Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens from Digital Camera Showroom

If you've ever wondered why your vacation pictures don't look as good as those magnificent landscapes and flattering portraits seen in countless glossy magazines, chances are you just haven't found the right camera.

Nikon introduces the new D40 digital SLR camera that's designed to offer you the ability to get higher quality, impressive looking pictures with the press of a button. In a world where digital SLR cameras have become extremely popular among professional photographers, have you have shied away in favor of a compact digital camera? For you, Nikon's D40 is an ultra-compact, lightweight, 6.1-effective megapixel digital SLR camera with simplified new features, exceptional handling speed, and a redesigned, visually-intuitive menu system that brings digital SLR cameras to a whole new level of simplicity.

Less Complication, More Celebration
Isn't it time you switched from simple snapshots to great pictures? If so, then get to know the fun, easy-to-use Nikon D40. Now you can capture spectacular pictures using the type of digital and optical technologies that professionals use, but without the complications and calculations that SLR photography once required. Let Nikon's cutting-edge technology do all the work for you. Just look through the viewfinder and press a button for wonderful pictures you'll be proud of. It's never been easier to capture the moments of your life so beautifully, and that is certainly worth celebrating.

Less Science Fiction, More Magic
It's never been easier to take amazing pictures. Great pictures have never been easier Great pictures used to require complicated and cumbersome equipment along with years of experience. Not any more. The D40 is compact, lightweight and designed specifically for ease of use, yet contains all the top quality, high-performance technologies that you expect from a Nikon digital SLR. And with world-famous Nikkor lenses, you know you have the sharpest and most reliable optical perfor

Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit ...- User Rating:
Summary for Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit ...- Great camera!
Notes on Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit ...- I recently bought the Nikon D40 because I wanted to upgrade from my point and shoot camera. I love it! The image quality is great, the menu is intuitive, it's easy to carry around and not too heavy, and I am having a blast with the manual setting. I definitely recommend this camera for new photographers.

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Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit ...- User Rating:
Summary for Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit ...- Great entry-level DSLR camera
Notes on Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit ...- I wanted to upgrade my camera from a small point and shoot and a freind, who's really into photography, recommended the Nikon D40. I bought an after-market Nikon zoom lens to go with it and couldn't be happier. Traveling thru the Grand Canyon and Vegas right after Christmas, my wife and I took 800+ photos and have created numerous albums since then. Very satisfied and dealing with Amazon for this purchase was as simple as could be. Highly recommended.

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Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit ...- User Rating:
Summary for Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit ...- first higher end camera
Notes on Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit ...- This is the first higher end camera I've owned. The supplied lens in my opinion is low quaility as mine broke the first time I adjusted the zoom level. I couldn't help myself, so I took it apart and repaired it after hearing that the item was no longer in stock. Overall I really like the camera and would suggest it to anyone wanting to upgrade from the handheld on the go cameras like I had in the past.

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Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit ...- User Rating:
Summary for Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit ...- Nikon D40 absolutely rocks! Best buy for the money!
Notes on Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit ...- The Nikon D40 is the camera for you, whether you are a beginner just getting into the D-SLR world or are an avid photographer. I was new to the photography world when I spent months comparing camera after camera. I chose Nikon not only for its great reputation, but also the features, price, reliability and other reviews. 3 years later and after playing with many other cameras, I am still in love with my D40.
The camera has great features, takes wonderful pictures whether it's on the fully automatic settings or I'm controlling the settings. Additional items such as external flash mounts and lenses are affordable and of the same great quality you would expect from Nikon.
The camera is easy to use - especially after reading the manual-and although a DSLR, lightweight enough to take everywhere! The camera is also very quiet, especially compared to some of its competitive counterpart. I recently was handed a Canon Rebel XT to shoot a corporate multi-day meeting. Compared to the Nikon, it was rather clunky to operate and the shutter is quite loud. I ended up using my personal camera for the rest of the event.

A feature I would have liked to have included is a sensor cleaner. Other than that the camera is full of useful features that help you take wonderful photos.

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Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit ...- User Rating:
Summary for Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit ...- Fantastic Camera
Notes on Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit ...- It took a minute to get used to having to use the view finder as I've been using the usual digital with LCD screen but after that I realized what I'd been missing for so long... A really good camera!

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