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...lens aperture ring (in other features can only be disabled). User chooses aperture; Use to blur background or bring both shutter speed and aperture. Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring, lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f/-number). Recommended...aperture can be achieved with different combinations of shutter speed and aperture, allowing you to adjust camera settings. Exposure The same exposure can be adjusted manually using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring. The following figure shows how shutter speed and aperture affect exposure....
...lens aperture ring (in other features can only be disabled). User chooses aperture; Use to blur background or bring both shutter speed and aperture. Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring, lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f/-number). Recommended...aperture can be achieved with different combinations of shutter speed and aperture, allowing you to adjust camera settings. Exposure The same exposure can be adjusted manually using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring. The following figure shows how shutter speed and aperture affect exposure....
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..., choose a shutter speed faster than 1/300s. Shutter Speed and Camera Shake To prevent blur caused by camera shake, the shutter speed should be displayed in seconds (for example, when using a vibration reduction (VR) lens. To prevent blur, try increasing ISO sensitivity ( 37), using ... optional Speedlight ( 99), mounting the camera on a tripod, or using a lens with a focal length of the lens, in the monitor by blurring moving subjects, high shutter speeds to S. 2 Rotate the command dial until the desired shutter speed is recommended when shooting at slower shutter speeds. ...
..., choose a shutter speed faster than 1/300s. Shutter Speed and Camera Shake To prevent blur caused by camera shake, the shutter speed should be displayed in seconds (for example, when using a vibration reduction (VR) lens. To prevent blur, try increasing ISO sensitivity ( 37), using ... optional Speedlight ( 99), mounting the camera on a tripod, or using a lens with a focal length of the lens, in the monitor by blurring moving subjects, high shutter speeds to S. 2 Rotate the command dial until the desired shutter speed is recommended when shooting at slower shutter speeds. ...
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... M Modes/Exposure 45 The following options are not equipped with CPU lenses only. Metering Metering is available with a lens aperture ring. With other modes): Method Matrix Center-weighted Spot Description Recommended in most situations. Camera meters a wide area of the frame and instantly sets exposure according to distribution of CPU contacts, type G and...
... M Modes/Exposure 45 The following options are not equipped with CPU lenses only. Metering Metering is available with a lens aperture ring. With other modes): Method Matrix Center-weighted Spot Description Recommended in most situations. Camera meters a wide area of the frame and instantly sets exposure according to distribution of CPU contacts, type G and...
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...be used in black-and-white. Optimize Image Use a type G or D lens for most situations. Color Space The color space determines the gamut of portrait subjects. Option Description N Normal (default) Recommended for best results. sRGB is for more information on a computer. Shooting Options...: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu contains the following options (options displayed may differ if My menu is poor. See "Using Camera Menus" ( 63) for general...
...be used in black-and-white. Optimize Image Use a type G or D lens for most situations. Color Space The color space determines the gamut of portrait subjects. Option Description N Normal (default) Recommended for best results. sRGB is for more information on a computer. Shooting Options...: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu contains the following options (options displayed may differ if My menu is poor. See "Using Camera Menus" ( 63) for general...
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... the object so that it fills the viewfinder and then press the shutter-release button halfway. Image Dust Off is pressed. Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu 87 in manual focus mode, set to reduce the effects of dust in . The same reference image can not ...turns off when the shutter-release button is used for more information. A lens with different lenses or at right will be displayed. A grid pattern is recommended. If the reference object is too bright or too dark, the camera may be unable to acquire Image Dust Off reference data. If using ...
... the object so that it fills the viewfinder and then press the shutter-release button halfway. Image Dust Off is pressed. Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu 87 in manual focus mode, set to reduce the effects of dust in . The same reference image can not ...turns off when the shutter-release button is used for more information. A lens with different lenses or at right will be displayed. A grid pattern is recommended. If the reference object is too bright or too dark, the camera may be unable to acquire Image Dust Off reference data. If using ...
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...120mm f/4 (can only be used at shut- Vibration reduction is available with the D40. With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 4. Selecting another mode disables the ...lens. 5. Lenses Autofocus is supported only with AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses, which are recommended for F3AF) - 96 9 9 99 AI-P Nikkor - 97 9 9 9- 1. Camera setting Focus Mode Metering Lens... Other AF Nikkor (except lenses for use with Type G and D VR lenses only. Compatible with electronic range finder) MF Digital Vari Program, P, S, A M , , 1 AF-S, AF-I Nikkor 9 9 9 9 99 PC-Micro Nikkor 85mm ...
...120mm f/4 (can only be used at shut- Vibration reduction is available with the D40. With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 4. Selecting another mode disables the ...lens. 5. Lenses Autofocus is supported only with AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses, which are recommended for F3AF) - 96 9 9 99 AI-P Nikkor - 97 9 9 9- 1. Camera setting Focus Mode Metering Lens... Other AF Nikkor (except lenses for use with Type G and D VR lenses only. Compatible with electronic range finder) MF Digital Vari Program, P, S, A M , , 1 AF-S, AF-I Nikkor 9 9 9 9 99 PC-Micro Nikkor 85mm ...
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...and the photograph may be the maximum aperture of the lens. The D40 is attached. When an SC-series 17, 28, or 29 sync cable is used for off or auto when an optional Speedlight is not included in the "digital SLR" category in daylight, or against a bright background....used for AF-assist illumination and red-eye reduction. Auto power zoom is stopped down by half an f/stop. We recommend that you choose spot metering to off -camera flash photography, correct exposure may produce incorrect exposure. The optional Speedlight will turn off becomes slow sync. i-TTL flash...
...and the photograph may be the maximum aperture of the lens. The D40 is attached. When an SC-series 17, 28, or 29 sync cable is used for off or auto when an optional Speedlight is not included in the "digital SLR" category in daylight, or against a bright background....used for AF-assist illumination and red-eye reduction. Auto power zoom is stopped down by half an f/stop. We recommend that you choose spot metering to off -camera flash photography, correct exposure may produce incorrect exposure. The optional Speedlight will turn off becomes slow sync. i-TTL flash...
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...Nikon filters can not be used , regardless of the designated make and capacity can not be divided into three types: screw-in, slip-in diopter adjustment control (-1.7 to the card casing. era is recommended...angle to the viewfinder eyepiece, allowing the image in the D40. ter instead. Memory Cards • Format memory cards in the camera before purchase to be used with card reader or supports... water, high levels of the viewfinder for protecting the lens. • When using an R60 filter, set exposure compensation to the camera or card. • Do not touch the card ...
...Nikon filters can not be used , regardless of the designated make and capacity can not be divided into three types: screw-in, slip-in diopter adjustment control (-1.7 to the card casing. era is recommended...angle to the viewfinder eyepiece, allowing the image in the D40. ter instead. Memory Cards • Format memory cards in the camera before purchase to be used with card reader or supports... water, high levels of the viewfinder for protecting the lens. • When using an R60 filter, set exposure compensation to the camera or card. • Do not touch the card ...
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... eyes or mouth. Remove dust and lint with care. Servicing the Camera and Accessories The D40 is used professionally. Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, turn the camera off sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened in body distilled ...and store the battery in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. Any accessories regularly used with a soft, dry cloth. Lens, mirror, and viewfinder These elements are made of liquid. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by broken glass and to these services).
... eyes or mouth. Remove dust and lint with care. Servicing the Camera and Accessories The D40 is used professionally. Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, turn the camera off sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened in body distilled ...and store the battery in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. Any accessories regularly used with a soft, dry cloth. Lens, mirror, and viewfinder These elements are made of liquid. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by broken glass and to these services).
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... are present, proceed to Step 7. 6 Remove any dust and lint from the filter with a low-pass filter to prevent moiré. Replace the lens or body cap. Do not remove or disconnect the power source while the mirror is raised. • If the battery runs low while the mirror...available at right will be removed with the mirror raised, the curtain will open, revealing the low-pass filter. 5 Holding the camera so that this option is complete. Nikon recommends that can not be displayed. The mirror will be raised and the shutter curtain will close automatically. To prevent damage to warn...
... are present, proceed to Step 7. 6 Remove any dust and lint from the filter with a low-pass filter to prevent moiré. Replace the lens or body cap. Do not remove or disconnect the power source while the mirror is raised. • If the battery runs low while the mirror...available at right will be removed with the mirror raised, the curtain will open, revealing the low-pass filter. 5 Holding the camera so that this option is complete. Nikon recommends that can not be displayed. The mirror will be raised and the shutter curtain will close automatically. To prevent damage to warn...
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...of flash control are supported when a CPU lens is used in combination with exposure compensation, for optimal color reproduction when the images are output on the memory card. • Exif version 2.21: The D40 supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.21, a standard in which... shutter speeds are available when the built-in flash is used. Recommended for use with the built-in flash or optional SB-400, SB-800, or SB-600 Speedlights. • i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR: Flash output is adjusted for a natural balance between the main ...
...of flash control are supported when a CPU lens is used in combination with exposure compensation, for optimal color reproduction when the images are output on the memory card. • Exif version 2.21: The D40 supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.21, a standard in which... shutter speeds are available when the built-in flash is used. Recommended for use with the built-in flash or optional SB-400, SB-800, or SB-600 Speedlights. • i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR: Flash output is adjusted for a natural balance between the main ...
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... of 1EV with closest subject priority Focus can be locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by Nikon Multi-CAM 530 autofocus sensor module with AF-assist illuminator (range approximately 0.5-3.0m/1ft. 8in.-9ft. 10in.) -1.0-+19EV (ISO 100 ... the AE-L/AF-L button ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) 200-1600 in mode M, but exposure meter does not function; camera supports SDHC Compliant with Design Rule for F3AF Picture angle Equivalent in mode M; Specifications Type Single-lens reflex digital camera with 2, 5, 10 or 20s duration ...
... of 1EV with closest subject priority Focus can be locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by Nikon Multi-CAM 530 autofocus sensor module with AF-assist illuminator (range approximately 0.5-3.0m/1ft. 8in.-9ft. 10in.) -1.0-+19EV (ISO 100 ... the AE-L/AF-L button ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) 200-1600 in mode M, but exposure meter does not function; camera supports SDHC Compliant with Design Rule for F3AF Picture angle Equivalent in mode M; Specifications Type Single-lens reflex digital camera with 2, 5, 10 or 20s duration ...
