Nikon Digital SLR Accessory Kit for Nikon D40 and D40x Digital SLR Camera

by Nikon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.6 x 8.3 x 8 inches ; 2.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000M23QK2
• Item model number: 9418
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 2, 2004

Product Description

ACCESSORY KIT FOR NIKKON D40/D40X

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Beware - item shipped not as shown!!! (UPDATED), October 12, 2007

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A. Stern (PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon Digital SLR Accessory Kit for Nikon D40 and D40x Digital SLR Camera (Electronics)

Before purchasing this I looked at it in a local store. Bag was just like the photo shown here on Amazon. Price at the local store was $99. So, I bought one from Amazon for $60. Was excited, even with the free Super Saver shipping I got it 2 days later! Then I opened the box, and found the bag was not as shown, or as I saw it in the local store. The bag is black with a yellow trim piece. It is a square bag with SMALL side pockets. Useless. Don't know if they are shipping an old version or a newer version, but its not what's shown and not what's in stores. I returned mine.

UPDATED: The photo now shown is the correct photo of what they send you. Still confused why this kit in the stores (with same model number) has a bigger and nicer bag. Never-the-less, the bag shown here is too small and useless for the D40 with any accessories or additional lenses.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BUY THIS IF YOU WANT TO BUY A SPARE BATTERY, May 22, 2007

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J. B. Gauthier - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon Digital SLR Accessory Kit for Nikon D40 and D40x Digital SLR Camera (Electronics)

I bought this bag for my wife to protect her new Nikon D40. I love it and I really like all the items that came with it. My only regret is that I bought a spare battery before finding out that the bag came with a battery. Once you subtract the cost of the battery, this bag ends up costing about US$15 (+/-) and the quality is excellent. The only complaint is that if you also buy the Nikon D40 soft case (as I did) you will not be able to put the camera with the soft case in the bag. So you will have to decide what you want to do. We figure that when the camera is being used around the house or not on a trip, the soft case will do. Otherwise, we use this bag. Highly recommend it, especially if you want to buy a second battery for your camera.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Just Not Enough, October 17, 2007

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Jeffrey K. Smith - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon Digital SLR Accessory Kit for Nikon D40 and D40x Digital SLR Camera (Electronics)

I purchased this because I read some of the reviews and thought it would work OK for what I needed. I wanted a nice camera for all of those soccer games, concerts, and family events that would take nice pictures. I wanted a bag that would hold the few items I had.

This one doesn't do it!

I bought the Nikkon 40Dx with 18-55 lens, the mid-range SB600 flash, and the 55-200mm zoom lens. That's all I plan to get and this bag can't handle it. As previous reviews said, it's a small bag with a tight fit. It is a REALLY tight fit. So tight, that I cannot leave on my zoom lens and put the camera in the bag. It's only 2" longer than the other lens, but it doesn't fit. There is also not quite enought space for the flash. It needs just about 1 more inch. I do manage to cram everything in there, but it stinks.

The strap is also not long enough. At it's longest extension, it hangs just above my waist when it's just on one shoulder. If I try and put it over my head and shoulder to carry with me while I'm taking shots, it hangs so high it gets in the way. The strap needed to be a little longer as well.

Overall, I would not recommend this bag. The book isn't that useful, if you do some web research as you can find the information out there. The bag is just a little too small for the basics. The price isn't even that great as I found out.