At $599, the Nikon D40 is a great value, and a great tool for photographers who want to grow. The included help system and aperture displays are fantastic learning tools.

Nikon is the latest in a string of manufacturers to attack the entry-level dSLR market, and with the D40 it's making a particularly aggressive move Mary Lojkine Nov. 16, 2006 4:39 a.m. PT 2 min read ...

Night Shot The Nikon D40's maximum shutter speed is 30 seconds and there's also a Bulb option for longer exposures, which is great news if you're seriously interested in night photography. The shot ...

Nikon has introduced its D40 digital SLR camera, which it bills as its smallest and lightest ever. It's also fairly inexpensive, priced at $599.95 with a 3X lens.

The Nikon D40 is an attempt to make DSLR photography accessible to more people than ever before, making it one of the most important models in the company's history. Crucially Nikon haven't simply ...