Nikon D40 18-55 / 55-200 VR Promo Kit Overview
Nikon’s Smallest Digital SLR Ever!
Designed on a new platform, the D40’s incredible compactness and light weight is guaranteed to
please customers who put a premium on portability and convenience. And while research clearly
indicates that compactness and light weight are essential to many digital SLR customer segments,
these customers still want a fully-featured digital SLR with a large, bright color LCD monitor and easy-to-use handling characteristics. In this regard and more, the D40 doesn't disappoint. A 2.5-inch LCD monitor, with easy-to-read and use menus, even offers customers the ability to change the style in which shooting information is displayed. You'll be amazed by the many ways in which the D40 was
created to be perfectly suited for a growing digital SLR market.
Included in the Promo Kit:
Nikon D40 Body
Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX Nikkor Lens
Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR Zoom ( Instant Rebate Applied )
D40 2 Year Extended Service Contract (Total 3 Year warranty)
Nikkor D40 Gadget bag
Nikon DVD: Fast Fun & Easy
Nikon DVD: Understanding Digital Photography
2GB SD Delkin Memory Card
Nikon Laptop Case ($20 Value)
Extraordinary Nikon Image Quality: The D40's high-resolution image quality is made possible by Nikon's high-performance 6.1 megapixel Nikon DX format CCD imaging sensor and exclusive Nikon image processing engine which assures stunning sharpness and color.
Easy Operation with Intuitive Controls: Intuitive controls make the D40 point-and-shoot simple, enabling even first-time SLR users to capture beautiful memories perfectly.
Nikon's Smallest Digital SLR Ever! At just over 16 ounces, the beautifully styled and compact D40 makes high-performance digital SLR photography easier and more convenient than ever.
Fast Startup with Instant Shutter Response: Fast startup combined with super-fast shutter response and rapid-action shooting at up to 2.5 frames per second makes it easy to freeze special moments instantly.
Includes 3x 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens: Designed exclusively for use with Nikon DX-format digital SLRs, this ultra-compact 3x zoom offers Nikkor sharpness and versatility in a wide variety of shooting situations.
Shoot at up to 2.5 frames per second: The D40 can fire continuously at a speed of up to 2.5 frames per second, capturing high-quality action sequences of children in sporting activities such as soccer, baseball and much more.
2.5-inch color LCD monitor with 3 colorful display options: Playback images are easy to see, and function menus are easier to use with a larger and brighter color LCD monitor. The large 2.5-inch LCD monitor enables image preview at up to 19 times magnification and has large type fonts and easy-to-view menus as well as three all-new display options: Classic, Graphic and Wallpaper.
High-performance 6.1megapixel Nikon DX format CCD imaging sensor: Nikon's DX format CCD image sensor delivers vivid color and sharp detail, great for making beautifully detailed enlargements of 16 x 20 inches and beyond. High resolution also provides room for creative cropping.
In-Camera Image Editing: Highly versatile in-camera editing features include Nikon D-Lighting, Red-Eye Correction, Image Trimming, Image Overlay, Monochrome (Black and White, Sepia and Cyanotype) along with Skylight, Warm Tone and Color Balance filter effects. These features provide greater creative freedom without the need for a computer, for those who prefer to send pictures directly to a printer.
New advanced HELP menu system with Assist Images: The D40's newly introduced "assist images" help you select the appropriate settings for many camera features by showing an example image typical of that setting as well as an advanced HELP Menu for the current item selected. The D40's Question Mark icon (?) indicates that help is available for the currently selected item; just press the help button beside the LCD monitor to see a context sensitive help page.
Fast, accurate 3-Area Autofocus: The D40's advanced 3-area AF system and the refined algorithms inherited from more advanced Nikon digital SLR cameras deliver fast, efficient and precise autofocus. AF refinements deliver greater precision with fast, more consistent subject acquisition and improved focus tracking for consistently sharper pictures.
Image Optimization Options: The D40's Image Optimize setting lets photographers adjust color, contrast and sharpening as well as other image settings according to the type of scene or output desired. Settings include: Normal, Softer, Vivid, More Vivid, Portrait, Custom and Black and White, each of which are automatically adjusted based on sophisticated Nikon algorithms or user-selected settings for optimum results.
Built-in Speedlight with i-TTL automatic flash control: Nikon's innovative i-TTL flash control evaluates flash exposure with incredible precision to achieve better automatic flash balance and deliver outstanding results. The built-in Speedlight is always at the ready and brings beautiful exposures in darkened conditions as well as adding sparkle for fill flash in outdoor situations for enhanced twilight shots or an added impact to daylight images.
Bright, accurate SLR viewfinder: A large viewfinder makes composition easier, and overall viewfinder brightness makes focusing in low-light photography possible. Its bright and sharp viewfinder, with 0.8x magnification, ensures precise composition.
Automatic exposure with 8 Digital-Vari Program Modes: Eight Digital Vari-Program Modes include: Auto Flash-OFF, Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up or Night Portrait, each of which adjusts automatically for optimal results under varied conditions.
Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II: The D40's 3D Color Matrix Metering II evaluates each scene for brightness, color, contrast, size and position of shadows and highlights, selected focus area and camera-to-subject distance, comparing that information against an onboard database of more than 30,000 actual photographic scenes.
Nikon Digital SLR Image Quality
The D40 wouldn't be a Nikon digital SLR if superior image quality wasn't a foremost design
imperative. The D40’s 6.1-effective megapixel Nikon DX format imaging sensor, coupled with the
Nikon Precision Image Processing Engine and Nikon's exclusive 3D Color Matrix Metering II, work
together to produce precisely exposed, highly detailed images with outstanding color characteristics
just waiting for extreme enlargement.
Customer Fun, Convenience and Satisfaction
Intuitive functional design enables even first-time digital SLR customers the ability to shoot minutes
after unpacking their D40. Packaged exclusively with the new 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX
Zoom-Nikkor lens*, the D40 Kit is immediately ready for exciting photography. The D40 features 8
Digital Vari-Programs, making it easy and convenient for customers to take great pictures in varied
situations, without experience. The D40 also includes the new compact EN-EL9 rechargeable Li-ion
battery and travel-friendly MH-23 Quick Charger. The D40’s energy-efficient circuitry, along with the
EN-EL9 rechargeable battery, allows customers to keep shooting at up to 2.5 frames per second
when other digital SLRs might fade. In-camera image editing functions including D-Lighting to
achieve more pleasing exposure balance, Red-eye Correction, Filter Effects and Image Trim make it
easier than ever for Nikon digital SLR customers to experience the creative satisfaction they dream
of.
Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR Zoom
3.6x Telephoto DX Zoom-Nikkor: Versatile and compact 3.6 Zoom-Nikkor brings the action to the photographer. Ideal for portraiture, family, sports, nature and wildlife. Approximates the picture angle characteristic of an 82-300mm lens in the 35mm format.
Vibration Reduction: Nikon's VR (Vibration Reduction) reduces the effects of camera shake, allowing hand-held shooting at up to 3 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible for dramatically sharper images.
ED Glass Element: An ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass element minimizes chromatic aberration, contributing to superior optical performance.
Silent Wave Motor for Fast, Quiet AF: New compact rod-type Silent Wave Motor (SW) enables ultra-high speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and super-quiet operation.
Focus Mode Switch: Enables quick switching between A (Autofocus) and M (Manual Focus).
Lens Construction: 15 Elements in 11 groups
9-Blade Rounded Diaphragm: Provides more natural out-of-focus highlights.
Included Accessories: Supplied with HB-34 lens hood; CL-0815 soft lens case; LC-52 snap-on front lens cap; Lf-1 rear lens cap.
This Camera includes a Nikon Inc. USA Limited Warranty
Nikon’s Smallest Digital SLR Ever!
Designed on a new platform, the D40’s incredible compactness and light weight is guaranteed to
please customers who put a premium on portability and convenience. And while research clearly
indicates that compactness and light weight are essential to many digital SLR customer segments,
these customers still want a fully-featured digital SLR with a large, bright color LCD monitor and easy-to-use handling characteristics. In this regard and more, the D40 doesn't disappoint. A 2.5-inch LCD monitor, with easy-to-read and use menus, even offers customers the ability to change the style in which shooting information is displayed. You'll be amazed by the many ways in which the D40 was
created to be perfectly suited for a growing digital SLR market.
Included in the Promo Kit:
Nikon D40 Body
Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX Nikkor Lens
Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR Zoom ( Instant Rebate Applied )
D40 2 Year Extended Service Contract (Total 3 Year warranty)
Nikkor D40 Gadget bag
Nikon DVD: Fast Fun & Easy
Nikon DVD: Understanding Digital Photography
2GB SD Delkin Memory Card
Nikon Laptop Case ($20 Value)
Extraordinary Nikon Image Quality: The D40's high-resolution image quality is made possible by Nikon's high-performance 6.1 megapixel Nikon DX format CCD imaging sensor and exclusive Nikon image processing engine which assures stunning sharpness and color.
Easy Operation with Intuitive Controls: Intuitive controls make the D40 point-and-shoot simple, enabling even first-time SLR users to capture beautiful memories perfectly.
Nikon's Smallest Digital SLR Ever! At just over 16 ounces, the beautifully styled and compact D40 makes high-performance digital SLR photography easier and more convenient than ever.
Fast Startup with Instant Shutter Response: Fast startup combined with super-fast shutter response and rapid-action shooting at up to 2.5 frames per second makes it easy to freeze special moments instantly.
Includes 3x 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens: Designed exclusively for use with Nikon DX-format digital SLRs, this ultra-compact 3x zoom offers Nikkor sharpness and versatility in a wide variety of shooting situations.
Shoot at up to 2.5 frames per second: The D40 can fire continuously at a speed of up to 2.5 frames per second, capturing high-quality action sequences of children in sporting activities such as soccer, baseball and much more.
2.5-inch color LCD monitor with 3 colorful display options: Playback images are easy to see, and function menus are easier to use with a larger and brighter color LCD monitor. The large 2.5-inch LCD monitor enables image preview at up to 19 times magnification and has large type fonts and easy-to-view menus as well as three all-new display options: Classic, Graphic and Wallpaper.
High-performance 6.1megapixel Nikon DX format CCD imaging sensor: Nikon's DX format CCD image sensor delivers vivid color and sharp detail, great for making beautifully detailed enlargements of 16 x 20 inches and beyond. High resolution also provides room for creative cropping.
In-Camera Image Editing: Highly versatile in-camera editing features include Nikon D-Lighting, Red-Eye Correction, Image Trimming, Image Overlay, Monochrome (Black and White, Sepia and Cyanotype) along with Skylight, Warm Tone and Color Balance filter effects. These features provide greater creative freedom without the need for a computer, for those who prefer to send pictures directly to a printer.
New advanced HELP menu system with Assist Images: The D40's newly introduced "assist images" help you select the appropriate settings for many camera features by showing an example image typical of that setting as well as an advanced HELP Menu for the current item selected. The D40's Question Mark icon (?) indicates that help is available for the currently selected item; just press the help button beside the LCD monitor to see a context sensitive help page.
Fast, accurate 3-Area Autofocus: The D40's advanced 3-area AF system and the refined algorithms inherited from more advanced Nikon digital SLR cameras deliver fast, efficient and precise autofocus. AF refinements deliver greater precision with fast, more consistent subject acquisition and improved focus tracking for consistently sharper pictures.
Image Optimization Options: The D40's Image Optimize setting lets photographers adjust color, contrast and sharpening as well as other image settings according to the type of scene or output desired. Settings include: Normal, Softer, Vivid, More Vivid, Portrait, Custom and Black and White, each of which are automatically adjusted based on sophisticated Nikon algorithms or user-selected settings for optimum results.
Built-in Speedlight with i-TTL automatic flash control: Nikon's innovative i-TTL flash control evaluates flash exposure with incredible precision to achieve better automatic flash balance and deliver outstanding results. The built-in Speedlight is always at the ready and brings beautiful exposures in darkened conditions as well as adding sparkle for fill flash in outdoor situations for enhanced twilight shots or an added impact to daylight images.
Bright, accurate SLR viewfinder: A large viewfinder makes composition easier, and overall viewfinder brightness makes focusing in low-light photography possible. Its bright and sharp viewfinder, with 0.8x magnification, ensures precise composition.
Automatic exposure with 8 Digital-Vari Program Modes: Eight Digital Vari-Program Modes include: Auto Flash-OFF, Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up or Night Portrait, each of which adjusts automatically for optimal results under varied conditions.
Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II: The D40's 3D Color Matrix Metering II evaluates each scene for brightness, color, contrast, size and position of shadows and highlights, selected focus area and camera-to-subject distance, comparing that information against an onboard database of more than 30,000 actual photographic scenes.
Nikon Digital SLR Image Quality
The D40 wouldn't be a Nikon digital SLR if superior image quality wasn't a foremost design
imperative. The D40’s 6.1-effective megapixel Nikon DX format imaging sensor, coupled with the
Nikon Precision Image Processing Engine and Nikon's exclusive 3D Color Matrix Metering II, work
together to produce precisely exposed, highly detailed images with outstanding color characteristics
just waiting for extreme enlargement.
Customer Fun, Convenience and Satisfaction
Intuitive functional design enables even first-time digital SLR customers the ability to shoot minutes
after unpacking their D40. Packaged exclusively with the new 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX
Zoom-Nikkor lens*, the D40 Kit is immediately ready for exciting photography. The D40 features 8
Digital Vari-Programs, making it easy and convenient for customers to take great pictures in varied
situations, without experience. The D40 also includes the new compact EN-EL9 rechargeable Li-ion
battery and travel-friendly MH-23 Quick Charger. The D40’s energy-efficient circuitry, along with the
EN-EL9 rechargeable battery, allows customers to keep shooting at up to 2.5 frames per second
when other digital SLRs might fade. In-camera image editing functions including D-Lighting to
achieve more pleasing exposure balance, Red-eye Correction, Filter Effects and Image Trim make it
easier than ever for Nikon digital SLR customers to experience the creative satisfaction they dream
of.
Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR Zoom
3.6x Telephoto DX Zoom-Nikkor: Versatile and compact 3.6 Zoom-Nikkor brings the action to the photographer. Ideal for portraiture, family, sports, nature and wildlife. Approximates the picture angle characteristic of an 82-300mm lens in the 35mm format.
Vibration Reduction: Nikon's VR (Vibration Reduction) reduces the effects of camera shake, allowing hand-held shooting at up to 3 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible for dramatically sharper images.
ED Glass Element: An ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass element minimizes chromatic aberration, contributing to superior optical performance.
Silent Wave Motor for Fast, Quiet AF: New compact rod-type Silent Wave Motor (SW) enables ultra-high speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and super-quiet operation.
Focus Mode Switch: Enables quick switching between A (Autofocus) and M (Manual Focus).
Lens Construction: 15 Elements in 11 groups
9-Blade Rounded Diaphragm: Provides more natural out-of-focus highlights.
Included Accessories: Supplied with HB-34 lens hood; CL-0815 soft lens case; LC-52 snap-on front lens cap; Lf-1 rear lens cap.
This Camera includes a Nikon Inc. USA Limited Warranty
Type of Camera: Single-lens reflex digital camera
Effective Pixels: 6.1 million
Image Sensor: RGB CCD, 23.7 x 15.6 mm; total pixels: 6.24 million, Nikon DX format
Image Size (pixels): 3,008 x 2,000 [L], 2,256 x 1,496 [M], 1,504 x 1,000 [S]
ISO Sensitivity: 200 to 1600 in steps of 1 EV with additional setting one step over 1600
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-inch, 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
Text Input: Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi selector; stored in Exif header
Compatible Lenses*1: 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
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: Approximately 95% (vertical/horizontal)
Viewfinder Magnification: Approx. 0.8x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1
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
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)
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 3 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 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
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. 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
Shutter: Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter, 30 to 1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3, bulb
Sync Contact: X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/500 sec.
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
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
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 releaseGuide number (ISO 200/ISO 100, m [ft.]): approx.17 [55]/12 [39] (manual full 18 [59]/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 seconds
Remote Control: Via optional ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control
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)
Tripod Socket: 1/4 in. (ISO1222)
Dimensions (W x D x H): Approximately 5.0 x 2.5 x 3.7 inches
Weight: Approximately 1lb. 1oz. without battery, memory card or body cap
Supplied 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.
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
Notice: Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. November 2006 (c)2006 NIKON CORPORATION
Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR Zoom
Focal Length: 55-200mm (approximates the picture angle characteristics of an 82- 300mm lens in the 35mm format)
Maximum Aperture: f/4-5.6
Minimum Aperture: f/22-32
Picture Angle: 28 Degrees, 50 minutes (at 55mm) to 8 degrees (at 200mm) on Nikon DX Format Sensor
Lens Construction: 15 elements in 11 groups with 1 ED glass element
AF G-Type: AF Nikkor G-Type lenses feature a more compact design and include D-Type technology that provides the camera with precise distance information for more accurate flash and ambient light exposure processes
Format: DX Nikkor - Designed exclusively for use with Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras
Minimum Shooting Distance: 3.6 feet through the entire zoom range
Filter/Attachment Size: 52mm
Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 1:4.35
Diaphragm Blades: 9 blades, rounded diaphragm
Included Accessories: LC-52 52mm snap-on front lens cap; LF-1 rear lens cap; HB-37 bayonet hood; CL-0918 flexible lens pouch
Weight: Approximately 11.8 oz
Optional Accessories: 52mm screw-in filters
Effective Pixels: 6.1 million
Image Sensor: RGB CCD, 23.7 x 15.6 mm; total pixels: 6.24 million, Nikon DX format
Image Size (pixels): 3,008 x 2,000 [L], 2,256 x 1,496 [M], 1,504 x 1,000 [S]
ISO Sensitivity: 200 to 1600 in steps of 1 EV with additional setting one step over 1600
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-inch, 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
Text Input: Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi selector; stored in Exif header
Compatible Lenses*1: 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
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: Approximately 95% (vertical/horizontal)
Viewfinder Magnification: Approx. 0.8x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1
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
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)
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 3 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 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
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. 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
Shutter: Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter, 30 to 1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3, bulb
Sync Contact: X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/500 sec.
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
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
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 releaseGuide number (ISO 200/ISO 100, m [ft.]): approx.17 [55]/12 [39] (manual full 18 [59]/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 seconds
Remote Control: Via optional ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control
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)
Tripod Socket: 1/4 in. (ISO1222)
Dimensions (W x D x H): Approximately 5.0 x 2.5 x 3.7 inches
Weight: Approximately 1lb. 1oz. without battery, memory card or body cap
Supplied 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.
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
Notice: Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. November 2006 (c)2006 NIKON CORPORATION
Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR Zoom
Focal Length: 55-200mm (approximates the picture angle characteristics of an 82- 300mm lens in the 35mm format)
Maximum Aperture: f/4-5.6
Minimum Aperture: f/22-32
Picture Angle: 28 Degrees, 50 minutes (at 55mm) to 8 degrees (at 200mm) on Nikon DX Format Sensor
Lens Construction: 15 elements in 11 groups with 1 ED glass element
AF G-Type: AF Nikkor G-Type lenses feature a more compact design and include D-Type technology that provides the camera with precise distance information for more accurate flash and ambient light exposure processes
Format: DX Nikkor - Designed exclusively for use with Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras
Minimum Shooting Distance: 3.6 feet through the entire zoom range
Filter/Attachment Size: 52mm
Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 1:4.35
Diaphragm Blades: 9 blades, rounded diaphragm
Included Accessories: LC-52 52mm snap-on front lens cap; LF-1 rear lens cap; HB-37 bayonet hood; CL-0918 flexible lens pouch
Weight: Approximately 11.8 oz
Optional Accessories: 52mm screw-in filters
Supplied with D40 Body:EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery; MH-23 Quick Charger; UC-E4 USB Cable; Strap; BF-1A Body Cap; DK-5 Eyepiece Cap; DK-16 Rubber Eyecup; BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap, Nikon PictureProject Software 18-55mm Lens (Filter Size – 52mm)
Included in the Promo Kit
Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX Nikkor Lens
Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR Zoom
D40 2 Year Extended Service Contract (Total 3 Year warranty)
Nikkor D40 Gadget bag
Nikon DVD: Fast Fun & Easy
Nikon DVD: Understanding Digital Photography
2GB SD Delkin Memory Card
Nikon "Thank-You" Gift. Choice of Nikon Laptop Case or Nikon Sport Bag: ($20 Value)
Includes a Nikon Inc. USA limited Warranty
Included in the Promo Kit
Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX Nikkor Lens
Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR Zoom
D40 2 Year Extended Service Contract (Total 3 Year warranty)
Nikkor D40 Gadget bag
Nikon DVD: Fast Fun & Easy
Nikon DVD: Understanding Digital Photography
2GB SD Delkin Memory Card
Nikon "Thank-You" Gift. Choice of Nikon Laptop Case or Nikon Sport Bag: ($20 Value)
Includes a Nikon Inc. USA limited Warranty
