ByTom - 4/25/2007 - has a comparison review of the 10.2 megapixel Nikon D40x and the 6 megapixel Nikon D40. They write, “While you get a bit more “performance” from the D40x due to the extra pixels and slightly faster frame rate, it’s not enough to make me give an additional star, especially given the loss of flash sync speed. Likewise, the increase in price for the D40x, while slightly more than justified by the changes, doesn’t warrant losing a full star for the D40x, either. The D40 value rating would be higher, though, if you could get the D40 without the kit lens. Put another way, body only at a lower price I’d give the D40 full marks. It’s likely that at some point in the D40’s lifespan that’ll happen.”
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Pocket-lint - 4/5/2007 - reviews the 6 megapixel Nikon D40 DSLR and writes, “The D40 is an almost perfect DSLR for those first time DSLR buyers on a more modest budget, anyone who wants a compact and lightweight DSLR or those moving across from film or trading up from a compact model.
Image quality, the handling, responsiveness and features strike a great balance for its target market and you should not be put off by the 6-megapixel sensor as there’s plenty of detail here, so the D40 really should be high up on your wants list if your about spend money on a budget DSLR.”
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PCAuthority - 3/23/2007 - reviews the 6 megapixel Nikon D40 DSLR and writes, “But then the D40 isn’t designed for seasoned SLR users and, while it can be unwieldy, it’s well made, easy to use and has excellent handling and performance. The teach-as-you-go menu system is also particularly good. In addition, it comes in at a price that’s perfect for those willing to stretch their budget just a little further than they would for a top-end digital compact or SLR-wannabe.”
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Shutterbug - 3/22/2007 - reviews the 6 megapixel Nikon D40 DSLR and writes, “It could be argued that the D40 might just sound the death knell for quite a few non-D-SLRs. It allows for lens interchangeability, offers plenty of auto and user-controlled image effect options, and completely eliminates what is probably killing more digicam sales than anything else these days—that dreadful shutter lag. At $599, it’s still not the equivalent of the “student†camera (the Pentax K1000 SLR of film days) we await in a digital SLR, but it sure is getting close. And while it sports a 6-megapixel sensor (many digicams surpass that with ease at equivalent prices) those using this class of camera who haven’t been brainwashed by the megapixel wars will find its image quality and print size potential does the trick.”
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Camera Labs has a video tour of the 6 megapixel Nikon D40 DSLR.
Nikon D40 Features:
2.5 inch LCD
3 AF points
3D Color Matrix Metering II
3 metering modes
ISO sensitivity range 200 - 1600
2.5 [...]
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Camera Labs - 3/12/2007 - reviews the 6 megapixel Nikon D40 DSLR and writes, “But if you can accept the AF limitation and realise the D40’s resolution is genuinely sufficient for most requirements, it really is a superb option for anyone buying their first DSLR. It’s small, light and easy to use without compromising handling, and confidently delivers excellent results in a wide variety of conditions. A handful of extra Megapixels aside, you couldn’t really ask for more.”
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DPExpert - 3/9/2007 - reviews the 6 megapixel Nikon D40 DSLR and writes, “The D40 is the first Nikon DSLR not to have a camera status LCD on the body top. Camera status is now displayed ephemerally on the LCD review screen and some settings appear in the viewfinder. Nikon is not alone in doing this and it no doubt keeps the price of the camera down but it is a retrograde step.”
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DigitalCameraInfo - 3/2/2007 - reviews the 6 megapixel Nikon D40 DSLR and writes, “The Nikon D40 is a disappointment. As Nikon has introduced entry-level DSLRs, the company has tended to make them a little more expensive and a little more capable than much of the competition. In this case, it hasn’t. The D40’s auto focus system is old-fashioned. It’s a backward step, which is something that DSLR manufacturers do at their peril these days. The D40’s color is clearly tuned to the snapshot market, which likes eye-popping color, but our results indicate that Nikon went over the top in saturating the reds. The D40 offers plenty of in-camera image editing, but that’s not a distinction that provides a significant advantage over other entry-level DSLRs. The Nikon D40 is affordable with a retail price of $599 and a kit lens included, but there are other entry-level DSLRs with similar prices that offer more.”
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