Nikon D40X Digital SLR Camera With 18-55mm Lens - Black (10.2MP)

The D40X is a lightweight and portable camera that proves that it can be both incredibly simple and tremendous fun to shoot images with a Nikon digital SLR. You only need to turn on the camera's AUTO mode, look through the clear, bright viewfinder and shoot. The D40X responds fast so you can capture moments as they unfold, and its 10.2 megapixel resolution and world-class Nikkor lens deliver consistently sharp, vibrant images. The Help menus are available at the press of a button and work like a built-in instruction manual, with advice and directions for every camera setting. With every feature, button and menu designed to work together for a smooth, seamless performance, the D40X will bring out the best in you and your images. The D40X Zoom Kit includes the new AF-S DX 18-55mm II wideangle Nikkor zoom lens. This versatile lens is ideal for interior shots, group shots and breathtaking landscapes.

The most compact and lightweight Nikon digital SLR ever, with intuitive controls and a comfortable grip. 10.2 megapixel DX format image sensor for exceptionally vivid and detailed high-resolution images that are ideal for enlargements. High-performance image processing engine: for natural-looking pictures with true-to-life colors and tones. Kit includes the 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens: 135 equivalent of 27-202.5mm zoom lens. Near-instant 0.18s start-up time. Ready in 0.18 seconds after turning on the camera, the D40X empowers you with the speed to act on the spur of the moment. 3 fps continuous shooting . With the ability to take up to 100 JPEG images (FINE L-size or smaller) at approx. 3 frames per second, the D40X is able to capture it all, even when the action is fast. Bright and clear viewfinder with 0.8x magnification for precise composition.

Razor-sharp 3-area Autofocus . Whether you are at the beach, at the football or in an amusement park, the D40X will focus quickly and accurately— even after sunset. Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II for ideal exposures in almost any lighting condition. 100 – 1600 ISO broad sensitivity range lets the camera create beautiful images in challenging low-light situations without using a flash. Large, bright 2.5-inch LCD monitor makes it a pleasure to review and edit your shots.

Nikon D40X Digital SLR Camera With 18-55mm Lens - Black (10.2MP)

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery : take up to 520 shots in single-frame shooting mode (measured according to CIPA standards, with Built-in Flash used for 50% of the shots). Handy Assist Images help you to select the right camera settings by illustrating the compositions and scenes that you might want to choose a particular function for. 8 Digital Vari-Programs automatically optimize the camera settings to produce great results in any condition. Easy-to-use Retouch Menu makes it simple to edit and enhance your pictures in the camera. Compatible with world famous, high-quality Nikkor lenses. Supports the advanced Creative Lighting System when using Nikon’s external Speedlights. Turns the darkest situations into dazzling photo opportunities!

Nikon D40X Digital SLR Camera With 18-55mm Lens - Black (10.2MP)

Some Good Books!

Mastering Your Digital SLR: How to Get the Most Out of Your Digital Camera
Mastering your Digital SLR is the definitive guide for the sophisticated digital camera enthusiast who wants to make the leap from compact digital or film SLR to digital SLR (DSLR) for more advanced digital photography, or existing SLR owners who are ready for the next level of experimentation and expertise. This comprehensive bible of the digital SLR employs a practical, step-by-step approach, to enable the reader to achieve critical image quality and professional results. Weston answers the basic questions about how digital photography works and its advantages, then takes the reader through the digital workflow. He explains the intimate workings of the DSLR and illuminates every aspect of image capture and processing in a thorough, practical jargon-free manner, accompanied by inspirational illustrations. This is truly an indispensable guide for getting the best from your digital SLR camera.

Mastering Your Digital SLR: How to Get the Most Out of Your Digital Camera

Mastering Digital SLR Photography
Are you ready to use the new breed of digital SLR to go beyond point-and-click snapshooting and explore what it has to offer the world of photography? If you have already conquered most of a digital camera's basic capabilities and now wonder what to do with the enhanced features found in digital SLR cameras, this is a dream guide to pixel proficiency. "Mastering Digital SLR Photography, Second Edition" includes extensive updates that cover the vast improvements in technology in the last 2-3 years, including new camera models, raised bar on resolution, vibration reduction, new kinds of lenses, and more. It goes beyond the standard coverage offered in most general camera books, covering features and techniques specific to digital SLR photography. From initial discussions on hardware selection to professional-level tips and techniques for sports and action shots, this is the comprehensive guide that any photographer needs for refining their digital SLR skills.

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Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies®
Understanding exactly how a digital SLR (dSLR) works can help you use its exciting capabilities to their fullest potential. Whether you aim to become a serious photo hobbyist, are interested in turning pro, or want to take advantage of the improved control that dSLRs give you over your photography, this fun and friendly reference will show you how to maximize everything a dSLR has to offer so that you can improve your photography skills, increase your picture-taking and image-editing knowledge, and ultimately, take better photos. Written with just the right balance of technology and techniques in mind, this guide provides you with the know-how on everything from getting acquainted with the basic key features of the technology (lenses, sensors and image processors, and exposure and focusing systems) to the nuances of various dSLR techniques (setting up speedy continuous-shooting burst modes to capture fast action, applying selective and sharp focus, and shooting under the lowest levels of light). The other topics explored include: composing your shots with an accurate viewfinder; deciding how many pixels your camera needs; cleaning the sensor yourself; choosing between a tripod or monopod; adjusting exposure and improving shutter speed; creating time-lapse sequences; and, fixing murky or contrasting photos.

Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies^® (For Dummies)