Unbiased review of the Nikon D40x DSLR digital camera.

I purchased the Nikon D40x in August 2007, which is why I decided to create this page. This is the first SLR camera that I have ever bought and as you, I read online reviews before I purchased the product, but still remained skeptical. You can never really be sure if the reviews are real of just produced to sell you on the product. Well let me assure you that this is a real review from someone who recently purchased it.

As you may have figured out my now, I’m not a professional photographer or product reviewer. I’m just your average Joe that upgraded form a regular digital camera to a digital DSLR camera, just so you know where I’m coming from.

If you decide to make the leap from a regular digital camera to a DSLR the first thing you will notice is the size of the camera, my old one was a Canon digital elph which is a very small and easily fit in my pocket. Even though the Nikon D40x is one of the smallest DSLR cameras available, it is considerably bigger and requires a camera case and is much more cumbersome to carry around. When I took it on vacation I did get used to it fairly quickly and once I saw the picture quality the size suddenly became a non-issue.

The quality of the pictures I took with my 10 megapixel Nikon D40x was just awesome in every aspect, close ups, landscapes and even moving objects. Something that would never had been possible with my old camera. I can finally take pictures at my kids sporting events and get quality shots with no movement blur, and with the ability to take many pictures very fast I can get great action sequence pictures. It has definitely taken my photography to a higher level, I’m actually thinking about setting up a small home studio to take family pictures in order to replace those studio and school pictures.

Another great aspect of the Nikon D40x is its ease of use, as I said before I know very little about photography and found it very easy to use. You are able to put the camera in auto mode and start taking pictures with little effort. But taking the time to read the manual and learn about all the settings is highly recommended. Even though the D40x takes great pictures in the auto mode, understanding and using the proper settings will give better results.

If you are considering upgrading to a DSLR camera I would highly recommend this product, I feel it is a high quality product at a great price.

Some things to remember:
Don’t forget to buy a DSLR camera case.
Buy a lens cleaning cloth.
Use high quality memory cards like the Extreme III by SanDisk.

I paid $799 for the camera and another $299 for the extra lens, and recieved no other extras. That's $1098.00 plus tax. With the offer below you get more for less cash, plus no shipping or tax. If you are considering buying this product, you should check out the special deal below. I wish I would have seen this before my purchase.

Product information

D40x Digital SLR Two-Lens Bonus Outfit (18-55/55-200) - Includes Gadget Bag and DVDs

Complete Outfit! Includes: D40x DSLR Camera, AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm and AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm Lenses PLUS - Bonus Nikon Gadget Bag and 2-Instructional DVDS! Nikon D40x DSLR Camera BodyIncredible Pictures....Even Easier! Beauty and passion. Color and motion. Do you see these things in your life? With the Nikon D40x, you will. With its fast responses, vibrant color and unmatched Nikkor lens quality, you?ll always be ready to capture the wonder of life in a big way. And with 10.2-megapixel resolution, you?ll be able to enlarge or crop your pictures without losing image quality. The D40x is small, compact, portable and designed to enhance the entire camera experience, with every feature, button and menu working together for a smooth, seamless performance that brings out the best in you and your images. Why? Because life is a work of art, and your life is a masterpiece in progress. Capture it perfectly, with the D40x. Welcome to the World of Nikon Digital Extraordinary Nikon Image Quality The D40x's high-resolution image quality is made possible by Nikon's high-performance 10.2 effective megapixel Nikon DX format CCD imaging sensor and exclusive Nikon image-processing engine, assuring stunning sharpness and color. Nikon's Smallest Digital SLR Ever! Beautifully styled, the D40x makes high-performance digital SLR photography easier and more convenient than ever. You'll be amazed at the power packed into a camera that weighs just over 16 ounces. High-Performance 10.2 Megapixel Nikon DX Format CCD Imaging Sensor - Nikon?s DX Format CCD image sensor delivers vivid color and sharp detail, great for making beautifully detailed enlargements of 24 x 36 inches and beyond. High resolution also provides room for creative cropping. Fast Startup with Instant Shutter Response - A fast 0.18 second startup combined with split-second shutter response and rapid-action shooting at up to 3 frames per second makes it easy to freeze special moments instantly. Shoot at up to 3 Frames per Second - The D40x can fire continuously at a speed of up to 3 frames per second, capturing high-quality action sequences of children in sporting activities such as soccer, baseball and much more. 2.5-Inch, 230,000-Dot Color LCD Monitor with 170-Degree Wide-Angle Viewing - Playback images are easy to see and function menus are easier to use with a larger and brighter color LCD monitor. The large 2.5-inch LCD monitor enables image preview at up to 19 times magnification and has large type fonts with easy-to-view menus. 3 Colorful Display Options - All new display options: Classic, Graphic and Wallpaper. Carefully designed color schemes help make changing camera settings easier than ever. Built-in Speedlight with i-TTL Automatic Flash Control - Nikon's innovative i-TTL flash control evaluates flash exposure with incredible precision to achieve better automatic flash balance and deliver outstanding results. The built-in Speedlight is always at the ready and brings beautiful exposure