Nikon D40 DSLR Camera Body Specifications
- Type of Camera: Single-lens reflex digital camera
- Effective Pixels: 6.1 million
- Image Sensor: RGB CCD, 23.7 x 15.6 mm; total pixels: 6.24 million, Nikon DX format
- Image Size (pixels): 3,008 x 2,000 [L], 2,256 x 1,496 [M], 1,504 x 1,000 [S]
- ISO Sensitivity: 200 to 1600 in steps of 1 EV with additional setting one step over 1600
- Storage Media: SD memory card, SDHC compliant
- Storage System: Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit compression; JPEG: JPEG baseline compliant
- File System: Exif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF
- White Balance: Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor); six manual modes with fine tuning and preset white balance
- LCD Monitor: 2.5-inch, 230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
- Playback Function: 1 frame; thumbnail (4 or 9 segments); magnifying playback; slide show; histogram indication; highlight point display; auto image rotation
- Delete Function: Card format, all frames delete, selected frames delete
- Video Output: NTSC or PAL
- Text Input: Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi selector; stored in Exif header
- Compatible Lenses
* Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts Type G or D AF Nikkor: (* Excluding lenses for F3AFv)
1) AF-S, AF-I: All functions supported;
2) Other Type G or D AF Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus;
3) PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D: Can only be used in mode M; all other functions supported except autofocus;
4) Other AF Nikkor* 1/AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II;
5) Non-CPU: Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter does not function; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster;
6) IX Nikkor lenses cannot be used
- Picture Angle: Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length
- Viewfinder: Fixed-eye level penta-Dach mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment (-1.7 to +0.5m-1)
- Eyepoint: 18mm (-1.0 m-1)
- Focusing Screen: Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets
- Viewfinder Frame Coverage: Approximately 95% (vertical/horizontal)
- Viewfinder Magnification : Approx. 0.8x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1
- Viewfinder Information: Focus indications, AE/FV lock indicator, shutter speed, aperture value, exposure/exposure compensation indicator, exposure mode, flash output level compensation, exposure compensation, number of remaining exposures, flash-ready indicator
- Autofocus: TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM530 autofocus module with AF-assist (range approximately 0.5-3.0m/1ft. 8in.-9ft. 10in.); Detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20 degrees C/68 degrees F)
- Lens Servo: 1) Autofocus (AF): Instant single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status, 2) Manual focus (M)
- Focus Area: Can be selected from 3 focus areas
- AF Area Modes: 1) Single Area AF; 2) Dynamic Area AF; 3) Dynamic Area AF with Closest Subject Priority
- Focus Lock: Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
- Exposure Metering System: TTL full-aperture exposure metering system: 1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); metering performed by 420-segment RGB sensor; 2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame; 3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area
- Exposure Metering Range: 1) 0 to 20 EV (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering); 2) 2 to 20 EV (spot metering)
- Exposure Modes: Digital Vari-program (Auto, Auto [Flash Off], Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, Night Portrait), Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto (S); Aperture Priority Auto (A); Manual (M)
- Exposure Compensation: ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
- Exposure Lock: Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
- Shooting Modes:
1) Single frame shooting mode;
2) Continuous shooting mode: approx. 2.5 frames per second*;
3) Self-timer mode;
4) Delayed remote mode: 2 s. delay;
5) Quick-response remote mode *Approx. 1.7 frames per second with Noise reduction turned on and approx. 1 frame per second with ISO HI1
- Shutter: Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter, 30 to 1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3, bulb
- Sync Contact: X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/500 sec.
- Flash Control:
1) TTL: TTL flash control by 420-segment RGB sensor. i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR available when CPU lens is used with built-in flash, SB-800, SB-600, and T041;
2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 with CPU lens;
3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, and 22s;
4) Range-priority manual available with SB-800
- Flash Sync Modes: Auto, Portrait, Child and Close Up modes:
1) Auto, auto with red-eye reduction; fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight;
2) Night portrait mode: Auto, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction; slow sync and slow sync with red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight;
3) Landscape, Sport mode: Fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight;
4) P, A: Fill flash, rear-curtain with slow sync, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction;
5) S, M: Fill flash, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction
- Built-in Flash: Auto flash with auto pop-up.
Modes: P/S/A/M: Manual pop-up with button release
- Built-in Flash Guide number: (ISO 200/ISO 100, ft.): approx. 55/39 (manual full 59/42)
- Flash Compensation: -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
- Accessory Shoe: Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with sync, signal and ground contacts and safety lock
- Self-timer: Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 seconds
- Remote Control: Via optional ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control
- Power Source: One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9
- Charging voltage (MH-23 quick charger): 7.4V DC, EH-5 AC Adapter (available separately; requires optional EP-5 AC Adapter Connector)
- Tripod Socket: 1/4 in. (ISO1222)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): Approximately 5.0 x 2.5 x 3.7 inches
- Weight: Approximately 1lb. 1oz. without battery, memory card or body cap
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