The D40 is Nikon’s entry level digital SLR, replacing the D50. It is one of the most economical dSLRs currently on the market, either as “body-only” or as a kit with a lens. It is also the first digital SLR camera to compete head-on with a number of bridge cameras thanks to its size and weight. Compact and light, the D40 integrates all of Nikon’s newest technologies, but omits a few features found on other Nikon dSLRs to keep costs down.