The Nikon D40 is the first ‘sub-£500’ entry level DSLR kit from Nikon. Yet, despite its bargain-basement list price, the Nikon D40 still packs in a lot of Nikon’s latest technologies, with a host of features handed down from the D80, the D200 and even the D2x. It’s pretty obvious that the Nikon D40 will appeal to a wide range of photographers, whether it’s as an upgrade from a digital compact, a switch from film, or simply a budget based decision.