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Nikon D40 - The Photography Blog

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A review of the 6 megapixel Nikon D40 digital SLR camera has been posted at The Photography Blog. 'Despite being aimed at the new digital SLR owner, the D40 is still a fairly complex camera in terms of functionality and the number of external controls that it offers, with around 16 in total and some of them having more than one function. Despite the presence of so many buttons and switches, the Nikon D40 doesn't feel too cluttered or intimidating and quickly becomes second-nature to use. The D40 is very comfortable in terms of handling. The camera has a deep, contoured handgrip on the right-hand side, coated in a rubberized compound to aid grip, that enabled me to use three fingers to hold it and my right forefinger to operate the shutter button.

There is a small contoured area where your right thumb sits, with the rest of the body finished in shiny smooth black plastic. The standard 18-55mm kit lens feels well-balanced on the Nikon D40 and it fits into place with a reassuring mechanical click. The shutter release action on the Nikon D40 is quite loud and mechanical, something that you will either love or hate. I liked it, although it isn't great for close-up candid photography as your subject will probably hear you if you get too close.

Read: Nikon D40 Review - The Photography Blog

Posted by Slash Scope Admin on January 17, 2007 12:00 PM |

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