Hello friend
Nikon is very good and very trusted brand in market.And Nikon d40 is very good camera. shoot my videos with this camera .Very good quality videos.Good in photography Good battery backup.Stylish looks.I have very good experince with this camera.I had an individual involvement with Nikon administration focus at Cochin, Kerala. My camera cost me Rs.15000/. Following 1 year and 4 months, I gave it for repairing at Nikon Service focus, Cochin. I have been using this Camera since last 5 months an really happy with the performance of this camera.