Nikon D40 DSLR with extras in EXCELLENT condition. Shutter count: 4,655. Here's what's included:

Tech Specs

  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    6.1 million
  • Sensor Size

    Sensor Size

    23.7 mmx15.6 mm
  • Storage Media

    Storage Media

    SD, SDHC
  • ISO Sensitivity

    ISO Sensitivity

    ISO200 -1600
    Hi-1 (ISO 3200)
  • Monitor Size

    Monitor Size

    2.5 in. diagonal

  • Monitor Type

    TFT-LCD
  • Battery / Batteries

    Battery / Batteries

    EN-EL9 Lithium-ion Battery, EN-EL9a Lithium-ion Battery
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    5 in.126 mm x 3.7 in.94 mm x 2.5 in.64 mm
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    17 oz. (475 g)
TypeLens MountNikon F bayonet mount
Image SensorPicture AngleNikon DX format (Effective picture angle 1.5x [Approx.] conversion factor)
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)6.1 million
Sensor Size23.7 mmx15.6 mm
Total Pixels6.24 million
Dust-Off Reference PhotoYes
Image Area (pixels)DX-format
(L)3,008 x 2,000
(M)2,256 x 1,496
(S)1,504 x 1,000
File SystemFile Format Still ImagesCompressed 12-bit NEF (RAW), JPEG (Baseline Compliant)
Storage MediaSD, SDHC
Card Slot1 Secure Digital (SD)
File SystemCompliant withDCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, EXIF 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
ViewfinderViewfinderFixed Eye-Level Penta-Dach Mirror
Viewfinder Frame Coverage95 % (Approx.)
Viewfinder Magnification0.80x (Approx.)
Viewfinder Eyepoint18mm (-1.0m¯¹)
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to + 0.5m¯¹
Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets
Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
Mirror Lock UpYes (for image sensor cleaning)
LensLens Compatibility at a GlanceAF-S Lens Required for Autofocus
Compatible LensesAF-S, AF-I: All Functions Supported., IX NIKKOR Lenses Cannot be Used., Non-CPU: Can be used in mode M, but Exposure Meter does not Function; Electronic Rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or Faster., Other AF NIKKOR/AI-P NIKKOR (Excluding lenses for F3AF): All Functions Supported Except Autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II., Other Type G or D AF Nikkor: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus., PC Micro- NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D: Can only be used in Mode M; All Functions Supported Except Autofocus.
ShutterShutter TypeElectromagnetic and mechanically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
Fastest Shutter Speed1/4000 sec.1/3
Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec.1/3, 1/2, 1
Flash Sync Speed1/500 sec.
Bulb Shutter SettingYes
Shutter Release ModesContinuous frame advance to 2.5 fps, Delayed Remote, Quick Response Remote Mode, Self-timer mode, Single frame Advance
Continuous Shooting OptionsSingle
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution2.5 frames per second
Self-Timer2, 5, 10, 20 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled
ExposureExposure Metering System420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot
Metering Range0 to 20 EV
Exposure Meter CouplingCPU
Exposure ModesAperture-Priority Auto (A), Digital Vari-Program, Manual (M), Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Digital Vari-Program ModesAuto, Auto [Flash Off], Portrait, Landscape, Child, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait
Shooting ModesDigital Vari-Program Modes
Scene ModesAuto, Auto [Flash Off], Child, Close-up, Landscape, Night Portrait, Portrait, Sports
Exposure Compensation±5 EV in increments of 1/3
Exposure LockYes
Picture ControlBlack and White, Custom, More Vivid, Normal, Portrait, Softer, Vivid
SensitivityISO SensitivityISO200 -1600
Hi-1 (ISO 3200)
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity2001
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity16001
Highest Expanded ISO SensitivityHi-1 (ISO 3200 equivalent)
Long Exposure Noise ReductionYes
High ISO Noise ReductionYes
Focus / AutofocusSingle-Point AF ModeYes
Dynamic AF ModeDynamic AF (supports closest subject priority)
Auto-Area AF ModeYes
Focus LockAE-L/AF-L button, Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
Focus ModesAuto, Continuous-servo (C), Manual, Single-servo AF (S)
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points3
Autofocus Sensitivity0 to +18 EV (ISO 200)
FlashBuilt-in FlashYes
X-Sync Speed1/500
Flash ControlSB-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction, SB-29: Manual, Rear Curtain, SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, SB-50DX: Manual, Rear Curtain, SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction, SB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only), SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear Curtain, SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only) , FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom, SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync, SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Rear Curtain Sync
Flash Sync ModesFront-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-Eye reduction, Red-Eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
Accessory ShoeYes
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)CLS Supported
White BalanceWhite BalanceAuto
MonitorMonitor Size2.5 in. diagonal
Monitor Resolution230000 Dots
Monitor TypeTFT-LCD
Monitor Angle of View170-degree wide-viewing angle
PlaybackPlayback FunctionsAuto Image Rotation, Full Frame, Highlight Point Display, Histogram Display, Pictmotion, Shooting Data, Thumbnail (4, 9 or 16 segments)
In-Camera Image EditingColor Balance, D-Lighting, Filter Effects, Image Overlay, Monochrome, Small Pic, Trim
Image CommentYes
InterfaceInterfaceHi-speed USB, NTSC, PAL
Wi-Fi FunctionalityEye-Fi Compatible
MenusMy MenuYes
Supported LanguagesChinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish
Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes
World Time SettingYes
PowerBattery / BatteriesEN-EL9 Lithium-ion Battery, EN-EL9a Lithium-ion Battery
Battery Life (shots per charge)470 shots (CIPA)
AC AdapterEH-5 AC and EP-5 AC Adapter Connector
Battery ChargerMH-23 Quick Charger
MiscellaneousTripod Socket1/4 inch 20
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)5 in.126 mm x 3.7 in.94 mm x 2.5 in.64 mm
Approx. Weight17 oz. (475 g)
Not compatible with E-type lensesYes
DefaultExternal Flash Shoetruetrue
BatteryRechargeable
Supplied SoftwareSoftware Suite CD-ROM
Optional AccessoriesCF-DC1 Semi-soft case, EH-5 AC Adapter, EP-5 Power Supply Connector, EG-D100 Video Cable, ML-L3 Remote Controller, CompactFlash™ Card, Camera Control Pro, Nikon Capture NX

Approved SD cards for D40

Per Nikon USA's web page, the following SD memory cards have been approved for use in the D40 digital SLR. All cards of the designated make and capacity can be used, regardless of speed.

 SanDisk64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB1, 4GB2
 Panasonic64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB1, 4GB2
 Toshiba 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB1
 

All SD memory cards indicated above can be used regardless of their transfer speed.

1 If the memory card will be used with a card reader or other device, the device must support 2-GB SD memory cards.
2 SDHC-compliant. If the memory card will be used with a card reader or other device, the device must support SDHC.

Other brands and capacities of cards may work, but Nikon cannot guarantee their operation. Check with the manufacturer of the third-party card for compatibility information. Nikon recommends keeping one of the approved cards available for troubleshooting.