Nikon D40 Affordable DSLR Camera
Nikon has often been known as a leader in the photo industry, but when talk about Nikon DSLR camera, then for sure people would think about “expensive”.
But, that was officially changed with the Nikon D40. I bought it at a price of just MYR 1450, bundled with an 18-55mm kit lens. Meanwhile, I managed to get free gift – 4GB SD card, lens filter, screen protector and Nikon camera bag. I would like to thanks iCalvyn and Sherying for giving me such useful information.
Why I More Prefer Nikon D40 ?
I’m quite bored with all types of point & shoot camera since ¾ of my part time jobs related to promoting and selling digital camera. So, i bought the D40 as my first DSLR. Basically, it was mainly because of the attractive price.
D40 can actually reach to ISO 3200 and the continuous mode is 2.5 frames per second. From other people experience, Nikon D40 lens is a little better, and quieter than the Canon Rebel XT. Nikon D40 does use a newer processing engine than the D50, and the test pictures look sharper.
I’ve really enjoyed shooting with it. The D40 is a camera for capturing fun and it is one of the best for carrying around because it is very small, lightweight and feel very comfortable in my hands. Other cameras are great for more serious work, but they are more bulky.
If you only use it occasionally or heavily once in a while and usually without flash, then it will not drain much battery power. From what iCalvyn.com said, the battery can last for over 1000 shots.
The Only Drawback of Nikon D40
D40 does not have an internal AF motor, you may not have auto focus on a great number of lens besides AF-S and AF-I. Lens is a big part of investment in DSLR since most people like to keep their favorite lens for future upgrades. I do not own any older lenses and will probably only buy one or two other Nikon or Nikkor lens, so no internal AF motor is not a big issue for me.
Mind to share with me if you have some insight on the D40 based on your experiences.
January 6th, 2009 at 12:17 am
…please share your photos taken from this D40,
January 7th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
D40 is good for beginner. Later can upgrade to D90 or D300.
January 9th, 2009 at 9:30 am
they did not give you free tripod?
January 9th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
WingLoon::
i will try upload some photo here once i have taken photo..now still keeping it..
Calvyn::
no la..such good price wont get tripod d..
January 16th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
That’s awesome. Yeah, lens is always the expensive part of dSLR.
Looking forward for your photos.
January 26th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
where did you buy ur d40?
February 7th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
where did u buy ur nikon D40?????need to know a.s.a.p!!!! the price is awesome!thnx.
February 25th, 2009 at 10:50 am
just got my d40 and wanted to know where i could buy a camera bag that would fit my extra 55-200mm lens?
March 14th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
such good price. Mind telling us other poor souls where to get such good deal. Or any contacts?
Thank you.
April 2nd, 2009 at 6:18 pm
Wow! mind sharing where you got such a great deal from? Thanks! And Cheers!
April 24th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
hye.. may i know where did u buy dis cam for this price..?? can u tell me..?? please.. rep dis at my email please.. helmijohari@yahoo.com
May 14th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
I also want to know, which shop offered that price. Definitely a bargain
June 26th, 2009 at 10:20 am
Hi there! I would love to get one for myself too! Where did you get this good deal?
June 29th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
I buy the Nikon DSLR at Penang, which is just opposite of Komtar. If you still do not know about the location, you can try to contact me at 016-4882575
July 20th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
Hello there.
first I am sorry to interrupt this discussion.
Just inviting readers here to browse the link, http://www.gengturbo.org/forum/index.php?page=Thread&postID=119059#post119059
I’m selling 1 complete set, used D40.
Thanks
October 23rd, 2009 at 7:42 am
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November 1st, 2009 at 10:57 am
hello,got anyone know where to buy new nikon D40 in penang or in kedah?please let me know.thank you
May 24th, 2010 at 11:36 am
Thanks for the information.
Im looking 4ward to own one D40
September 14th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
i wanna buy 1 for my sister…where to buy huh? im staying in setia alam, shah alam…
September 24th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
Being an owner of a D40 for nearly 3 years already, I’m happy to say that I’m really satisfied with it’s performance. Now I’m more than ready to move to higher specification Nikons.
But for the fellow readers who just ask where to buy a new D40, I’m very sorry to inform that D40 is no longer in market. The latest replacement in ‘basic camera body category’ from Nikon is D3100. Try google it to find more infos…
October 1st, 2010 at 8:18 pm
Found your website while searching for ‘photo frames’ - a bit of a tangent I know but really enjoyed your blog but I Thanks
December 14th, 2011 at 4:53 am
Just similar to SLR-style digital video camcorders, they will use a great EVF, given that these people absence a mirror to have an ocular through-the-lens view.