Buy Cheap Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens 
Buy Low Price From Here Now If you've ever wondered why your vacation pictures don't look as good as those magnificent landscapes and flattering portraits seen in countless glossy magazines, chances are you just haven't found the right camera.
Nikon introduces the new D40 digital SLR camera that's designed to offer you the ability to get higher quality, impressive looking pictures with the press of a button. In a world where digital SLR cameras have become extremely popular among professional photographers, have you have shied away in favor of a compact digital camera? For you, Nikon's D40 is an ultra-compact, lightweight, 6.1-effective megapixel digital SLR camera with simplified new features, exceptional handling speed, and a redesigned, visually-intuitive menu system that brings digital SLR cameras to a whole new level of simplicity.
Less Complication, More Celebration
Isn't it time you switched from simple snapshots to great pictures? If so, then get to know the fun, easy-to-use Nikon D40. Now you can capture spectacular pictures using the type of digital and optical technologies that professionals use, but without the complications and calculations that SLR photography once required. Let Nikon's cutting-edge technology do all the work for you. Just look through the viewfinder and press a button for wonderful pictures you'll be proud of. It's never been easier to capture the moments of your life so beautifully, and that is certainly worth celebrating.
Less Science Fiction, More Magic
It's never been easier to take amazing pictures. Great pictures have never been easier Great pictures used to require complicated and cumbersome equipment along with years of experience. Not any more. The D40 is compact, lightweight and designed specifically for ease of use, yet contains all the top quality, high-performance technologies that you expect from a Nikon digital SLR. And with world-famous Nikkor lenses, you know you have the sharpest and most reliable optical perfor
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Technical Details
- 6.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
- Kit includes 3x 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens
- 2.5-inch LCD with three display options; built-in flash and hot shoe
- Fast startup with instant shutter response; shoot at up to 2.5 frames per second
- Powered by one rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL9 (included); stores images on SD memory cards (memory card not included)
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"The ultimate beginner's low-budget DSLR" 2009-12-09
By R. Kovach
I bought the D40 kit a little more than one year ago. In a nutshell, I couldn't ask for anything more in a DSLR for newbs. It's got everything I need to learn the ins and outs of photography, it's very well built (and yes, even the kit lens), it's portable and dangit, it's extremely affordable to boot! It's been 100% reliable since day one, and it has become indisputable proof that the only difference between a great picture and a crap picture, is the photographer - not the equipment.
If I ever decide to upgrade to something higher up the food chain, chances are it'll be a Nikon.
"Not worth the money" 2009-11-27
By Reviewing Parent (Martinez, GA)
I purchased this camera a year and a half ago and have had to send it back twice so far. IT seems to go out right before a special occasion so I have no pictures. I thought I was buying a good quality camera to record all the moments of my child growing up. The first time I had to send it to Nikon, the flash would not deploy, now it will not focus the majority of the time. I took over 30 pictures maybe 1 or 2 were in focus ( I thought automatic meant it would handle everything if I didn't want to be bothered). I am waiting to see how much Nikon will charge me to fix it this time but I am done with Nikon. I did a lot of research and thought I was purchasing a quality product but that is not the case, stay away from this if you want to catch those special moments because that is when it mostly likely will go out on you. i am starting the search again to see which one I will buy now. Hope I don't miss my son's birthday again.
"Great Camera for the Beginner" 2009-11-16
By Anthony Armijo (Menifee, CA)
This is my first DSLR (I'm 17 years old) and it works great. I was on a budget and everything about this camera is great. I'm going to slowly invest in accessories and lenses and eventually, as a gain more experience I'll move on up to a bigger and better body, but for now this was a great investment. =)
"Perfect" 2009-11-02
By Robert B. Felts (Ohio)
This was my first DSLR and I bought it 6 months before first child was born. I cannot take a bad picture with this thing. Pair with the cheap SB-400 flash and you'll be taking professional pictures in any light with little effort. The fact that people still drop several hundred dollars on the virtually "disposable" "cute colored" point and shoots when a camera like this is just a couple hundred more is beyond me. Buy it, buy it now.
"Perfect starter DSLR" 2009-10-27
By K. Evertsen (Wisconsin)
This camera was my first venture into the DSLR world. I had been shooting with my trusty Canon point and shoot for years and although I got great quality photos, I was often frustrated with the lag time of a point and shoot.
I bought the Nikon D40 in February of 2008. The price has not changed much since and for good reason. This camera is very inexpensive for what it offers, with pricing only slightly higher than some higher end point and shoots.
Before I begin, You will notice in my reviews I do not go into the full specs of the camera. I feel as a consumer if I want to read that, I can read it here on Amazon in the information or I can download the manual from the manufacturer. So I do not include that. In my reviews I include my personal observations only.
The Good-
~ Turn on time is nearly instant. No more waiting for the camera to boot up and losing that precious shot
~ Even in high quality mode there is nearly no lag between pushing the button and the shutter firing. You get the shot you are going for every time.
~ I always forget to shut it off, It powers down itself after a bit to save battery.
~ Has all the capabilities of higher end cameras, yet an easy to use interface with an Auto mode. A great camera for someone who is interested in photography or someone who just likes to put it on Auto and edit with Photoshop later.
~ Action shots. You can take rapid fire pictures with this camera that come out perfect. I recently took photos through a chain link fence of my son's baseball game and got 8 shots from him leaving 3rd base to sliding into home plate that are priceless. TIP: Your speed relies on your memory card. Use cards with "ultra" or "premium" speed ratings for maximum speed. This is true whether you use a DSLR or a point and shoot from Walmart.
~ Lenses. There is a lens for every need. Macro, Wide angle, Zoom to the moon. If you want it Nikon has it and Nikkor lenses are top of the line. At the end of the day a camera is only as good as it's lens and I really beleive Nikon lenses beat the competition hands down.
~ Manual zoom/focus. I love this. Most newer nikkor lenses have auto focus capabilities if the thought of focusing on your own is intimidating but I love having the ultimate control over my focus and I find that I'm faster at zooming and focusing than the auto feature on the camera is a lot of the time so I tend to just keep it on manual. This camera does not have an automatic zoom and I assure you, you will not miss it.
The Bad-
~ Size. It really is a pain to carry this thing around a fair or while chasing children around. It's big, and that uber expensive lens juts out just asking to be knocked off a wall. The neck strap is quit uncomfortable. This has been my biggest pet peeve with this camera and the reason I recently purchased another point and shoot for every day and will leave my Nikon sitting at home except for photo shoots and high action activities.
~ Framing. You cannot frame your shot with the LCD screen with this camera. Nikon finally added that feature on the D90. At first this made me crazy, what with having been a Canon point and shoot girl for years. And to be honest this is still slightly annoying. I have talked to other photographers who don't miss it but for me, when I'm shooting my kids' lives I'd like to be a part of it too, not with my face stuck in a viewfinder. I just feel detached when I have to look through a viewfinder.
~ Video. Nikon dropped the ball on this one. The Nikon D40 is capable of recording video but does not have audio capabilities.
~ Flash- The flash on the D40 is very powerful allowing you to take great night shots. It does tend to be a bit much in dim conditions and causes a bit of washout. My biggest pet peeve with the flash is that it's so low profile I usually end up blocking it with my finger. I shoot quickly, zooming/focusing and clicking and if I don't remember to take my hand off after I zoom/focus I'll block the flash. It's annoying and I've lost some great shots that way.
All in all if you want to move up to a DSLR go for the D40 in lieu of some of it's more pricey competitors. It is versatile and high quality enough for the professional photographer, yet inexpensive and easy enough to use for those who just chase the kids around the playground. Due to it's less than ideal portability this camera likely will not replace your trusty point and shoot, but it will be a great addition to your memory preserving arsenal.
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