- 10.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for large, photo-quality prints.
- 2.5-inch LCD monitor; 170-degree viewing angle.
- 3D Color Matrix Metering II for ideal exposures in almost any lighting condition.
- Image optimization functions and in-camera image retouching.
- Automatic Exposure with 8 Digital Vari-Program modes.
Product Description
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Nikon d40x body only.
From the Manufacturer
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The compact Nikon D40x -- designed to deliver the picture-taking
benefits of a digital SLR, yet is easy and fun to use. The D40x
is ready to shoot when you are, thanks to split-second instant
shutter response which eliminates annoying shutter lag.
Exceptional image quality is made possible by a high resolution,
10.2-effective megapixel CCD image sensor and Nikons exclusive
image processing engine. 10.2-megapixel resolution invites
creative picture cropping freedom without loss of picture quality
and delivers the ability to make ments of extraordinary
size. Additional features include built-in flash with innovative
Nikon i-TTL control, In- Camera Editing features with Nikon
D-Lighting, Red-Eye Correction, Image Trimming, Image Overlay,
Filter Effects and more. An ingenious HELP Menu with "Assist
Images" helps you select the appropriate settings for many camera
features.
Nikon D40x Highlights
Extraordinary Nikon image quality The D40x's high-resolution
image quality is made possible by Nikon's high-performance
10.2-megapixel Nikon DX-Format CCD imaging sensor and exclusive
Nikon image-processing engine, assuring stunning sharpness and
color.
Nikon's smallest Digital SLR ever Beautifully styled, the D40x
makes high-performance digital SLR photography easier and more
convenient than ever.You'll be amazed at the power packed into a
camera that weighs just over 16 ounces.
High-Performance 10.2-megapixel Nikon DX Format CCD imaging
sensor Nikons DX Format CCD image sensor delivers vivid color
and sharp detail, great for making beautifully detailed
ments of 24 by-36 inches and beyond. High resolution also
provides room for creative cropping.
Fast startup with instant shutter response A fast 0.18 second
startup combined with split-second shutter response and
rapid-action shooting at up to 3 frames per second makes it easy
to freeze special moments instantly.
The D40x is capable of shooting a rapid three frames per second.
Shoot at up to 3 frames per second The D40x can fire continuously
at a speed of up to 3 frames per second, capturing high-quality
action sequences of children in sporting activities such as
soccer, baseball and much more.
2.5-inch, 230,000-pixel color LCD monitor with 170-degree
wide-angle viewing Playback images are easy to see and function
menus are easier to use with a larger and brighter color LCD
monitor. The large 2.5-inch LCD monitor enables image preview at
up to 19 times magnification and has large type fonts with
easy-to-view menus.
3 colorful display options All new display options: Classic,
Graphic and Wallpaper. Carefully designed color schemes help make
changing camera settings easier than ever.
Built-in Speedlight with i-TTL automatic flash control Nikon's
innovative i-TTL flash control evaluates flash exposure with
incredible precision to achieve better automatic flash balance
and deliver outstanding results. The built-in Speedlight is
always at the ready and brings beautiful exposures in darkened
conditions, as well as adding sparkle for fill flash in outdoor
situations for enhanced twilight s or an added impact to
daylight images. In low-light or back-light situations, added
illumination from the built-in Speedlight can make the difference
between an average snap and a dazzling picture.
8 Digital-Vari Program automatic shooting modes Eight Digital
Vari-Program Modes include: Auto Flash-OFF, Portrait, Landscape,
Child, Sports, Close Up and Night Portrait; each of which adjusts
automatically for optimal results for everyday shooting
situations. Each mode considers lighting conditions and
possibilities, aperture, shutter speed, white balance, hue, tone,
sharpening and more to make creative photography as simple as
rotating the mode dial.
In-camera editing functions include red-eye correction. In-camera
image editing Highly versatile in-camera editing features through
the Retouch Menu include Nikon D-Lighting, Red-Eye Correction,
Image Trim, Image Overlay, Monochrome (Black and White, Sepia and
Cyanotype) along with Skylight, Warm Tone and Color Balance
filter effects. This provides greater creative freedom without
the need for a computer, for those who prefer to send pictures
directly to a printer.
New advanced HELP Menu system with Assist Images The D40x's newly
introduced Assist Images help you select the appropriate settings
for many camera features by showing an example image typical of
that setting, as well as an advanced HELP Menu for the current
item selected. The D40x's Question Mark icon (?) indicates that
help is available for the currently selected item; just press the
HELP button beside the LCD monitor to see a context-sensitive
HELP page.
Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II The D40x's 3D Color Matrix
Metering II evaluates each scene for brightness, color, contrast,
size and position of shadows and highlights, selected focus area
and camera-to-subject distance, comparing that information
against an onboard database of more than 30,000 actual
photographic scenes. The result delivers instantly and precisely
determined exposures for each scene, even in challenging lighting
conditions.
Fast, accurate 3-Area Autofocus The D40x's advanced 3-Area AF
system and the refined algorithms inherited from more advanced
Nikon digital SLR cameras deliver fast, efficient and precise
Autofocus. AF refinements deliver greater precision with fast,
more consistent subject acquisition and improved focus tracking
for consistently sharper pictures.
Enjoy easy in-camera optimization. Image Optimization options The
D40x's Image Optimize setting lets photographers adjust color,
contrast and sharpening, as well as other image settings,
according to the type of scene or output desired. Settings
include: Normal, Softer, Vivid, More Vivid, Portrait, Custom and
Black and White, each of which are automatically adjusted based
on sophisticated Nikon algorithms or user-selected settings for
optimum results.
Up to 520 Images* per Battery Charge The supplied EN-EL9
rechargeable battery will allow for shooting up to 520 images per
charged based on CIPA battery testing standards.