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Nikon D40x Review
The Nikon D40 and Nikon D40x are identical in appearance and functionality. I won't be doing a detailed review of the D40x, but I'll just outline the differences.
The Nikon D40x was introduced on March 06.03.2007, 4, four months after the announcement of the Nikon D40 . It is the second camera in Nikon's line of entry-level amateur cameras . The D40x is more of a complement to the D40 than a full-fledged replacement.
Compared to the Nikon D40 , the Nikon D40x has a different CCD sensor that creates images with a maximum size of 3872 x 2592 pixels, which is equal to 10.036.224 (about 10 MP), while the Nikon D40 created photos with a maximum size of 3008 × 2000 pixels, which is equal to 6.016.000 (about 6 MP). The Nikon D40x uses the same sensor as the Nikon D80 , D60 , D3000 (and possibly the Nikon D200 ). Of course, with the increase in the number of megapixels, the size of the created files has also increased :). For most tasks, 6 MP from the Nikon D40 and 10 MP from the Nikon D40x are quite sufficient for comfortable work. 10 MP is a kind of psychological factor that influences buyers when choosing between several cameras. Incidentally, the letter 'X' indicates an increased number of megapixels ; the same prefix can be seen in other Nikon camera pairs: D2h <-> D2x , D2hs <-> D2xs , and D3 <-> D3x.
I've heard that the Nikon D40x scrolls through photos more slowly. Personally, I noticed absolutely no difference in the way photos are displayed on the camera's screen or when fiddling with the menu. The slowdown might be noticeable, but only with slower memory cards, which will take longer to load larger photos from the Nikon D40x. On the other hand, the Nikon D40x allows you to set a smaller image size, such as 'M' (medium, 2896 x 1944 (5.6 MP) or 'S' (small, 1936 x 1296 (2.5 MP)). You can also set the quality to any setting—high, standard, or basic—which also affects the size of the resulting files. Information on adjusting image quality can be found in the ' JPEG Quality ' section.
Due to its different sensor, the Nikon D40x can use an ISO range of 100-1600 and expand it to an HI1 value equivalent to ISO 3200. The Nikon D40 could use an ISO range of 200-1600 and similarly expand it to an HI1 value equivalent to ISO 3200. In connection with this, the ' Auto ISO ' menu now has the option to use a maximum sensitivity of ISO 200. Thus, the Nikon D40x can be set to work in the ISO range from 100 to 200, ensuring the highest image quality. Also, in the new camera, ISO 100 helps achieve the correct exposure when working with fast optics at fast shutter speeds. Personally, on the Nikon D40, the fastest shutter speed of 1/4000 second and ISO 200 was sometimes not enough (and I was too lazy to use neutral density filters).
Nikon D40x
The D40x can shoot at 3 fps, while the D40 was the slowest DSC in the entire Nikon lineup , capable of shooting at 2.5 fps. In reality, it's difficult to discern a significant difference between 2.5 and 3 fps. It's encouraging that the Nikon D40x has increased the number of frames that fit in the frame buffer.
So, if you disable Noise Reduction and don't use ISO HI1, the buffer will hold 6 RAW shots, 9 JPEG L Fine shots, and 5 RAW + JPEG L Basic shots. If you enable Noise Reduction and use high ISO values, the buffer will hold 2 RAW shots, 4 JPEG L Fine shots, and 2 RAW + JPEG L Basic shots. The frame buffer on the Nikon D80 behaves exactly the same way.
But Nikon D40 could put in its buffer a maximum of 4 frames in RAW format.
Nikon D40x
The D40x also features improved flash sync speed. The D40x can shoot with flash at a minimum shutter speed of 1/200 second, while the D40 allowed for flash speeds up to 1/500 second. This means the new camera's sync speed has increased by a factor of 2.5. Neither camera supports Nikon's high-speed flash sync mode, FP , so the D40's 1/500 second was very good.
Another small difference between the Nikon D40 and D40x is that the new camera on a single battery charge can take a little more shots. Actually, this is where all the differences between the Nikon D40 and D40x end.
Nikon D40x
Incidentally, just a year later, the Nikon D40x was replaced by a very similar camera – the Nikon D60 . The differences between the Nikon D40x and the Nikon D60 aren't all that numerous either:
- Nikon D60 changed a little bit externally. Compared to the Nikon D40x, it has a metal control dial, the eyecup has changed for JVIand the 'Info' button next to the shutter button has been reassigned to Active D-lighting. Externally, it is very difficult to distinguish both cameras.
- Nikon D60 became the first amateur camera to have a sensor cleaning function. Before Nikon D60 only this function was available Nikon D300.
- Nikon D60 received a special sensor that allows you to turn off the display when you bring the camera to your eyes.
- Nikon D60 has slightly changed the menu. The main differences are the ability of the camera to adjust the display for vertical or horizontal orientation when rotating the camera and the ability to create a short video clip from the captured photos (yes, such innovations that make you want to cry).
- When sighting, an electronic rangefinder appeared, which allows you to simplify focusing using lenses in manual focus mode.
- The main difference between the Nikon D40x and D60 is not so much the difference in cameras as in the lenses. The new model was introduced with an IS lens - Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Nikkor, while previous cameras came with a whale lens Nikon AF-S 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6GII ED DX Nikkor.
To be honest, aside from the sensor cleaning system, nothing new has been added to the D60. It's also stated that the Nikon D60 uses the EXPEED processor for image processing, the same as the Nikon D3 . However, you won't be able to feel the more powerful processor, as the Nikon D60 shoots at the same speed and has almost the same frame buffer as the Nikon D40x.
Nikon D40x with Hanimex Automatic 1:2.8 f=100mm lens
At high ISO the camera works very poorly :), but if you shoot at low ISO, you can achieve a very good result
Thanks to Sergey, Diana, Eugene and Nate for a good mood while creating pictures for the review.
Here is a link to the archive with the originals — 563 MB, 67 photos in .NEF ( RAW ) format. The photos in the gallery were converted using ViewNX 2. The photos were taken using the following lenses: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm 1:1.8G IF SWM with a protective filter HOYA HMC 67mm UV(0) made in Japan, Nikon AF Nikkor 28-105mm 1:3.5-4.5D , Industar-50-2 3,5/50 and Hanimex Automatic 1:2.8 f=100mm with a lensless adapter KP-42/N.
Nikon D40x with Industar-50-2 3,5/50 lens
A bit of nostalgia . I used a Nikon D40 for a long time, and I really loved it. The Nikon D40 is the kind of camera you just shoot with, not relying on its processor and a million auxiliary features to help you achieve good results. They removed everything they could from the Nikon D40: the focus motor, the secondary monochrome display, the front selector, installed the most basic three-point focusing system , and pared down the functionality to the bare essentials for photographers' survival. The D40 is the only camera I regret selling, because its sensor produced very nice photos. The Nikon D40 is the simplest camera in the entire Nikon D40 lineup, and you're constantly trying to squeeze out the most, which forces you to think much more with your head than with some modern cameras . At the same time, the D40x feels absolutely indistinguishable from the D40 in your hands. For me, the noise in the Nikon D40's images was more pleasing, and I even think the Nikon D40 is less 'noisy' at equivalent ISOs.
I still use a Nikon D80 camera with the same sensor as the Nikon D40x, and I continue to be delighted with its images. I switched to the Nikon D80 for one simple reason: the Nikon D40 doesn't support AF lenses. Words fail to express the 'inconvenience' Nikon caused many photographers by removing the focus motor from the Nikon D40 and then continuing to produce similar 'castrated' models that require AF-S or AF-I lenses.
In any case, the Nikon D40x is no worse (except for the sync speed ) and is an evolutionary addition/development of the very first such camera – the Nikon D40.
Nikon D40x with Nikon ED AF Nikkor 80-200mm 1:2.8D (MKII) lens
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Recently appeared on OLX, from Nikolaev.
Only Arkady Shapoval can shoot on such a camera)))) an ordinary user will immediately run into noises and low sensitivity to light.
I think Arkady will be able to take off a masterpiece on a bucket with a hole))))))))
the average user will run into their own inability to even read the instructions.
That's right!
And it will also run into loud advertising figures, about 30 megapixels, 4k video, 50 focus points ... and so on.
He will buy this and will continue to shoot mediocre shit ...
5 years have passed. Sashok is filmed on a camera with “30 megapixels, 4k video, 50 focus points…etc.”
Why?
Previously, they removed it, but not on a bucket, but on a wooden box :)
D40x is my first mirror. I bought it in 2007, I really liked this device. But in 2011 I switched to the D90, and I had to sell the 40x, which I regret very much, all the same, the pictures on it turned out different
Hello. After reading such reviews, I was infected with the idea of acquiring the FA D40 and myself to find out what is better for removing, although the existing D5100 was quite fine. Turned up on Avito average used copy, took. True, he was miraculously D40x at home))) - when buying, following all the recommendations, he examined everything so carefully that he did not pay attention to the label. Well, X is so X. Alas, the device is worse than the 5100th, everyone but one - it shoots people better (IMHO, of course), a little more clearly, more colorful, fatter, say. Everything else is with varying success. The D5100, it seems, reflects more truthfully - if the sky is pale blue, it is also in the picture, the D40x will cover it with ink blue. And this is after all the contrast-saturation settings were reset to zero or minus (from the previous owner they were so wound up that it is impossible to watch and edit, I'm all in a jeep). And the worse 5100: slow-slowed down when viewing; everything is small - both the screen and the font on it; settings and features are poorer; noisy. Although I believe that weddings will be bombing them, the pictures should be beautiful. So, I use both in parallel, with the sun and for people - 40x, otherwise 5100.
Nkon d40x and D40 are completely different cameras in the picture.
The D5100 is a fantastic camera, and its 16MP resolution, in my opinion, is currently the upper limit, beyond which it's not worth going. The D40 also has an excellent 6MP camera, so there's nothing to complain about.
In some cases, the 10MP D40x/D60/D3000 will serve you well if you don't need the bells and whistles and heaviness of the D/200/D80.
You almost hurt me. Absolutely? But what, in short?
https://pixelpeeper.com/cameras/nikon/ you can compare here. .true, most of them are processed, but still
Thanks. I did not notice significant differences. As in the photo Arkady.
I had two pieces of D40x in use.
the first ended on a run of 45000 frames
second 21800 frames
on the matrix and, not surprisingly, on autofocus, a very accurate and high-quality machine.
but mechanics have a full hat.
if it was possible to transfer the colors / dd / filmness to the carcass from the D300 / D3S, then I would undoubtedly take it.
Arkady, tell me, please, will this camera show focus on manual optics?
There will be confirmation of focus using the green dot in the lower left corner of the viewfinder.
Interested in the number of frames per charge
With an autofocus lens, without a stabilizer, you can squeeze more than 1500 frames in JPEG L FINE and on a live battery.
the same question, but about the previous version - Nikon D40
+ - also
Well, 10 megapiskels is already something) Not a fan when they shove a lot, but 6 in the regular version is still not enough, but 10 is excellent. So the X version is still more interesting.
In more advanced models, when viewing on a computer, I can easily determine what camera I used to shoot. Since I had previously changed the frame name in the camera menu from the classic DSC to the model number.
For some reason it doesn't work in D40, D50, D60. Maybe I'm looking in the wrong section?
Help me please.
you can't go there