
D I G I T A L S L R C A M E R A
10.2
effective
megapixels
Your Life Is a Masterpiece

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•Lens: AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED •Exposure mode: [A] 1/160 second, f/2.8 •White balance: Auto •Sensitivity: ISO-equiv. 200

Beauty and passion. Color and motion. Do
you see these things in your life? With the
Nikon D40x, you will. With its fast respons-
es, vibrant color, 10.2-megapixel resolution
and unmatched Nikkor lens quality, you’ll
always be ready to capture the wonder of
life. The D40x is lightweight, portable and
designed to enhance the entire camera
experience, with every feature, button and
menu working together for a smooth, seam-
less performance that brings out the best in
you and your images. Why? Because life is
a work of art, and your life is a masterpiece
in progress. Capture it, with the D40x.
Welcome to the
World of Nikon
10.2
effective
megapixels
The D40x is exclusively designed for use with AF-S and AF-I Nikkor lenses, which are equipped with an autofocus motor.
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•Lens: AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED •Exposure mode: [AUTO] 1/320 second, f/4.5 •White balance: Auto •Sensitivity: ISO-equiv. 200

So Refined, So Rewarding
Incredible pictures have never
been simpler
Taking great pictures doesn’t have to
be complicated. The D40x proves that
everyone can have Nikon-quality imag-
es and performance without sacrificing simplicity
and fun. Just turn on AUTO mode, look through the
clear, bright viewfinder and shoot. Powerful, high-
quality, 10.2-megapixel photography has never been
easier. The large 2.5-inch LCD monitor and cor-
responding menus are all
designed to be simple
to view, share and
navigate.
Use the large, bright 2.5-inch
LCD monit or to redu ce or
enlarge you r image si ze up
to 25 times (large images).
Nikon Exclusive Feature System #1: 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Handy Help Menu
The D40x’s help menu works like
a built-in instruction manual, with
advice and directions for every
camera setting at the press of a
O
button. It’s easy: press the
ton on the back of the camera for
detailed information about particu-
lar functions. Simple, helpful infor-
mation is then displayed on the
bright back LCD panel, so you’re
always prepared.
but-
Cameras see light differently than we do, but Nikon’s incredible 3D
Color Matrix Metering II gets accurate and vivid colors for every photo
you take, automatically. Thanks to its built-in database of over 30,000
lighting scenarios, the D40x calculates appropriate exposures for con-
trast, color, highlights and shadows no one else can deliver. It’s like hav-
ing a seasoned professional at your fingertips. Just point and shoot.
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