Is the Nikon D40 still a good camera in 2024?

Yes. Is it still a capable camera? Yes. Is it the cheapest Nikon DSLR? Maybe.
This video is dedicated to the Nikon D40 and classic DSLR photographers! It was my first camera and the colors from it are absolutely amazing thanks to it's CCD sensor.
Do you have one? If so, leave a comment!
Lenses I recommend:
➡️ Nikon 18-200mm VR: amzn.to/3IZwiaH
➡️ Nikon 50mm 1.8G - amzn.to/2SNR2bO
➡️ Nikon 35mm 1.8G DX Lens: amzn.to/2vYlW8f
➡️ Nikon 85mm F/1.8G: amzn.to/2T5AiLX
➡️ Tamron 45mm F/1.8: amzn.to/2Udkatf
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My camera equipment:
Nikon Z6 with FTZ adapter + 24-70 F/4 - amzn.to/356UmmK
Nikon Z50 - amzn.to/2SjG26n
Nikon Z 24-70 F/4 - amzn.to/2yIhT1l
Mic: amzn.to/2VaW7wr
Lighting used: Yongnuo YN360 - amzn.to/2Pe7IqW
Memory Card: amzn.to/2T1N7Hn
*This video contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and purchase something, I'll receive a small commission.*

[@Hexlord]

Replaced my D40x and D200 with a D700. Not really small lol.

[@noahheilhecker8536]

You should make a collection video going through all of your equipment

[@BoostLeekdMedia]

That's going to be a VERY long video, haha! But I appreciate the suggestion! I might just do that soon. :)

[@dezmondwhitney1208]

I have a 2006 D80 with a kit zoom. I like it a lot. Been thinking about full frame D600 as an additional camera. I was quite proficient using a 35mm Nikon FM SLR and made a bit of money doing the odd wedding, christening and publicity shoot. I have not felt the same passion about digital for some reason even though I do know my way around computers. Thanks for another great video. I kept my Nikon FM too.

[@BoostLeekdMedia]

Very nice to know you still have your D80! The D600 is one camera I'd like to get my hands on. It was the camera I was seriously considering before the D750 was released. I really need to get my hands on a few of the Nikon Film Cameras :)

[@adjiearp1372]

Nice video Lee, keep bringin classic camera for classic enthusiast

[@BoostLeekdMedia]

Thanks! Will do. The D80 is next :)

[@AlessandroBurriesci]

Hi there, thanks for this video! Yesterday, my aunt gave me that camera; it's like new. Can I ask you something? I'm a beginner and I want to get one of the lenses you recommend. Which is the best lens, not just for now but also for when I eventually buy a new camera?

[@BoostLeekdMedia]

Unfortunately, the 'best lens' just depends on your style of photography. But, as I said in the video, the 18-200 is probably the "best" lens for beginners because of focal length ranges. Whenever you do upgrade to a new camera, feel free to ask again :)

[@AlessandroBurriesci]

@@BoostLeekdMedia ​Thank you. Maybe it's a silly question, but is the kit lens I currently have too weak? Do you recommend getting the 18-200mm?"

[@Mars80991]

I just bought one since I’m a reseller and my girlfriend wanted to start in photography so I gave it to her so start with

[@BoostLeekdMedia]

Nice! Hope they watched the video. It's still an awesome camera :)

[@davidheit277]

BoostLeekd Media my Nikon D40 maxes out at 32gig cards. which is what i put in my two D40s . I keep mine in the car with a 18-200mm lens . So i always have DSLR available. Keep up the good work.

[@BoostLeekdMedia]

Thanks! Good to know the 32gb card work on this good ol' machine!

[@fernando-ph4ke]

I love these videos, my friend, they entertain me a lot

[@adambjerre]

Great video! Do you know which flash or speedlight would be compatible with the D40?

[@BoostLeekdMedia]

I am using a Nikon SB700 with my D40 :)

[@joeiazizi9808]

I have the 40x version. A bit more resolution. The kit lens got not much to shout about. Then I was curious on how it will look with a prime lens like a Voigtlander. So I bought the Nokton 55mm F1.2. It knock me off my feet. The image was like a Leica. But it is a pain to manual focus at a smaller aperture. Don't ever move forward or backward even a quarter inch. It certainly need an autofocus lens. I heard that Nikkor has produced 120 million lenses to date. I'm sure I can find some good prime with autofocus.

[@BoostLeekdMedia]

Nice! Yes, I had the SAME focus issue with a 50mm F/1.2 AIS lens I borrowed. Focusing was a pain. As much as I loved how the image rendered, it was just too much of a hassle to hit 100% focus on a subject without moving too much, as you said. As for prime lenses, I REALLY love the 50mm 1.8G on my D40 :)

[@outfield1988]

Have one and takes great pictures with the kit lense even.😊

[@thequarantinecatholic]

Have one and love it!!! Then picked up the D300 and then the D200 =)

[@BoostLeekdMedia]

Nice!! Both of those are great cameras. Especially that D200 :)

[@sometimesgamer]

I hope you can take this out on a photowalk on a better lighting condition. Or maybe at night and do some long exposures. I found one online for 150 dollars with a kit lens in pristine condition. You have convinced me to buy one.

[@BoostLeekdMedia]

Nice! I'm going to bring it to a local car show during daylight and hopefully during golden hour and at night.

[@sometimesgamer]

@@BoostLeekdMedia Definitely looking forward for that. I subscribed!

[@kesselrun89]

Going to Japan this summer. I was thinking to bring my D40X with me, together with just and only my 35mm1:18g. Will I make it? Quite a bright lens, so I'm quite confident for the night shooting as well...

[@BoostLeekdMedia]

I actually brought my D40, along with my Sigma 35 F/1.4 ART lens attached to it, during my Tokyo trip in March this year. You will be perfectly fine. The 35mm F/1.8G DX is a fine lens. For super bright days, you can increase the aperture between F/2 and F/2.8 :)

[@kesselrun89]

@@BoostLeekdMedia Let's hope so! Thank you!

[@kayleighvarga]

Hello, what lenses did you use for the portrait that you took?

[@BoostLeekdMedia]

It was the Tamron 45 F/1.8 lens. It is an amaaazing lens on the D40.

[@kayleighvarga]

@@BoostLeekdMedia thank you!!!

[@duncanthorn6338]

Hi, Just wondering why you deleted my complimentary comment. It was the first one for this video?

[@BoostLeekdMedia]

Not sure what happened. I usually don't delete comments unless it's extremely unnecessary. I do know youtube deletes comments but I'm not seeing "blocked" comments on my end.

[@duncanthorn6338]

@@BoostLeekdMedia thanks. Yes, I’ve talked to another site this evening that I also got deleted on, and apparently they believe it is KZbin deleting comments, for what reason they can’t figure out because they were not offensive in any way, rather, as in my case, very complimentary. Social media baffles me sometimes 😡

[@mattjazhelmacayalagsub4074]

I have Nikon D40 but I don't have lens for my camera

[@BoostLeekdMedia]

Hope you can get when for not a lot of money. The 18-55 is a very cheap lens and an okay lens to start out with.

[@mattjazhelmacayalagsub4074]

@@BoostLeekdMediayeah its cheap but. i have not enough money to buy because I'm just a student. Im from Philippines btw