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Let me provide you with some information about the D40. For everybody who is interested in the D40. Let me convince you to buy one!!





A detailed review by D40.:
Introduction
Specifications with Commentary
Performance
Verdict

*For your info, D40x is 99% the same as D40 The only difference is the ISO and Resolution. Click here to view the review of D40x.

Here is a list of lenses that will have Auto Focsuing on the D40/D40X:

Wide angle lenses

Nikkor
� 12-24 mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX
� 14-24 mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S

Sigma
� 10-20 mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM
� 12-24 mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM


Standard zooms

Nikkor
� 16-85 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
� 17-35 mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S
� 17-55 mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
� 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX
� 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX
� 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX
� 18-70 mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX
� 18-135 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX
� 18-200 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR
� 24-70 mm f/2.8G ED AF-S
� 24-120 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR
� 28-70 mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S

Sigma
� 17-70 mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro HSM
� 18-50 mm f/3.5-5.6 DC HSM
� 18-50 mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro HSM
� 18-125 mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
� 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 DC
� 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

Tamron
� 17-50 mm f/2.8 XR Di II (Model A16II)
� 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II (Model A14)
� 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II (Model A18)


Telephoto zooms

Nikkor
� 55-200 mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX
� 55-200 mm f/4-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR
� 70-300 mm f/4-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR
� 70-200 mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
� 200-400 mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S VR

Sigma
� 50-150 mm f/2.8 EX DC APO HSM
� 50-500 mm f/4-6.3 EX DG APO HSM
� 55-200 mm f/4-5.6 DC HSM
� 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO Macro HSM II
� 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro
� 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro
� 80-400 mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG OS APO
� 100-300 mm f/4 EX DG HSM
� 120-300 mm f/2.8 EX IF DG HSM APO
� 120-400 mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO
� 150-500 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO
� 300-800 mm f/5.6 EX DG HSM

Tamron
� 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 Di (model A17)

Prime lenses

Nikkor
� 200 mm f/2G ED-IF AF-S VR
� 300 mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
� 300 mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S
� 400 mm f/2.8G ED-IF VR AF-S
� 400 mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S II
� 500 mm f/4G ED-IF VR AF-S
� 500 mm f/4G ED-IF II AF-S
� 600 mm f/4G ED-IF VR AF-S
� 600 mm f/4G ED-IF II AF-S

Sigma
� 4.5 mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye
� 10 mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Diagnonal fisheye
� 30 mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
� 50 mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
� 300 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO HSM
� 500 mm f/4.5 EX DG APO HSM
� 800 mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM

Macro lenses

Nikkor
� 60 mm f/2.8G ED AF-S
� 105 mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Sigma
� 150mm f/2.8 EX DG APO Macro HSM
� 180mm f/2.8 EX DG APO Macro HSM

i got the above information from:
DpReview
Ken Rockwell
ty to KTCY

Max resolution: 3008 x 2000 *-3872 x 2592
Low resolution: 2256 x 1496, 1504 x 1000 *-2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296
Image ratio w:h: 3:2
Effective pixels: 6.0 million *10 million
Sensor photo detectors: 6.3 million *10.8 million
Sensor size: 23.7 x 15.5 mm (Nikon DX)
Sensor type: CCD
Colour filter array: RGB
Sensor manufacturer: Sony
ISO rating: Auto, 200 - 1600 (plus 3200 with boost) *100-1600 (plus 3200 with boost)
Zoom wide (W): n/a
Zoom tele (T): n/a
Digital zoom: No
Image stabilization: No
Auto Focus: Yes
Manual Focus: Yes
Auto focus type: Nikon Multi-CAM530
Normal focus range: n/a
Macro focus range: n/a
White balance override: 6 positions, plus manual preset
Aperture range: n/a
Min shutter: 30 sec + Bulb
Max shutter: 1/4000 sec
Built-in Flash: Yes, pop-up
Flash guide no.: 17 m (55.7 ft) m
External flash: Yes, hot-shoe
Flash modes: Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Exposure compensation: -5 to +5 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Metering: 3D Matrix metering II, Center weighted, Spot
Aperture priority: Yes
Shutter priority: Yes
Focal length multiplier: 1.5
Lens thread: Nikkor AF / F-mount, D-Type
Continuous Drive: Yes, 2.5 fps, unlimited JPEG *3fps, Unlimited Jpeg
Movie Clips: No
Remote control: Optional (ML-L3)
Self-timer: 2 to 20 sec
Timelapse recording: No
Orientation sensor: Yes
Storage types: SD/SDHC card
Storage included: None
Uncompressed format: RAW
Compressed format: JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Quality Levels: Fine, Normal, Basic
Viewfinder: TTL
LCD: 2.5 "
LCD Pixels: 230,000
Video out: Yes
USB: Yes, 2.0
Firewire (IEEE 1394): No
Battery / Charger Yes
Battery: Nikon EN-EL9 Lithium-Ion & charger included
Weight (inc. batteries): 522 g (18.4 oz)
Dimensions: 124 x 94 x 64 mm (4.9 x 3.7 x 2.5 in)
Notes: Auto focus only with AF-S or AF-I lenses

*Specifications of D40x. The rest not stated means its the same as D40

After some summarizing, some editing, and arranging, its done. I hope this compilation will help all those interested or planning to buy a D40/x.

i got the above information from:
DpReview
Ken Rockwell


*If you have any valuable information that you wish to share with us, you may pm me and i will add on. Thanks

D40 User List:
1. orenzai
2. travis_ckf
3. xandman
4. jimmythw
5. foohoa
6. Victor3010
7. tuxxie
8. coolboy_kl
9. Sp@wnie
10. liquid_ooze
11. Darkcursed
12. edministrator
13. shiinkuro31
14. emperor496
15. MR.Shiney
16. ajea
17. nuance
18. mindkiller6610
19. Wifi_One
20. herbie35
21. zaidi
22. atria83
23. pstan82
24. faceythingy
25. boyzgoh
26. piscesguy
27. mafiaboy34
28.zacktan
29. anggana
30. hamydy
31. jootat
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D40x User List:
1. BudakABC
2. adthely
3. jaycz8
4. darthbaboon

D60 User List:
1. anilezfa
2. DonkeyKong
3. azrulazmie
4. infins
5. eehtsitna
6. midoken23
7. Liojuan
8. JoshuaLee
9. asfax

ex-D40/D40x User List:
1. zzloo
2. zio
3. szyap

PM me to get your name added into the User List.

Or3nZai

This post has been edited by orenzai: Aug 22 2008, 12:03 PM

congrate on d opening of V3...
hopefully our beloved D40 will be as popular as ever...haha

Where D60 user

haha...nobody interested in d60...lol...

This list of compatible lens more complete.

Wide angle lenses

Nikkor
. 12-24 mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX
. 14-24 mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S

Sigma
. 10-20 mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM
. 12-24 mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM


Standard zooms

Nikkor
. 16-85 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
. 17-35 mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S
. 17-55 mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
. 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX
. 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX
. 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX
. 18-70 mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX
. 18-135 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX
. 18-200 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR
. 24-70 mm f/2.8G ED AF-S
. 24-120 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR
. 28-70 mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S

Sigma
. 17-70 mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro HSM
. 18-50 mm f/3.5-5.6 DC HSM
. 18-50 mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro HSM
. 18-125 mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
. 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 DC
. 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

Tamron
. 17-50 mm f/2.8 XR Di II (Model A16II)
. 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II (Model A14)
. 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II (Model A18)


Telephoto zooms

Nikkor
. 55-200 mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX
. 55-200 mm f/4-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR
. 70-300 mm f/4-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR
. 70-200 mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
. 200-400 mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S VR

Sigma
. 50-150 mm f/2.8 EX DC APO HSM
. 50-500 mm f/4-6.3 EX DG APO HSM
. 55-200 mm f/4-5.6 DC HSM
. 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO Macro HSM II
. 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro
. 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro
. 80-400 mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG OS APO
. 100-300 mm f/4 EX DG HSM
. 120-300 mm f/2.8 EX IF DG HSM APO
. 120-400 mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO
. 150-500 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO
. 300-800 mm f/5.6 EX DG HSM

Tamron
. 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 Di (model A17)

Prime lenses

Nikkor
. 200 mm f/2G ED-IF AF-S VR
. 300 mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
. 300 mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S
. 400 mm f/2.8G ED-IF VR AF-S
. 400 mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S II
. 500 mm f/4G ED-IF VR AF-S
. 500 mm f/4G ED-IF II AF-S
. 600 mm f/4G ED-IF VR AF-S
. 600 mm f/4G ED-IF II AF-S

Sigma
. 4.5 mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye
. 10 mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Diagnonal fisheye
. 30 mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
. 50 mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
. 300 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO HSM
. 500 mm f/4.5 EX DG APO HSM
. 800 mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM

Macro lenses

Nikkor
. 60 mm f/2.8G ED AF-S
. 105 mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Sigma
. 150mm f/2.8 EX DG APO Macro HSM
. 180mm f/2.8 EX DG APO Macro HSM

Source: DpReview

This post has been edited by KTCY: Apr 24 2008, 08:48 PM

is d40 still a good buy compared to a200?
i'm very interested in photography now and planning to buy either one of 'em next week but can't really make up my mind.
can anyone clear my doubts or perhaps poison me? hahaha

I'd say D40 if long term, let say in future you gonna get lens and still hang around with D40, it would be a great buy
Part of the reason is Alpha lens is expensive.

D40 is you gonna change lenses as they are cheaper than sony ones... a200 if you are gonna stick to the lens and not change..

Mind update the lens list to first post ?

if you can afford a D60 get one, plenty of wonderful features.

however to compare with a sony, i'm too beginner to tell myself, but you will most probably stick to sony lense

There is alternative for Sony lens which is Tamron / Sigma.

updated the lens list edi

can sony work with 3rd party lenses? sorry for noob question

No color ?
Can do it again ?
Sorry if trouble you up



I find it nice for those lens manufacture to have different color

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Added on April 24, 2008, 8:55 pm
Yes. Sigma and Tamron lens now come with Alpha mount

This post has been edited by KTCY: Apr 24 2008, 08:55 PM

done updated my gallery...can go check it out from my siggy

This post has been edited by orenzai: Apr 24 2008, 08:56 PM

I read the d40 doesn't have built in AF motor right? will it trouble in the future if i were to upgrade my lens?

if you are the sort who will keep on buying lens then i suggest you go for d80 and above..if you only gonna get a tele then you can use d40...

orenzai, the bottle picture is nice ... too bad our d40 is not HDR friendly

this is my d40 with d80 kit lense
http://zaira_idris.blogs.friendster.com/.s...ed/dsc_0300.JPG

Don't think it will be a problem.
Sigma also releasing 50mm f/1.4 which comes with AF motor.
Nikkor did offer lot of AF-S lens, Tamron famous 17-50 f/2.8 now also comes with AF motor.
So, I think it shouldn't be a problem

haha...that shot using tripod...but i wanted the shiluette of the bottle..so dun wan HDR

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Added on April 24, 2008, 9:03 pm
yes it DOES offer lots of lenses but the prices are

This post has been edited by orenzai: Apr 24 2008, 09:03 PM