$199 · Nikon D40 camera

📸 Nikon D40 – Full Overview The Nikon D40 is an entry-level digital SLR camera released in 2006, designed to be simple, lightweight, and easy for beginners. It’s still popular today for budget photography because it produces great image quality and works with many Nikon lenses. ✅ Key Specifications 📷 Sensor & Image Quality 6.1-megapixel APS-C CCD sensor ISO range 200 – 1600, with Hi-1 (≈ ISO 3200) Produces warm, film-like images Great for portraits and general photography 🎯 Autofocus 3-point AF system (Multi-CAM 530) Works best with AF-S or AF-I lenses (lenses with built-in motors) Does not autofocus with older Nikon AF/AF-D lenses that don’t have a built-in focus motor. 📁 File Types JPEG NEF (Nikon RAW) ⚡ Shooting Performance 2.5 frames per second continuous shooting Shutter speed: 1/4000s – 30s Flash sync up to 1/500s (very good!) 📺 LCD & Viewfinder 2.5-inch LCD screen Optical pentamirror viewfinder 0.8× magnification 🧩 Lens Compatibility The D40 works with: AF-S and AF-I lenses (autofocus works) All Nikon F-mount lenses (manual focus only on older AF/AF-D lenses) If you're buying lenses, look for: Nikon 18–55mm AF-S (kit lens) Nikon 55–200mm AF-S (great budget telephoto) Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S (amazing low-light and portrait lens) 🔋 Battery Uses the EN-EL9 battery Around 470 shots per charge 💾 Memory Cards Standard SD cards SDHC compatible (up to 32GB) ⭐ Who is the Nikon D40 good for? Beginners learning DSLR basics Portrait shooters Street photography Classic Nikon color fans Anyone wanting a cheap but GREAT still photo camera