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Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens

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Product Description The lightest, most compact Nikon digital SLR ever, featuring intuitive controls and an ergonomically designed operation that even first-time SLR users can enjoy. Advanced 3-area AF system Automatic control over ISO-equivalent sensitivity from ISO 200 to 1600 with manual override Eight automated Digital Vari-Programs [Auto, Auto (Flash Off), Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, and Night Portrait] optimize white balance, sharpening, tone, color, saturation and hue to match the scene Near-instant 0.18-second power-up Versatile shutter speed control with a range from 30 to 1/4000 s, plus bulb Creative in-camera effects and editing functions consolidated under the new Retouch menu, including D-Lighting, Red-eye correction, Trim, Monochrome settings (Black-and-white, Sepia, Cyanotype), Filter Effects (Skylight, Warm filter, Color balance), Small Picture and Image Overlay Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor Information displays can be shown in Classic, Graphic or Wallpaper format Assist Images help select the appropriate settings for many camera features by showing an example image typical of that setting Large, bright viewfinder with 0.8x magnification Fast image data transfer and recording to SD memory cards of up to 4GB capacity Exposure Metering System - TTL full-aperture exposure metering system Electronic-Flash - Auto, Portrait, Child, Close Up, Night Portrait modes Uses Nikon AF-S Lenses Unit 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 Nikon USA 1-Year Warranty Reviews This is an excellent DSLR camera for anyone with a limited budget. If you are migrating from a point and shoot camera and intend to use this camera solely for family snapshots and vacations, then you will have absolutely no regrets with using this camera. This camera takes beautiful pictures with the included kit lens that should satisfy any casual photo-taker. Even for an enthusiast in photography who is migrating from an advanced point and shoot or a film SLR, there is no doubt that you would be able to produce wonderful pictures with the D40. Other than the pictures themselves, the Nikon D40 can be commended for some outstanding features: -Camera Interface: The menus on the D40 are straightforward and easy to understand. Settings are not buried too deep in menus and there aren't too many buttons to press either. One can easily change most settings such as aperture, shutter speed, exposure compensation, or ISO speed simply with the press of a few buttons and/or the twirl of the thumb wheel. -In-camera photo editing: I find the D40's in-camera editing tools to be very useful to tweaking pictures and making them look better. In particular, the D-light feature really does work to highlight dark shadowy objects in pictures. I also find the color balance feature quite handy in bringing out the color of significant objects in pictures. For a camera of this price, there are sacrifices made. This camera is missing a lot of features found on more expensive DSLRs. While not all features are necessary, there are some that I find notable: -3 point Autofocus system: The three autofocus points are all in a horizontal line in the middle of the viewfinder. In many scenarios, this system will work fine. But there are some cases in which I might try to focus on an object that I am not centering the picture on, which is when the camera fails to autofocus. -6 MP sensor: If you're viewing small-size pictures or printing them 5x7 sized, then your pictures will turn out great no matter what. But when you view the pictures on a larger-size basis, then you will notice the lack of detail and the "fuzziness" of the picture. Personally, I like to set desktop wallpapers based on my pictures; hence why I see this as a flaw. -No built-in focus motor: The D40 does work perfectly with any Nikon AF-S lens. Older AF lenses will also fit, but they won't autofocus without a built-in motor. I see this as a problem only because a D40 user cannot take advantage of older lenses that could be purchased cheaply from garage sales, ebay, etc. Overall, this camera is solid for a budget DSLR and makes a great first camera too! My refurbished D40 has a tiny smudge on all photos which may be a defective ccd. Nikon tech support has to date been very helpful and I have sent the camera to a service center for repair. Hopefully I end up w/ a like-new camera. nickww This camera practically doesn't need reviews. It's a Nikon. And I'm sure it's the best cost x benefit available for a Nikon digital SLR camera. Specially if your are no professional photographer like me. My advise: buy the basic camera and than choose a camera-less kit that better suites your needs. And don't forget that the camera doesn't have any internal memory and doesn't come with any memory card either. This is my first (and probably last) DSLR camera. I am very pleased with it. I purchased it after a lot of research because I wanted the most camera I could get without a large investment. I also wanted a camera that wouldn't require the next year or so to learn how to use it. This camera really fills the bill. Recently took it to Rocky Mtn. Nation Park and produced excellent photos. I have several Nikon digital point and shoot camera's but the photo results and quick shutter of the D40 can't be compared to the point and shoot camera's. The Ken Rockwell http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40.htm review settled the decision to but this camera. I'm glad I did. Now for a good flash; the remote and a telephoto. Nikon D40 was our first DSLR purchase. Before this we have owned only point and shoot cameras. My colleague and friends convinced me to go for a DSLR. After a lot of reaseach and much debate, we went for the Nikon D40 instead of D60 or D90. I am glad that I went for the Nikon D40 because it is a great entry level camera. I am an amateur and the feature set is just right. It took me about 30 minutes of reading and playing with the camera to figure out the basic modes and start shooting. Took it to Europe and it did a great job in taking the pictures. My wife took a lot of pictures from a moving car and they came out great. The pictures of the Swiss Alps were just amazing along with Lake Luzerne and other pictures The only drawback is the basic lens. It works fine on landscape. However, the zoom is not enough if you want to take the picture of an individual who is more than 10-12 feet away. If you want to do that, you would have to get an additional lens. Overall, I love the camera. It is light, easy to carry and works very well for an amateur like myself