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...vii Introduction 1 Getting to Know the Camera 2 First Steps 8 Attaching a Lens 8 Charging and Inserting the Battery 9 Basic Setup 11 Inserting Memory Cards 12 Adjusting Viewfinder Focus 14 Tutorial 15 "Point-and-Shoot" Photography ( Mode 15 Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs).........18 Basic Playback 20 Reference... 25 Focus Lock 26 Manual Focus 28 Image Quality and Size 29 Image Quality 30 Image Size 30 Shooting Mode 32 Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes 33 Using the Built-in Flash 34 ISO Sensitivity 37 Two-Button Reset 38 P, S, A, and M Modes 39 Mode P ...
...vii Introduction 1 Getting to Know the Camera 2 First Steps 8 Attaching a Lens 8 Charging and Inserting the Battery 9 Basic Setup 11 Inserting Memory Cards 12 Adjusting Viewfinder Focus 14 Tutorial 15 "Point-and-Shoot" Photography ( Mode 15 Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs).........18 Basic Playback 20 Reference... 25 Focus Lock 26 Manual Focus 28 Image Quality and Size 29 Image Quality 30 Image Size 30 Shooting Mode 32 Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes 33 Using the Built-in Flash 34 ISO Sensitivity 37 Two-Button Reset 38 P, S, A, and M Modes 39 Mode P ...
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... level 15 Exposure 39 Self timer, remote control 33 Optional flash units 99 Lenses 97 Accessories for the D40 96 Approved memory cards 102 Accessories for my camera? What do I change the self timer delay? What accessories are available for the D40 103 Servicing the camera x Cleaning the camera 104 Camera Setup Question Key phrase How do with...
... level 15 Exposure 39 Self timer, remote control 33 Optional flash units 99 Lenses 97 Accessories for the D40 96 Approved memory cards 102 Accessories for my camera? What do I change the self timer delay? What accessories are available for the D40 103 Servicing the camera x Cleaning the camera 104 Camera Setup Question Key phrase How do with...
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... the memory card? How can I bring out a portrait subject? Digital Vari-Program modes What do I do I get more creative shots? Auto (flash off ) mode How do if flash photography is prohibited? Close-up mode Can I control how the camera focuses? Shooting mode Is there a remote control for e-mail? Exposure; Exposure compensation How do I make photos...
... the memory card? How can I bring out a portrait subject? Digital Vari-Program modes What do I do I get more creative shots? Auto (flash off ) mode How do if flash photography is prohibited? Close-up mode Can I control how the camera focuses? Shooting mode Is there a remote control for e-mail? Exposure; Exposure compensation How do I make photos...
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...cup. Negative terminal Signal contact Positive terminal Terminal cover The use with the D40. . CHARGE lamp AC adapter plug AC inlet Wall plug (shape varies with the supplied EN-EL9 battery. The Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown below. The MH-23 Quick Charger ( 122) The...-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown above could interfere with normal operation of sale) The EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery ( 103, 121) The EN-EL9 is for self-timer ( 33) or remote control photography ( 33). Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera 7 Before attaching the DK-5...
...cup. Negative terminal Signal contact Positive terminal Terminal cover The use with the D40. . CHARGE lamp AC adapter plug AC inlet Wall plug (shape varies with the supplied EN-EL9 battery. The Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown below. The MH-23 Quick Charger ( 122) The...-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown above could interfere with normal operation of sale) The EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery ( 103, 121) The EN-EL9 is for self-timer ( 33) or remote control photography ( 33). Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera 7 Before attaching the DK-5...
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...focus manually Adjust image quality and size Take photographs in one at a time, in bursts, or using the self-timer or a remote control Use the built-in flash Raise ISO sensitivity when lighting is poor Restore default settings The Shooting Information Display: 22 Focus: 23 Image... modes, including customizing sharpening, contrast, color saturation, and hue ("Optimize Image"; 68, 69). More on Playback: 50 View photographs on the camera Viewing Photographs on the Camera: 50 See the Menu Guide for information on other playback options ( 65-67). Connecting to a Computer, Printer, or TV: 55 Copy...
...focus manually Adjust image quality and size Take photographs in one at a time, in bursts, or using the self-timer or a remote control Use the built-in flash Raise ISO sensitivity when lighting is poor Restore default settings The Shooting Information Display: 22 Focus: 23 Image... modes, including customizing sharpening, contrast, color saturation, and hue ("Optimize Image"; 68, 69). More on Playback: 50 View photographs on the camera Viewing Photographs on the Camera: 50 See the Menu Guide for information on other playback options ( 65-67). Connecting to a Computer, Printer, or TV: 55 Copy...
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...timer mode can also be stored in the memory buffer. Camera records photographs at up to a maximum of photographs that can be selected by camera shake ( 33). 2s Delayed remote Optional ML-L3 remote control required. Continuous sitivity of images that can be taken if... to reduce blurring caused by pressing the self-timer button. Quick-response Optional ML-L3 remote control required. Shooting Mode Controls used Shooting mode determines how the camera takes photographs: one photograph each time shutter-release button is pressed. Mode Description Single frame...
...timer mode can also be stored in the memory buffer. Camera records photographs at up to a maximum of photographs that can be selected by camera shake ( 33). 2s Delayed remote Optional ML-L3 remote control required. Continuous sitivity of images that can be taken if... to reduce blurring caused by pressing the self-timer button. Quick-response Optional ML-L3 remote control required. Shooting Mode Controls used Shooting mode determines how the camera takes photographs: one photograph each time shutter-release button is pressed. Mode Description Single frame...
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.... 2 Select one of the following shooting modes: Mode Description 10s Self-timer Shutter released about 10s after camera has focused. 2s Delayed remote Shutter released about two seconds before the photograph is released. If the remote control is used for about 2s after the shutter has been released. Self-timer mode ends when a photograph...
.... 2 Select one of the following shooting modes: Mode Description 10s Self-timer Shutter released about 10s after camera has focused. 2s Delayed remote Shutter released about two seconds before the photograph is released. If the remote control is used for about 2s after the shutter has been released. Self-timer mode ends when a photograph...
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...Mode M (Manual) To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter. then select delayed remote or quick-response remote mode ( 33). Shutter opens when the shutter-release button on the remote control is pressed and remains open while the shutter-release...of power before shooting, choose On for thirty minutes or until the button is complete, use a tripod or an optional remote control ( 33, 103). Optional remote control required. Select mode M, choose a shutter speed of "bulb," and -- before the exposure is pressed a second time....
...Mode M (Manual) To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter. then select delayed remote or quick-response remote mode ( 33). Shutter opens when the shutter-release button on the remote control is pressed and remains open while the shutter-release...of power before shooting, choose On for thirty minutes or until the button is complete, use a tripod or an optional remote control ( 33, 103). Optional remote control required. Select mode M, choose a shutter speed of "bulb," and -- before the exposure is pressed a second time....
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2: Focus Mode Select a focus mode ( 23). 3: AF-Area Mode Choose how the camera selects the focus area in the monitor by pressing the button. If Release locked (the default setting) is selected, the shutterrelease is disabled when ...monitor but will automatically be displayed in autofocus mode ( 24). 4: Shooting Mode Select from single-frame, continuous, self-timer, and remote control mode ( 32). 5: Metering (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Choose how the camera meters exposure ( 45). 6: No Memory Card? Choose Enable release to enable the shutter-release button when no memory card is inserted...
2: Focus Mode Select a focus mode ( 23). 3: AF-Area Mode Choose how the camera selects the focus area in the monitor by pressing the button. If Release locked (the default setting) is selected, the shutterrelease is disabled when ...monitor but will automatically be displayed in autofocus mode ( 24). 4: Shooting Mode Select from single-frame, continuous, self-timer, and remote control mode ( 32). 5: Metering (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Choose how the camera meters exposure ( 45). 6: No Memory Card? Choose Enable release to enable the shutter-release button when no memory card is inserted...
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...advantage of digital SLR cameras is 36×24mm. Picture Angle and Focal Length The size of the area exposed by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to -date information on accessories for the D40. Picture... size (35-mm format) (36 mm × 24 mm) Picture diagonal Picture angle (35-mm format) Picture angle (D40) Picture size (D40) (23.7 mm × 15.6 mm) 96 Technical Notes/Optional Accessories Flash units (Speedlights) ML-L3 remote control...
...advantage of digital SLR cameras is 36×24mm. Picture Angle and Focal Length The size of the area exposed by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to -date information on accessories for the D40. Picture... size (35-mm format) (36 mm × 24 mm) Picture diagonal Picture angle (35-mm format) Picture angle (D40) Picture size (D40) (23.7 mm × 15.6 mm) 96 Technical Notes/Optional Accessories Flash units (Speedlights) ML-L3 remote control...
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... 180° left and 90° right, and the SB-800 can be mounted directly on the camera without a sync cable. SB-R200 Wireless Remote Speedlight This high-performance wireless remote Speedlight has a Guide Number of 14mm (the SB-800 also supports 17mm) and an illuminator that can... pin, such as the optional SB-400, SB-800, and SB-600 Speedlights or SB-R200 wireless remote Speedlight, the D40 supports the advanced Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS), including i-TTL flash control and Flash Color Information Communication. It is adjusted in feet, 98÷5.6=17ft. 6in.). The SU-800...
... 180° left and 90° right, and the SB-800 can be mounted directly on the camera without a sync cable. SB-R200 Wireless Remote Speedlight This high-performance wireless remote Speedlight has a Guide Number of 14mm (the SB-800 also supports 17mm) and an illuminator that can... pin, such as the optional SB-400, SB-800, and SB-600 Speedlights or SB-R200 wireless remote Speedlight, the D40 supports the advanced Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS), including i-TTL flash control and Flash Color Information Communication. It is adjusted in feet, 98÷5.6=17ft. 6in.). The SU-800...
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...-800 93 96 96 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 SB-600 93 - - - 9 - 9 9 9 9 9 9 Advanced Wireless Lighting Commander Remote SB-800 SU-8001 SB-800 SB-600 SB-R200 95 95 95 95 95 97 98 98 - - 97 - 97 - - ----- 9 9 9 9 9 ...controls to select flash mode. Non- Use Speedlight controls to select flash mode. Available when camera is available only with Speedlight. Standard i-TTL for Digital SLR... Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon Speedlights. Can be taken. The following Speedlights can only be used in this section, contact a Nikon-authorized service ...
...-800 93 96 96 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 SB-600 93 - - - 9 - 9 9 9 9 9 9 Advanced Wireless Lighting Commander Remote SB-800 SU-8001 SB-800 SB-600 SB-R200 95 95 95 95 95 97 98 98 - - 97 - 97 - - ----- 9 9 9 9 9 ...controls to select flash mode. Non- Use Speedlight controls to select flash mode. Available when camera is available only with Speedlight. Standard i-TTL for Digital SLR... Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon Speedlights. Can be taken. The following Speedlights can only be used in this section, contact a Nikon-authorized service ...
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...When the camera is available at right, making sure the "+" and "-" terminals are available from a computer and save photographs directly to the D40. EP-5 AC adapter connec- Video cables EG-D100 video cable: View photos on using an AC adapter. Remote 1 2 3 4 5 controls Software •... the EH-5 AC inlet (e) and connect the EH-5 DC plug to the most recent version. • Camera Control Pro: Control the camera remotely from local Power sources retailers and Nikon service representatives. • EH-5 AC adapter: Use to prevent blur caused by the AC adapter, the battery...
...When the camera is available at right, making sure the "+" and "-" terminals are available from a computer and save photographs directly to the D40. EP-5 AC adapter connec- Video cables EG-D100 video cable: View photos on using an AC adapter. Remote 1 2 3 4 5 controls Software •... the EH-5 AC inlet (e) and connect the EH-5 DC plug to the most recent version. • Camera Control Pro: Control the camera remotely from local Power sources retailers and Nikon service representatives. • EH-5 AC adapter: Use to prevent blur caused by the AC adapter, the battery...
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... full, locked, or not inserted. 12, 13, 15 • Flash is charging. 17 • Camera is not in remote control. 103 • Choose remote control mode. 33 No photo taken when remote con- • Flash is charging. 17 trol shutter-release button is • Time selected for Custom ..." or "--". • Select mode P, S, A, or M and adjust white balance to record photos. Choose AF-S. duration) has passed: reselect remote control mode. • Bright light is shown in long time-exposures. Illuminator - Only one shot taken each time shutter-release button is larger than 1s...
... full, locked, or not inserted. 12, 13, 15 • Flash is charging. 17 • Camera is not in remote control. 103 • Choose remote control mode. 33 No photo taken when remote con- • Flash is charging. 17 trol shutter-release button is • Time selected for Custom ..." or "--". • Select mode P, S, A, or M and adjust white balance to record photos. Choose AF-S. duration) has passed: reselect remote control mode. • Bright light is shown in long time-exposures. Illuminator - Only one shot taken each time shutter-release button is larger than 1s...
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... • The Command Dial...115 • Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size 116 • Exposure Program (Mode P)...116 • Flash Control...117 • Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash 117 • Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range...117 • Supported Standards ...117... The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in flash 15: Auto off timers 16: Self-timer 17: Remote on duration Flash mode1 Autoexposure lock1 Exposure compensation1 Flexible program1 1. Other settings Custom Settings2 Shooting menu Optimize image Image quality1 Image...
... • The Command Dial...115 • Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size 116 • Exposure Program (Mode P)...116 • Flash Control...117 • Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash 117 • Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range...117 • Supported Standards ...117... The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in flash 15: Auto off timers 16: Self-timer 17: Remote on duration Flash mode1 Autoexposure lock1 Exposure compensation1 Flexible program1 1. Other settings Custom Settings2 Shooting menu Optimize image Image quality1 Image...
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.... See Focus, mode AF-S. See Image quality Battery, 7, 9-10, 15, 103, 106- 107, 121. Shooting mode, quickresponse remote Brightness. See Shooting mode, continuous C Camera Control Pro, 56, 103 Capture NX, 31, 87, 103 Center-weighted. See Color mode Color space. See also Optimize image; See ...Symbols 3D color matrix metering II. Flash, level; See Exposure; See also Viewfinder D-lighting, 90 D-lighting (retouch menu), 90 DPOF See Digital Print Order Format Dust off timers (Custom Settings menu), 78 Auto shooting info (setup menu), 83 B BASIC. See Metering 420-segment RGB ...
.... See Focus, mode AF-S. See Image quality Battery, 7, 9-10, 15, 103, 106- 107, 121. Shooting mode, quickresponse remote Brightness. See Shooting mode, continuous C Camera Control Pro, 56, 103 Capture NX, 31, 87, 103 Center-weighted. See Color mode Color space. See also Optimize image; See ...Symbols 3D color matrix metering II. Flash, level; See Exposure; See also Viewfinder D-lighting, 90 D-lighting (retouch menu), 90 DPOF See Digital Print Order Format Dust off timers (Custom Settings menu), 78 Auto shooting info (setup menu), 83 B BASIC. See Metering 420-segment RGB ...
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... Optimize image PRE. See Flash, mode Red eye correction (retouch menu), 91 Red-eye reduction. Shooting mode, quick-response remote Remote control, 32-33, 103 Remote on duration (Custom Settings menu), 79 Reset. See Shooting mode, self timer Self-timer (Custom Settings menu), 79 Self-...(DPOF) (playback menu), 60-61, 67 Programmed auto, 39, 40 Protecting photographs, 54 PTP. See Remote control; See Flash mode Small picture (retouch menu), 92-93 Speedlight. See Memory card Secure Digital. See USB, PTP Q Quality. See Focus, autofocus, mode Size. See USB, PTP (flexible program ...
... Optimize image PRE. See Flash, mode Red eye correction (retouch menu), 91 Red-eye reduction. Shooting mode, quick-response remote Remote control, 32-33, 103 Remote on duration (Custom Settings menu), 79 Reset. See Shooting mode, self timer Self-timer (Custom Settings menu), 79 Self-...(DPOF) (playback menu), 60-61, 67 Programmed auto, 39, 40 Protecting photographs, 54 PTP. See Remote control; See Flash mode Small picture (retouch menu), 92-93 Speedlight. See Memory card Secure Digital. See USB, PTP Q Quality. See Focus, autofocus, mode Size. See USB, PTP (flexible program ...
