Nikon D40x review

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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7.7

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9.0

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	Nikon D40x	Canon EOS-1D Mark III	Nikon D3	Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
Review date	18 May 07	5 Jul 07	24 Sep 08	7 Mar 08
Editor's rating	7.7	9.3	9.3	9.0
Price range	£500
Review summary	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 Read full review	Canon's EOS-1D Mark III offers a luxurious cocktail of high-resolution, extremely low noise, blazingly fast burst shooting, abundant customisation and a build quality and ergonomic design among the best you'll find in today's camera market Read full review	Nikon's flagship dSLR packs a full-frame 12-megapixel sensor and is a highly versatile imaging powerhouse that lets photographers create images previously impossible to capture. As long as you can get used to this camera's solid weight, it's a definite step up from the D2Xs and produces high-quality photography. This one is definitely aimed at the pros, so amateurs beware Read full review	The 1Ds Mark III marks another high-end success for Canon, though you'll need a lot of spare cash if you want to own this ground-breaking camera Read full review
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