Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera is Lightweight and Affordable

The Nikon D40 Digital SLR camera is a great point and shoot type for the wallet savvy consumer trying to get involved in the ever growing digital SLR revolution. Nikon has outdone itself with the release of this camera after making huge strides with the D50 series. There is a huge price break on the D40 for starters, coming in at over $300.00 less for the kit than with the D50 series.

What really entices you to buy a digital SLR?

Most people I have read reviews from are eager to find a lightweight body, good quality viewfinder, short shutter lag, very short viewfinder blackout, customizable auto ISO, larger LCD monitor, in-camera retouching and of course great overall price. Well, Nikon has done all of this with the D40 6.1MP Digital SLR camera. In-camera retouching includes some ever important features such as red eye reduction, trimming and image overlay. One feature that is impressive for the novice user is the intelligent LCD programming. When the camera detects that your image quality can be improved, the LCD help program will display a message such as "the scene is too dark, try using flash" so you can immediately improve the digital recording of the still image. Another feature of the D40 is it is SDHC compatible meaning that it uses a SD card and has the capability to support Secure Digital High Capacity cards that hold over 2gig on them. It packs a powerful punch that lasts for hours with unlimited jpg shooting using a powerful lithium-ion battery.

In summary, when you are looking to branch out from the digital 35mm type cameras and adventure into the SLR realm, Nikon's D40 is where you should start. You can appreciate all of the above features plus user friendly image editing software that will knock the 'lenses' off the competition. Nikon is a trusted digital imaging company that has been producing excellent high quality photography equipment to both average consumers and professionals for many years. And when you are ready to upgrade to 10MP, check out the Nikon D40x which has all of the above features and more to please the seasoned digital photographer.