Nikon D40 / D40x Laminated Field Reference Card!

The Nikon D40 / D40x has many controls and settings designed to allow you to make a perfect exposure. But remembering where they are and how the features work together can be daunting.
If you decide to carry the user manual in your bag but finding the answer to your question can be a frustrating experience. That is why Blue Crane Digital developed an abbreviated field reference guide to your digital SLR.

The inBrief reference card is a laminated, foldable guide that answers most camera operation questions quickly and easily. The information is arranged logically for ease of use.
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Nikon D40 & D40X (PIP Expanded Guide) Book

No real news or info on this book but amazon is selling it now! if you have it tell us about it.

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Learn & Explore iPhone App from Nikon For You and Your D40

Another cool iphone app from Nikon called Learn & Explore, And it's Free! I downloaded it the other day and its a very cool app to have out in the field.

Nikon is pleased to offer our consumers a new way to access the educational and editorial content found on NikonUSA.com. Nikon’s new Learn & Explore iPhone application now makes this material available to you, whether you are taking pictures close to home or in the field.From beginning photographer to experienced enthusiast, you are sure to find information on Learn & Explore that is of interest to you—and now that information can go where you go.Read an article on getting the most from your travel photography while you’re on vacation. Check information on adjusting depth of field or selecting the right shutter speed when you’re taking photos at your child’s sporting event. Access advice on the right aperture for shooting photos indoors when you’re attending a wedding. It’s all there on the Learn & Explore iPhone app. Photography information at your fingertips.In addition to articles on the fundamentals of photography and various shooting techniques, you can read the four latest issues of Nikon World magazine, complete with images and audio slideshows. Need the definition of a photography term? Check out the Photography Glossary.The Learn & Explore iPhone app is continually updated with new articles and information. It’s a must for any enthusiastic photographer.Are you already a Learn & Explore iPhone App user? We’d like to know how you’re enjoying the articles and images.

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Nikon D40 - 2 Year Extended Service Coverage!

Extends original Nikon USA warranty coverage for 2 additional years, after first year ends, for 3 years total Nikon coverage.

Service Contract Product Number is 5795 which will cover all new Nikon D40, D40x & D60 Digital SLR Cameras

Does not cover repairs resulting from or due to misuse, abuse, neglect or accident, or from unauthorized parts or service

Valid only in the USA (except Florida, Virginia & Washington), Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands

Valid for New Nikon Products Only - Service contract may need to be registered within 10 days of camera purchase. Depending upon purchase date, Nikon may be flexible with registration timeframe. Please contact Nikon USA for confirmation.

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New Nikon D40 & D40x Firmware Update - 1.12 & 1.01

Nikon has released a firmware update for its D40 and D40x DSLRs. Version 1.12 for the D40 and Version 1.01 for the D40x improve compatibility of both cameras with Nikon's new EN-EL9a batteries. With the updated firmware, the D40 should deliver approximately 510 shots in single-frame shooting mode using the EN-EL9a, according to CIPA standard tests, rather than 470 with the original EN-EL9 pack.

Nikon D40 firmware updates:
Click here to download firmware v1.12 (Windows)
Click here to download firmware v1.12 (Mac)

Nikon D40X firmware updates:
Click here to download firmware v1.01 (Windows)
Click here to download firmware v1.01 (Mac)

From Dpreview.com

Getting started with the Nikon D40 and Nikon D40x!

The Nikon D40 and Nikon D40x were developed to enable you to take great photos immediately. This tutorial shows you step-by-step how to get started, from loading the battery to setting up the camera and using the various photo modes.

Thanks to NikonDifferent for posting this!

Nikon D40 Magic Lantern Guides

Nikon’s success in the D-SLR market has been outstanding, and the new D40 is sure to be yet another sales sensation. Written by Simon Stafford, this Magic Lantern manual gives owners all the information they need to understand and operate their camera. It explains every feature and function, plus the in-camera processing and file formats, menus and the LCD monitor, operation modes, flash, lenses, working with the computer, and much more. It’s a must-have to make the most out of this great piece of equipment.

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Understanding Exposure - Great Book for all Nikon D40 Owners!

This is a great book on understanding Exposure! I have read mine a few times and always refer back to it ever so often, When i first started my photography hobby everyone i talked to said I have to read this book so i finally ordered it and have learned a lot of good stuff from it. It's a very highly acclaimed book from all the great reviews and i can see why.

Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera (Updated Edition) (Paperback)

For serious amateur photographers who already shoot perfectly focused, accurately exposed images but want to be more creative with a camera, here’s the book to consult. More than seventy techniques, both popular and less-familiar approaches, are covered in detail, including advanced exposure, bounced flash and candlelight, infrared, multiple images, soft-focus effects, unusual vantage points, zooming, and other carefully chosen ways to enhance photographs. The A-Z format make sit easy for readers to find a specific technique, and each one is explained in jargon-free language. Top Tips for each technique help readers achieve superb results, even on the first attempt.

You can have a look inside the book here, check it out!

Manfrotto 725B Digi Tripod for your D40

Manfrotto 725B Digi Tripod with Integrated Ball Head with Dove Tail Plate and Carrying Bag (Black)

I received this Tripod for Christmas from my girlfriend and i love it! It's definitely way better then my Promaster 6100 i have been using. The ball head is awesome and I'll never go back to the conventional type tripod again! I have used this with my D40, 70-300 vr and SB600 with no problem! Having just one knob to turn and re-compose is great. I would definitely recommend this Tripod for anyone that does not want to spend hundreds of dollars on a tripod and still get a ball head type tripod.

Read more all about it here

Introduction to the Nikon D40 / D40x DVD - New!

Take great pictures with your Nikon D40! All you need is this training DVD and about 2 hours, and you will have the knowledge and the confidence to create the images you want. The topics are arranged in chapters, so you can move at your own pace, and return later to individual subjects. $22.49

Check it out Here!

Please let us know if you get one of these and recommend it!

How To Photograph Christmas Lights With Your D40!

Here's a few links to Taking pictures of Christmas lights and things. Merry Christmas and happy new year to everyone!

Strobist - How to Photograph Christmas Lights!

Fivemin.com - Christmas lights photography Video

D40 Flickr Discussion - Shooting Holiday lights / Christmas lights

Nikon - Look Good in Pictures for your D40!

Look Good in Pictures is a unique new series starring style guru and television personality, Carson Kressley. Carson shares entertaining and helpful insights and will give real practical advice on how to embrace photogenic qualities in a variety of everyday situations such as vacations, holidays, nights out on the town and weddings.

Pretty Cool, Check it out Here!

Air Show Photography with your D40!

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Originally uploaded by Click Clack MA

Well I went to my first air show (fleet week) in San Francisco a couple of weekends ago and didn't have the best of luck getting great pictures. Out of 200 shots this was probably my best and it's not that great. My first and foremost problem was i didn't study! "How to Photograph an Air Show" I just figured I'd use shutter priority and set it at 1/1000 which actually worked fine for a few shots but not all. So the next day i got online and googled "How to Photograph an Air Show" and saw that indeed i did miss a few things that would have helped.

Here are a few links to help you out before you go and shot an air show.

Airshow how to's using Nikon D40
Air Show Photography - A Guide for Beginners
Airshow photography

New Nikon 50mm f/1.4 PRIME LENS for your D40 & D40x

Update 3/11/11: New Nikon 50mm f/1.8G Prime Lens with Auto Focus on the D40! - Click Here

Nikon Inc. celebrates 75 years of defining optical excellence with the release of the newly engineered AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4 prime lens that is considered by many photographers to be an essential tool with a focal length that closely replicates the visual perspective of the human eye when used with an FX-format D-SLR. Nikon’s optical expertise and modern technological advances, such as the Silent Wave Motor, help to deliver outstanding operation that is critical for Nikon FX and DX-format photographers who demand the pinnacle of photographic performance.

Ideal for travel, event, environmental and general photography in a wide variety of conditions, the new AF-S 50mm f/1.4 lens combines a superb optical formula with an ultra-fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, making it destined to become an instant classic in this digital age. This compact lens continues the tradition of NIKKOR precision optics to provide photographers with sharp, high-resolution images and the ability to focus as close as 1.5 feet for added versatility. The integration of an ultra-compact Silent Wave Motor ensures fast, whisper-quiet operation.

See Reviews Here!

Adorama lists of tips and tricks for you and your D40

online camera retailer Adorama has been assembling extensive lists of tips and tricks with a series called "100 in 100" or 100 photo tips in 100 days.
Now in its third round since December 2007, this week's set focuses on improving the results you get from your compact digital camera.
The pieces are entertaining and informative and especially handy this time of year as we head into point-and-shoot holiday season. Definitely worth checking out.

From CNET

New Nikon D90 Monster!

Nikon just anounced the new D90 and boy does it look sweeeet! I love my D40 but after a year of learning on this great camera it might be time to step up to this new D90.

From DPreview.com: After a steady trickle of leaks and rumors Nikon has announced the successor to its popular D80 middleweight digital SLR in the shape of the D90. The D90 looks very similar, but underneath it's a completely new camera that's inherited advanced features from further up the line and user-friendly features from the D40/D60 range. Oh, and it's the world's first digital SLR with a movie mode. Oher features of note include a new 12.3 MP CMOS sensor, the D3/D300/D700's fab high resolution 3.0-inch screen and continuous shooting at up to 4.5 frames per second.

 Read the Reviews Here!

Nikon 18-200mm DX VR For your D40 & D40x

I have personally heard nothing but great things about this lens but still have not had the funds to get one.

One of the blessings of an SLR can also be a curse: having to choose which lenses to carry, which means finding the right balance between weight and bulk, and having the focal lengths you need.

The Nikon AF-S DX VR 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 G IF ED lens offers Nikon shooters a satisfying single-lens solution. It is compatible with all Nikon DX digital SLRs including the D300, D60, and D40.

Read User Reviews Here!

Win a New Nikon D40 Contest!

Verbatim said yesterday it would launch a consumer Web site aimed at showing digital camera owners how to backup their images.

The new site — PhotoStorageGuide.com — is currently live and will offer advice to consumers on how to backup, print and share their digital images.

Verbatim will promote the site with a photo contest where consumers can submit summer photos and enter to win a Nikon D40 digital SLR.

Worth a try! Click Here for Contest

How to Photograph Fireworks with your Nikon D40 & D40x

The 2008 4th of July is just days from now and it's my first opportunity to use my D40 to shot the fireworks so i was looking around for the best advice to get some great shots and i found this info.

Thanks to the guys at Digital Photography School for this great info:

How to Photograph Fireworks Displays

Image above from Stuckincustoms One of my all time favorite pictures.

If you have any more suggestions for fireworks please let me know. Hopefully i can get at least one good shot to share on here next week. Remember lot's of towns do fireworks on the 3rd also so I'm going to count that as a free practice day!
Happy 4th of July...........Hope you get some awesome pictures

Ever Think About Renting A Lens For Your Nikon D40 & D40x?

Hey if you ever thought about renting a new lens to try out before you buy it or just need something special for the week, John Watson over at PHOTODOTO has put a nice list together of 8 online lens rental stores and compared them.

Check out the reviews here

Thanks Mr.Watson