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Testseek.com have collected 86 expert reviews of the Nikon D40 and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Nikon D40.
Award: Good Buy July 2014
July 2014
 
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86 Reviews
Users
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77 Reviews
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The editors liked

  • Excellent feel and compact size
  • Very customizable menu architecture
  • Nice guidance for dSLR newbies
  • Excellent noise characteristics for high-ISO shots.

The editors didn't like

  • Slow kit lens
  • Occasionally slow to focus
  • Only 6 megapixels
  • RAW editing software costs extra
  • Control scheme can be awkward
  • No automatic sensor cleaning.

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  Published: 2010-04-01, review by: digital-photography-school.com

  • Abstract:  40 Reasons why you don’t need 18mpIn February 2010, Canon released the EOS 550D with an 18 megapixel sensor, HD video and a $900 price tag. Will Canon tell the folks lining up to buy this camera how much extra work it will add to their simple lives? A...

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  Published: 2009-11-04, review by: thinkcamera.com

  • Abstract:  The budget end of the DSLR market represents a huge chunk of camera sales. It's the most contended sector, with cameras from Sony, Olympus, Pentax, Samsung and Sigma all providing competitive products. But, standing head and shoulders above all the ...

 
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  Published: 2009-07-23, review by: brighthub.com

  • Abstract:  Image quality and versatility - thats what youll get with the Nikon. This a review of the 6.1 megapixel Nikon D40 digital SLR. Nikon D40About the Nikon D40Digital SLR cameras are great for any photographer that is interested in shooting professional...

 
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  Published: 2009-06-17, review by: electronicsme.com

  • For the beginning SLR user, you can't beat the D40 for price/performance. It's solidly built, has a comfortable feel and offers image quality vastly superior to point and shoot cameras with their small sensors. And don't let the "small" MP number scare...

 
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  Published: 2008-09-27, review by: thinkcamera.com

  • Abstract:  The humble, 'out-dated' Nikon D40 is currently one of the best selling cameras that (not much) money can buy. With a resolution of just six megapixels and a small LCD screen by today's standards, it...

 
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  Published: 2008-01-01, review by: photo.net

  • Hannah ThiemFor a new DSLR photographer on a tight budget, the Nikon D40/D40x is a great value in a small package. If youre going to make poster-sized prints or crop your images extensively, the higher resolution of the D40x might be worthwhile. If y...

 
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  Published: 2007-10-16, review by: Laptopmag.com

  • Nikon has done something amazing with the D40. Although it has a minimum number of bells and whistles and less resolution than many competing DSLRs, its price ($550 street) is extremely affordable. More important, this is the best budget digital SLR on...

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  Published: 2007-08-23, review by: Howstuffworks.com

  • Good value, great performance, LCD is sharp and bright, image quality is excellent, small for a digital SLR
  • No auto-focus engine in the camera, might not have enough features for advanced photographers
  • If youre ready to step up to an advanced-level digital camera, but youre not ready to pay $1,000 or more for one, Nikon might have a solution for you. Nikon calls its D40 model an "entry-level" digital single-lens reflex (SLR) model. Its not anywhe...

 
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  Published: 2007-06-27, review by: devhardware.com

  • Abstract:  The Nikon D40 has been highly advertised as the best entry-level digital SLR on the market. Does the D40 live up to all of the hype that Nikon is putting behind it? Well, Nikon has done an excellent job in the design and the set of features in the D40 ...

 
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  Published: 2007-05-09, review by: pcworld.com_techhive.com

  • Helpful features for novices, Small and lightweight
  • Lacks depthoffield preview
  • This well-crafted digital SLR offers high-end features and very good image quality at a low-end price.

 
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