This was my first camera, my baby! It won me photography competitions! I love this camera so much, it gave me confidence and helped me to think more about what I'm shooting rather than relying on fancy features (it still has good features though). Taking the perfect photo is more about your eye, not the camera :)
The Nikon D40 was my first NIKON DSLR, and I got it back in 2009! I love the simplicity of it, and Since I am a NIKONIAN, and a COLLECTOR; My D40 will be with me forever!!📸📷❤😇🙏
Thankyou for taking the time to make the video. It was my first DSLR and I had such alot of fun with it travelling for months around India. Some of my all time favourite images came from that camera.
I won a D40 in a photo competition in 2007. Used it for 3 years, was persuaded that I needed lots more megapixels and eventually chased portability and convenience to the extent that I have used an iPhone for the past 2 years. Looked a few times earlier this month at the pictures I took with it and immediately ordered one from MPB in England. £44 - less than $60! Added a 35mm f1.8 for a similar price. Nice to have it back and lovely to use a proper camera again. .
Haha! Nice purchase, especially for the price you paid for it! Thanks for sharing your D40 journey. Glad it's back in your hands. It's such a simple camera to use :)
I just got one as a gift from a friend when i mentioned i wanted to step into photography. It was thier learner camera years ago and now im the next student 😅
Bought this camera for my son in 2009 but had to clean the sensor today as he took it with him on a holiday recently and we noticed spots in all photos. All good now and it is still a lovely little camera. I love the compact size and feel of the D40 too. Thanks for the video.
I have a D40 and I like it. The colors and saturation are very good. It's a snapshot camera and nothing wrong with snapshots. If you have the right lens you can get some awesome photos with it. I like the AF-S 18-135mm lens on it. I have only one problem with it. It has 3 focus points and there doesn't seem to be a way to lock them. I'm always hitting the multi switch and moving the focus points around. Thanks for another good review.
I Have enjoyed my Nikon D 40 too . I was so pleased with getting it back in 2007 When these cameras where expensive. I used to do Film in the 80s and 90s. So getting into digital was Point and shoot at first. Being a hobbiest photographer I had to get something better like the D 40.
i just fired up my mom's D40 last week Saturday!!! i can't believe that the last year this camera was used was 2017! mom was shook because she haven't used this for a long time. i was probably never born or 3 years old when mom had these. I was born in August 31, 2007. loving it so much and will have more memories with it with my friends & family!!
Nice!! Glad to know you're using your D40. The D40 holds a special place in my heart as it was my first camera I started out with. Thank you for sharing!
I think it's a great option to scratch that vintage/digicam trend that has been going around. As you briefly mentioned, certain iso levels give it that almost film like grainy aesthetic. In my opinion, anything under 12 megapixels will give you that look and feeling with a CCD sensor, but between 6-8 megapixels is the golden spot from what I have seen.
@@BoostLeekdMedia Ya, I just got a nikon D40 in great condition for $35 and now I'm looking to buy a used zoom lens. Something like a 18-55mm would be perfect and then throw on a 1/8 or 1/4 black mist lens filter- boom "film like photos". My primary is a Sony a6400, so the Nikon would be nice to play with- when I want a change of pace. Awesome channel, hope you have a good one!
i have a d40 and its definitely behind the times; it cant shoot video, it doesn't servo, it doesnt burst fire, it doesn't do much of anything that's really standard in 2023, but thats exactly why i like it. it's a very bare bones camera that provides almost a luddite experience. In a way it brings a more challenging and purposeful dynamic to my shoots. Personally i even take it further. Before i on a shoot i set my ISO and WB based on a real existing film stock. I also use vintage manual lenses that dont autofocus anyway, so the technology issues don't bother me at all. I like turning off my image preview to force myself to think about the light around me instead of getting exposure by trial and error. it ultimately depends on what you use the camera for. if you shoot sports, its a stupid option. if you're like me and you want to pretend it's a film camera then it works really well. (no matter who you are the 6mp sensor is a bit small, i will admit, but at least it's not cmos)
Just wanted to say, this was the first DSLR I’ve ever had, and it was definitely fun to learn on! There is actually a way to adjust the iso without going into the settings menu-go into setup, and the first option to configure the custom settings menu, set to full. Then go into the custom settings menu, and the 11th option allows you to configure the timer/ function button under the manual flash release to a couple things, including iso, adjusted by holding the button and using the thumb wheel.
I am a newbie in photography and Nikon D40 is what I still have with me to learn with. I hope to share wonderful testimonies with this device soonest just like most of you here. I am use to most of the configuration though, but the how to blur background is what I'm still battling with.
To get the nice "blurry" back ground, also known as "bokeh", you will need a prime lens, like the Nikon 50mm F/1.8G or the 35mm F/1.8G DX. I have video reviews on both of those lenses on my channel, so check those videos out when you have time. And I was at where you were! I remember wanting to get that 'blurry' background and a lens I would suggest is the Nikon 50mm 1.8G. Get a used one if you can so you don't have to pay full price for one. There's also the cheaper version, the Yongnuo 50mm 1.8 as well.
I was able to achieve great bokeh with the Nikon D40X, so the D40 should be able to as well, but you must set your f stop to lowest setting of 3.4 or 4.0, as mine only goes that far, but you must get closer to your subject and zoom in as much as you can if it's a kit lens like 18-55mm. So I got a 55-200mm just for the blurry (bokeh) affect and it works well on a telephoto lens, much better than a kit lens, but I hear you can get it on a kit lens if you try hard! lol Obviously a prime with lower f stop will work best for more dramatic bokeh.
Its Sony sensor produces film-like photos. 1/500s shutter is ideal for off camera flash. It's my first camera that I will not part with. Still takes amazing pictures. I bought a battery grip from Ali Express and turn the Remote control on D40 on in order to use with the battery grip. In my case, the best companion lens is Nikon 35mm 1.8g DX. 3 focus points are not a problem for me because I use Focus & Recompose. The middle focus point gathers the most light. Low ISO is not a problem for me because I either use spot metering or off camera flash.
That was my first dslr, that I got back in 2007. I was a hobbyist, and didn’t really know much about photography, but I got a lot of nice images, all on auto mode. 😂 It was the days before TH-cam University, and I didn’t take any classes. I wish I would’ve learned how to shoot manual on that camera, and that I would’ve kept up with the hobby on that camera. I now own the Canon T7i, and I have learned everything about the camera and photography. But the d40 was my foundation!
i think i got mine from Ritz as well. The thing I love about these old DSLRs that you cannot get anymore is *RAW files with small file size*. I hate the idea of 12-20MB files cluttering up hard drive space and I love shooting raw. With 6MP - it was always enough back then and I think still is good enough. The one thing I don't like is the weight. I have a D3400 and it is so much lighter, but the RAW files are too big!
I dig out my D40 every couple of years and shoot a bit with it, still an awesome little camera. Completely obsolete in my view but (still) able to get some great images. My favourite thing is the lack of auto focus motor. The lack of coupling means you can mount the much older glass (pre-Ai) on it without damaging it. (no metering of course.) Get a 50-60+ year old lens on this thing and it looks amazing, so many dirt cheap excellent options to choose from. I swapped out the focusing screen and it makes a big difference. Helped me really learn the basics. I usually use it with an old 28/3.5 from (I think) either the late 60s or early 70s.. fantastic color. I have a lot of happy memories from this thing, and I have certainly got my money worth, hope to use it until it dies.. or I do, whichever comes first. lol.
Nice! Yeah, I really like using my older Nikon Af-D lenses on it whenever I don't want to bring other lenses. Totally agree with you about the fantastic colors. Thanks for sharing!
purchased my D40 at my local walmart, i still shoot it till this day along with my D3100, I love the D40 that i shoot with, i also have a old flash that i use combined with a old tamron 70-300mm i am able to flash sync at all speeds.
I have my D40 since Fall 2006, and soon a 2nd one. ;) I use many gear, also 35mm digital & Film, from other brands. But i love the CCD colors, something i appreciate ever since. Old Nikon DSLRs with CCD Sensor does have this look, which is gone since the D90, D7000 etc. came out via CMOS Sensor. (DX). It's sad, that Nikon never released a 23/24mm F1.8 DX lens, just like the 2009 released 35/1.8 DX, which equals to 52.5mm, compared to a FX Sensor (36x24mm) format, or simply 35mm Film.
That 35/1.8 seems to be a perfect fit for this camera.. like they were made for each other. I wish it were a tiny bit wider, but there is just something about using the two together that puts a smile on my face. Everything you need and nothing you don't, perfection.
I have the D40 but I use it only for fun like street photography because it is light and the RAW files are something like 5MB. It is fun to work with those small raw files in Lightroom : importing, post-processing are much faster compared for example to a 45MB raw file of a Nikon D800. I have other bodies like D800, D5300, D3300 and D300 that I mainly use for my works But there is something with those old CCD sensors : THE COLORS man. CMOS can't replicate that except new BSI CMOS
@@ryanpierson9661 between 30-40£ why not ? Those things are so old now (6MP). And about 100£ you can get much better dslr like a D3200, D3300 if you keep searching
I just picked up the D40X off marketplace for $60 last Nov and it's really amazing, especially coming from only using my phone and having only had a bridge cam from fujifilm!! I'd always wanted a dslr, but never could afford a nice one, so I finally found one and it's in great condition too! I've been taking pet/human portraits, astrophotos of the moon and stars on both the 18-55mm lens it came with and a 55-200mm telephoto lens I got on ebay. The 18-55mm lens it came with is a must for the wide angle star shots I've been getting out in the backyard and I just got a 2.2X telephoto/converter that screws onto the lenses I have, although I just arrived today and all the photos so far I've taken are super blurry in a cool dreamy way, but not what I had hoped for. Luckily I'm very creative and will use it for artphotos, but I wanted to double my zoom lens for pics of the moon as a telescope of sorts, but I'll have to try more settings and see if I can get a clear image. I guess teleconverters don't work well on telephotos lenses, but I thought I might be worth a try. lol Any tips would be greatly appreciated!!! Really this camera has endless possibilities and I bought it mainly for the CCD sensor, as I can't afford to go back to film, so this emulates it really well with the natural grain, bokeh and lower MP adds to the vintage feel of the shots I get off of it.
Just bought one today for my son's 11th birthday. Comes with a 18-55 kittens. For only 40 euro. This way he cab get into dslr photography and does not have to use my expensive camera and lenses!
For someone like me, at 72, looking back on the simple box camera I started with, through my Canon TLB that I used for about 35 years, and now using a Nikon D40 and D3300, I can assure you that these are highly advanced, highly technological cameras are not obsolete in anyone's wildest and dumbest, imagination. What a world we live in now where something so awesome and fantastic can even be considered to be obsolete is absurd. There may be more advanced and more complicated equipment in 2023, but they are mainly designed to get you to ditch your current equipment and buy, buy, buy, and then continue to buy, ad nauseam. Same damn thing with cell phones and computers and cars and every stupid thing that people are obsessed with in today's modern world. Done with my little rant, great video dude!
100% agreed with you. It is truly unfortunate that I've had conversations with some photographers that tell me most of my older DSLRs are out dated. The DSLRs are STILL here and they still hold up so damn good too. Thank you for sharing your experiences!
im a GenXer and i appreciate yr point of view. i bought a second hand Russian reflex (film) camera and the photos were out of this world. i might have lost it when i last moved house... so now considering this d40...😊
I'm still using mine, mostly with old ai-s manual lenses. It is capable of taking great images, although high ISO performance isn't great and it likes to clip highlights when shooting outdoors due to the somewhat limited dynamic range of the sensor.
@@PrestonThompson The Nikkor 35mm f/1.8 AF-S DX is a pretty good fit as far as auto focus lenses go and is roughly equivalent to a 50mm lens on the crop sensor. Older auto focus lenses that don't have a built in focus motor and require the camera to have one won't focus on the D40. As for older manual focus lenses, the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 ai-s makes for a nice combo, although not as universal due to it being equivalent to 80mm on a DX sensor. With manual focus lenses there is no exposure metering though and one has to use manual exposure. The focusing can also be a bit hit and miss due to the D40 having a relatively small viewfinder.
I’ve a question. It seems the Auto ISO settings do not work for PASM. Under those modes, I have to select the ISO manually. The user manual seems to say AUTO ISO works for PASM. But I can’t make it to work.
Love your Vids! What would you say are your must-have lenses for the D40? I just picked up and cleaned my D40X which i got passed down from my late mother and i want to really start some photography. Thought about a tele lens (something like AF-S 80-200 F/2.8?) as i want to capture wildlife like birds + an allrounder lens like the af-s dx 50mm 1:1.8g (is that an allrounder?😅) The lens i got right now is the kit lens, AF-S 18-55mm. Cheers, Sam
Great choices! I have the AF-S 80-200 F/2.8 lens and it's an excellent lens. If you can find one that is still in great shape, I would HIGHLY recommend it. If I had the choice between the 50mm 1.8G and the AFS 80-200, I would definitely get the 80-200 if it's still in great shape. You can find used 50mm 1.8G lenses for under $150 all day but that 80-200 is a very nice lens.
D40 was my first DSLR so my intro to digital photo, and I shoot all in jpeg lol! i knew very little about digital, I still wanted to shoot with my 120 format camera! and the dark room was my thing.... well it was great tool to have with my 1 year old baby!
It really had an awesome performance. Image quality is remarkable. It was the first camera my dad bought in 2006. I have been using it for 12-13 years, it still works. Unlike the D40, the Nikon Coolpix P1000 has a poor performance during cloudy or partly cloudy weather. In a few words, inconsistency speaking of performance when lighting frequently changes. Because that bridge camera only works during bright and sunny days. It is also due to the fact the Nikon D40 features a larger lens hence quality is better than bridge camera. Note that you do not encounter malfunction during shooting session.
Interesting! Thank you for sharing your experiences with the P1000 and the D40. If the P1000 had a bigger sensor, if would have been an INCREDIBLE camera.
I bought my first ever DSLR with the D40 back in 2013 - used at 60k+ shots but it came with the 18-55 VR. I have upgraded since then to the D90 and the D7100 and Z5 over the years (and several more advanced pieces of glass), but I still love many of the shots I've made with that ancient body. The CCD sensor of the D40 really can produce beautiful colours, and although I no longer use it day to day, I think it was an amazing body for its time. I wouldn't necessarily recommend it as a starter body anymore (far too many handling compromises to be made when a vastly superior D7100 can be had for just a little more nowadays), but back in the day it really kicked ass for quite a minimum amount of money. (Also the ISO could be configured to the Fn button, page 77 of the user manual)
I’m getting into doing photography “professionally” and still am stuck with the d40. I feel like it’s holding me back but it still gets the job done. I primarily run a 70-300mm AF-S lens
It's definitely VERY limiting once you feel like you have really maximized what the D40 can give you. While the D40 is still a great camera, you can definitely move away from it, especially if you feel like it's holding you back.
The D-40 is a realy light little camera too, great for walking around with. Put a 35 or 50 on it and you are good to go. I love how you put the 80-200 on it, and the pic at the 3:07 mark, did you shoot that with the 80-200? It's a great shot.
Yes I remember going to Ritz!! I bought a used D40 several years ago and I eventually gave it away. I regretted that decision!! Recently I puchased another D40 on E-Bay for $49.99 that was in very good condition and I will keep it!! I also have a D60 which they say is similar to the D40 except it has 10 megapixels. Again a very nice video that was very informative and well thought out.
You're welcome and thank you for sharing your experiences with the old school cool D40! Glad to know we weren't the only ones that got the D40 from Ritz! Haha!
Nice! It's a nice one. Just make sure you're getting photos during the day. Also, grab a CPL filter for cars during the day as well. Thanks for sharing and enjoy it!
Amazing, it was my first reflex also. I did great photos but at times I early switched to the EOS 1100d which was blazing fast. BUT the imaging quality of of the kit Nikkor was way above.
@@BoostLeekdMedia It was also the Canon old kit lens 28-80mm maybe not matching the nikkor. But I have some old photo in the green with a color at SIGMA level (out of camera).
A Good video which is not afraid to praise the virtues of older DSLRs. A neighbor had a D60 which was similar and he took lots of photos of landscapes and wild ponies with his. They were very good. I still have my ONLY ever digital camera ---The Nikon D80. I use it for travel, photo walks and casual portraits. I like the colour obtained by the CCD type sensor. Maybe it is time to get another, more recent Nikon? I am as yet undecided on something like the D7500, the D700, The D750/800? I an frankly confused by the options available. Thanks for these videos.
I like my D80, but since it does have 10 MP instead of just 6 MP, the noise creeps into images way easier. Think about the D80, as a 35mm Film SLR. Rule of thumb, only shoot ISO 100-400. I never go >400 ISO. Turns out to be great when converted to b&w, because the grain looks like Film-esque grain. I know this ever since, started with 35mm Film into the 80's.
This was my first proper camera to and will keep it always I am awaiting for a delivery right now for a new charger has I av miss placed mine I no as soon has I get it mine will turn up but at least I will avoid two spare batteries with it Nikon cameras are the best I av a range now of dslr and mirrorless 📸🤘happy snapping
My first DSLR was a D40 and in 2019 I got a D700. The 700 is noticeably better than the D40, outwit a trip to England coming up, I'm torn as to which camera I'll take with me... the D40 and the 18-200 lens or the D700 with a 28-80 and a 70-210. I'm leaning toward the D700, but the size and weight of the D40 make me think! Nice video, thanks!
Thanks! Personally, I would take the D700 but yeah, the size and weight of the D40 is very nice. The D700 is a tank compared to the D40. Thanks for sharing!
18-200 on a DX body is a great travel setup. That's what I used for years. I've now moved over to full frame so I don't have my 18-200 anymore. My walkabout lens now is a 24-120 f/4G and I use that on both my DX and FX bodies. Coupled with your D700, the 24-120 will likely serve you well also if you can get hold of one before your trip.
@@Willenium2k4 Thank you for that excellent suggestion! I've pared down my kit for this trip and I'm going to forego the 70-210, so I'll have the 20 and the 28-80 and keep things light! Thanks again, I'm going to look into that lens.
i have a nikon d40. it was my dads that he got to just take pictures of my brother playing basketball as a kid. i use it now starting off in photography and i like it i’m just new to everything so i don’t understand how to use everything yet but it’s sometimes hard to focus in my opinion and i’ve been doing it in manual mode because that’s what i heard is best for beginners in photography. i’ve loved doing photography for years but i’m just struggling.
Keep at it. It was a struggle for me for the longest time too. What are you particularly struggling with? Have you tried Program mode and switching autofocus modes? Also, what lens are you using? There are some factors as to why the focus won't be accurate.
I bought mine... 2005, I think. Well I just busted it out to use it for Gunpla photography. I mean my Sony Xperia is pretty good. But I want to use a proper camera and might as well use one that I already have. Found out I do not have a Card Reader because I was using the camera as a transfer device as well. I am having a fun time trying to figure it out again.
I just inherited a D40x, which I believe is the same camera but with higher resolution and 3fps burst rather than the 2.5 of yours. Haven't tested it yet though
Nice! The D40x is basically a mini-Nikon D60. It's a great camera and many D40 users love theirs. Just goes to show it's still a very capable camera. Have fun with it when you can.
The D40 is a decent camera but it you are starting out then maybe consider a D200, 10mp, more auto focus points, pro controls and top pannel display. The D200 will auto focus with the older D series lenses too, 5 frames per second and a magnesium body. All that and not much more expensive second hand.
I got this camera in my transition to digital from analog, sold it after some months and got an used and cheaper Sony A100 as I was already a Minolta user. The D40 is a fun lil camera, but not good enough to work with it. low light performance and image stabilization weren't great even then. 🤭
Does it have a fn button? I assign my camera's without an ISO specific button to fn. Then hold down the Fn button in the front of the camera and use the dial to quickly change your ISO. I love CCD sensors. Nikon D = Daylight give it some color and sun. What I do with older camera's is set them up for speed before I go out: Say I'm shooting daylight. Id set my camera to auto ISO with a very short range 100-400. Now I don't have to worry about ISO or assign the Fn as I mentioned. Use the AL/AF button for back button focus. This works out fine on a D3100. I have yet to find a Nikon camera that had a menu set up that slowed me down you just have to put some thought into the set up. Looking at the specs I wouldn't use a D40 at night or dusk anyways. I have better camera's for that. I think of these like a good Monster Truck you wouldn't enter it in a drag race but if you take it to the desert it's fantastic. That's the way the D50 is too. Give it good light and it will wow you.
My mom just gave me hers since I was taking an interest in photography but this is my first digital camera and I don’t really know what everything does😭
I've been there! Take it day by day. I still remember how OVER WHELMING everything is. Take it day by day and especially, have FUN. When you want to 'really' improve, there are SO many amazing TH-cam videos on camera settings too. Thank you for sharing!
I learned photography with the D40 and I still love using mine from time to time. Best way to learn it is to use it as much as you can. I brought my D40 nearly every where with me, just to learn the camera and camera settings. Thanks for sharing your experiences with the D40!
I’m curious how much better this older camera is than a camera in the newest iPhone? I have this camera and it was my first (and only) camera. I got into photography young and then stopped due to depression. But I am going on an amazing vacation and I’m wondering if the photos I take with the camera will be worth bringing it around compared to just my phone. Someone please help me understand how to compare them!
The D40 will need a better lens to really see the image quality increase. The iPhone is excellent for convenience. The only downside with iPhone images are when you are zooming into a subject. But, if you are using the zooms it prefers, then you will be fine. Overall, the image quality from the D40 compared to the iPhone is better just because of the image sensor. One can debate on which image is better but that's truly depends on the viewer and how good the photographer is. For convenience sake, the iphone is better but if you're looking for overall better image quality, a Nikon D40 with a 50mm 1.8G lens obliterates the iPhone if you know what you're doing. I hope this helps!
Just a quick question, can it record basic video? I’m thinking about getting one to record B roll of stage lighting, which will be in dark environments.
Just got my shutter mechanism and board replaced with Nikon parts on my D 90 for 250.00. Was worth it for me but don’t think I will do that kind of repair to my 40.
I love my old Nikon D40 , but I can't get it to display the shot live on the viewfinder. I also can't figure out how to get the playback photos to show individually like a slide show. It only gives me photos as thumbnails on the viewfinder. This has always annoyed me - so I haven't been using the camera that much over the years since the live mode no longer works.
Unfortunately, the D40 doesn't have that feature to have a live view on the back screen. It's an old school camera where you have to use the optical view finder to compose your shot. I was always an optical view finder user until I switched to mirrorless cameras, haha. BUT, I still use the viewfinder on very very bright days.
Picked up a silver D40 along with a bag, tripod and the 18-55 & the 55-200 lenses with only 4600 shutter actuations for my wife to use. Her last SLR was the Olympus OM-10 back in the 90's, so this will be a great introduction for her. The image quality is fantastic from the CCD sensor. The only time these will become obsolete is when SD card readers are no longer available. End of story.
It is! But unfortunately, you may miss some shots as the FPS (Frames Per Second) is a bit low. Autofocus just really depends on what lens you're using and how much light you're working with.
On the dial, you can set it to "M". That will set the camera to Manual mode. As for the settings, it REALLY depends on the lighting situation. There really isn't "the best" setting as it varies from the type of lens you're using and where you're photographing.
There could be a few issues: - bad battery - bad memory card - the pins on the lens or camera could be dirty or in bad shape It's a bummer that Nikon is not really specific on clarifying what the issues are.
This was my first camera, my baby! It won me photography competitions! I love this camera so much, it gave me confidence and helped me to think more about what I'm shooting rather than relying on fancy features (it still has good features though). Taking the perfect photo is more about your eye, not the camera :)
Can i record videos with this camera though??
@@khedobr an emphatic no
The Nikon D40 was my first NIKON DSLR, and I got it back in 2009! I love the simplicity of it, and Since I am a NIKONIAN, and a COLLECTOR; My D40 will be with me forever!!📸📷❤😇🙏
Yup me two have the 40 and 40x all the way up to the D 3200. My D 90 and Z 50 are my favorites.
love to hear about yr love for this camera😊. is euros100 a fair price on thr second hand market? im a beginner😊
Still have my D40 from 2007 and it was also my first DSLR.
Thankyou for taking the time to make the video. It was my first DSLR and I had such alot of fun with it travelling for months around India. Some of my all time favourite images came from that camera.
Nice! Glad you're still using yours and thanks for sharing!
You can set the FN button to control the ISO then all you have to do is push the FN button and spin the wheel. It's a fantastic little camera.
figured that out a week ago hahaha
I own a nikon D40 and D60 since 2008 and I love using both till now. Then I got a Nikon D700. Theses are my 3 forever digital cameras.
You've got a few amazing cameras right there! I love my D700!
My very first Digital Camera. Love it!!!! Back in 2007 I made a ton of money with this camera covering West African Events
Nice!! Thanks for sharing! :D
I won a D40 in a photo competition in 2007. Used it for 3 years, was persuaded that I needed lots more megapixels and eventually chased portability and convenience to the extent that I have used an iPhone for the past 2 years. Looked a few times earlier this month at the pictures I took with it and immediately ordered one from MPB in England. £44 - less than $60! Added a 35mm f1.8 for a similar price. Nice to have it back and lovely to use a proper camera again. .
Haha! Nice purchase, especially for the price you paid for it! Thanks for sharing your D40 journey. Glad it's back in your hands. It's such a simple camera to use :)
I just got one as a gift from a friend when i mentioned i wanted to step into photography. It was thier learner camera years ago and now im the next student 😅
Its an excellent camera to learn with. The best way to learn it is to use it and enjoy it as much as you can. Thanks for sharing!
Bought this camera for my son in 2009 but had to clean the sensor today as he took it with him on a holiday recently and we noticed spots in all photos. All good now and it is still a lovely little camera. I love the compact size and feel of the D40 too. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for sharing! Glad you still have your D40!
I have a D40 and I like it. The colors and saturation are very good. It's a snapshot camera and nothing wrong with snapshots. If you have the right lens you can get some awesome photos with it. I like the AF-S 18-135mm lens on it.
I have only one problem with it. It has 3 focus points and there doesn't seem to be a way to lock them. I'm always hitting the multi switch and moving the focus points around.
Thanks for another good review.
I used to live in Eagan recently migrated to Tampa FL. Funny that once I moved I now find MN on TH-cam shooting photography vids
Everyone in MN, right now in this winter weather, envies that Florida weather, haha!
My first camera Best camera in 2007 my favorite recent raning 2023 good condition
I Have enjoyed my Nikon D 40 too . I was so pleased with getting it back in 2007 When these cameras where expensive. I used to do Film in the 80s and 90s. So getting into digital was Point and shoot at first. Being a hobbiest photographer I had to get something better like the D 40.
Very nice! Thank you for sharing your photography journey!
No camera is obsolete. D 40 is a jewel.
i just fired up my mom's D40 last week Saturday!!!
i can't believe that the last year this camera was used was 2017!
mom was shook because she haven't used this for a long time.
i was probably never born or 3 years old when mom had these. I was born in August 31, 2007.
loving it so much and will have more memories with it with my friends & family!!
Nice!! Glad to know you're using your D40. The D40 holds a special place in my heart as it was my first camera I started out with. Thank you for sharing!
@@BoostLeekdMedia me tooo, this is my first ever cam, and im starting to where you started too!
I think it's a great option to scratch that vintage/digicam trend that has been going around. As you briefly mentioned, certain iso levels give it that almost film like grainy aesthetic. In my opinion, anything under 12 megapixels will give you that look and feeling with a CCD sensor, but between 6-8 megapixels is the golden spot from what I have seen.
Thanks! And I totally agree with you about the grain. Definitely something 'different' with it compared to the newer cameras. Thanks for sharing!
@@BoostLeekdMedia Ya, I just got a nikon D40 in great condition for $35 and now I'm looking to buy a used zoom lens. Something like a 18-55mm would be perfect and then throw on a 1/8 or 1/4 black mist lens filter- boom "film like photos". My primary is a Sony a6400, so the Nikon would be nice to play with- when I want a change of pace. Awesome channel, hope you have a good one!
That's missing the thing @SomeSloan, digicam are appreciated for their compact size.
@@SomeSloan Look for the Sigma 17-50mm Zoom 1:2.8 EX HSM. I use these lens with my Z 50 and it works with my D 40.
i have a d40 and its definitely behind the times; it cant shoot video, it doesn't servo, it doesnt burst fire, it doesn't do much of anything that's really standard in 2023, but thats exactly why i like it.
it's a very bare bones camera that provides almost a luddite experience. In a way it brings a more challenging and purposeful dynamic to my shoots. Personally i even take it further. Before i on a shoot i set my ISO and WB based on a real existing film stock. I also use vintage manual lenses that dont autofocus anyway, so the technology issues don't bother me at all. I like turning off my image preview to force myself to think about the light around me instead of getting exposure by trial and error.
it ultimately depends on what you use the camera for. if you shoot sports, its a stupid option. if you're like me and you want to pretend it's a film camera then it works really well. (no matter who you are the 6mp sensor is a bit small, i will admit, but at least it's not cmos)
Just wanted to say, this was the first DSLR I’ve ever had, and it was definitely fun to learn on! There is actually a way to adjust the iso without going into the settings menu-go into setup, and the first option to configure the custom settings menu, set to full. Then go into the custom settings menu, and the 11th option allows you to configure the timer/ function button under the manual flash release to a couple things, including iso, adjusted by holding the button and using the thumb wheel.
Thanks a bunch! Switched it and it works now :D Freaking. Incredible. Thank you for sharing as well!
I am a newbie in photography and Nikon D40 is what I still have with me to learn with. I hope to share wonderful testimonies with this device soonest just like most of you here. I am use to most of the configuration though, but the how to blur background is what I'm still battling with.
To get the nice "blurry" back ground, also known as "bokeh", you will need a prime lens, like the Nikon 50mm F/1.8G or the 35mm F/1.8G DX. I have video reviews on both of those lenses on my channel, so check those videos out when you have time. And I was at where you were! I remember wanting to get that 'blurry' background and a lens I would suggest is the Nikon 50mm 1.8G. Get a used one if you can so you don't have to pay full price for one. There's also the cheaper version, the Yongnuo 50mm 1.8 as well.
I was able to achieve great bokeh with the Nikon D40X, so the D40 should be able to as well, but you must set your f stop to lowest setting of 3.4 or 4.0, as mine only goes that far, but you must get closer to your subject and zoom in as much as you can if it's a kit lens like 18-55mm. So I got a 55-200mm just for the blurry (bokeh) affect and it works well on a telephoto lens, much better than a kit lens, but I hear you can get it on a kit lens if you try hard! lol Obviously a prime with lower f stop will work best for more dramatic bokeh.
Its Sony sensor produces film-like photos. 1/500s shutter is ideal for off camera flash. It's my first camera that I will not part with. Still takes amazing pictures. I bought a battery grip from Ali Express and turn the Remote control on D40 on in order to use with the battery grip. In my case, the best companion lens is Nikon 35mm 1.8g DX. 3 focus points are not a problem for me because I use Focus & Recompose. The middle focus point gathers the most light. Low ISO is not a problem for me because I either use spot metering or off camera flash.
Nice! Thanks for sharing!
That was my first dslr, that I got back in 2007. I was a hobbyist, and didn’t really know much about photography, but I got a lot of nice images, all on auto mode. 😂
It was the days before TH-cam University, and I didn’t take any classes. I wish I would’ve learned how to shoot manual on that camera, and that I would’ve kept up with the hobby on that camera.
I now own the Canon T7i, and I have learned everything about the camera and photography. But the d40 was my foundation!
Nice!! Thank you for sharing your photography journey :)
Press the function button on the left side and then use the wheel to change ISO
I used an 18 70 afs lens on mine and added a SB600 flash to shoot a wedding in 2008.
The flash synchronisation is up to 500th of a second !
i think i got mine from Ritz as well. The thing I love about these old DSLRs that you cannot get anymore is *RAW files with small file size*. I hate the idea of 12-20MB files cluttering up hard drive space and I love shooting raw. With 6MP - it was always enough back then and I think still is good enough. The one thing I don't like is the weight. I have a D3400 and it is so much lighter, but the RAW files are too big!
I dig out my D40 every couple of years and shoot a bit with it, still an awesome little camera.
Completely obsolete in my view but (still) able to get some great images.
My favourite thing is the lack of auto focus motor. The lack of coupling means you can mount the much older glass (pre-Ai) on it without damaging it. (no metering of course.)
Get a 50-60+ year old lens on this thing and it looks amazing, so many dirt cheap excellent options to choose from.
I swapped out the focusing screen and it makes a big difference. Helped me really learn the basics.
I usually use it with an old 28/3.5 from (I think) either the late 60s or early 70s.. fantastic color.
I have a lot of happy memories from this thing, and I have certainly got my money worth, hope to use it until it dies.. or I do, whichever comes first. lol.
Nice! Yeah, I really like using my older Nikon Af-D lenses on it whenever I don't want to bring other lenses. Totally agree with you about the fantastic colors. Thanks for sharing!
purchased my D40 at my local walmart, i still shoot it till this day along with my D3100, I love the D40 that i shoot with, i also have a old flash that i use combined with a old tamron 70-300mm i am able to flash sync at all speeds.
Nice, I loved my D40. Glad to see you give it some love..it's an OG for sho!
Haha! It is. Still love using it from time to time. It's such a simple camera to use.
My very first and still only DSLR❤
Thanks for sharing. Glad you still have yours. The D40 is what I bring to family events :)
The picture quality is great
Great video, I love the D40! My favorite lens for it is the Sigma 50mm 1.4, it’s got some magic.
It really is! Thanks for sharing!
I have my D40 since Fall 2006, and soon a 2nd one. ;) I use many gear, also 35mm digital & Film, from other brands. But i love the CCD colors, something i appreciate ever since. Old Nikon DSLRs with CCD Sensor does have this look, which is gone since the D90, D7000 etc. came out via CMOS Sensor. (DX). It's sad, that Nikon never released a 23/24mm F1.8 DX lens, just like the 2009 released 35/1.8 DX, which equals to 52.5mm, compared to a FX Sensor (36x24mm) format, or simply 35mm Film.
Couldn't agree more! I wish Nikon released more prime crop lenses!
That 35/1.8 seems to be a perfect fit for this camera.. like they were made for each other.
I wish it were a tiny bit wider, but there is just something about using the two together that puts a smile on my face.
Everything you need and nothing you don't, perfection.
I have the D40 but I use it only for fun like street photography because it is light and the RAW files are something like 5MB. It is fun to work with those small raw files in Lightroom : importing, post-processing are much faster compared for example to a 45MB raw file of a Nikon D800.
I have other bodies like D800, D5300, D3300 and D300 that I mainly use for my works
But there is something with those old CCD sensors : THE COLORS man. CMOS can't replicate that except new BSI CMOS
100% agreed! The colors are just something else. I really like the image quality from the D40!
There’s one on Facebook marketplace for £60 with 18-55 lens is this a good price
@@ryanpierson9661 between 30-40£ why not ? Those things are so old now (6MP). And about 100£ you can get much better dslr like a D3200, D3300 if you keep searching
You can set the FN button on the side to change ISO. Check P89 of your manual
Thank you!!
The D40 was my first DSLR to.
that was my first camera, sold it eventually, stil have the camera bag it came with
I just picked up the D40X off marketplace for $60 last Nov and it's really amazing, especially coming from only using my phone and having only had a bridge cam from fujifilm!! I'd always wanted a dslr, but never could afford a nice one, so I finally found one and it's in great condition too! I've been taking pet/human portraits, astrophotos of the moon and stars on both the 18-55mm lens it came with and a 55-200mm telephoto lens I got on ebay. The 18-55mm lens it came with is a must for the wide angle star shots I've been getting out in the backyard and I just got a 2.2X telephoto/converter that screws onto the lenses I have, although I just arrived today and all the photos so far I've taken are super blurry in a cool dreamy way, but not what I had hoped for. Luckily I'm very creative and will use it for artphotos, but I wanted to double my zoom lens for pics of the moon as a telescope of sorts, but I'll have to try more settings and see if I can get a clear image. I guess teleconverters don't work well on telephotos lenses, but I thought I might be worth a try. lol Any tips would be greatly appreciated!!! Really this camera has endless possibilities and I bought it mainly for the CCD sensor, as I can't afford to go back to film, so this emulates it really well with the natural grain, bokeh and lower MP adds to the vintage feel of the shots I get off of it.
Thank you for sharing! Glad you're enjoying your D40X!
@@BoostLeekdMedia 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
Just bought one today for my son's 11th birthday. Comes with a 18-55 kittens. For only 40 euro. This way he cab get into dslr photography and does not have to use my expensive camera and lenses!
Very nice! You got it for a REALLY awesome deal too. Hope they enjoy it as much as I did when I grew up with it. :) Thanks for sharing.
For someone like me, at 72, looking back on the simple box camera I started with, through my Canon TLB that I used for about 35 years, and now using a Nikon D40 and D3300, I can assure you that these are highly advanced, highly technological cameras are not obsolete in anyone's wildest and dumbest, imagination. What a world we live in now where something so awesome and fantastic can even be considered to be obsolete is absurd. There may be more advanced and more complicated equipment in 2023, but they are mainly designed to get you to ditch your current equipment and buy, buy, buy, and then continue to buy, ad nauseam. Same damn thing with cell phones and computers and cars and every stupid thing that people are obsessed with in today's modern world. Done with my little rant, great video dude!
100% agreed with you. It is truly unfortunate that I've had conversations with some photographers that tell me most of my older DSLRs are out dated. The DSLRs are STILL here and they still hold up so damn good too. Thank you for sharing your experiences!
im a GenXer and i appreciate yr point of view. i bought a second hand Russian reflex (film) camera and the photos were out of this world. i might have lost it when i last moved house... so now considering this d40...😊
I pulled one from the scrap piles. Works great but missing a lens, so I’ll need to find one.
My first too, great with the 50 mm AFG
It really is!
the d40 is one of 4 nikon dslr cameras i have i love it
I'm still using mine, mostly with old ai-s manual lenses. It is capable of taking great images, although high ISO performance isn't great and it likes to clip highlights when shooting outdoors due to the somewhat limited dynamic range of the sensor.
Any recommendation on lenses? I just found one and thought it'd be a fun cheap camera to have.
@@PrestonThompson The Nikkor 35mm f/1.8 AF-S DX is a pretty good fit as far as auto focus lenses go and is roughly equivalent to a 50mm lens on the crop sensor. Older auto focus lenses that don't have a built in focus motor and require the camera to have one won't focus on the D40.
As for older manual focus lenses, the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 ai-s makes for a nice combo, although not as universal due to it being equivalent to 80mm on a DX sensor. With manual focus lenses there is no exposure metering though and one has to use manual exposure. The focusing can also be a bit hit and miss due to the D40 having a relatively small viewfinder.
Bought my D40 at Ritz as well! Wish the were still around. 🥺
Whoooa! Glad we werent the only ones. I wish they were too. We need more camera stores.
You could use the dedicated Fn button near the pop up flash button to adjust the ISO easily
A few folks have mentioned that already and I've done just that. Thanks though! Makes switching the ISO a BREEZE.
Map the Fn Button to ISO. Push the Fn button with your left thumb and rotate the rear (main) wheel with your right thumb to change ISO settings.
Thank you! It works on my end. Appreciate the help!
I’ve a question. It seems the Auto ISO settings do not work for PASM. Under those modes, I have to select the ISO manually. The user manual seems to say AUTO ISO works for PASM. But I can’t make it to work.
Set your function key below the open flash button to change iso
Love your Vids!
What would you say are your must-have lenses for the D40?
I just picked up and cleaned my D40X which i got passed down from my late mother and i want to really start some photography.
Thought about a tele lens (something like AF-S 80-200 F/2.8?) as i want to capture wildlife like birds + an allrounder lens like the af-s dx 50mm 1:1.8g (is that an allrounder?😅) The lens i got right now is the kit lens, AF-S 18-55mm.
Cheers,
Sam
Great choices! I have the AF-S 80-200 F/2.8 lens and it's an excellent lens. If you can find one that is still in great shape, I would HIGHLY recommend it. If I had the choice between the 50mm 1.8G and the AFS 80-200, I would definitely get the 80-200 if it's still in great shape. You can find used 50mm 1.8G lenses for under $150 all day but that 80-200 is a very nice lens.
D40 was my first DSLR so my intro to digital photo, and I shoot all in jpeg lol! i knew very little about digital, I still wanted to shoot with my 120 format camera! and the dark room was my thing.... well it was great tool to have with my 1 year old baby!
Great to hear it was your first DSLR as well! Thanks for sharing!
My first dslr. Still use it and bought another one..
Nice!! Thanks for sharing!
my 1st DSLR. it was great.
It really had an awesome performance. Image quality is remarkable. It was the first camera my dad bought in 2006. I have been using it for 12-13 years, it still works.
Unlike the D40, the Nikon Coolpix P1000 has a poor performance during cloudy or partly cloudy weather. In a few words, inconsistency speaking of performance when lighting frequently changes.
Because that bridge camera only works during bright and sunny days. It is also due to the fact the Nikon D40 features a larger lens hence quality is better than bridge camera.
Note that you do not encounter malfunction during shooting session.
Interesting! Thank you for sharing your experiences with the P1000 and the D40. If the P1000 had a bigger sensor, if would have been an INCREDIBLE camera.
I believe you can program your “ISO” to the side (F) function button.
Default is 2/10 second timer.
Thank you!
I bought my first ever DSLR with the D40 back in 2013 - used at 60k+ shots but it came with the 18-55 VR. I have upgraded since then to the D90 and the D7100 and Z5 over the years (and several more advanced pieces of glass), but I still love many of the shots I've made with that ancient body. The CCD sensor of the D40 really can produce beautiful colours, and although I no longer use it day to day, I think it was an amazing body for its time.
I wouldn't necessarily recommend it as a starter body anymore (far too many handling compromises to be made when a vastly superior D7100 can be had for just a little more nowadays), but back in the day it really kicked ass for quite a minimum amount of money.
(Also the ISO could be configured to the Fn button, page 77 of the user manual)
Thanks a bunch! And thanks for sharing!
How is it "a little more" for a D7100? People around me routinely want 300 for it with a lens
I’m getting into doing photography “professionally” and still am stuck with the d40. I feel like it’s holding me back but it still gets the job done. I primarily run a 70-300mm AF-S lens
It's definitely VERY limiting once you feel like you have really maximized what the D40 can give you. While the D40 is still a great camera, you can definitely move away from it, especially if you feel like it's holding you back.
The D-40 is a realy light little camera too, great for walking around with. Put a 35 or 50 on it and you are good to go. I love how you put the 80-200 on it, and the pic at the 3:07 mark, did you shoot that with the 80-200? It's a great shot.
At 3:07, that was with the 85 1.8G lens. Thanks!!
Yes I remember going to Ritz!! I bought a used D40 several years ago and I eventually gave it away. I regretted that decision!! Recently I puchased another D40 on E-Bay for $49.99 that was in very good condition and I will keep it!! I also have a D60 which they say is similar to the D40 except it has 10 megapixels. Again a very nice video that was very informative and well thought out.
You're welcome and thank you for sharing your experiences with the old school cool D40! Glad to know we weren't the only ones that got the D40 from Ritz! Haha!
I'd snagged this on ebay for $74 & it didn't disappoint!!! Plus, it came with 2 lenses. Also i happen to be a street & car photographer!! 😁
Nice! It's a nice one. Just make sure you're getting photos during the day. Also, grab a CPL filter for cars during the day as well. Thanks for sharing and enjoy it!
Amazing, it was my first reflex also. I did great photos but at times I early switched to the EOS 1100d which was blazing fast.
BUT the imaging quality of of the kit Nikkor was way above.
Nice! Thanks for sharing. Totally agree about Nikon's image quality :)
@@BoostLeekdMedia It was also the Canon old kit lens 28-80mm maybe not matching the nikkor.
But I have some old photo in the green with a color at SIGMA level (out of camera).
Thank you for your review on d40
Anytime! Thanks for watching!
A Good video which is not afraid to praise the virtues of older DSLRs. A neighbor had a D60 which was similar and he took lots of photos of landscapes and wild ponies with his. They were very good. I still have my ONLY ever digital camera ---The Nikon D80. I use it for travel, photo walks and casual portraits. I like the colour obtained by the CCD type sensor. Maybe it is time to get another, more recent Nikon? I am as yet undecided on something like the D7500, the D700, The D750/800? I an frankly confused by the options available. Thanks for these videos.
The colors from the CCD sensor is definitely unique. The D7500, d700, D750/D800 are all solid cameras too!
@@BoostLeekdMedia Thank YOU Again. Great Videos..
I like my D80, but since it does have 10 MP instead of just 6 MP, the noise creeps into images way easier. Think about the D80, as a 35mm Film SLR. Rule of thumb, only shoot ISO 100-400. I never go >400 ISO. Turns out to be great when converted to b&w, because the grain looks like Film-esque grain. I know this ever since, started with 35mm Film into the 80's.
This was my first proper camera to and will keep it always I am awaiting for a delivery right now for a new charger has I av miss placed mine I no as soon has I get it mine will turn up but at least I will avoid two spare batteries with it Nikon cameras are the best I av a range now of dslr and mirrorless 📸🤘happy snapping
Very nice! Thanks for sharing your experiences with the D40 :)
My first DSLR was a D40 and in 2019 I got a D700. The 700 is noticeably better than the D40, outwit a trip to England coming up, I'm torn as to which camera I'll take with me... the D40 and the 18-200 lens or the D700 with a 28-80 and a 70-210. I'm leaning toward the D700, but the size and weight of the D40 make me think! Nice video, thanks!
Thanks! Personally, I would take the D700 but yeah, the size and weight of the D40 is very nice. The D700 is a tank compared to the D40. Thanks for sharing!
18-200 on a DX body is a great travel setup. That's what I used for years. I've now moved over to full frame so I don't have my 18-200 anymore. My walkabout lens now is a 24-120 f/4G and I use that on both my DX and FX bodies. Coupled with your D700, the 24-120 will likely serve you well also if you can get hold of one before your trip.
@@Willenium2k4 Thank you for that excellent suggestion! I've pared down my kit for this trip and I'm going to forego the 70-210, so I'll have the 20 and the 28-80 and keep things light! Thanks again, I'm going to look into that lens.
i have a nikon d40. it was my dads that he got to just take pictures of my brother playing basketball as a kid. i use it now starting off in photography and i like it i’m just new to everything so i don’t understand how to use everything yet but it’s sometimes hard to focus in my opinion and i’ve been doing it in manual mode because that’s what i heard is best for beginners in photography. i’ve loved doing photography for years but i’m just struggling.
Keep at it. It was a struggle for me for the longest time too. What are you particularly struggling with? Have you tried Program mode and switching autofocus modes? Also, what lens are you using? There are some factors as to why the focus won't be accurate.
I bought mine... 2005, I think. Well I just busted it out to use it for Gunpla photography. I mean my Sony Xperia is pretty good. But I want to use a proper camera and might as well use one that I already have. Found out I do not have a Card Reader because I was using the camera as a transfer device as well. I am having a fun time trying to figure it out again.
Nice!! What lens are you using for Gunpla photography? Thanks for sharing!
D40 was my first camera too, it was at 2007
Nice!! Glad to know. It was an awesome camera back then.
It's an ok camera, but really the D3400 / D3500 fills its niche as Nikon's entry level compact DSLRs nowadays.
I just inherited a D40x, which I believe is the same camera but with higher resolution and 3fps burst rather than the 2.5 of yours. Haven't tested it yet though
Nice! The D40x is basically a mini-Nikon D60. It's a great camera and many D40 users love theirs. Just goes to show it's still a very capable camera. Have fun with it when you can.
I got mine a few weeks back, my uncle gave me his.
I'm still use my Nikon D40
Nice! Good to know you're still using your D40!
It was my first also😊😊😊
You can use the function button and associate it to ISO.
Yup! That's what I did after someone commented that as well. :) Made switching the ISO SIGNIFICANTLY better.
The D40 is a decent camera but it you are starting out then maybe consider a D200, 10mp, more auto focus points, pro controls and top pannel display.
The D200 will auto focus with the older D series lenses too, 5 frames per second and a magnesium body.
All that and not much more expensive second hand.
I got this camera in my transition to digital from analog, sold it after some months and got an used and cheaper Sony A100 as I was already a Minolta user.
The D40 is a fun lil camera, but not good enough to work with it. low light performance and image stabilization weren't great even then.
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Haha! It definitely is a fun little camera, still! Thanks for sharing!
Gracias por tua videos me encantan
Does it have a fn button? I assign my camera's without an ISO specific button to fn. Then hold down the Fn button in the front of the camera and use the dial to quickly change your ISO. I love CCD sensors. Nikon D = Daylight give it some color and sun. What I do with older camera's is set them up for speed before I go out: Say I'm shooting daylight. Id set my camera to auto ISO with a very short range 100-400. Now I don't have to worry about ISO or assign the Fn as I mentioned. Use the AL/AF button for back button focus. This works out fine on a D3100. I have yet to find a Nikon camera that had a menu set up that slowed me down you just have to put some thought into the set up. Looking at the specs I wouldn't use a D40 at night or dusk anyways. I have better camera's for that. I think of these like a good Monster Truck you wouldn't enter it in a drag race but if you take it to the desert it's fantastic. That's the way the D50 is too. Give it good light and it will wow you.
Thanks for sharing and appreciate the tips and info!
Great!
My mom just gave me hers since I was taking an interest in photography but this is my first digital camera and I don’t really know what everything does😭
I've been there! Take it day by day. I still remember how OVER WHELMING everything is. Take it day by day and especially, have FUN. When you want to 'really' improve, there are SO many amazing TH-cam videos on camera settings too. Thank you for sharing!
Dug mine out realized it has only a 2gb memory card haha back then it was super expensive. still a good camera even today if use a decent lens
Nice! I still remember going to RITZ Camera with my dad and buying the D40 for $700.
Yes i have nikon d40 camera. Iam started learning photography now. With nikon d40 camera i dont no about d40.
I learned photography with the D40 and I still love using mine from time to time. Best way to learn it is to use it as much as you can. I brought my D40 nearly every where with me, just to learn the camera and camera settings. Thanks for sharing your experiences with the D40!
my first DSLR too, it lasted until i got a d7000
That's a nice upgrade from the D40!
I’m curious how much better this older camera is than a camera in the newest iPhone? I have this camera and it was my first (and only) camera. I got into photography young and then stopped due to depression.
But I am going on an amazing vacation and I’m wondering if the photos I take with the camera will be worth bringing it around compared to just my phone. Someone please help me understand how to compare them!
The D40 will need a better lens to really see the image quality increase.
The iPhone is excellent for convenience. The only downside with iPhone images are when you are zooming into a subject. But, if you are using the zooms it prefers, then you will be fine.
Overall, the image quality from the D40 compared to the iPhone is better just because of the image sensor. One can debate on which image is better but that's truly depends on the viewer and how good the photographer is.
For convenience sake, the iphone is better but if you're looking for overall better image quality, a Nikon D40 with a 50mm 1.8G lens obliterates the iPhone if you know what you're doing.
I hope this helps!
Just a quick question, can it record basic video? I’m thinking about getting one to record B roll of stage lighting, which will be in dark environments.
the Nikon D40 will not record videos. It does not have any video recording capabilities.
@@BoostLeekdMedia ok thanks
Can you do portraits sample for Panasonic lumix gf3? I'm planning to buy this month
My first camera I got from my dad. It introduced me into the world of photography. And the rest is … 😅 $$$$$$
Very nice! It's such a fun and memorable camera for me to use. And yes, the rest is very........... $$$ haha!
I bought my D40 many years ago and it has just sat in it's bag forever. Just dragging it out again (512megabite SD) trying to work out the video mode
Unfortunately, the D40 does not have video recording.
@@BoostLeekdMedia Thanks, I read the manual today differently, and yes you are correct. thank you for your reply
Just got my shutter mechanism and board replaced with Nikon parts on my D 90 for 250.00. Was worth it for me but don’t think I will do that kind of repair to my 40.
Whoa, interesting. Thanks for sharing that info. Glad you got yours repaired. It'll definitely last a few more years with that replacement.
It's good
I have a D40 and still use it quite a bit
Thank you for your review. Is is possible to connect d40 with a monitor to see the photos live so to correct the settings?
You're welcome! I don't think there is a way to see the photos 'Live' unfortunately.
its released in 2006, and I got it in 2007.
Hello. The Nikon D40 was released in 2006, not 2009. 😊
You are correct!
I still have thissss hahahahaha
Moj fotoaparat D40 som si kúpil v Kanade za neuveritelnych cca 1000 cad. Mam ho dodnes, mne to staci. Kym sa nepokazi, tak ho nezradím :)
I love my old Nikon D40 , but I can't get it to display the shot live on the viewfinder. I also can't figure out how to get the playback photos to show individually like a slide show. It only gives me photos as thumbnails on the viewfinder. This has always annoyed me - so I haven't been using the camera that much over the years since the live mode no longer works.
Unfortunately, the D40 doesn't have that feature to have a live view on the back screen. It's an old school camera where you have to use the optical view finder to compose your shot.
I was always an optical view finder user until I switched to mirrorless cameras, haha. BUT, I still use the viewfinder on very very bright days.
Picked up a silver D40 along with a bag, tripod and the 18-55 & the 55-200 lenses with only 4600 shutter actuations for my wife to use. Her last SLR was the Olympus OM-10 back in the 90's, so this will be a great introduction for her.
The image quality is fantastic from the CCD sensor.
The only time these will become obsolete is when SD card readers are no longer available. End of story.
100% agreed! Thanks for sharing!
USB 3.x Card Readers are avialable en masse from Aliexpress, so you're good to go for ages. :)
@@marcp.1752 Exactly 😁👍
Is this camera good for taking pictures during games? My son has been playing tournaments and Wants pictures of him taken
It is! But unfortunately, you may miss some shots as the FPS (Frames Per Second) is a bit low. Autofocus just really depends on what lens you're using and how much light you're working with.
i just bought a nikon d40 and idk how to set it manual, can you make a video to learn me and other users how to do it please?
On the dial, you can set it to "M". That will set the camera to Manual mode. As for the settings, it REALLY depends on the lighting situation. There really isn't "the best" setting as it varies from the type of lens you're using and where you're photographing.
It was released in 2006, not 2009. Bought mine in 2007.
You are correct!
Hi I have a question, I have Nikon d40 and every time I use it there's a "error. Press shutter release button again. How to fix it?
There could be a few issues:
- bad battery
- bad memory card
- the pins on the lens or camera could be dirty or in bad shape
It's a bummer that Nikon is not really specific on clarifying what the issues are.