Digital SLR Camera - Nikon D40x

The Nikon D40x is designed to be an entry-level SLR camera, first announced in March 2007. Although identical in external packaging to its older brother, the D40, the D40x differentiates itself by featuring a higher resolution 10.2-megapixel CCD sensor, 3-frames-per-second continuous shooting, and a sensitivity range extended down to ISO 100. It also has a longer battery life. However, it has only a 1/200 flash sync speed, reduced from the D40's 1/500.

Nikon says of the D40x, "Nikon’s smallest digital SLR combines a 10.2-megapixel CCD with a simple, intuitive operation designed to take great, high-resolution pictures for everyone." The Nikon D40x features the latest digital technologies one would expect from a Nikon SLR.

The Nikon D40x is the most compact Nikon digital SLR camera available, and features intuitive controls and an ergonomic design. It has a 2.5 inch LCD screen with user-friendly and easy-to-use menus for convenient preview and setting changes. The Nikon D40x comes with an optional wireless remote control for easy remote shutter release.

Other features included in the D40x include Nikon's proprietary 3D Color Matrix Metering II technology that gauges the ideal exposures in any lighting condition, an improved Image Processing Engine, and an advanced Auto White Balance. The near-instant power-up time of 0.18 second also means that the D40x is fast, and the continuous shooting mode allows for "up to 100 images of action as fast as 3 frames per second."

At a Glance
Resolution: 10.2 Megapixels
Dimensions: 5.00 x 2.50 x 3.70 in.
Weight: 1 lb. 1 oz.

The Official Nikon D40x Website

Nikon D40x Official Brochure