Nikon D40x 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens by Nikon
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Digital camera reviews of Nikon D40x 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
Digital camera Review: 2 Years Old and I Still Love My D40x
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had my Nikon D40x for two years now and love it just as much as I did the day I bought it.
In the ensuing two years I've learned a few things about this camera and photography which I will share.
-I did a lot of research before deciding on this camera. Most of all I am so glad that I chose a DSLR--especially this DSLR over a Point and Shoot digital. The additional weight/size is well worth the quality you get.
-Of all the photo settings, I would say that 80% of my photos are taken in full auto mode. The other modes that I use regularly but less often are the aperature priority, and macro modes. Unless you're taking photos of subjects that don't move, then I recommend the auto mode because the photo will be "gone" if you're busy fiddling with the controls.
-I take a lot of photos of my young nieces, and having no shutter lag lets me have "What you see is what you get" photos.
-This camera will improve your photography, but the bottom line is that unless you have a good eye, no camera is going to give you great shots.
-After owning my D40x for a year I invested in the Nikon sb400 flash. The increased power/range and the ability to bounce the flash improved flash photos with the D40x by 100% over the quality of the photos with just the built-in flash. Flash photos look so even and natural, and there's never red-eye.
-I use the 18-55 mm lens far more than the 55-200 mm lens.
-The only thing I don't like all of the time is the function of the autofocus. Sometimes it "misses," and I think that this is because there are only 3 focal points.
-I take all of my photos in "fine" mode. This gives me the freedom of enlarging and or cropping later, without sacrificing quality. I use a 2 gb SDHC card, and have never "run out" of space in a day's shooting. I have not traveled much with this camera, but if I did and was "on the road," I would use a card with larger capacity.
-10.2 MP is more than enough--the lens optics are far more important, and Nikon makes fantastic lenses.
-Occasionally shooting at ISO 1600 isn't high enough, and I wish this camera had an ISO of 3200. Mostly, it's not an issue except in low light situations with no flash.
I hope this retrospective review is helpful to your purchasing decision.
Digital camera Review: A GREAT Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
This 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 battery & charger, with lots of memory 4GB. The battery is unbelievable and lasts longer than most. Just charge when you have the opportunity for electricity.
I have a Canon SD 1100 for the pocket and the Canon G10, but the photos do not come close to the Nikon D 40 X
I would buy it again and Highly Recommend it if the size is not a problem for you.
Digital camera Review: A great dSLR camera for beginners
Summary: 5 Stars
for a digital SLR, it's both user and cost friendly. at least, for those of us who are just new to digital SLR photography and willing to spend a little more over a "point and shoot" camera. i have had my D40x for about a month now. and i must say i have had a lot of fun with this camera. it's not as sophisticated as the Nikon D80 or D300. but if your like me, who just likes to take pictures of everyday people, events, and travel. then you may come to love this camera as i do. my friends, relatives, and even co-workers are impressed with the results. i dont regret my purchase. i think its a good deal. and i think you may eventually see things the same way too. just try not to get too carried away by all the rants and raves of this or any other camera. your basic needs or purpose should determine your choice.Digital camera Review: A great DSLR for the price
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased one of these about a month ago along with a 55-200mm second lens. I started my photography hobby "back in the day" of developing my own film, doing my own color and B&W prints, etc. and loved my old film-based Nikon and RIcoh cameras. But as my life got busier with family etc I let that hobby go. But with the advent of digital cameras with good quality and good apps for computer editing I got back into. At first with the lower end cameras like a Canon G2 and Powershot models. They were convenient but photo quality wasn't that good and they struggled with many tougher situations. Plus my hold SLR hobbiest self objected to the lack of creative control. With the newer DSLRs that are available around $600 I took another look and felt the features and quality were ready for purchase decision. After comparing with the XTi from Canon I selected the Nikon because I found it's features easier to use and comprehensive. And most important the quality of the images is superior to the Canon. Canon's consumer lenses just aren't very good (at least not compared to Nikon). While I see some people are dinging this camera for sports I've had good luck using it for action shots. Unless you are considering buying a lens above 300mm I don't think the lack of in-body AF is going to be much of a real concern. Now, on to the best feature. In my tests the Nikon absolutely smokes in the Canon in start up time. With the Nikon, you can take a picture IMMEDIATELY after turning the D40x on. This is a huge feature for me and one of the reasons I wanted a DSLR. Also, the multishot mode works very well in capturing action. I'm really happy with this camera for the price!Digital camera Review: A great first D-SLR
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a fairly experienced photographer with an old Nikkormat package and a Leica package. When I updated to digital, I didn't want to throw my old lenses away, and I didn't want to spend $6000 on a Leica back.
With the D-40X, I've been able to keep my classic lenses (although the packaged 18-55mm lens wasn't bad) and move into fairly high-end (great image quality and 10mp!) digital photography.
I'm a bit disappointed that there's no metering of my old manual lenses through the viewfinder. I have to take a couple of test exposures in a lighting setup to determine my aperture and shutter speed, but once I've shot and deleted those files, I'm good to go until the light changes.
Other than that, no complaints.