D I G I TA L S L R C A M E R A Your Life Is a Masterpiece 10.2 effective megapixels 2 ·Lens: AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED ·Exposure mode: [A] 1/160 second, f/2.8 ·White balance: Auto ·Sensitivity: ISO-equiv. 200 Beauty and passion. Color and motion. Do you see these things in your life? With the Nikon D40x, you will. With its fast responses, vibrant color, 10.2-megapixel resolution and unmatched Nikkor lens quality, you'll always be ready to capture the wonder of life. The D40x is lightweight, portable and designed to enhance the entire camera experience, with every feature, button and menu working together for a smooth, seamless performance that brings out the best in you and your images. Why? Because life is a work of art, and your life is a masterpiece in progress. Capture it, with the D40x. Welcome to the World of Nikon 10.2 effective megapixels The D40x is exclusively designed for use with AF-S and AF-I Nikkor lenses, which are equipped with an autofocus motor. 3 4 ·Lens: AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED ·Exposure mode: [AUTO] 1/320 second, f/4.5 ·White balance: Auto ·Sensitivity: ISO-equiv. 200 So Refined, So Rewarding Incredible pictures have never been simpler Taking great pictures doesn't have to be complicated. The D40x proves that everyone can have Nikon-quality images and performance without sacrificing simplicity and fun. Just turn on AUTO mode, look through the clear, bright viewfinder and shoot. Powerful, highquality, 10.2-megapixel photography has never been easier. The large 2.5-inch LCD monitor and corresponding menus are all designed to be simple to view, share and navigate. Handy Help Menu The D40x's help menu works like a built-in instruction manual, with advice and directions for every camera setting at the press of a button. It's easy: press the O but- ton on the back of the camera for detailed information about particular functions. Simple, helpful information is then displayed on the bright back LCD panel, so you're always prepared. Use the large, bright 2.5-inch LCD monitor to reduce or enlarge your image size up to 25 times (large images). Nikon Exclusive Feature System #1: 3D Color Matrix Metering II Cameras see light differently than we do, but Nikon's incredible 3D Color Matrix Metering II gets accurate and vivid colors for every photo you take, automatically. Thanks to its built-in database of over 30,000 lighting scenarios, the D40x calculates appropriate exposures for contrast, color, highlights and shadows no one else can deliver. It's like having a seasoned professional at your fingertips. Just point and shoot. 5 6 ·Lens: AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II ·Exposure mode: [AUTO] 1/60 second, f/4.2 ·White balance: Auto ·Sensitivity: ISO-equiv. 400 ·Built-in Flash: TTL So Bright, So Brilliant Nikon flash technology: warmth and brilliance Great light makes great pictures. That' s why the D40x uses Nikon's incredible Built-in Flash technology, ensuring soft, natural light -- even in dark Without flash Versatile Speedlight: SB-400 You'll be amazed at what a little extra light can do. The new SB-400 Speedlight was designed small, portable and easy to use. Its large guide number means it can throw light for much greater distances, and it can be tilted for the soft, natural light of a bounce flash. Nikon's exclusive i-TTL system is built-in, ensuring accurate, consistent results. or backlit situations. The camera does all the calculations for you, and AUTO mode makes it simple: just point and shoot, and the Built-in Flash pops up when needed to apply the right amount of light. Together with Nikon's wide array of external Speedlights, sophisticated flash photography becomes fast and fun. SB-400 attached to the D40x Direct flash w the SB-400 ith -400 h the SB flash wit Bounce Nikon Exclusive Feature System #3: i-TTL Flash Control Lighting used to be a delicate business, but Nikon's industry-leading i-TTL (Through The Lens) flash control technology makes it simple, quickly evaluating and calculating each scene's ideal lighting, even in difficult backlighting situations. Another picture, another calculation and another ideal exposure. Instantly. The D40x does all the work for you. It's never been easier, more accurate or more consistent -- thanks to Nikon's advanced technology. 7 8 ·Lens: AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II ·Exposure mode: [AUTO] 1/60 second, f/4.2 ·White balance: Auto ·Sensitivity: ISO-equiv. 400 ·Built-in Flash: TTL So Bright, So Brilliant Nikon flash technology: warmth and brilliance Great light makes great pictures. That' s why the D40x uses Nikon's incredible Built-in Flash technology, ensuring soft, natural light -- even in dark Without flash Versatile Speedlight: SB-400 You'll be amazed at what a little extra light can do. The new SB-400 Speedlight was designed small, portable and easy to use. Its large guide number means it can throw light for much greater distances, and it can be tilted for the soft, natural light of a bounce flash. Nikon's exclusive i-TTL system is built-in, ensuring accurate, consistent results. or backlit situations. The camera does all the calculations for you, and AUTO mode makes it simple: just point and shoot, and the Built-in Flash pops up when needed to apply the right amount of light. Together with Nikon's wide array of external Speedlights, sophisticated flash photography becomes fast and fun. SB-400 attached to the D40x Direct flash w the SB-400 ith -400 h the SB flash wit Bounce Nikon Exclusive Feature System #3: i-TTL Flash Control Lighting used to be a delicate business, but Nikon's industry-leading i-TTL (Through The Lens) flash control technology makes it simple, quickly evaluating and calculating each scene's ideal lighting, even in difficult backlighting situations. Another picture, another calculation and another ideal exposure. Instantly. The D40x does all the work for you. It's never been easier, more accurate or more consistent -- thanks to Nikon's advanced technology. 9 So Flexible, CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY WITH A TWIST: THE D40x'S EASY MODE DIAL. With the D40x, you can get great pictures in almost any situation. The eight Digital Vari-Programs automatically calculate ideal settings for common shooting situations. Just select a mode appropriate to your shooting situation and let the D40x do the rest. A AUTO: This automatic "point-and-shoot" mode lets you concentrate on getting the shot. Settings are controlled automatically to match shooting conditions. ·Lens: AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II ·Exposure mode: [AUTO] 1/125 second, f/5.6 ·White balance: Auto ·Sensitivity: ISO-equiv. 200 H Auto (Flash Off): Low light doesn't have to mean dark pictures. The Auto (Flash Off) mode automatically disables the Built-in Flash and boosts the camera's light sensitivity, letting you capture the ambiance of available light or capture photos where flash photography isn't an option. ·Lens: AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED ·Exposure mode: Digital Vari-Program [Auto (Flash Off)] 1/200 second, f/4.2 ·White balance: Auto ·Sensitivity: ISO-equiv. 100 D Child: This mode ensures natural skin tones set against vividly rendered clothing and background details. Images here are expressive, sharp and endearing. ·Lens: AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED ·Exposure mode: Digital Vari-Program [Child] 1/640 second, f/4.5 ·White balance: Auto ·Sensitivity: ISO-equiv. 200 E Sports: Capture motion clearly with Sports mode. The camera tracks your subject, adjusting the focus with split second response, freezing action for incredible sports and motion shots. ·Lens: AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED ·Exposure mode: Digital Vari-Program [Sports] 1/320 second, f/5.6 ·White balance: Auto ·Sensitivity: ISO-equiv. 400 10 So Versatile Or use the P/S/A/M modes for further creative control. With P (Programmed Auto), S (Shutter-Priority Auto), A (Aperture-Priority Auto) and M (Manual) modes, you can control shutter speeds or apertures and determine Exposure compensation, Metering and White Balance options. You can also turn the Flash on or off, control the Flash mode and determine the Flash level. B Portrait: Sophisticated portraits are easy in this mode. The background will soften while your subject stays sharply focused in the foreground. The result is stylish, professionallooking images of your loved ones. ·Lens: AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED ·Exposure mode: Digital VariProgram [Portrait] 1/200 second, f/5.6 ·White balance: Auto ·Sensitivity: ISO-equiv. 100 C Landscape: Ideal for a great perspective on beautiful scenery, this mode offers sharp, clear landscape pictures with optimized greens and blues. ·Lens: AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II ·Exposure mode: Digital Vari-Program [Landscape] 1/160 second, f/9 ·White balance: Auto ·Sensitivity: ISO-equiv. 400 F Close Up: Discover the beauty in details. Flowers, coins, insects and other small treasures take on new meaning when seen in Close Up mode, which renders a detailed foreground, while softening the background for subjects that truly stand out. ·Lens: AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED ·Exposure mode: Digital Vari-Program [Close Up] 1/100 second, f/3.2 ·White balance: Auto ·Sensitivity: ISO-equiv. 400 G Night Portrait: This mode focuses on the closest subject in a low-light situation and then calculates a balanced exposure for both the foreground and the background. For the sharpest pictures, a tripod is highly recommended. ·Lens: AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED ·Exposure mode: Digital Vari-Program [Night Portrait] 1 second, f/3.8 ·White balance: Auto ·Sensitivity: ISO-equiv. 100 ·Built-in Flash: TTL 11 So Helpful, All the versatility, simplicity and fun Exposure compensation Infrared receiver Perfect for self-portraits, or long exposures when touching the shutter release button could cause camera shake, the optional Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 is cordless, allowing you to release the shutter from a distance. -1 EV MLL3 Exposure compensation is available with P/S/A/M modes and can be very important for properly exposed pictures of extremely bright or dark subjects. Increase the compensation for accuracy with extremely bright colors. For scenes dominated by dark colors, simply lower the compensation for pictures as your own eyes see them. 0 +1 EV Built-in Flash 0 Sure and comfortable ergonomics At only 495g*, this small, light, compact camera body is designed to comfortably fit to your hand, with a sure grip and easy access to controls. *Without battery, memory card or body cap 94mm 126mm Long-lasting battery The Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9 lets you take up to 520 shots per charge (CIPA Standards). And optional AC Adapter EH-5 can be used to power the camera for extended periods (AC Adapter Connector EP-5 required -- available separately). EN-EL9 Broad ISO sensitivity range Your D40x has a wide range of ISO settings: from 100 to 1600, plus one step higher (HI 1). The result: faster shutter speed capability and beautiful images without a flash in many low-light situations, all free of blur from camera-shake or subject movement. Retouch menu Take advantage of the amazing in-camera image editing features built into the Retouch menu. The D40x makes it easy to crop, edit and enhance your images, all without the use of a computer. The Retouch menu includes Red-eye correction for correcting the red-eye effect caused by flash, Filter effects for changing an image' There are seven different types of in-camera edits color balance and Image overlay for creating functions available with the D40x. ing a double-exposure out of two selected RAW images. Simply select an image, choose an effect and press L, and your new image is created and saved additionally on the memory card, leaving the original image intact. ISO 800 12 So Capable ctionality you need for great pictures Clear, simple viewfinder Information display formats Choose the format you like -- Classic, Graphic or Wallpaper -- for Digital Vari-Program and P/S/A/M modes. The D40x's bright, sharp optical viewfinder helps you achieve ideal composition. Shooting information button Easy setting changes with assist images Want to learn more about each camera setting? No problem! Just press the Q button. All the major camera settings can be viewed and changed on the LCD monitor easily and quickly, while useful "assist images" help you select the ideal setting for your picture. Wallpaper AE-L/AF-L button Classic Mode dial Command dial Simpler, streamlined operation Fewer buttons, fewer complications. The D40x's streamlined design gives great photography a newfound simplicity. To show pictures on the LCD monitor, simply press the P button. Press the R button to display, change or select features and settings via the bright, clear LCD. Use the K and J bu ...