Typical price: £500
What is it: 10.2-megapixel digital SLR
What we think: Ideal for those new to dSLRs but experienced photographers should step up to the D80
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Reviewed on: 18 May 2007
We like:
Comfortable, compact body design; very low noise at higher ISOs; highly customisable menus; 10.2-megapixel CCD sensor
We don't like:
Slow kit lenses; RAW editing software costs extra; controls can be awkward; occasionally slow to focus; no automatic sensor cleaning; RAW-plus-JPEG mode limited to basic instead of fine JPEG compression
CNET.co.uk judgement:
The Nikon D40x makes a very nice first dSLR, though experienced SLR shooters looking for a Nikon should spend the extra cash for the D80
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