Older lenses can only be used in manual focus mode. Nikon have also removed the top-panel LCD, more because the D40 is quite small than as a cost-cutting exercise. This is all of little consequence to ...

The Nikon D40, which we review, comes in at a great price of under $600 for the camera and the lens. This camera is great for those looking to get into the D-SLR game.

Nikon didn’t build a light metering chip into the D40. That’s fine if you’re using one of their auto lenses with the on-board chip. [Matt] decided to add a sensor to his camera an… ...

Nikon Australia has confirmed the existence of the entry-level Nikon D40 camera, which will replace the current D50 model at the beginning of December.

At $599, the Nikon D40 is a great value, and a great tool for photographers who want to grow. The included help system and aperture displays are fantastic learning tools.

The extensive use of the LCD monitor for exposure and image-quality adjustments leaves the D40 relatively uncluttered with external buttons and dials. But we wish Nikon had included an additional dial ...

Nikon is trying to attract people who've never bought an SLR before. SLRs may be bigger than point-and-shoot cameras, but they solve the problem of "shutter lag" -- the often-maddening fraction of ...

Nikon’s big news this year was the D80, a bit too high-end for beginners. But now the company is addressing beginners directly with the introduction of the $600 D40.