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Fuji Bldg., 2-3, Marunouchi 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku,
Tokyo 100-8331, Japan
http://nikonimaging.com/
Type of Camera Single-lens reflex digital camera
Effective Pixels 10.2 million
Image Sensor RGB CCD, 23.6 x 15.8mm; total pixels: 10.75 million
Image Size (pixels) 3,872 x 2,592 [L], 2,896 x 1,944 [M], 1,936 x 1,296 [S]
ISO Sensitivity 100 to 1,600 in steps of 1 EV with additional setting one step over 1,600
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-in., 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
Interface Hi-speed USB: Mass Storage and MTP/PTP selectable
Text Input Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and
multi selector; stored in Exif header
Lens Mount Nikon F mount with AF contacts
Compatible Lenses*
1
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*
2
/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 rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster
*1. IX Nikkor lenses can not be used
*2. 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 (-1.0m
-
1
)
Focusing Screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets
Viewfinder Frame Coverage
Approx. 95% (vertical/horizontal)
Viewfinder Magnification
Approx. 0.8x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0m
-
1
Viewfinder Information
Focus indications, AE 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 sensor module with
AF-assist illuminator (range approximately 0.5-3.0m/1 ft. 8 in.-9 ft. 10 in.);
Detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°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 three 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 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-pixel 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 (A Auto, HAuto [Flash Off], B Portrait, C Landscape,
D Child, ESports, FClose Up, G 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. 3 frames per
second, 3) Self-timer mode, 4) Delayed remote mode: 2 s delay,
5) Quick-response remote mode
Shutter Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter, 30 to 1/4,000 s in steps
of 1/3 EV, bulb
Sync Contact X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/200 s
Flash Control 1) TTL: TTL flash control by 420-pixel 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 SB-400, 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 A, B, D, F: Auto, auto with red-eye reduction; fill-flash and red-eye reduction
available with optional Speedlight
G : Auto, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction; slow sync and
slow sync with red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight
C, E : Fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight
P, A: Fill-flash, rear-curtain with slow sync, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye
reduction, red-eye reduction
S, M: Fill-flash, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction
Built-in Flash A, B, D, F, G : Auto flash with auto pop-up
P/S/A/M: Manual pop-up with button release
Guide number (ISO 100, m/ft.): approx. 12/39 (manual full 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 s
Remote Control Via Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (optional)
Power Source One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9; charging voltage (Quick Charger MH-23):
7.4V DC, AC Adapter EH-5 (available separately; requires optional AC Adapter
Connector EP-5)
Tripod Socket 1/4 in. (ISO1222)
Dimensions
(W x D x H)
Approx. 5.0 x 2.5 x 3.7 in.
Weight Approx. 1 lb. 1 oz. without battery, memory card or body cap
Supplied Accessories* Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9, Quick Charger MH-23, USB Cable UC-E4,
PictureProject, Rubber Eyecup DK-16, Camera Strap, Body Cap BF-1A, Eyepiece
Cap DK-5, Accessory Shoe Cap BS-1
Optional Accessories Wireless Remote Control ML-L3, Capture NX, Camera Control Pro, AC Adapter
Connector EP-5, AC Adapter EH-5, Video Cable EG-D100, Semi-Soft Case CF-DC1,
Speedlight SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, R1C1
*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.
The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the D40
X:
• SanDisk 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB
*
1
, 4GB*
1,2
• Toshiba 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB*
1
, 4GB*
1,2
• Panasonic 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB*
1
, 4GB*
1,2
• Lexar 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB
*
1
*1. If card will be used with card reader or other device, check that device supports 2GB and 4GB cards.
*2. SDHC compliant. If card will be used with card reader or other device, check that device supports SDHC.
Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size
The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 1GB Panasonic Pro
HIGH SPEED memory card at different image quality and size settings.
Image quality Image size File size*
1
Number of Number of consecutive
available shots*
1
shots available*
1,2
RAW 9.0MB 79 6
L 4.8MB 129 100
FINE M 2.7MB 225 100
S 1.2MB 487 100
L 2.4MB 251 100
NORMAL M 1.3MB 431 100
S 0.6MB 888 100
L 1.2MB 487 100
BASIC M 0.7MB 839 100
S 0.3MB 1,500 100
RAW+BASIC –/L 10.1MB *
3
70 6
*1. All figures are approximate and assume average file size; actual file size and memory card capacity may
vary with scene recorded and make of memory card.
*2. Maximum number of frames that can be taken before shooting stops. Actual number of photos that can be
taken before buffer fills may vary with make of memory card. Additional photographs can be taken as soon
as enough memory is available in buffer.
*3. Total file size of NEF (RAW) and JPEG images.
Online Video Tutorial - Digitutor
http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html
Nikon Digital SLR Camera D40X Specifications
Macintosh
®
, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft
®
and Windows
®
are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The SD logo is a
trademark of the SD Card Association. The SDHC logo is a trademark. Adobe, Acrobat and Adobe Reader are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. PictBridge is a trademark.
All other products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Images on LCDs and monitors shown in this brochure are simulated.
Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. March 2007
©2007 NIKON INC.
Printed in Japan Code No. 6CE70085 (0703B)K
DSLR-D40X-01-2/07
NIKON INC.
1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, N.Y.
11747-3064, U.S.A.
www.nikonusa.com
Your Life Is a M a s t e r p iece
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - NIKON INC

Fuji Bldg., 2-3, Marunouchi 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8331, Japanhttp://nikonimaging.com/Type of Camera Single-lens reflex digital cameraEffecti

Page 2 - World of Nikon

10.2 effective megapixels 2Beauty and passion. Color and motion. Do you see these things in your life? With the Nikon D40X, you will. With

Page 3 - So Refined, So Rewarding

4Incredible pictures have never been simplerTaking great pictures doesn’t have to be complicated. The D40X proves that everyone can have

Page 4 - So Quick, So Confident

76So Quick, So ConfidentInstant responses mean you’re always readyLife is full of surprises. Are you ready for them? With the D40X, you will

Page 5 - So Bright, So Brilliant

98Nikon flash technology: warmth and brillianceGreat light makes great pictures. That’s why the D40X uses Nikon’s exclusive leading-edge B

Page 6 - So Flexible, So Versatile

1110AUTO: This mode automatically controls all the settings to match your shooting conditions, freeing you to concentrate on composing your shot. •Le

Page 7 - So Helpful, So Capable

12 13So Helpful, So CapableAll the versatility, simplicity and fun ctionality you need for great picturesLong-lasting batteryThe Rechargeable Li-ion B

Page 8 - So Much Fun, So Much Freedom

14The key to this amazing piece of software is exclusive U PointTM Technology, by Nik Software, which makes both radical and sub-tle image enhancement

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