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Введение в Nikon D40x

Выпущенная в качестве обновления фотокамеры Nikon D40, модель Nikon D40x просуществовала в производстве недолго, с 2007 по 2008 год. Пользователи D40 были недовольны 6Мп датчиком изображения, поэтому Nikon пришлось что-то менять. Модель D40x с гораздо более совершенным 10-Мп сенсором была быстро запущена в производство.

Но время D40xs под солнцем было недолгим. В 2009 году компания Nikon выпустила модель D60 в качестве нового лидера на рынке цифровых зеркальных камер для начинающих. Это оставило D40x в тени.

Несмотря на короткое время пребывания на полках магазинов, она произвела впечатление.

Фотокамера D40x проста в использовании для начинающих. Элементы управления просты, и вы можете легко перемещаться по экранам меню. Корпус камеры легкий, его приятно держать в руках. А снимки получаются превосходными.

Эта камера очень хорошо справляется с основными задачами. Вы можете взять в руки D40x и начать снимать с первого дня. Нет необходимости теряться в руководствах и инструкциях, просто возьмите ее в руки и начните снимать. Для новичка нет ничего лучше.

Камера снята с производства с 2008 года, поэтому вы не можете купить ее совершенно новой. Но вы можете купить качественную камеру в Интернете. Цены могут вас удивить.

Conclusion — Pros

• Resolution and sharpness on par with the best of the current ten megapixel bunch
• A demonstrable resolution gain at lower sensitivities, less obvious at ISO 800 and 1600
• Surprisingly good build quality, tight shut lines
• Very compact and lightweight (especially with kit lens) yet still comfortable to use
• Kit lens is better quality than many others
• Great in-use performance, very responsive, short black-out time, very fast media write
• Good fast auto focus system (only 3 areas but that’s not a big issue for this camera)
• Auto-focus assist lamp rather than requiring flash to be raised
• Reliable, sophisticated, if sometimes a little conservative matrix metering system
• For a Pentamirror the viewfinder delivers a surprisingly bright image
• Extremely useful, customizable automatic sensitivity (ISO)
• Easy to use playback / delete combination
• All playback functions available in record review
• Very attractive and intuitive menu system
• Unlimited 3 fps continuous shooting in JPEG mode (with a reasonably fast card)
• Good SD card throughput and USB 2.0 transfer speed
• In-camera retouching features including D-Lighting and Red-eye reduction
• Support for SD and SDHC cards
• Good large LCD monitor with wide viewing angles
• Dedicated help button provides both shooting and in-menu assistance
• Programmable Fn hard button
• Value for money

Camera to camera comparisons

In case you are interested in seeing how this camera compares to another one, just use the search menu below. An an alternative, you can also directly jump to any one of the listed comparisons that were previously generated by the CAM-parator tool.

• Canon 1000D vs Nikon D40X
• Canon 300D vs Nikon D40X
• Canon G5 X Mark II vs Nikon D40X
• Canon M6 Mark II vs Nikon D40X
• Leica V-LUX Typ 114 vs Nikon D40X
• Nikon A1000 vs Nikon D40X
• Nikon D40X vs Olympus E-M10 III
• Nikon D40X vs Olympus E-PL7
• Nikon D40X vs Panasonic FZ80
• Nikon D40X vs Pentax K-3
• Nikon D40X vs Sony A7R II
• Nikon D40X vs Sony NEX-C3

Specifications Summary

Camera Model		Nikon D40X
Camera Type		Digital single lens reflex
Camera Lens		Nikon F mount lenses
Launch Date		March 2007
Launch Price		USD 729
Sensor Specs
Sensor Technology		CCD
Sensor Format		APS-C Sensor
Sensor Size		23.6 x 15.8 mm
Sensor Area		373 mm2
Sensor Diagonal		28.4 mm
Crop Factor		1.5x
Sensor Resolution		10 Megapixels
Image Resolution		3 872 x 2 592 pixels
Pixel Pitch		6.11 μm
Pixel Density		2.69 MP/cm2
Moiré control		Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability		no Video
ISO Setting		100 — 1 600 ISO
ISO Boost		100 — 3 200 ISO
Image Processor		EXPEED
DXO Sensor Quality (score)		63
DXO Color Depth (bits)		22.4
DXO Dynamic Range (EV)		11.4
DXO Low Light (ISO)		516
Screen Specs
Viewfinder Type		Optical viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View		95%
Viewfinder Magnification		0.53x
Top-Level Screen		no Top Display
LCD Size		2.5 inch
LCD Resolution		230k dots
LCD Attachment		Fixed screen
Touch Input		No touchscreen
Shooting Specs
Focus System		Phase-detect AF
Manual Focusing Aid		no Peaking Feature
Maximum Shutter Speed		1/4000s
Continuous Shooting		3 shutter flaps/s
Shutter Life Expectancy		50 000 actuations
Silent Shooting		no E-Shutter
Time Lapse Photography		no Intervalometer
Fill Flash		Built-in Flash
Storage Medium		SDHC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots		Single card slot
UHS card support		no
Connectivity Specs
External Flash		Hotshoe
USB Connector		USB 2.0
HDMI Port		no HDMI
Wifi Support		no Wifi
Body Specs
Battery Type		EN-EL9 power pack
Battery Life (CIPA)		520 shots per charge
Body Dimensions		124 x 94 x 64 mm (4.9 x 3.7 x 2.5 in)
Camera Weight		522 g (18.4 oz)

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Nikon D40X Review

Body & Design

The D40/D40X are the most compact Nikon digital SLRs to date. They are proof that you can build a compact digital SLR without compromising comfort or ergonomics (well at least if your lens mount isn’t too large). Built to the high standards we’ve come to expect from Nikon the D40X uses high grade plastic in its construction (wrapped around a metal frame) and has tight seams with no rattles or creaks.

Side by side

Your eyes do not deceive you, the D40 and D40X, apart from the badge the D40 and D40X are identical, down to the last button, dial and screw. The Nikon design still looks better to me, with cleaner lines and better ergonomics, note the additional width to the grip.

Camera	Dimensions (W x H x D)	Body weight (inc. battery & card)
Olympus E-500	130 x 95 x 66 mm (5.1 x 3.7 x 2.6 in)	479 g (1.1 lb)
Nikon D40 / D40X	126 x 94 x 64 mm (5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in)	524 g (1.2 lb)
Canon EOS 350D	127 x 94 x 64 mm (5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in)	540 g (1.2 lb)
Canon EOS 400D	127 x 94 x 65 mm (5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in)	556 g (1.2 lb)
Sony DSLR-A100	133 x 95 x 71 mm (5.2 x 3.7 x 2.8 in)	638 g (1.4 lb)
Pentax K100D	129 x 93 x 70 mm (5.0 x 3.7 x 2.8 in)	660 g (1.5 lb)
Nikon D80	132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in)	668 g (1.5 lb)
Nikon D70 / D70s	140 x 111 x 78 mm (5.5 x 4.4 x 3.1 in)	679 g (1.5 lb)

The image below shows the two contenders in the ten megapixel DSLR slugfest which is now official on, the Canon EOS 400D (Digital Rebel XTi) and Nikon D40X with their respective 18-55 mm kit lenses.

In your hand

I may be getting a bit repetitive but with the D40/D40X design Nikon have proved that it is possible to make a compact digital SLR with a comfortable grip. Nikon may have a slight real estate advantage over Canon because of their smaller lens mount but whatever the case it’s clear that they weren’t going to compromise comfort, the D40X’s grip is smaller than that found on the D50 but is considerably better than that found on the EOS 400D (Digital Rebel XTi). A plastic body is par for the course at this price point but there’s a range of different plastics and that used by Nikon feels more robust and higher quality.

Overall conclusion

No one was more surprised that me when Nikon passed through the press releases for the D40X. Just under four months since the arrival of the six megapixel D40 and Nikon were about to reveal a ten megapixel version of the same (save for a base ISO 100 sensitivity and 3.0 fps shooting speed) camera.

That it only took four months for the D40 to leap from six to ten megapixels begs the simple question: why Nikon didn’t just release the D40X in the first instance? Was the ten megapixel sensor not ready in time? Did they have stock of the ‘old’ six megapixel sensor laying around? We will probably never know.

One thing however, is certain: the new model is positioned to go head-to-head against the most dominant digital SLR on the market, Canon’s EOS 400D (Digital Rebel XTi). On paper it measures up well, missing out only with its lack of a physical dust reduction mechanism, no vertical hand grip option and limited image parameter adjustment. Additionally, as with the D40, die-hard Nikon owners may be disappointed with the lack of a focus motor in the body, meaning that many non-AF-S/AF-I lenses will not auto focus (including some Nikon’s best prime lenses).

Other shortcomings which I also counted against the D40 include the fact that when I shot RAW+JPEG I was only getting Basic quality JPEG’s. I also didn’t like that there wasn’t a dedicated ISO or WB button on the camera (yes, you can program the Fn button but I would have thought it more logical to use the four-way controller on the rear from day one), and as with most recent digital SLRs automatic white balance was something you should really only use in natural light. Other things which will be of less importance to D40 owners are the lack of bracketing, depth-of-field preview and fixed exposure steps.

Everything positive we said about the usage and performance of the D40 obviously remains true of the D40X; instant on times, instant response, good auto focus and a punchy feel to the shutter release which encourages you to take more pictures. With its compact body not compromising comfort or ergonomics in any way the D40X is perhaps one of the easiest ‘carry around’ digital SLRs; it that won’t break your back or leave you with an aching neck.

Handling aside, everything else that I said about the D40 remains true with the D40X. Good image processing ekes about as much detail out of the image as heavier RAW conversion can, although the limits of the smaller photosites become clear at higher sensitivities, and good dynamic range means softer roll-offs in highlights — and more likelihood of getting a nice blue sky in a landscape shot.

So in conclusion, the D40X really is just as good as the D40, with the added benefit of a little bit more resolution and slightly faster continuous shooting. But is it enough to take the pole position as the ultimate compact ten megapixel DSLR? That’s harder to say, image quality-wise it’s a dead heat with the EOS 400D (except at high sensitivities); it’s quicker and more comfortable to use, but very slightly less featured, especially if you consider lens compatibility. It would be hard to recommend one over the other and the answer would depend solely on your preferences (I’m calling it a draw).

Detail (D-SLR)	Rating (out of 10)
Build quality	8.0
Ergonomics & handling	8.5
Features	8.0
Image quality	8.5
Performance (speed)	9.0
Value	9.0

Highly Recommended

Объектив

Поддержка сменных объективов

байонет Nikon F 

Объектив в комплекте

есть, модель уточняйте у продавца 

Матрица

Общее число пикселов

10.75 млн 

Число эффективных пикселов

10.2 млн 

Размер

APS-C (23.7 x 15.6 мм) 

Кроп-фактор

1.5 

Максимальное разрешение

3872 x 2592 

Тип матрицы

СCD 

Глубина цвета

36 бит 

Чувствительность

100 — 3200 ISO, Auto ISO 

Функциональные возможности

Баланс белого

автоматический, ручная установка, из списка 

Вспышка

встроенная, подавление эффекта красных глаз, башмак, i-TTL 

Режимы съемки

Скорость съемки

3 кадр./сек 

Максимальная серия снимков

100 для JPEG 

Таймер

есть 

Время работы таймера

2, 5, 10, 20 c 

Формат кадра (фотосъемка)

3:2 

Время включения

0.18 c 

Видоискатель

зеркальный (TTL) 

Поле зрения видоискателя

95% 

ЖК-экран

230000 точек, 2.50 дюйма 

Экспозиция

Выдержка

30 — 1/4000 с 

Выдержка X-Sync

1/200 c 

Ручная настройка выдержки и диафрагмы

есть 

Автоматическая обработка экспозиции

с приоритетом затвора, с приоритетом диафрагмы 

Экспокоррекция

+/- 5 EV с шагом 1/3 ступени 

Замер экспозиции

3D цветовой матричный, центровзвешенный, точечный 

Тип автофокуса

фазовый 

Наличие «отвертки»

нет 

Подсветка автофокуса

есть 

Ручная фокусировка

есть 

Тип карт памяти

SD, SDHC 

Форматы изображения

3 JPEG, RAW 

Интерфейсы

USB 2.0, видео 

Питание

Формат аккумуляторов

свой собственный 

Количество аккумуляторов

1 

Емкость аккумулятора

1000 мА*ч или 520 фотографий 

Разъем питания

есть 

Запись видео

нет 

Запись звука

нет 

Другие функции и особенности

Материал корпуса

пластик 

Дополнительные возможности

крепление для штатива, дистанционное управление, датчик ориентации 

Комплектация

фотоаппарат Nikon D40X, литий-ионная аккумуляторная батарея EN-EL9, быстрое зарядное устройство MH-23, USB-кабель UC-E4, ПО PictureProject, резиновый наглазник DK-16, ремень для переноски фотокамеры, защитная крышка BF-1A, крышка окуляра DK-5, крышка башмака для принадлежностей BS-1, компакт-диск с программным обеспечением, инструкция 

Дополнительная информация

Объективы AF-S, AF-I: поддерживаются все функции, остальные с ограничениями, режим чувствительности HI 1 (ISO 3200) 

Дата анонсирования

2007-03-06 

Дата начала продаж

2007-03-22 

Размеры и вес

Размер

126x94x64 мм, без объектива 

Вес

495 г, без элементов питания; 522 г, с элементами питания, без объектива 

Полезное

Cнимки, сделанные этим устройством

Nikon D40x focusing

Like the D40 before it, the Nikon D40x employs a new Multi-CAM530 focusing module with three focusing points. This makes both cameras considerably less sophisticated than the nine-point AF systems of rivals like the Canon EOS 400D / XTi or the 11-point system of the D80. In use we found this three-point system was actually more usable than it sounds, and like its predecessor, we rarely experienced a time when it didn’t snap onto the desired subject. If you’re into tracking subjects which regularly move around the frame though, the 400D / XTi or D80 could be a better bet. It’s certainly another example of a basic feature which was acceptable on the entry-level D40, but less so on the higher-priced D40x.

The D40x has four focusing modes: AF-S for single subjects, AF-C for moving subjects, AF-A which automatically selects between AF-S and AF-C, and finally, Manual focusing. You can also adjust the AF area mode to prioritise on subjects closest to the camera, subjects in a dynamic area or those fixed by a manually-selected focus point.

LCD Monitor

	The D40X’s 2.5″ LCD monitor dominates the rear of the camera, filling the space between the viewfinder and bottom and a considerable amount of horizontal real estate. That said Nikon still managed to stick with the oversized buttons down the left side. As per the D40, the D40X does away with the separate ‘control panel’ LCD display, instead the LCD monitor performs this function during shooting.

Camera information display

Press the ‘info’ button on the top of the camera and you will by default see an information screen similar to the one on the left below. This provides an overview of camera settings as well as a graphic representation of shutter speed (the line surrounding the aperture) and aperture. Press the ‘set’ (magnify) button and you can navigate around this screen to change settings such as image quality, white balance, ISO, drive mode etc. You can alternatively choose the ‘classic’ info display format which does away with the graphical representation of shutter speed and aperture and instead looks more like a standard control panel.

Graphic display format	Classic display format

The diagram below shows a breakdown of all the potential information displayed in the ‘Graphic’ display mode.

1	Focus area display	14	AF-area mode
2	Shutter speed	15	Focus mode
3	Electronic meter / compensation	16	Shooting mode
4	Aperture	17	ISO sensitivity
5	Mode	18	White balance mode
6	Shutter-speed display (graphic)	19	Image size
7	Aperture display (graphic)	20	Image quality
8	Flash compensation value	21	Battery indicator
9	Flash sync mode	22	Beep indicator
10	Exposure compensation value	23	Optimize image preset indicator
11	Help indicator	24	Auto ISO sensitivity indicator
12	Frames remaining / Preset WB rec / PC	25	Manual flash control / External flash comp.
13	Metering mode

Connection comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Nikon D40X and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

Input-Output Connections

		Camera Model	Hotshoe Port	Internal Mic / Speaker	Microphone Port	Headphone Port	HDMI Port	USB Port	WiFi Support	NFC Support	Bluetooth Support
1.		Nikon D40X	Y	— / —	—	—	—	2.0	—	—	—
2.		Nikon D3100	Y	mono / mono	—	—	mini	2.0	—	—	—
3.		Nikon D3000	Y	— / —	—	—	—	2.0	—	—	—
4.		Nikon D5000	Y	mono / mono	—	—	mini	2.0	—	—	—
5.		Nikon D60	Y	— / —	—	—	—	2.0	—	—	—
6.		Nikon D90	Y	mono / mono	—	—	mini	2.0	—	—	—
7.		Nikon D40	Y	— / —	—	—	—	2.0	—	—	—
8.		Nikon D80	Y	— / —	—	—	—	2.0	—	—	—
9.		Nikon D50	Y	— / —	—	—	—	2.0	—	—	—
10.		Olympus E-420	Y	— / —	—	—	—	2.0	—	—	—
11.		Panasonic L10	Y	— / —	—	—	—	2.0	—	—	—

Further information on the features and operation of the D40X can be found in the
free online Nikon D40X Manual or on the
Nikon support site.

Сравнение с современными аналогами

Если рассматривать ближайших родственников этой камеры, то D40x – лучшая из них. Она превосходит D40 практически по всем параметрам. Обновленный датчик APS-C имеет дополнительное разрешение 4 МП.

Следующей моделью в этой линейке стал Nikon D60. У D60 были улучшенные характеристики, но D40x всегда оставалась лучшим соотношением цены и качества.

На современном рынке ведущим конкурентом является Nikon D3500. Это современная зеркальная камера Nikon для начинающих, и она является одной из лучших в мире.

D3500 имеет датчик APS-C с разрешением изображения 24 МП. Это более чем в два раза больше, чем у модели D40x. Она также имеет режим серийной съемки 5 кадров в секунду и возможность видеосъемки 1080p.

Также существует Canon EOS 7D Mark II. Она оснащена 20-Мп сенсором, расширенным диапазоном ISO и возможностью съемки видео в формате Full HD. 65-точечная система автофокуса также выделяет ее на фоне конкурентов. Это лучшая зеркальная камера Canon для начинающих.

Время не было добрым для D40x. Современные DLSR превзошли ее по технологиям и функциям. Но Nikon D3500 и Canon EOS 7D MII будут стоить намного дороже. Они все еще находятся в производстве, поэтому вам придется заплатить полную стоимость. Если вы найдете подходящую модель D40x, вы сможете заключить выгодную сделку.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a variety of features. For example, the D40X has an optical viewfinder that provides a field of view of 95%
and a magnification of 0.53x. The tables below summarize some of the other core capabilities of the Nikon D40X in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.

Core Features

		Camera Model	Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots)	Control Panel (yes/no)	LCD Specifications (inch/000 dots)	LCD Attach- ment	Touch Screen (yes/no)	Max Shutter Speed *	Max Shutter Flaps *	Built-in Flash (yes/no)	Built-in Image Stab
Notes: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one.
1.		Nikon D40X	optical	n	2.5 / 230	fixed	n	1/4000s	3.0/s	Y	n
2.		Nikon D3100	optical	n	3.0 / 230	fixed	n	1/4000s	3.0/s	Y	n
3.		Nikon D3000	optical	n	3.0 / 230	fixed	n	1/4000s	3.0/s	Y	n
4.		Nikon D5000	optical	n	2.7 / 230	full-flex	n	1/4000s	4.0/s	Y	n
5.		Nikon D60	optical	n	2.5 / 230	fixed	n	1/4000s	3.0/s	Y	n
6.		Nikon D90	optical	Y	3.0 / 920	fixed	n	1/4000s	4.5/s	Y	n
7.		Nikon D40	optical	n	2.5 / 230	fixed	n	1/4000s	2.5/s	Y	n
8.		Nikon D80	optical	n	2.5 / 230	fixed	n	1/4000s	3.0/s	Y	n
9.		Nikon D50	optical	n	2.0 / 130	fixed	n	1/4000s	2.5/s	Y	n
10.		Olympus E-420	optical	n	2.7 / 215	fixed	n	1/4000s	3.5/s	Y	n
11.		Panasonic L10	optical	n	2.5 / 207	swivel	n	1/4000s	3.0/s	Y	n

One convenient feature of the D40X is the presence of an on-board flash.
While this built-in flash is not very powerful, it can at times be useful as a fill-in light to brighten deep shadow areas.

Dynamic Range

Our new Dynamic Range measurement system involves shooting a calibrated Stouffer Step Wedge (13 stops total range) which is backlit using a daylight balanced lamp (98 CRI). A single shot of this produces a gray scale wedge from (the cameras) black to clipped white (example below). Each step of the scale is equivalent to 1/3 EV (a third of a stop), we select one step as ‘middle gray’ and measure outwards to define the dynamic range. Hence there are ‘two sides’ to our results, the amount of shadow range (below middle gray) and the amount of highlight range (above middle gray).

To most people highlight range is the first thing they think about when talking about dynamic range, that is the amount of highlight detail the camera can capture before it clips to white. Shadow range is more complicated, in our test we stop measuring values below middle gray as soon as the luminance value drops below our defined ‘black point’ (about 2% luminance) or the signal-to-noise ratio drops below a predefined value (where shadow detail would be swamped by noise), whichever comes first.

‘Optimize Image’ presets

As you can see from the graph below the different ‘Optimize Image’ parameter presets do deliver different dynamic range / tone responses, this is as we would expect as they do obviously also adjust the gamma curve and contrast. The Softer setting delivers quite a bit more shadow detail and a flatter high tones response. None of these settings however change the highlight range (that above middle gray) which was always around 3.3 EV.

Contrast setting

In addition to presets you can manually adjust image parameters. Here we have tested the extremes of the contrast setting from -2 to +2. As you can see the -2 setting does indeed deliver quite a bit more shadow range (because it lifts shadows above our cut-off point) but does not extend highlight range.

ISO Sensitivity and Dynamic Range

We were pleasantly surprised by the D40X’s performance, it delivers a solid eight and a half stops of dynamic range virtually all the way from ISO 100 to ISO 800. That’s over half a stop more than the D40, 0.4 EV of that in the all important highlight range (which could be the difference between getting a blue sky or a white washout). It just goes to show that dynamic range isn’t just about pixel pitch it’s also about sensor technology, we presume the 6 MP sensor in the D40 is ‘older tech’ than the 10 MP sensor in the D40X.

Sensitivity	Shadow range	Highlight range	Usable range
ISO 100	-5.2 EV	3.3 EV	8.5 EV
ISO 200	-5.2 EV	3.3 EV	8.5 EV
ISO 400	-5.1 EV	3.2 EV	8.3 EV
ISO 800	-5.1 EV	3.2 EV	8.3 EV
ISO 1600	-4.3 EV	3.2 EV	7.5 EV
ISO 3200	-3.0 EV	3.2 EV	6.2 EV

Dynamic Range compared

The graph below tells a very interesting story, the D40X delivering approximately the same overall dynamic range as the Canon EOS 400D and more than the D40. The biggest advantage however came over the Olympus E-410 which scored about two thirds of a stop (0.7 EV) less highlight range than the D40X.

The wedges below are created by our measurement system from the values read from the step wedge, the red lines indicate approximate shadow and highlight range (the dotted line indicating middle gray).

RAW headroom

Experience has told us that there is typically around 1 EV (one stop) of extra information available at the highlight end in RAW files and that a negative digital exposure compensation when converting such files can recover detail lost to over-exposure.

As you can see from the graph below there’s at least another stop of extra information available, the overall gain using our ‘Best’ settings was almost three stops (including extra shadow information).

• ACR Default: Exp. 0.0 EV, Blacks 5, Contrast +25, Curve Medium
• ACR Best: Exp. -1.0 EV, Blacks 0, Contrast -50, Curve Linear

WARNING: One thing to bear in mind is that although ACR was able to retrieve the ‘luminance’ (brightness) of wedge steps which were previously clipped there’s no guarantee of color accuracy as individual channels may clip before others.

This can be seen fairly clearly in the examples below, on the right the negative digital exposure compensation has revealed some more detail in the background but this soon turns into gray as one or more of the color channels clips.

Nikon D40x FAQs

Is Nikon D40x suitable for beginners?

Because of its straightforward interface and user-friendliness, the Nikon D40x is widely regarded as an excellent camera for novice photographers. This is because it makes it much simpler for inexperienced photographers to pick up photography fundamentals.

What is the cost of a camera D40x?

The Nikon D40x can be purchased in various places, each of which may offer a slightly different price contingent on the camera’s situation.

However, because it is an older model, you might be able to locate it on the used market for a more affordable price, potentially somewhere between $100 and $200.

Изображение

Главный вывод — качество изображения на одном уровне с продвинутой камерой D80 и профессиональной D200.

Один сюжет был сфотографирован на D40X и D80. Выявились интересные
особенности: начальная модель нисколько не уступает в качестве
картинки, а в некоторых случаях немного превосходит D80. Это
неудивительно — матрица та же, что в D80. Алгоритмы и схемы внутреннего
процессора были улучшены.

В тени D40X дала более холодный оттенок. В съёмке архитектуры цветопередача на солнце и в тени отличная.

D40X, ISO 1600, баланс белого авто 

D80, ISO 1600, баланс белого авто

Формат Raw, шумоподавление и программная резкость в Adobe Lightroom отключены. Фрагменты.

D40X

D80

D40X

D80

Детализация кадров одинаковая. Любопытное наблюдение. Штатный
объектив 18 — 55 за сотню долларов (при покупке в комплекте) оказался
резче, чем Nikkor 18 — 200 VR за тысячу.

Хроматические аберрации сдержанные, немного заметны на контрастных границах: проводах, листве.

На широкоугольном расстоянии выраженная бочкообразная дисторсия.

Уровень шума матрицы на одном уровне с D80 до значения ISO 800. На
ISO 1600, 3200 картинка с «сороковушки» выглядит аккуратнее. Среднее
рабочее значение чувствительности — ISO 800. Для каждой задачи
наибольшее максимальное ISO нужно оценивать отдельно. Если съёмка
производится в Jpeg, программное шумоподавление можно отключить.

Conclusion — Cons

• No lens motor in body means non-AF-S/AF-I lenses are manual focus only
• Disappointingly RAW+JPEG setting only records Basic quality JPEG’s
• No status LCD panel on top of camera (we hate to see these go)
• No exposure or white balance bracketing
• No hard buttons (without customizing) for ISO or White Balance
• No depth-of-field preview
• Occasional visibility of moire artifacts (although seldom)
• Fixed exposure steps (1/3 EV)
• Disappointing automatic white balance performance in incandescent light
• No RAW adjustment with supplied PictureProject, only simple conversion
• Limited image parameter adjustment (especially for color saturation)