Great image quality right out of the camera. It’s nice to enhance photos in software like photoshop. But it’s even better to have a camera that doesn’t require you to do that for every shot. I recommend setting the photos to vivid or more vivid. Contrary to popular perception, I found these settings actually give you a more accurate color portrayal of the scene.
Changing settings is quick and easy even though many are not set with dedicated buttons.
photos zoomed in, and the camera keeps the same zoomed in setting for each photo, just turn the rear wheel.
Camera has a high quality feel.
Size and weight - easy to travel with us.
I go through lots of cameras, but this nikon D40 takes superb pictures quality.
It’s as close to perfection as any digital camera has ever come. Sure, there are better cameras for more money, but they are all twice the size/weight. I would get this camera even if I had an unlimited amount of money to spend.