Is a Nikon D40 a good camera?

Nikon D40 Imaging Characteristics. Imaging and file quality are of paramount importance for any digital camera. We found that the D40 held up the proud Nikon tradition very well in this area, delivering surprising image quality for an entry-level SLR, and output images that belied its modest 6-megapixel resolution.

What year did the D40 come out?

2006
The Nikon D40 is Nikon F-mount entry-level digital SLR, announced November 16, 2006 and made until March 2009, when it was succeeded by the Nikon D3000.

What replaced the Nikon D40?

Nikon has finally officially announced the D3000, a long-rumored replacement for its popular entry-level D40 dSLR.

Should I upgrade my Nikon D40?

Don’t upgrade unless you have a specific issue with the D40 like number of pixs, burst rate e.t.c. It’s still a great camera and deserves to click until it dies. The D90 is an excellent camera, and much less expensive now that the D7000 has been announced (and it starts shipping next week).

Is Nikon D40 good for beginners?

You can learn a lot on a D40, it is basic but functional. If you can find a D60, it is very similar but has a better sensor, a d should not be much more money. Thanks for the A2A. It is definitely a good camera for beginners.

Can a Nikon D40 be used as a webcam?

The easiest way to set up your Nikon camera as a webcam is to use the new Nikon Webcam Utility. First, download and install the free Nikon Webcam Utility program for either PC or Mac. Next, you should connect your Nikon camera to your computer using a simple USB plug-and-play method. And that’s it.