We have another Nikon D40 review to read if you are considering purchasing a digital SLR. The Nikon D40 is Nikon’s smallest and most affordable digital SLR. It might be smaller than its older brothers, but check out the size of the LCD screen on the back of this sucker! DCVIEWS has posted their review of the Nikon D40 which includes many sample photos from this camera. here’s a sample of what they thought-

"We are pleased to see that the Nikon D40, although a scaled down model from other Nikons in size, does not lack any vital functions. This is a very responsive camera that comes with dynamic, three area TTL phase detection auto focus; three metering options with Nikon’s exclusive 3D colour matrix metering II; an ISO range of 200 to 3200 and extras like flashlight compensation and exposure compensation (without bracketing incidentally). Images can be captured in JPEG or RAW format and there is an extensive in-camera retouch menu with many editing functions for those wanting to get creative. The fact that it is "only" 6-megapixel in today’s market is not a disadvantage as large prints (A3 plus) can still be made with excellent results.

There is enough control for the discerning user and enough manual settings to experiment with, whereas any less experienced member of the family can pick it up, put it on Auto and use it straightaway. This would make the Nikon D40 a perfect choice for those that are looking for a capable, compact and light-weight DSLR for a price that is very competitive in today’s market."

Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera

Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR

Notable D40 Features
6.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
Kit includes 3x 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens
2.5-inch LCD with three display options; built-in flash and hot shoe
Fast startup with instant shutter response; shoot at up to 2.5 frames per second
Powered by one rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL9 (included); stores images on SD memory cards (memory card not included)

[Read the full Nikon D40 review here]
**UPDATE-
The new Nikon D40x will be on sale alongside the D40 and is intended for those folks for whom 6.1 Megapixels wasn’t enough. The D40x brings the resolution up to 10 Megapixel and improves the burst rate.