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Nikon D40, 6.1 Megapixel, SLR, Digital Camera Kit with Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G II ED AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Autofocus Lens and Lexar 1GB Secure Digital (SD) Card - Twin Pack

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Autofocus is supported only with AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses, which are equipped with an autofocus motor

Nikon D40 SLR Digital Camera Kit with 18-55mm Lens and Lexar 1GB SD Card - Twin Pack

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Features
Specifications

Image Quality
Optics
Focus Control
Exposure Control

Flash
Performance
Memory & Power
Input/Output

Display
Physical

Camera Type: Interchangeable Lens SLR Digital Camera

Image Quality

Image Sensor: 23.7 x 15.6mm 6.24 Megapixel RGB CCD

Effective Resolution: 6.1 million pixels

Color Depth: 36-Bit RGB

Color Modes: Ia (sRGB), II (Adobe RGB), IIIa (sRGB), Normal, Softer, Vivid, More Vivid, Portrait, B&W

Image File Formats: Compressed NEF (RAW)
JPEG (Fine, Normal, Basic)
Exif 2.21, DCF 2.0 and DPOF compliant

Recorded Resolution: Large (3008 x 2000)
Medium (2256 x 1496)
Small (1504 x 1000)

Video Recording: No

Audio Recording: No

Optics

Lens Mount

Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts

AF-S, AF-I Lenses support all functions
Other Type G or D AF Nikkor lenses support all functions except autofocus
PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D Can only be used in mode M
Other AF Nikkor/AI-P Nikkor lenses support all functions except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Non-CPU lenses can be used in mode M, but exposure meter does not function

Focal Length Multiplier: 1.5x

Optical Image Stabilization: Supports Nikon VR Lenses

Focus Control

Focus Type: TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 530 autofocus module with AF-assist and detection range of -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 68°F), Focus area can be selected from 3 focus areas

Focus Modes: Autofocus (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), Single Area AF, Dynamic Area AF, Dynamic Area AF with Closest Subject Priority, Manual focus (M), Focus lock

Exposure Control

Sensitivity: Auto ISO
Selectable ISO (200, 400, 800, 1600)

Shutter Type: Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter

Shutter Speed: 30 - 1/4000 seconds, Bulb

Mirror Lock-Up: Yes

Exposure Metering: TTL full-aperture exposure metering system (3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); Center-weighted, Spot); Exposure Metering Range of 0 to 20 EV (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering), or 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 1/3 EV increments), Exposure Lock

White Balance Modes: Auto (TTL white-balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes (Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade) with fine-tuning and preset white balance

Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, Night Portrait

Flash

Built-in Flash: Yes (Auto flash with auto pop-up P/S/A/M: Manual pop-up with button release)

Effective Flash Range: Up to 59'

External Flash Connection: Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with sync, signal, and ground contacts and safety lock

External Flash Control: i-TTL flash control by 420-segment RGB sensor, TTL Auto aperture, Non-TTL Auto, Range-priority manual, Flash Compensation (-3 to +1 EV in 1/3 EV increments)

Maximum Flash Synchronization Speed: 1/500 second

Performance

Start-Up Time: 0.18 seconds

Shutter Lag: Less than 0.1 second

Time Between Shots: Less than 1 second

Burst Capability: 2.5 fps continuous

Self Timer: 2, 5, 10 or 20 seconds

Interval Recording: No

Date & Time Stamp: No (time & date recorded onto metadata)

Memory & Power

Built-in Memory: No

Compatible Memory Cards: Secure Digital SD card
SDHC card

File Size

	NEF (RAW)	Fine	Normal	Basic	NEF (RAW) + Basic
Large	5.0MB	2.9MB	1.6MB	0.8MB	5.8MB
Medium	-	1.5MB	0.8MB	0.4MB.	-
Small	-	0.8MB	0.4MB	0.2MB	-

Battery Type: EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (7.4V)

Power Adapter: EH-5 AC Adapter

Input/Output

Computer Interface: USB 2.0 (High Speed)

Direct Print Capable: Yes (PictBridge)

Remote Control: ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control (optional)
MC-DC1 Remote Cord (optional)
Camera Control via PC with Camera Control software (optional)

Video Output: Yes (NTSC & PAL)

System & Software Requirements

Windows System

300 MHz Pentium Processor or better (500 MHz Pentium III for muvee option)
Windows 989SE Me, 2000 XP
60MB Hard Drive Space required for installation
64MB RAM or more (128MB or more with RAW images or muvee option)
USB port
800 x 600 pixels, 16-bit color Monitor
CD-ROM drive required for installation
Write-capable drive required for "Burn Disc" function
Internet connection required for some options
E-mail option requires Internet connection and supported e-mail program

Macintosh System

Macintosh G3, G4 or G5 System
Mac OS X (10.1.5 or later; 10.2.8 or later for "Burn Disc" function)
60MB required for installation
64MB or more (128MB or more with RAW images or muvee option)
Built-In USB port
800 x 600 pixels, 16-bit color Monitor
CD-ROM drive required for installation
Write-capable drive required for "Burn Disc" function
Internet connection required for some options
E-mail option requires Internet connection and supported e-mail program

Display

Viewfinder: Fixed-eyelevel penta-Dach mirror type with Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V and built-in diopter adjustment (-1.7^-1 to +0.5m^-1)

Viewfinder Info: 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

Depth-of-Field Preview: No

LCD Display: 2.5" low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD (230,000 pixels) with brightness adjustment

Information Display: Shooting info can be displayed on Color LCD

Language Options: Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

Playback Options: 1 frame, Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments), Magnifying playback, Slide show, Histogram indication, Highlight point display, Auto image rotation, Text Input (Up to 36 characters; stored in Exif header)

Physical

Dimensions (HxWxD): 3.7 x 5.0 x 2.5" (94 x 126 x 64mm) without lens

Weight: 17 oz. (471g) without battery & lens

Included

18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens with Front & Rear Lens Caps

Front & Rear Lens Caps

EN-EL9 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery

MH-23 Quick Charger

UC-E4 USB Cable

Camera Strap

BF-1A Body Cap

DK-5 Eyepiece Cap

BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap

DK-16 Rubber Eyecup

PictureProject Software CD-ROM

User Manual

1-Year Nikon U.S.A. Limited Warranty

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