curtain with slow sync, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye
		reduction, red-eye reduction
		S, M: Fill-flash, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction
Built-in Flash		A, B, D, F, G : Auto flash with auto pop-up
		P/S/A/M: Manual pop-up with button release
		Guide number (ISO 100, m/ft.): approx. 12/39 (manual full 13/42)
Flash Compensation		-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
Accessory Shoe		Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with sync, signal, and ground contacts and safety lock
Self-timer		Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 s
Remote Control		Via Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (optional)
Power Source		One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9; charging voltage (Quick Charger MH-23):
		7.4V DC, AC Adapter EH-5 (available separately; requires optional AC Adapter
		Connector EP-5)
Tripod Socket		1/4 in. (ISO1222)
Dimensions (W x D x H) Approx. 5.0 x 2.5 x 3.7 in.
Weight		Approx. 1 lb. 1 oz. without battery, memory card or body cap
Supplied Accessories* Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9, Quick Charger MH-23, USB Cable UC-E4,
		PictureProject, Rubber Eyecup DK-16, Camera Strap, Body Cap BF-1A, Eyepiece
		Cap DK-5, Accessory Shoe Cap BS-1
Optional Accessories		Wireless Remote Control ML-L3, Capture NX, Camera Control Pro, AC Adapter
		Connector EP-5, AC Adapter EH-5, Video Cable EG-D100, Semi-Soft Case CF-DC1,
		Speedlight SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, R1C1
*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.
The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the D40X:
• SanDisk	64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB*1, 4GB*1,2
• Toshiba	64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB*1, 4GB*1,2
• 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 1GB 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
			available shots*1	shots available*1,2
RAW	–	9.0MB	79	6
	L	4.8MB	129	100
FINE	M	2.7MB	225	100
	S	1.2MB	487	100
	L	2.4MB	251	100
NORMAL	M	1.3MB	431	100
	S	0.6MB	888	100
	L	1.2MB	487	100
BASIC	M	0.7MB	839	100
	S	0.3MB	1,500	100
RAW+BASIC	–/L	10.1MB*3	70	6

*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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Printed in Japan Code No. 6CE70085 (0703B)K DSLR-D40X-01-2/07