The Nikon D40 surprised everyone when it was announced at the end of 2006. A DSLR camera with an 18-55mm lens for less than £450/ $680 from one of the big two manufacturers, the Nikon D40 makes the DSLR format affordable to more people than ever before. Following on from the popular D40 model, the Nikon D40 is a cheaper but no less capable DSLR. Nikon have largely kept the cost down by resisting the urge to increase the megapixel count and continuing to use a 6 megapixel sensor. The main "sacrifice" is the removal of the internal focus drive motor from the D40, which means that it is only compatible with newer AF-S/AF-I (which have built-in motors).



Link: Photographyblog