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3 Experts recommend Nikon D40 (with 18-55mm and 55-200mm Lenses)
6.1MP Digital SLR Camera with 11.1x Optical Zoom
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The Nikon D40 is a winner, not only for its excellent optical quality and well-thought-out feature set – 6.1 MP, 2.5 fps, excellent high ISO performance, interactive menu, manual controls, preset scene modes, compatibility with a full range of Nikon lenses, flashes, and accessories -- but also for its ergonomics, handling, and overall user-friendliness…
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Price $599.95 $484.99 $369.99 $399.95
Rating from CNET.com 7.5 8.0 7.2 8.0
Rating from Digital Photography Review Highly Recommended Highly Recommended Recommended Highly Recommended
Date Available December 7, 2006 September 15, 2007 September 30, 2007 March 31, 2005
Effective Sensor ResolutionThe Effective Sensor Resolution tells you the total number of pixels that are recorded when you take a picture. The units are MP, which stands for megapixels or millions of pixels. For outstanding fine compression prints, 3MP is required for 5x7's, 7.1MP for 8x10's, and 10.9MP for 11x14's. The effective sensor resolution is only one of many important factors that will determine the quality of the photograph when displayed or printed at different sizes.
Effective Sensor Resolution 		6.1 megapixels 12.1 megapixels 8.1 megapixels 8.0 megapixels
Sensor SizeMost digital cameras, even most digital SLRs, have sensors that are smaller than a standard frame of 35 mm film (36 x 24 mm). These smaller sensors have a number of effects on the captured image and the use of the camera, including an increased depth of field, decreased light sensitivity, increased pixel noise, and increased degree of enlargement.
Sensor Size 		23.7 x 15.6 mm 7.6 x 5.7 mm 5.8 x 4.3 mm 22.2 x 14.8 mm
Optical Zoom 11.1x 6.0x 18.0x -
Min Focal Length (35 mm equivalent)The 35 mm equivalent focal length is a measure that indicates the angle of view of a particular combination of a camera lens and the sensor size. The term originates from the time when the vast majority of photography was done with 35 mm film. On any 35 mm film camera, a 30 mm or less lens is considered a wide-angle lens.
Min Focal Length (35 mm equivalent) 		27 mm 35 mm 28 mm -
Max Focal Length (35 mm equivalent)The 35 mm equivalent focal length is a measure that indicates the angle of view of a particular combination of a camera lens and the sensor size. The term originates from the time when the vast majority of photography was done with 35 mm film. Larger max focal lengths make distant objects appear more magnified.
Max Focal Length (35 mm equivalent) 		300 mm 210 mm 504 mm -
Shutter Lag Time (including auto-focus time)This is the time from fully pressing the shutter button until the image is captured. Longer shutter lag times make it more difficult to capture the desired moment.
Shutter Lag Time (including auto-focus time) 		0.3 sec 0.6 sec 0.4 - 0.5 sec 0.2 sec
Max Shooting Speed (continuous) 2.5 frames/sec 1.5 frames/sec 2.0 frames/sec 2.9 frames/sec
Image Stabilization AvailableImage stabilization features are designed to reduce the blur that results from normal, minute shaking of a lens due to hand-held shooting. However, image stabilization does not prevent motion blur caused by the movement of the subject or by extreme movements of the camera.
Image Stabilization Available 		No Yes Yes No
Face Detection AvailableFace detection technology will try to set the focus, exposure, and color balance so that faces appear sharp, well-exposed, and with the proper color.
Face Detection Available 		No Yes Yes No
Viewfinder AvailableA viewfinder is a window that you look through to compose the picture. Some cameras do not have a viewfinder and instead use the LCD display. The LCD display may be difficult to see in bright light and may make it more difficult to capture fast-moving subjects because of the time required to update the display.
Viewfinder Available 		Yes Yes Yes Yes
LCD Screen SizeThe LCD Screen Size is the length of the miniature LCD monitor measured diagonally.
LCD Screen Size 		2.5 in. 3.0 in. 2.5 in. 1.8 in.
Max Aperture (wide-angle)The aperture refers to the size of the opening in the lens that determines the amount of light falling onto the sensor. The maximum aperture (wide-angle) is the largest possible size at the wide-angle limit of the zoom lens. The lens aperture is usually specified as an f-number, the ratio of focal length to effective aperture diameter. A lower f-number denotes a greater aperture opening, which allows more light to reach the image sensor.
Max Aperture (wide-angle) 		f/3.5 f/2.8 f/2.8 -
Max Aperture (tele-photo)The aperture refers to the size of the opening in the lens that determines the amount of light falling onto the sensor. The maximum aperture (tele-photo) is the largest possible size at the tele-photo limit of the zoom lens. The lens aperture is usually specified as an f-number, the ratio of focal length to effective aperture diameter. A lower f-number denotes a greater aperture opening, which allows more light to reach the image sensor.
Max Aperture (tele-photo) 		f/5.6 f/48.0 f/4.2 -
Camera Format SLR Compact Electronic Viewfinder SLR
Size (W x H x D) 5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in. 4.2 x 2.8 x 1.7 in. 4.6 x 3.0 x 3.5 in. 5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in.
Weight (with batteries) - - 14.4 oz 19.0 oz
Storage Media SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card CompactFlash Card, MicroDrive
Battery Type Proprietary Lithium Ion Rechargeable Proprietary Lithium Ion Rechargeable Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable Proprietary Lithium Ion Rechargeable
Battery Life 470 shots 240 shots 400 shots 400 shots

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