Nikon D40 18 years Later in 2024!

[@marcp.1752]

I bought this D40 into the end of Nov. 2006 - and still loving it, the colors are fine, and i love the look. It was, and still is, a pure digital fun camera, hence DSLR! Be sure to update the D40 firmware to the latest - A: 1.12, B: 1.11. If you're on A/B 1.10, for instance - you must update 3-times the firmware, first to A/B: 1.11, then the update to A: 1.12 again...go figure! I don't need to lug my D700 all the time, and being honest - into sunlight, with a good lens, like the 35/1.8, or even with the small 18-55 VR II kitlens (which is sharper, smaller, and focusing much faster than the original, bigger, VR-less 18-55 ED II) the D40 makes still a lot of fun - and especially - sense to me! Happy shooting! I even bought a 2nd copy by accident this year, it does have 3-times as much shutter count, as my original one, but now i can use the cheap copy and save my original D40 as backup camera. (edit) Even with the latest FW, the D40 is over-exposing, so set the EV comp to -0.3 always, then it's for 95% into all cases, spot-on! Pro tip #2 - use the DK-20 (or cheap substitute) eyecup, instead of the original D40 eyecup! The reason is - the DK-20 does look better, shields stray light from the sides better! The DK-20 eyecup is also used on the D60. You do need bigger pictures - 3000x2000 pixels is not enough from the D40? Use Topaz GigaPixel, or similar tool, to blow the pictures up! Problem solved. RAW Files are only into the ~6 MB space, so really small & handy. SDHC memory cards are being supported up to 32GB! And trust me - you'll not need a 32GB card, even 8GB or 16GB is plenty, whileas the RAW files are so small, for todays standard.

[@BarryMountford]

That’s great info on the firmware update thanks for sharing 🙏🏻 and yes it’s such a fun camera to use!

[@lesberkley3821]

Just re-bought a D200. Also bought a D50 for four dollars US!

[@BarryMountford]

@@lesberkley3821 yeah looking at picking up the d200 also, great bargain on the D50👌

[@paulwardropper9579]

barry i still have mine stuck in drawer which wife bought brand new, i still remember buying your old d7000 and the super 10-20 mm lens. i did switch to sony mirrorless after selling my nikon gear but i have just jumped backwards and picked up nearly new boxed D7100 paul

[@BarryMountford]

Hey Paul, yeah that is a great lens!