Product - Nikon D40 Digital SLR 2 Lens Kit w/ DX 18-55mm, VR 55-200 Lens

Affordable, compact and lightweight D40 is ideal for first-time D-SLR users

The D40 Digital SLR is the most affordable Nikon digital SLR camera ever, featuring the performance and handling advantages of Nikon’s leading-edge digital and optical technologies in a lightweight and compact body. The camera’s mobility and simplicity of operation make it possible for even first-time digital SLR owners to achieve beautiful images in a range of picture-taking situations.

With power-up time of only 0.18 seconds and a nearly indiscernible shutter release lag time, the D40 is always ready to shoot. Continuous shooting at 2.5 frames* per second for up to 100 shots (JPEG FINE L-size or smaller) makes it easy to capture action. Nikon’s Multi-CAM530 autofocus module and 3-area autofocus system, with cross-type sensor located in the centre, incorporates refined algorithms inherited from Nikon’s renowned D200 and D80 digital SLRs. These control autofocus of the lens, delivering more precise focus, faster subject tracking and more accurate autofocus response and detection – even in low light. Previewing shots is nearly instant on the bright 2.5-inch LCD colour monitor where images may be enlarged up to 19 times to check for sharpness, exposure and focus.

Exceptional image detail with true, vivid colours is accomplished with the high-resolution 6.1 effective-megapixel Nikon DX Format CCD image sensor and highly advanced Nikon Image Processing Engine. With Nikon’s exclusive 3D Colour Matrix Metering II, accurate exposure control is assured even in difficult lighting conditions. In order to determine and set the accurate exposure, the frame-wide 420-pixel sensor instantly assesses and compares a scene’s brightness, contrast, and colour and compares it to the camera’s built-in database of information from more than 30,000 real-world lighting scenarios. For greater control, alternative exposure control tools such as spot metering, centre-weighted metering and exposure compensation are also available.

Auto ISO makes the most of available light by automatically setting the camera’s light sensitivity between ISO 200 to 1600. The ISO may also be set manually between this range, plus HI 1 (one step over 1600), for beautiful pictures even in low-light situations without a flash. For flash photography, the D40’s powerful built-in flash employs Nikon’s market-leading i-TTL flash control for greater precision in flash exposure evaluation and better automatic flash balance, even with backlit or reflective objects in the background.

Nikon’s scene-optimized Digital Vari-Program modes lets photographers concentrate on capturing the moment while the camera determines settings. All eight modes – Auto, Auto (Flash Off), Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sport, Close-up, and Night Portrait, are designed to produce outstanding images by automatically calculating the best settings and ISO-equivalent sensitivity for each scene. New Auto (Flash Off) mode prevents the flash from popping up while boosting ISO, which can help in low-light situations where flash photography is not allowed. For more advanced creative control, the D40 offers Program Auto, Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual modes. Newly introduced Assist Images help users select appropriate settings for many of the D40’s features by showing a sample image typical of the selected setting.

The new Retouch menu on the D40 offers exclusive in-camera image editing features that provide greater creative freedom without the need to first download images. In-camera Retouch features include D-Lighting, which can bring out detail in overly dark images, and Image Trim, which allows for creative cropping and the creation of smaller files, which are easier to send with e-mail. Other creative features include Red-eye Correction, Image Overlay, Small Picture, Monochrome (Black-and-white, Sepia, Cyanotype) and Filter Effects (Skylight, Warm Filter, Colour Balance).

*Photos taken at ISO sensitivity of HI 1 are automatically processed to reduce noise, increasing recording time by approximately 1 second per frame.

AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G ED II Lens
Compact zoom lens featuring Silent Wave Motor Autofocus

An ideal companion for Nikon's newest, smallest and most affordably-priced D40 digital SLR, the 18-55mm Zoom-Nikkor lens will be included with D40 digital SLR kits sold in Canada.

The new AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II has been specially developed to provide a compact DX lens equipped with Nikon's compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor) that offers fast, quiet and smooth autofocus performance.

Further ensuring exceptional image quality, the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II features an ED glass element, minimizing chromatic aberration, and a hybrid aspherical lens element to reduce astigmatism and other forms of distortion while ensuring high resolution and contrast. The external lens design has also been improved for smoother zoom operability.

The lens offers users the popular 3x 18-55mm focal length range, which conveniently covers picture angles that meet the needs of everything from tight portraits to wide-angle landscapes.

AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6G IF-ED
Compact telephoto zoom lens with Vibration Reduction
Outstanding, yet affordable performance

The AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED is a compact 3.6x zoom lens featuring state-of-the-art optical technologies, including Vibration Reduction (VR), Nikon’s ED glass element and Silent Wave Motor (SWM). It has been specifically designed to complement DX format sensors found in Nikon’s line-up of advanced D-SLR cameras, including the new D40X digital SLR camera.

Offering powerful zoom performance of 55-200mm (equivalent picture angle of 82.5-300mm in 35mm format), this lens is suitable for every type of photography, from candid portraits to sports, nature and wildlife photography.

Nikon’s VR system helps eliminate image blur caused by camera shake, particularly when shooting in low-light situations. This lets you use shutter speeds up to three times slower than you would normally use, resulting in sharper, well-exposed images. Nikon’s VR system also stabilizes the image seen in the viewfinder, easing picture composition.

The lightweight AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED also incorporates proven Nikon features and technologies such as SWM, which offers quiet and smooth auto-focusing, and one ED glass element, which provides higher resolution and high-contrast images.

Note: This lens is designed exclusively for use with Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras and is not compatible with 35mm [135] or IX240 format film cameras. Specifications, design, product name, standard accessories, and release schedule may differ by country or area.

Intuitive, easy and worry-free operation
- The lightest, most compact Nikon digital SLR ever, D40 is ergonomically designed, featuring intuitive controls.
- A large 2.5-inch LCD monitor enables image preview at up to 19 times magnification (for L-size images), while large fonts and easy-to-view menus with carefully designed colour schemes help simplify changing camera settings.
- Large, bright viewfinder with 0.8x magnification ensures clear view for precise composition.
- Long-life rechargeable lithium-ion battery allows up to 470 images* in single-frame shooting mode on a single charge. In situations where fewer flash pictures are taken, the number of shots per battery charge can be expected to increase.
- The optional AC Adapter EH-5 allows for even longer periods of shooting (an AC Adapter Connector EP-5 is required, available separately).
- Handy assist images are available to help the photographer choose the right settings for each scene.
- The optional Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 enables an easy remote shutter release.

Outstanding image quality
- 6.1-effective-megapixel Nikon DX Format CCD imaging sensor produces 3,008 x 2,000-pixel images with high resolution and superbly sharp details.
- Inheriting the advanced, industry-leading Imaging Processing Engine of Nikon professional digital SLR cameras, the D40 incorporates high-precision digital image processing algorithms to produce natural-looking images with faithful colour and tone reproduction.
- Nikon 3D Colour Matrix Metering II automatic exposure control ensures ideal exposures in almost any lighting condition. The system evaluates each scene for brightness, colour, contrast, selected focus area and camera-to-subject distance, and then compares the information to an expanded onboard database of more than 30,000 actual photographic scenes instantly and accurately calculating the ideal exposure value for the shot. Variable centre-weighted metering and spot metering centred on the active focus area are also available.
- Auto White Balance for natural colouration, plus a choice of six different manual white balance settings (Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, and Shade), or user-defined preset white balance.

Precise, quick response
- Near-instant 0.18-second power-up lets photographers respond to every photographic opportunity.
- Continuous shooting at 2.5 frames** per second allows the capture of up to 100 simultaneous JPEG images (FINE L-size or smaller).
- Advanced 3-area AF system and the refined algorithms inherited from the advanced Nikon digital SLR cameras deliver fast, efficient and precise autofocus, while an AF-assist illuminator helps ensure top performance in dark situations.
- Versatile shutter speed control with a range from 30 to 1/4000 s, plus bulb.
- Fast image data transfer and recording to SD memory cards of up to 4GB capacity (SDHC compliant).

Accurate automated and manual control for predictable results
- Eight Digital Vari-Programs adjust settings automatically, controlling ISO sensitivity, white balance, sharpening, tone (contrast), colour, saturation and hue for crisp, vivid and incredible digital photographs faithful to the subject and scene. Selections include Auto, Auto (Flash Off), Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, and Night Portrait.
- For manual controls over shutter and aperture, P (Program auto), S (Shutter-priority auto), A (Aperture-priority auto) and M (Manual) modes are also available.
- Automatic control over ISO-equivalent sensitivity from ISO 200 to 1600 plus HI 1 can be set manually.
- Simultaneous recording of NEF (RAW) and JPEG (Basic) data for the same shot helps optimize and accelerate workflow
- Built-in Flash features reliable i-TTL flash control, working accurately even with backlit subjects or reflective objects in the background. Four flash modes are supported: Auto Flash, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync and Rear Curtain Sync. Flash exposure compensation is also available.

Retouch Menu for creative in-camera image edits and effects
- D-Lighting pulls out colour and detail from shadowy areas of images. As it does not affect the properly exposed parts of the picture, the resulting images are more balanced and visually pleasing. D-Lighting is ideal for correcting backlighting, insufficient flash or other situations that produce under-exposed images.
- Red-eye Correction automatically detects and compensates for the annoying red-eye effect frequently seen in flash pictures.
- Trim allows for creative cropping of an image and produces smaller files for easy sharing and more efficient use of file space.
- Small Picture saves photos at the reduced sizes, convenient for Internet use.
- Monochrome (Black-and-white, Sepia, Cyanotype)
- Filter effects (Skylight, Warm filter, Colour balance)
- Image overlay merges a pair of selected RAW (NEF) files taken with the D40 to create a new composite image that can be saved in RAW or JPEG format.

Seamless integration with Nikon Total Digital Imaging System
- Compatibility with world famous, high-quality Nikkor lenses* with Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts***
- Supports Nikon Creative Lighting System when using the SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-R200 or the R1C1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight system, delivering accurate exposures via i-TTL flash and versatile wireless operation.
- Nikon’s PictureProject software (included) lets photographers share, organize and edit their pictures with ease. Intuitive controls and design templates make it simple to print pictures, burn a CD/DVD and send pictures via email. Photographers can also get creative, making impressive photo albums and slideshows with special effects and their favourite music. PictureProject helps make photo-management more efficient, including locating pictures by name, keyword or date.

AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G ED II Lens
- Offers a focal range of 18-55mm (picture angle equivalent to a 27-82.5mm lens in the 35mm format) for use in a variety of situations
- Compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for quiet and smooth autofocusing
- An ED glass element minimizes chromatic aberration, while a hybrid aspherical lens element minimizes astigmatism and other forms of distortion
- Compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry
- Optical performance highly compliments Nikon digital SLR cameras
- Ideally complements the D40 kit
- The seven-blade rounded diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural

AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6G IF-ED
- A compact telephoto zoom lens featuring VR and SWM at an affordable price
- VR offers the equivalent of shutter speeds 3 stops faster, for more flexible hand-held shooting
- A wide 55-200mm (picture angle equivalent to 82.5-300mm lens in the 35mm format) 3.6x zoom range for high quality images
- An ED glass element helps minimize chromatic aberration, providing superior contrast and higher resolution
- Compact SWM for quiet autofocusing
- Optical performance highly complements Nikon digital SLR cameras

Type of Camera: Single-lens reflex digital camera
Effective Pixels: 6.1 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: 200 to 1,600 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
File System: Exif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF
White Balance: Auto (TTL white-balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning and preset white balance

LCD Monitor: 2.5-in., 230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
Playback Function: 1 frame; Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments); Magnifying playback; Slide show; Histogram indication; Highlight point display; Auto image rotation
Delete Function: Card format, All frames delete, Selected frames delete
Video Output: NTSC or PAL

Interface
USB: Mass Storage and PTP selectable
Text Input: Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi selector; stored in Exif header

Compatible Lenses*1: 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*2/AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Colour 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 *1. IX Nikkor lenses can not be used *2. Excluding lenses for F3AF
Picture Angle: Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length

Viewfinder: Fixed-eyelevel penta-Dach mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment (-1.7 to +0.5m-1)
Eyepoint: 18mm (-1.0 m-1)
Focusing Screen: Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets
Viewfinder Frame Coverage: Approx. 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 C/68 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 Colour Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Colour Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); metering performed by 420-segment RGB sensor
2) Centre-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8mm circle in centre of frame
3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area
Exposure Metering Range:
1) 0 to 20 EV (3D Colour Matrix or centre-weighted metering)
2) 2 to 20 EV (spot metering)
Exposure Modes: Digital Vari-program (Auto, Auto [Flash Off], Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, Night Portrait), Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto (S); Aperture Priority Auto (A); Manual (M)
Exposure Compensation: 5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
Exposure Lock: Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
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 HI 1
Shutter: Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter, 30 to 1/4000 s. in steps of 1/3, bulb
Sync Contact: X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/500 s.
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
Flash Sync Modes: AUTO, Portrait, Child, Close Up: Auto, auto with red-eye reduction; fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight Night portrait mode: Auto, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction; slow sync and slow sync with red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight Landscape, Sport mode: Fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight P, A: Fill flash, rear-curtain with slow sync, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction S, M: Fill flash, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction
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])
Flash Compensation: -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
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 s.
Remote Control: Via Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (optional)

Power Source: One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9; charging voltage (MH-23 quick charger): 7.4V DC, AC Adapter EH-5 (available separately; requires optional AC Adapter Connector EP-5)

Tripod Socket: 1/4 in. (ISO1222)
Body Colour: Black (Silver version is also available depending on country or area.)

Dimensions (W x D x H): Approx. 126 x 64 x 94mm (5.0 x 2.5 x 3.7 in.)
Weight: Approx. 475g (1lb. 1oz.) without battery, memory card or body cap

Lens Specifications
AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G ED II
Focal length: 18-55mm (picture angle equivalent to a 27-82.5mm lens in the 35mm format)
Maximum aperture: f/3.5-5.6
Minimum aperture: f/22-38
Lens construction: 7 elements in 5 groups (one ED glass element and one aspherical lens element)
Picture angle: 76 - 28 50'
Minimum focus range: 0.28m (0.9 ft.) (through the entire zoom range)
Attachment size: 52mm
Colour: Black (Silver version are available depending on country or area)
Dimensions (approx.): 70.5 x 74.0mm (2.7 x 2.9 in.)
Weight (approx.): 205g (7.2 oz.)

AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6G IF-ED
Focal length: 55-200mm (picture angle equivalent to a 82.5-300mm lens in the 35mm format)
Maximum aperture: f/4-5.6
Minimum aperture: f/22-32
Lens construction: 15 elements in 11 groups (one ED glass element)
Picture angle: 28 50' - 8
Minimum focus range: 1.1m (3.6 ft.) (through the entire zoom range)
Attachment size: 52mm
Dimensions (approx.): 73.0 x 99.5mm (2.9 x 3.9 in.)
Weight (approx.): 335g (11.8 oz.)

- D40 Digital SLR Body
- AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G ED II Lens
- AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6G IF-ED Lenses
- 52mm Snap-on front lens cap (LC-52) x 2
- Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9
- Quick Charger MH-23
- USB Cable UC-E4
- PictureProject
- Rubber Eyecup DK-16
- Camera Strap
- Body Cap BF-1A
- Eyepiece Cap DK-5
- Accessory Shoe Cap BS-1
- Rear Cap (LF-1)
- HB-37 bayonet hood
- CL-0918 flexible lens pouch

Nikon Canada offers an exclusive 2-year warranty for all COOLPIX and the D40, D50, D70s, D80 and D200 Digital SLR cameras purchased from a Nikon Canada Authorized Dealer. Consumers can feel comfort knowing their investment is protected by Nikon Canada’s 2-Year Warranty with in-Canada service. 5 Years Canadian Limited Warranty on Lenses