Specifications

Feature	Value	Comment
Format	SLR
Max resolution	3008 x 2000
Low resolution	2256 x 1496, 1504 x 1000
Image ratio w:h	3:2
Effective pixels	6.0 million
Sensor photo detectors	6.3 million
Sensor size	23.7 x 15.5 mm (3.67 cm²)
Pixel density	1.6 MP/cm²
Sensor type	CCD
Sensor manufacturer	Sony
ISO rating	Auto, 200 - 1600 (plus 3200 with boost)
Digital zoom	No
Image stabilization	No
Auto Focus	Nikon Multi-CAM530
Manual Focus	Yes
White balance override	6 positions, plus manual preset
Min shutter	30 sec
Max shutter	1/4000 sec
Built-in Flash	Yes, pop-up
Flash range	17 m
External flash	Yes, hot-shoe
Flash modes	Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Exposure compensation	-5 to +5 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Metering	3D Matrix metering II, Center weighted, Spot
Aperture priority	Yes
Shutter priority	Yes
Focal length multiplier	1.5
Lens thread	Nikkor AF / F-mount, D-Type
Continuous Drive	Yes, 2.5 fps, unlimited JPEG
Movie Clips	No
Remote control	Yes, Optional (ML-L3)
Self-timer	Yes, 2 to 20 sec
Timelapse recording	Yes, by USB cable and PC
Orientation sensor	Yes
Storage types	SD/SDHC card
Storage included	None
Uncompressed format	Yes, RAW
Quality Levels	Fine, Normal, Basic
Viewfinder	Optical (Pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x magnification)
LCD	2.5 "
LCD Dots	230000
Live View	No
USB	USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec)
HDMI	No
Wireless	No
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	Nikon EN-EL9 Lithium-Ion & charger included
Weight (inc. batteries)	522 g (18.4 oz)
Dimensions	124 x 94 x 64 mm (4.9 x 3.7 x 2.5 in)
Notes	Auto focus only with AF-S or AF-I lenses
Release Date
First seen	16 November 2006

Nikon D40