Nikon has announced the D40x just before the PMA show - the new D40x comes less than four months after the D40 was announced, however it now features a 10.2 megapixel sensor as well as having an ISO 100 setting for bright outdoor shooting.

The camera will be available as just a body, or as a kit with an 18-55mm AF-S lens.

The D40x features:

• 0.18 second startup time
• fast shutter response
• 10.2 Megapixel CCD
• 3D Color Matrix Metering II
• 3fps continous shooting
• 2.5" LCD display
• 3 area auto focus
• Built-in flash with i-TTL metering
• Eight programmed shooting modes
• in-camera editing (redeye,trimming,bw etc)
• advanced help menu

The camera will sell for $729.95 (body only) or $799.95 (with 18-55DX lens)