The Nikon D40 is a 6.1-megapixel DX format DSLR Nikon F-mount camera announced by Nikon on November 16, 2006. It replaces the D50 as Nikon's entry level DSLR. It features a 2.5-inch 230,000-dot resolution LCD monitor, CCD sensor with ISO 200-1600 (3200 Hi-1) and 3D Color Matrix Metering. Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon D40 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with interchangeable lenses. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy when using the product. Get the best deals on Nikon D40 Digital Cameras. Shop with Afterpay on eligible items. Free delivery and returns on eBay Plus items for Plus members. Shop today! 5) Nikon 60mm f/2.8G Macro. The Nikon 60mm f/2.8G is another phenomenal macro lens for food photography. In fact, many of my food blogger friends prefer the 60mm macro to the 50mm lens, because it gives them the right focal length and versatility of a macro lens. My only complaint about this lens is its f/2.8 aperture, which is obviously not as D40: 1) Set AutoISO in D40: Max ISO 1600 ( noise is still tolerable ) and for web viewing or 4x6 with a little cleanup more than usable. Set exposure for VR / stabilized lense to 1/15 or so, for non stabilizied probably 1/30. For longer focal length follow the rule 1/focal length. 2) Set to P mode. The D40 is a good camera and I would get a 18-200 VR or a 70-300 VR lens for outdoor shots and use a reasonably high shutter speed to stop the action. Indoors as someone said you need to use a faster lens for low light sport action Press on the “Lv” button to switch to Live View Mode. Compose your shot. Set focus. Press on OK to begin recording. Press on OK again to stop recording. Press on the Lv button to exit Live View mode and return to normal shooting. Overall, the Nikon D40 is truly a legendary camera of its time. Welcome to the Nikon DX SLR (D40-D90, D3000-D7500) Talk Forum, the place to discuss Nikon D7000-D7500, D5000-D5600, D3000 - D3400 and D40-D90 digital SLRs. Community moderators: ltcdata and Mako2011 . New thread Subscribe. For once, there’s a simple answer: the D40 set a new standard for entry-level DSLRs in terms of size, cost, build quality and performance. In a nutshell, the D40 was affordable, weighs less than 500g and can make great photos. Build quality is better than you’d expect from an all-plastic body and a dinky 18-55mm kit lens – after two years The D50 is available in two versions: the base model and the D50s, which adds support for Nikon’s SB-800 flash unit. The D50 uses a 6.1 megapixel CCD sensor and offers 3x optical zoom. It is capable of shooting at up to 3 frames per second. Most people are interested in the DX and FX format sensors. i9OE.