The D40x's high-resolution image quality is made possible by Nikon's high-performance 10.2 effective megapixel Nikon DX format CCD imaging sensor and exclusive Nikon image-processing engine, assuring stunning sharpness and color.
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Type of Camera: Single-lens reflex digital
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Effective Pixels: 10.2 million |
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Image Sensor: RGB CCD, 23.7 x 15.6 mm; total
pixels: 6.24 million, Nikon DX format |
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Image Size (pixels): 3,872 x 2,592 [L], 2,896
x 1,944 [M], 1,936 x 1,296 [S] |
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ISO Sensitivity: 100 to 1600 in steps of 1 EV
with additional setting one step over 1600 |
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Storage Media: SD memory card, SDHC compliant |
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Storage System: Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit
compression; JPEG: JPEG baseline compliant |
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File System: Exif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and
DPOF |
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White Balance: Auto (TTL white balance with
420-pixel RGB sensor); six manual modes with fine tuning and preset
white balance |
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LCD Monitor: 2.5-inch, 230,000-dot,
low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with 170-degree wide-angle viewing
and brightness adjustment |
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Playback Function: 1 frame; thumbnail (4 or 9
segments); magnifying playback; slide show; histogram indication;
highlight point display; auto image rotation |
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Delete Function: Card format, all frames
delete, selected frames delete |
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Video Output: NTSC or PAL |
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Text Input: Up to 36 characters of
alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi selector;
stored in Exif header |
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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*¹/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 range finder can be used if
maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster; 6) IX Nikkor lenses cannot be used
*¹ Excluding lenses for F3AF |
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Picture Angle: Equivalent in 35mm [135] format
is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length |
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Eyepoint: 18mm (-1.0 m-1) |
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Viewfinder: Fixed-eyelevel penta-Dach mirror
type; built-in diopter adjustment (-1.7 to +0.5m-1) |
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Focusing Screen: Type B BriteView Clear Matte
screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets |
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Viewfinder Frame Coverage: Approximately 95%
(vertical/horizontal) |
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Viewfinder Magnification: Approx. 0.8x with
50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1 |
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Viewfinder Information: Focus indications,
AE/FV 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 |
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Autofocus: TTL phase detection by Nikon
Multi-CAM530 autofocus module with AF-assist (range approximately
0.5-3.0m/1ft. 8in.-9ft. 10in.); Detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100
at 20 degrees C/68 degrees F) |
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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) |
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Focus Area: Can be selected from 3 focus areas |
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AF Area Modes: 1) Single Area AF; 2) Dynamic
Area AF; 3) Dynamic Area AF with Closest Subject Priority |
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Focus Lock: Focus can be locked by pressing
shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing
AE-L/AF-L button |
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Exposure Metering System: TTL full-aperture
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-segment 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 |
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Exposure Metering Range: 1) 0 to 20 EV (3D
Color Matrix or center-weighted metering); 2) 2 to 20 EV (spot metering) |
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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) |
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Exposure Compensation: plus or minus 5 EV in
increments of 1/3 EV |
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Exposure Lock: Exposure locked at detected
value with AE-L/AF-L button |
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Shooting Modes: 1) Single frame shooting mode;
2) Continuous shooting mode: approx. 2.5 frames per second*; 3)
Self-timer mode; 4) Delayed remote mode: 2 s. delay; 5) Quick-response
remote mode
*Approx. 1.7 frames per second with Noise Reduction turned on and
approx. 1 frame per second with ISO HI1 |
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Shutter: Combined mechanical and CCD
electronic shutter, 30 to 1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3, bulb |
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Sync Contact: X-contact only; flash
synchronization at up to 1/200 sec. |
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Flash Control: 1) TTL: TTL flash control by
420-segment 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 T041; 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 |
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Flash Sync Modes: Auto, Portrait, Child and
Close Up modes: 1) Auto, auto with red-eye reduction; fill-flash and
red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight; 2) Night portrait
mode: Auto, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction; slow
sync and slow sync with red-eye reduction available with optional
Speedlight; 3) Landscape, Sport mode: Fill-flash and red-eye reduction
available with optional Speedlight; 4) P, A: Fill flash, rear-curtain
with slow sync, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, red-eye
reduction; 5) S, M: Fill flash, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction |
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Built-in Flash: Auto, Portrait, Child, Close
Up, Night Portrait mode: Auto flash with auto pop-up P/S/A/M: Manual
pop-up with button release Guide number (ISO 200/ISO 100, m [ft.]):
approx.17 [55]/12 [39] (manual full 18 [59]/13 [42] |
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Flash Compensation: -3 to +1 EV in increments
of 1/3 EV |
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Accessory Shoe: Standard ISO hot-shoe contact
with sync, signal and ground contacts and safety lock |
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Self-Timer: Electronically controlled timer
with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 seconds |
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Remote Control: Via optional ML-L3 Wireless
Remote Control |
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Power Source: One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
EN-EL9; charging voltage (MH-23 quick charger): 7.4V DC, EH-5 AC Adapter
(available separately; requires optional EP-5 AC Adapter Connector) |
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Tripod Socket: 1/4 in. (ISO1222) |
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Dimensions (W x D x H): Approximately 5.0 x
2.5 x 3.7 inches |
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Weight: Approximately 1lb., 1oz. without
battery, memory card or body cap |
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Included Accessories*: EN-EL9 Rechargeable
Li-ion Battery, MH-23 Quick Charger, UC-E4 USB Cable, PictureProject,
DK-16 Rubber Eyecup, Camera Strap, BF-1A Body Cap, DK-5 Eyepiece Cap,
BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap.
*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area. |
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Optional Accessories: ML-L3 Wireless Remote
Control, Capture NX, Camera Control Pro, EH-5 AC Adapter, EP-5 AC
Adapter Connector, EG-D100Video Cable, Semi Soft-Case CF-DC1, Speedlight
SB-800/SB-600/SB-400/R1C1 |
