Nikon D40x Review
Review Date: November 7th 2007
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Specifications
Type of Camera Single-lens reflex digital camera
Effective Pixels 10.2 million
Image Sensor RGB CCD, 23.6 x 15.8 mm; total pixels: 10.75 million, Nikon
DX format
Image Size (pixels) 3,872 x 2,592 [L], 2,896 x 1,944 [M], 1,936 x 1,296 [S]
ISO Sensitivity 100 to 1,600 in steps of 1 EV with additional setting one
step over 1,600
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-in., 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
Interface High-speed USB: Mass Storage and MTP/PTP selectable
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
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 (Excluding lenses for F3AF)/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 rangefinder can be used if maximum
aperture is f/5.6 or faster.
(IX Nikkor lenses can not be used).
Picture Angle Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens
focal length
Viewfinder Fixed-eyelevel 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 Approx. 95% (vertical/horizontal)
Viewfinder Magnification Approx. 0.8x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1
Viewfinder Information Focus indications, AE 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 sensor
module with AF-assist illuminator (range approximately 0.5-3.0m/1ft.
8in.-9ft. 10in.); Detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100
at 20�C/68�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 three 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 MeteringSystem TTL 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-pixel 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. 3 frames per second
(The fastest frame rates can be achieved by choosing manual
focus, rotating the mode dial to S or M and selecting a shutter
speed of 1/250 s. or faster, using defaults for all other
settings.),
3) Self-timer mode,
4) Delayed remote mode: 2 s. delay,
5) Quick-response remote mode.
Shutter Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter,
30 to 1/4000 s. in steps of 1/3 EV, bulb
Sync Contact X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/200 s.
Flash Control 1) TTL: TTL flash control by 420-pixel 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 SB-400,
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, Close Up: Auto, auto with red-eye
reduction; fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with
optional SpeedlightNight portrait: Auto, auto slow sync,
auto slow sync with red-eye reduction; slow sync and slow
sync with red-eye reduction available with optional SpeedlightLandscape,
Sport: Fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional
SpeedlightP, A: Fill-flash, rear-curtain with slow sync,
slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, red-eye reductionS,
M: Fill-flash, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction
Built-in Flash AUTO, Portrait, Child, Close Up, Night Portrait: Auto flash
with auto pop-upP/S/A/M: Manual pop-up with button releaseGuide
number (ISO 100, m /ft.): approx. 12/39 (manual full 13/42)
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 s.
Remote Control Via Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (optional)
Power Source One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9; charging voltage
(Quick Charger MH-23): 7.4V DC, AC Adapter EH-5 (available
separately; requires optional AC Adapter Connector EP-5)
Tripod Socket 1/4 in. (ISO1222)
Dimensions (W x D x H) Approx. 126 x 64 x 94mm (5.0 x 2.5 x 3.7 in.)
Weight Approx. 495g (1lb. 1oz.) without battery, memory card or
body cap
Supplied Accessories Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9, Quick Charger MH-23,
USB Cable UC-E4, PictureProject, Rubber Eyecup DK-16, Camera
Strap, Body Cap BF-1A, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Accessory Shoe
Cap BS-1 (Supplied accessories may differ depending on country
or area.)
Optional Accessories Wireless Remote Control ML-L3, Capture NX, Camera Control
Pro, AC Adapter Connector EP-5, AC Adapter EH-5, Video Cable
EG-D100, Semi Soft-Case CF-DC1, Speedlight SB-800, SB-600,
SB-400 and R1C1
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