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Kit includes: 1) Nikon D40; 2) Nikon 18-55mm; 3) Nikon 55-200mm; 4) Nikon SB-400; 5) Transcend 2GB SecureDigital (SD) Card; 6) USB 2.0 SecureDigital Card Reader; 7) Digital Image Recovery Software; 8) Nikon SLR System Case; 9) Memory Card Storage Wallet; 10) Cleaning Cloth; >>> Nikon D40 includes: Nikon EN-EL9 Battery; Quick Charger; USB Cable; Camera Strap; Body Cap; Eyepiece Cap; Accessory Shoe Cap; Rubber Eyecup; Software CD-ROM; Instructions; Nikon USA Warranty >>> Nikon 18-55mm includes: Front & Rear Lens Caps; Lens Hood; Instructions; Nikon USA Warranty >>> Nikon 55-200mm includes: Front & Rear Lens Caps; Lens Hood; Soft Case; Instructions; Nikon USA Warranty >>> Nikon SB-400 Flash includes: Soft Case; Instructions; Nikon USA Warranty >>> The Nikon D40 unites the brilliant performance of Nikkor lenses and the practicality of a remarkably small and light camera body. It boasts performance advantages that do away with the frustrations often associated with compact digital cameras. It's ideal for capturing spectacular digital pictures without fuss or complication. It features a 6.1 megapixel CCD image sensor and Nikon's Image Processing Engine. The exclusive 3D Color Matrix Metering II assures accurate exposure control even in difficult lighting and an AUTO ISO feature makes the most of available light by automatically setting the camera's light sensitivity. >>> The Nikon 18-55mm zoom Lens is ideal as a normal lens designed exclusively for Nikon DX format Digital SLRs, this ultra-compact provides superb versatility in a wide variety of shooting situations. >>> The Nikon 55-200mm is versatile and ultra-compact with a powerful focal length range. It features a Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enabling ultra-high speed autofocusing with accuracy and super-quiet operation. >>> Nikon SB-400 Flash provides i-TTL flash operation in a super-compact and ultra-lightweight body at an affordable price.
Customer Reviews:
Love camera and 2 lens kit, though additional flash might be overkill.......2007-07-13
After the usual tortuous research our family bought this kit from Cameta through Amazon. Very happy with the packaging and delivery. They got right on the purchase and had it in the mail promptly. Arrived well padded with a clear tape job that would have told us if anybody had been into the box, which I appreciated.
We were coming up out of a Canon A520, which has been maddening to use. Slow to focus and shoot, and 9 seconds to recharge the flash!! Completely useless for photographing kids. By contrast this camera starts up fast, and can shoot multiple photos quickly, even with the flash going. With sports and vacation photos, where a zoom and fast response is needed, we were happy to be able to put the zoom lens on. The regular 18-55 lens is fine for around the house and everyday use.
Camera takes great pictures, much better metering and flash application than we had with the Canon. Between the fast shutter speed and the better software, we are taking better pictures and throwing away a lot less. It's funny, because in the past I was keeping about 1 in 10, and shooting away anyway, because I could throw them away. Now I'm keeping about 5 out of 10, and have had to shoot less, having more confidence that the photo came out as good as it looks on the screen. Also, with a larger file size, I can crop down a bit when printing.
The battery life has been a big improvement as well over the small Canon. Went on a 1 week vacation on 1 battery charge, whereas before we were frantically swapping out high capacity recharable AA batteries 2x a day, and worrying what we were carrying. I'm pretty surprised at this, and very pleased.
The screen on the back is large, which distinguished this model from others. I know all the professional cameras have these tiny screens, but really, bigger is better in this department, and it didn't seem to affect the battery life significantly. Also, photo review is fast and easy, again much faster than cameras in our past.
I know that trying to buy these items separately would have been more expensive than Cameta's kit, but I do want to warn people that they may not really need the additional flash. The built in flash seems to have plenty of throw for your usual around daily life photos, and if you're buying this camera because you want to strangle your old compact digital, I don't think you'll need the extra flash. So if you're checking out prices, you might hold on that one to see if you need it.
Still, Cameta was very responsive, as I said, and I do appreciate that they put the package together for us. At some point you max out on the shopping thing.
Unless you are a sport journalist, I don't think you can go wrong with this camera.......2007-06-07
The 6 Megapixel Nikon D40 is targeted for those who want a relatively compact and light camera yet having most of the important SLR features. The D40 is priced reasonably (cheaper than D50/D80 and Canon Rebel XTi). In my opinion, if you are still considering whether to get a point and shoot camera or a DSLR, the D40 will be a better choice than any point and shoot camera, by far, even those with 8MP or 10MP. But if you are already deciding to get a DSLR or you want more control of the picture taking experience, then I would recommend you to also test the D50 and/or D80 first before deciding to buy the D40. I want you to make sure that you know what you will get (and not get) with the D40. Don't get me wrong though, the D40 is an awesome camera, and I don't think you will regret buying one. There are some limitation with the D40 which shouldn't bother most people, for example, the D40 doesn't have dedicated button to change picture quality, white balance or ISO settings (which generally only professional/enthusiast will care). Once you understand (and accept) its limitation, the D40 is a potent and exciting photography machine.
Just like all its (DSLR) siblings, the D40 powers on instantly and take pictures with almost no shutter lag which are the major advantages of a DSLR over a point and shoot camera. In addition to the P,S,A,M mode, the picture quality of the auto settings (auto, child mode, landscape etc) are also very good. With 2.5 frames per second you can capture movement progress in sports like football, basketball, baseball etc. Also great to photograph your family or child (child mode). The D40 is a great all around camera.
Some notable new features:
1. Auto (no flash) mode. Without this mode the flash will pop-up (on all other pre-programmed mode) even when you don't want to use flash (which can be annoying). The internal flash will not pop up automatically with the P,S,A,M settings.
2. In camera editing capability such as black and white, sepia and some filter effects etc. While sounds gimmicky, these features are useful especially for those who doesn't have Adobe Photoshop (or other image editing software).
To date, D40 is the smallest and lightest among all the Nikon DSLR (even smaller than the Canon Rebel XT/XTi, however the D40 is more ergonomics). I believe that choosing a camera that fits comfortably with your hands is important. Therefore, I recommend people to test the camera before buying (even if you want to buy online, please do go to a physical store and test the camera first whenever possible).
The D40 has only 3 (horizontal) autofocus point (5 for D50 and 11 for D80). If you know "The Rule of Thirds", the additional AF points above and below the center focus point (available in D50 and D80) are handy to help create the horizontal third line. However, the 3 horizontal AF point in D40 is still helpful to create the vertical third line. Also one can focus with the middle AF point and after the focus is lock then move the frame upwards/downwards to create the horizontal third line. Just make sure the exposure level is still accurate when you move the frame after you lock the focus.
About the 18-55mm II AF-S kit lens: A good lens producing sharp photos (though not a very fast lens). Also decent for close-up/macro photography. Lens uses internal focus technology and focusing operation is silent. A very decent kit lens.
Lens compatibility: Notice that with D40, autofocus function will not work for non AF-S/AF-I lens. If you already have non AF-S/AF-I Nikon lenses and want a backup or replacement camera, you will be better off buying D50, D70s or D80. If you buy the D40, it will be convenient to stick with AF-S and AF-I type lenses. I'm not sure why Nikon choose this route for the D40 (whether to enable smaller size camera or from now on Nikon will only make AF-S lens compatible camera). There are a lot of good Nikon AF-S lenses (price range added: low, medium, high) that are fully compatible with the D40 such as:
- Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX (L)
- Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX (L)
- Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED IF AF-S DX (L)
- Nikon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX (L)
- Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S DX VR (M)
- Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX (L)
- Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR (L)
- Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (M)
- Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED IF AF-S DX (M)
- Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S (H)
- Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX (H)
- Nikon 28-70mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S (H)
- Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR (H)
- Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro (M)
- And several other expensive prime tele/zoom lens like 200-400mm, 300m, 400mm, 500mm, 600mm.
High priced lens ($1000+) are usually pro level lens which usually have better construction, faster (f-stop), and produce better quality picture. However, often times, lower price lens will serve your needs just fine. I think it is important to know what you want to use the camera for before deciding which camera and lens to buy.
Image quality of the D40 is very good which is #1 factor that I look for in a digital camera.
Here are the pros and cons of the D40 in my opinion:
Pros:
1. Nice out of the camera result picture quality
2. Affordable price
3. Compact size and light weight
4. Large and bright 2.5 inch LCD
5. 2.5 frames per second
6. B/W, Sepia, several more in-camera editing features.
7. Instant power on, fast autofocus and no shutter lag
8. Noise is acceptable at high ISO settings. Auto ISO settings available.
9. Great 18-55mm II AF-S kit lens.
10. Great battery life (400+ on a single charge. 1000+ if flash is not used).
11. Auto (flash off) mode available
12. 1/500 flash sync
Cons:
1. No direct button to change QUAL, WB and ISO settings
2. Grip comfortably but might be a bit too small for some people
3. No top LCD and no front command dial
4. Autofocus will not work with non AF-S or non AF-I lenses (such as the 70-300m G and 50mm f/1.8D lens)
5. No AF/MF switch (have to use the switch on the lens)
6. Only 3 autofocus point
7. 6 Megapixel (More Megapixel needed to print larger than 12 X 18 at 300 dpi)
8. No night landscape mode in pre-programmed settings
9. No in camera image stabilization (like Sony and Pentax) but Nikon has lenses with it (VR).
10. No depth-of-field preview button
In conclusion, the D40 is perfect for those who want high quality pictures, more control (than a point and shoot camera), and have a DSLR experience (instant power on and no shutter lag), without having to carry a bulky camera. And unless you are shooting sports/actions professionaly (which faster focusing processor, faster frames per second and larger memory buffer might be needed), the D40 is pretty much all you will need.
Happy Photographing!
Comparing the Nikon D40, D80 and D200.......2007-06-07
As long as you know what you're buying, it's hard to go wrong with Nikon's digital SLRs. They all take beautiful photographs. Even the basic D40 will give you professional-level clarity, color and focus. When I started using a Nikon digital to shoot travel-guide photos at Walt Disney World about five years ago, I would often get stopped by guests wanting to ask about my camera. Now I never do, because so many have one that looks just like it!
There are four Nikon digital SLRs in the consumer market. Here's how they compare:
The entry-level camera is the Nikon D40. It's a basic SLR camera that takes high-quality 6.1 megapixel (MP) photos. It has an automatic flash, eight programmed exposure modes, three focus areas and a self-timer with four settings (2, 5, 10 and 20 seconds). The D40 can shoot about two-and-a-half images per second and take about 450 photos on each battery charge. Its ISO range is 200-1600. On the downside, it has a plastic body, a semi-mechanical shutter and only accepts Nikon's newer AF-I or AF-S lenses unless you want to manually focus each shot. It weighs about a pound.
Besides the D40 set on this page, Amazon also sells three others:
1) The best-selling option is Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens.
2) Here's one with just a few accessories: Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera + Nikon 18-55mm AF-S Lens + Nikon SLR Gadget Bag + Transcend 2GB 150x SecureDigital Card + USB Card Reader.
3) And one with two lenses (but no flash): Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera + Nikon 18-55mm AF-S Lens Outfit + Nikon 55-200mm ED AF-S Lens + Nikon SLR Gadget Bag + Transcend 2GB 150x SecureDigital Card + USB Card Reader.
One step up from the D40 is the D40x. Using the same body as the D40, it shoots 10.2 MP photos. It can take about three images per second, get about 500 photos out of a single charge, has an ISO range of 100-1600 and has a fully electronic shutter. The most popular D40x set is Nikon D40x 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens.
A major step up is the D80. About a third-inch wider and four ounces heavier than the D40, it uses the same processor but works fully with any Nikon SLR lens. It has 11 focus areas, a depth-of-field preview in its optical viewfinder, white-balance bracketing and a self-timer that can be set for any time between 2 and 20 seconds. Incredibly, you can get up to 2000 shots on each battery charge, assuming you don't use the LCD screen much. This is the camera used by Disney's PhotoPass photographers. Amazon sells the D80 body separately (Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body only) and in various lens-package deals.
Finally, the D200 is simply one of the best cameras Nikon has ever built. A half-inch taller and a third-inch wider than the D80, it weighs nearly two pounds thanks to its all-metal body. Designed for more advanced users, it does away with all but the standard programmed exposure mode and instead shoots 5 frames per second, outstanding for a 10 MP ISO 100 camera, especially at this price. It uses Compact Flash cards. In many ways the D200 is a professional camera at a consumer price. This is the camera I use for all but my most demanding shots. From a professional standpoint it really increases your productivity compared to the far bulkier D2 models, as it is so much easier to carry and position. Amazon sells the D200 body by itself (Nikon D200 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) and in various package deals.
I'm not including the professional D2 models here, as explaining all their features would drag this review on forever. Besides, from what I've heard the new D3 should be released this fall.
-- By Mike Neal, photographer for The Complete Guide to Walt Disney World.
best bundle on the market.......2007-05-13
It was a first time that I've found all needed items in one bundle for such good price.
Great buy.......2007-05-10
I'm not a camera buff. My old camera was an slr (Pentax D50) which I enjoyed using for 8 years as for me it took great photos. I'm new to digital slr photography and when I decided to purchase one my choices were the Nikon D80, Canon 400D, and the Nikon D40. I chose the Nikon D40 because I am practically novice and would just be taking photos for family use. The day I opened the box I had no chance to read the manual and just started using it as we were on vacation. I more than happy with what I got. Great pictures and the camera is easy to use.
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