The D40x was announced March 5, 2007. It’s the same as the D40
with a few more pixels, a slightly faster frame rate and a whopping 33% price increase.
Specifications for Nikon D40x:
Type of Camera: Single-lens reflex digital camera
Effective Pixels: 10.2 million
Image Sensor: RGB CCD, 23.7 x 15.6 mm; total pixels: 6.24 million, Nikon DX format
Image Size (pixels): 3,008 x 2,000 [L], 2,256 x 1,496 [M], 1,504 x 1,000 [S]
ISO Sensitivity: 100 to 1600 in steps of 1 EV with additional setting one step over 1600
Storage Media: SD memory card, SDHC compliant
Storage System: Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit compression; JPEG: JPEG baseline compliant
LCD Monitor: 2.5-inch, 230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with 170-degree wide-angle viewing and brightness adjustment
Text Input: Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi selector; stored in Exif header
Compatible Lenses*: Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts Type G or D AF Nikkor:
1) AF-S, AF-I: All functions supported;
2) Other Type G or D AF Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus;
3) PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D:Can only be used in mode M;all other functions supported
except autofocus;
4) Other AF Nikkor*¹/AI-P Nikkor:All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color
Matrix Metering II;
5) Non-CPU:Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter does not function;electronic range
finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster;
6) IX Nikkor lenses cannot be used
*¹ Excluding lenses for F3AF
Viewfinder Frame Coverage: Approximately 95% (vertical/horizontal)
Viewfinder Magnification: Approx. 0.8x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1
Viewfinder Information: Focus indications, AE/FV lock indicator, shutter speed, aperture value, exposure/exposure compensation indicator, exposure mode, flash output level compensation, exposure compensation, number of remaining exposures, flash-ready indicator
Autofocus: TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM530 autofocus module with AF-assist
(range approximately 0.5-3.0m/1ft. 8in.-9ft. 10in.); Detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20 degrees C/68 degrees F)
Lens Servo: 1) Autofocus (AF): Instant single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status; 2) Manual focus (M)
Focus Area: Can be selected from 3 focus areas
AF Area Modes: 1) Single Area AF;
2) Dynamic Area AF;
3) Dynamic Area AF with Closest Subject Priority
Focus Lock: Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Exposure Metering System: TTL full-aperture exposure metering system: 1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); metering performed by 420-segment RGB sensor; 2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame; 3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area
Shooting Modes: 1) Single frame shooting mode; 2) Continuous shooting mode: approx. 2.5 frames per second*; 3) Self-timer mode; 4) Delayed remote mode: 2 s. delay; 5) Quick-response remote mode
*Approx. 1.7 frames per second with Noise Reduction turned on and approx. 1 frame per second with ISO HI1
Shutter: Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter, 30 to 1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3, bulb
Sync Contact: X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/200 sec.
Flash Control:
1) TTL: TTL flash control by 420-segment RGB sensor, i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR available when CPU lens is used with built-in flash, SB-800, SB-600 and T041;
2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 with CPU lens;
3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27 and 22s;
4) Range-priority manual available with SB-800
Built-in Flash: Auto, Portrait, Child, Close Up, Night Portrait mode: Auto flash with auto pop-up P/S/A/M: Manual pop-up with button release Guide number (ISO 200/ISO 100, m [ft.]): approx.17 [55]/12 [39] (manual full 18 [59]/13 [42]
Accessory Shoe: Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with sync, signal and ground contacts and safety lock
Self-Timer: Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 seconds
Remote Control: Via optional ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control
Power Source: One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9; charging voltage (MH-23 quick charger): 7.4V DC, EH-5 AC Adapter (available separately; requires optional EP-5 AC Adapter Connector)
Dimensions (W x D x H): Approximately 5.0 x 2.5 x 3.7 inches
Weight: Approximately 1lb., 1oz. without battery, memory card or body cap
Included Accessories*: EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-23 Quick Charger, UC-E4 USB Cable, PictureProject, DK-16 Rubber Eyecup, Camera Strap, BF-1A Body Cap, DK-5 Eyepiece Cap, BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap.
*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.
Optional Accessories: ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control, Capture NX, Camera Control Pro, EH-5 AC Adapter, EP-5 AC Adapter Connector, EG-D100Video Cable, Semi Soft-Case CF-DC1, Speedlight SB-800/SB-600/SB-400/R1C1
Notice: Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. March 2007 (c) 2007 NIKON CORPORATION
OS: Certified for Windows Vista(TM)
PS: Nikon refers to many things as “New!” for the D40x, even though they are identical to the D40,witch is almost 1 year old.
