The compact Nikon D40x is designed to deliver the benefits of a digital SLR, while being easy and fun to use. Its split-second start up and fast response helps photographers capture the precious moment, while the continuous shooting mode easily takes up to 100 images in as fast as 3 frames per second. It has a large 2.5-inch LCD monitor and automatic settings include Auto, Auto (Flash Off), Portrait, Landscape, etc. for incredible scene-specific pictures.
The compact Nikon D40x is designed to deliver the benefits of a digital SLR, while being easy and fun to use. Its split-second start up and fast response helps photographers capture the precious moment, while the continuous shooting mode easily takes up to 100 images in as fast as 3 frames per second. It has a large 2.5-inch LCD monitor and automatic settings include Auto, Auto (Flash Off), Portrait, Landscape, etc. for incredible scene-specific pictures.
The D40x has precise digital image processing for natural looking pictures with true color and tone and ideal exposures in almost any lighting conditions. This, coupled with the 10.2 Megapixel resolution. will result in gorgeous photos and prints. The D40x has a long life rechargeable lithium-ion battery that allows up to 520 images on a single charge, stores images on an SD memory card, and weighs little more than 1lb. without the battery.
This digital camera, the 10.2 MP Nikon D40x (body only), uses Nikon F Mount lenses. It uses Secure Digital Card memory cards, and its CCD resolution is 3872 x 2592. The Nikon D40x has a 2.5" LCD for viewing and taking photos, and you can manually adjust the shutter & aperture. Its fastest shutter speed is 1/4000 second, up to a maximum exposure time of 30 seconds, and you can shoot 3 frames/second continuously. It has a built-in external flash as well as a self timer. It also offers a USB port and a video out port. This part number (Nikon 25424) is for the black camera.
If you want the best deal on the Nikon D40x, be sure to compare prices before you buy. Our list of stores carrying the D40x (below) tracks merchants across the web who often have bargain prices. We update the price comparison as soon as we see that a price has changed, so you always know who has the current low price, and where the Nikon D40x is on sale.
15 Feb 2009Very good ...price??I have no complaint with this camera I have used for almost two years now as a vacation/hiking camera. I shoot at a daily paper so I'm used to using pro gear and this body is a tad small, but I got it for it's light weight. I must comment on this insane 900.00 price. I picked one up, body only, at this same website for less than $500 almost two years ago. Stay away from this price. It is a huge rip. Shop elsewhere for the d40x. This is not a $900 camera. This is a $400-500 camera at best....–S.D. Rogersfrom Amazon.com
10 Feb 2009A GREAT CameraThis is the finest camera I've had. I'm not a professional but travel in remote and unusual places. I must admit it is a bit heavy and not easy to whip out. It does intimidate people a bit. but the photos are outstanding. I use the 17-200 mm Nikon lens and that's all you need when space and weight are limited. I would say it's the best camera for adventure travel where you won't have someone carrying your "stuff". I trekked with it. Why bother to take more than one lens? I take an extra ba...–The Purple Beefrom Amazon.com
26 Jan 2009first purchase on amazonFor a first time transaction with amazon the transaction went smoothly and the goods arrived in a timely fashion. I was impressed!–Timothy Wagnerfrom Amazon.com
"The D40x retains all the things that are likeable about the D40 and gives you a 10mp sensor that produces images that are arguably slightly better than the D80 can produce (at least for JPEG files). You pay for that extra resolution two ways: extra dollars up front and reduced flash flexibility due to the all-mechanical shutter. I don't expect to use my D80 much any more with the D40x being smaller and lighter. But someone with older AF lenses or who needs one of the D80's additional features might choose differently."
"Here's the latest engine swap in DSLRs: The entry-level 6MP Nikon D40 got a 10MP image sensor to become the D40x, putting it in the race with such cost-cutter ten-shooters as the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi and Sony Alpha 100."
The souped-up version of Nikon's D40x SLR offers better dust control, more powerful RAW-to-JPEG conversion, Active D-lighting, and a host of other enhancements.