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: A great introduction to SLR photography
Summary: 5 Stars
This camera is very light, and has a large display screen. It takes outstanding photos in full auto mode, but is capable of incredible photos if you use the manual mode. I have never taken a class on photography; and yet I can adjust the exposure, shutter speed, and ISO with ease. This camera has allowed to me shot memorable photos that I am proud to show off!Digital camera Review: A little camera that can
Summary: 4 Stars
I will assume if you're looking at buying this particular camera model, then: a. You are looking at upgrading from a point-N-shoot. Or, b. An intermediate to advanced photographer looking for a decent backup camera. Since I have owned this camera, I have been doing a lot of shooting with a friend of mine who happens to do photography for a living. My friend uses a Fujifilm S3 pro dSLR. Let me tell you, there isn't much difference in picture quality between the $700 d40x or $2,300 S3 pro when using the same lens. Both cameras are capable of producing almost identically amazing pictures. The main difference is when buying the d40x, you can get about the same quality photos for more than 3x cheaper than an average pro-level SLR camera.
If there was one thing I would do over again, I would definitely buy the d40x as a camera body only. Not that the kit lens is bad, but it's rather limiting to your d40's potential. Having the chance to use Nikon's 18-200mm VR lens has made me a real believer of how important a really good lens is for great photography.
My only major gripes about the d40x is the lack of adjustment buttons and no aperture dial the higher end dSLR's have. It can be somewhat annoying having to go into the camera's menu screen to make simple adjustments.
The PRO's for sure outweigh the few CON's this camera has. It's a great dSLR camera to start out with. The only real limitations of the d40x will be the skill level of the person behind it.
Digital camera Review: Amazing camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought the D40X in Israel since Amazon will not ship it outside of the US (still can't understand why).
I went for the kit (18-55) and added the AF-S 55-200 VR and the tiny yet impressive SB-400 flash.
I was instantly amazed: perfect colors, always in focus (and I mean always, even in zero light conditions), fast, easy and most of all, fun!
Many friends asked me why I bought this model instead of the D40 - claiming that these two cameras are exactly the same (since more MP don't make a difference).
So here are the main reasons:
1. MP can make a difference, when you crop pictures. I must say that sometimes my compositions are not exactly exquisite (yeah...they sometimes suck...) so I need to crop pictures to make them look as I want them to. the extra 4 mp can make that difference (and they already did for me!)
2. The D40X lowest ISO is 100 (200 for the D40). Again, not a big difference. However, ISO 200 may sometimes result in overexposure of white surfaces while the rest of the picture looks just great and that is so annoying!! I checked both sensitivity settings and 100 just looks better. Furthermore, why did Nikon decide to change this feature? I am sure that it has something to do with feedback they received from customers.
3. It's newer than the D40. Yes, people may say that I am a victim of good marketing, but I strongly believe that Nikon released this version with improvements based on usage.
I don't write Pros and Cons since I can't compare this camera to anything else at this level and price.
Go get yourself one, you just can't go wrong.
Avi
Digital camera Review: An Excellent Piece of Work.
Summary: 5 Stars
Myself, my father, and my grandfather are all die-hard Nikon fans. Between us, we've bought about every product Nikon has put out in the last 50 or so years. When I bought this camera last year, I expected no different.
It came down to either this camera or the slightly less expensive Canon Rebel. Since I chose this camera, I have had the chance to mess around with the rebel a great deal (one of my friends bought one a few months ago), and have to say that the d40x is a far superior camera. In terms of simple ergonomics, the Nikon's grip is incredible, compared to the somewhat awkward grip on the Canon. Quality is identical. The thing that really separates the two, though, is the UI. The Nikon's menu structure is very intuitive- I never picked up the user manual once. Compared to the d40, the Rebel's menus are clumsy and poorly-thought-out.
Incredible piece of equipment- really lives up to the high standards of Nikon and Nikon users.
Digital camera Review: Awesome entry-level digi SLR
Summary: 5 Stars
By far, best bang for the buck of any camera out there. The $$ saved on this body can be applied to a lens like the Nikkor 18-200 VR, and you'll be amazed at the quality and versatility of the shots you take.