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... want to Find It Find what you 're looking for help on -board help feature for from: The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is displayed in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here. Find it from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com... but don't know the function name? The Index Search by function or menu name. Help Use the camera's on menu items and other topics. Find the solution here. Troubleshooting See pages 108-110 Camera behaving unexpectedly? See page 3 for details. Digitutor Digitutor, a series of Contents Find items by key ...
... want to Find It Find what you 're looking for help on -board help feature for from: The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is displayed in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here. Find it from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com... but don't know the function name? The Index Search by function or menu name. Help Use the camera's on menu items and other topics. Find the solution here. Troubleshooting See pages 108-110 Camera behaving unexpectedly? See page 3 for details. Digitutor Digitutor, a series of Contents Find items by key ...
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...on audio CD equipment. hardware and software described in these manuals is connected. Notices for your time and without Nikon's prior written permission. able protection against harmful interference in ...which can radi- D40 ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the U.S.A. modifications made to ensure that the infor- approved by Nikon for Customers in accordance...harmful inter- If this precaution could result in Canada CAUTION ATTENTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of California to operate the equipment. Tel.: 631-547-...
...on audio CD equipment. hardware and software described in these manuals is connected. Notices for your time and without Nikon's prior written permission. able protection against harmful interference in ...which can radi- D40 ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the U.S.A. modifications made to ensure that the infor- approved by Nikon for Customers in accordance...harmful inter- If this precaution could result in Canada CAUTION ATTENTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of California to operate the equipment. Tel.: 631-547-...
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... copyright laws. The following apply only to be recovered from being in this manual or the other documentation provided with images containing no private information (for separate...Windows are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. PictBridge is a trademark of a scanner, digital camera, or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. All other... deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with your Nikon product are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Notice Concerning Prohibition of their...
... copyright laws. The following apply only to be recovered from being in this manual or the other documentation provided with images containing no private information (for separate...Windows are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. PictBridge is a trademark of a scanner, digital camera, or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. All other... deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with your Nikon product are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Notice Concerning Prohibition of their...
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... 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 ... M Modes 39 Mode P (Programmed Auto 40 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 41 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 42 Mode M (Manual 43 Exposure 45 Metering 45 Autoexposure Lock 46 Exposure Compensation 47 Flash Compensation 48 White Balance 49 More on Playback 50 Viewing Photographs on ...
... 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 ... M Modes 39 Mode P (Programmed Auto 40 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 41 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 42 Mode M (Manual 43 Exposure 45 Metering 45 Autoexposure Lock 46 Exposure Compensation 47 Flash Compensation 48 White Balance 49 More on Playback 50 Viewing Photographs on ...
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..., additional information that more information is supported with interchangeable lenses. Lens Autofocus is available elsewhere in this manual for your Nikon digital camera. Focus ring: 28 3. Zoom ring ¾ º¶ ²´ ¿ 2. ...manual thoroughly before using camera menus. Rear cover: 8 7. A-M mode switch: 8, 28 9. This manual has been written to the camera. This icon marks settings that can be read before use to prevent damage to help you enjoy taking pictures with your purchase of a Nikon D40 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera...
..., additional information that more information is supported with interchangeable lenses. Lens Autofocus is available elsewhere in this manual for your Nikon digital camera. Focus ring: 28 3. Zoom ring ¾ º¶ ²´ ¿ 2. ...manual thoroughly before using camera menus. Rear cover: 8 7. A-M mode switch: 8, 28 9. This manual has been written to the camera. This icon marks settings that can be read before use to prevent damage to help you enjoy taking pictures with your purchase of a Nikon D40 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera...
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Camera Body µ ¸ ¹ Ƹ ᕡ ƺ ƹ ƻ Ƽ ƽ ƾ ƿ 1 Infrared ... (for optional flash unit).......... 99 12 (flash mode) button 34 (flash compensation) button 48 13 Eyelet for camera strap 7 14 Connector cover 55, 58, 62 15 Video connector 62 16 Reset switch 108 17 USB connector 55... 20 Lens mounting index 8 2 Introduction: Getting to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to Know the Camera You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it ...
Camera Body µ ¸ ¹ Ƹ ᕡ ƺ ƹ ƻ Ƽ ƽ ƾ ƿ 1 Infrared ... (for optional flash unit).......... 99 12 (flash mode) button 34 (flash compensation) button 48 13 Eyelet for camera strap 7 14 Connector cover 55, 58, 62 15 Video connector 62 16 Reset switch 108 17 USB connector 55... 20 Lens mounting index 8 2 Introduction: Getting to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to Know the Camera You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it ...
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.... -Auto: 15 - P-Programmed auto: 40 S-Shutter-priority auto: 41 A -Aperture-priority auto: 42 M-Manual: 43 Point-and-Shoot Modes (Digital Vari-Programs) Selecting a Digital Vari-Program automatically optimizes settings to Know the Camera Close up: 19 - The Mode Dial The D40 offers a choice of the following twelve shooting modes: Advanced Modes (Exposure Modes) Select these...
.... -Auto: 15 - P-Programmed auto: 40 S-Shutter-priority auto: 41 A -Aperture-priority auto: 42 M-Manual: 43 Point-and-Shoot Modes (Digital Vari-Programs) Selecting a Digital Vari-Program automatically optimizes settings to Know the Camera Close up: 19 - The Mode Dial The D40 offers a choice of the following twelve shooting modes: Advanced Modes (Exposure Modes) Select these...
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...quality 30 21 Battery indicator 15 22 "Beep" indicator 74 23 Optimize image indicator 68 24 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 76 25 Manual flash control indicator 78 Flash compensation indicator for optional Speedlight 99 Note: Above display is shown when Graphic is selected for other... display formats. Fast shutter speed, large aperture (small f/-number) 6 Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera Slow shutter speed, small aperture (large f/-number) The following shooting information will be displayed in the monitor. The Shooting Information Display To ...
...quality 30 21 Battery indicator 15 22 "Beep" indicator 74 23 Optimize image indicator 68 24 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 76 25 Manual flash control indicator 78 Flash compensation indicator for optional Speedlight 99 Note: Above display is shown when Graphic is selected for other... display formats. Fast shutter speed, large aperture (small f/-number) 6 Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera Slow shutter speed, small aperture (large f/-number) The following shooting information will be displayed in the monitor. The Shooting Information Display To ...
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...direction shown until it clicks into place. Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with AF-S and AF-I lenses only. See the lens manual for details. 8 Introduction: First Steps First Steps Attaching a Lens ...Autofocus is supported with manual priority). Care should be taken to prevent dust from the lens. 2 Keeping the mounting index on ...
...direction shown until it clicks into place. Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with AF-S and AF-I lenses only. See the lens manual for details. 8 Introduction: First Steps First Steps Attaching a Lens ...Autofocus is supported with manual priority). Care should be taken to prevent dust from the lens. 2 Keeping the mounting index on ...
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... shipment. About 90 minutes are required for an exhausted battery to the charger and plug it in. 1.3 Place the battery in the vicinity of this manual, together with any warnings and instructions provided by the battery manufacturer. Charging and Inserting the Battery The supplied EN-EL9 battery is not charged at...
... shipment. About 90 minutes are required for an exhausted battery to the charger and plug it in. 1.3 Place the battery in the vicinity of this manual, together with any warnings and instructions provided by the battery manufacturer. Charging and Inserting the Battery The supplied EN-EL9 battery is not charged at...
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...Viewing Photographs on the Tutorial to blur background objects Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto): 42 Choose shutter speed and aperture manually Mode M (Manual): 43 Choose how the camera meters exposure, lock exposure, adjust exposure and flash level Exposure: 45 Make colors look natural Take photos under unusual ... Photographs on the Camera: 50 See the Menu Guide for information on Photography (All Modes): 22 Use the shooting information display Shoot a moving subject or focus manually Adjust image quality and size Take photographs in one at a time, in bursts, or using the self-timer...
...Viewing Photographs on the Tutorial to blur background objects Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto): 42 Choose shutter speed and aperture manually Mode M (Manual): 43 Choose how the camera meters exposure, lock exposure, adjust exposure and flash level Exposure: 45 Make colors look natural Take photos under unusual ... Photographs on the Camera: 50 See the Menu Guide for information on Photography (All Modes): 22 Use the shooting information display Shoot a moving subject or focus manually Adjust image quality and size Take photographs in one at a time, in bursts, or using the self-timer...
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...Reference: More on Photography (All Modes)/Focus 23 Focus mode Description AF-A Auto-servo AF (default setting) Camera automatically selects single-servo autofocus when subject is judged to be stationary, continuous-servo autofocus when subject is judged...manually ( 28). AF-S Single-servo AF For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Shutter can also select the focus area for Custom Setting 9 (AF assist). The user can be adjusted automatically (see "Focus Mode," below) or manually ( 28). Focus Mode Controls used Choose how the camera...
...Reference: More on Photography (All Modes)/Focus 23 Focus mode Description AF-A Auto-servo AF (default setting) Camera automatically selects single-servo autofocus when subject is judged to be stationary, continuous-servo autofocus when subject is judged...manually ( 28). AF-S Single-servo AF For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Shutter can also select the focus area for Custom Setting 9 (AF assist). The user can be adjusted automatically (see "Focus Mode," below) or manually ( 28). Focus Mode Controls used Choose how the camera...
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...AF-Area Mode Controls used Choose how the focus area is selected in manual focus mode. Default for P, S, A, and M modes; Dynamic area User selects focus area manually, but if subject leaves selected focus area even briefly, camera will focus based on information from the Custom Settings menu. 24 Reference:...to . selected automatically when mode dial is shown in selected focus area only. Viewfinder Display AF-area mode is rotated to camera. AF-Area Mode ( 75) AF-area mode can also be selected from other focus areas. Use with stationary subjects. Option Description Closest...
...AF-Area Mode Controls used Choose how the focus area is selected in manual focus mode. Default for P, S, A, and M modes; Dynamic area User selects focus area manually, but if subject leaves selected focus area even briefly, camera will focus based on information from the Custom Settings menu. 24 Reference:...to . selected automatically when mode dial is shown in selected focus area only. Viewfinder Display AF-area mode is rotated to camera. AF-Area Mode ( 75) AF-area mode can also be selected from other focus areas. Use with stationary subjects. Option Description Closest...
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...settings, the camera chooses the focus area automatically or focuses on Photography (All Modes)/Focus 25 Reference: More on subject in the center focus area, but the focus area can also be selected manually to select the focus area in the viewfinder or shooting information display. To enable manual focus selection...compose photographs with the main subject positioned at either side of three focus areas. Focus Area Selection Controls used Multi selector The D40 offers a choice of the frame. 1 At default settings, the focus area is selected automatically in P, S, A, and M modes.
...settings, the camera chooses the focus area automatically or focuses on Photography (All Modes)/Focus 25 Reference: More on subject in the center focus area, but the focus area can also be selected manually to select the focus area in the viewfinder or shooting information display. To enable manual focus selection...compose photographs with the main subject positioned at either side of three focus areas. Focus Area Selection Controls used Multi selector The D40 offers a choice of the frame. 1 At default settings, the focus area is selected automatically in P, S, A, and M modes.
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...between the subject and the background (e.g., the subject is inside a cage). Reference: More on another subject at different distances from the camera (e.g., the subject is the same color as the background). The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns (e.g., a row of flowers ...recompose the photograph. The subject appears smaller than the focus area (e.g., focus area contains both foreground subject and distant buildings). If the camera is half in a skyscraper). The subject contains many fine details (e.g., a field of windows in the shade). The focus area ...
...between the subject and the background (e.g., the subject is inside a cage). Reference: More on another subject at different distances from the camera (e.g., the subject is the same color as the background). The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns (e.g., a row of flowers ...recompose the photograph. The subject appears smaller than the focus area (e.g., focus area contains both foreground subject and distant buildings). If the camera is half in a skyscraper). The subject contains many fine details (e.g., a field of windows in the shade). The focus area ...
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... a maximum aperture of the subject in the selected focus area is 46.5mm (1.83 in.). 28 Reference: More on Photography (All Modes)/Focus Manual Focus Controls used to confirm whether the portion of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be taken at any time, even when the ...image is not in focus. See the documentation provided with the lens set to M or M/A. Photographs can be adjusted manually with your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on the clear matte field in the active focus area, press the shutter-release button halfway ...
... a maximum aperture of the subject in the selected focus area is 46.5mm (1.83 in.). 28 Reference: More on Photography (All Modes)/Focus Manual Focus Controls used to confirm whether the portion of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be taken at any time, even when the ...image is not in focus. See the documentation provided with the lens set to M or M/A. Photographs can be adjusted manually with your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on the clear matte field in the active focus area, press the shutter-release button halfway ...
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... pressing the button and rotating the command dial. ter-release button is back lit, flash pops up automatically when shut- Use to adjust sensitivity for manual flash control. curtain+ slow sync * Red-eye reduction S, M Fill flash Auto slow sync+ red-eye reduction Rear-curtain sync Slow sync+ red-eye reduction Slow...
... pressing the button and rotating the command dial. ter-release button is back lit, flash pops up automatically when shut- Use to adjust sensitivity for manual flash control. curtain+ slow sync * Red-eye reduction S, M Fill flash Auto slow sync+ red-eye reduction Rear-curtain sync Slow sync+ red-eye reduction Slow...
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...over shutter speed and aperture: Mode P Programmed auto ( 40) S Shutter-priority auto ( 41) A Aperture-priority auto ( 42) M Manual ( 43) Description Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. Use to enable auto ISO sensitivity control in other modes, the shutter-release will be used..., allowing you to freeze or blur motion and control depth of other situations in exposure mode M, when aperture can be adjusted manually using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring. Shutter speed Aperture Fast shutter speed Small aperture (large f-/number) Slow shutter...
...over shutter speed and aperture: Mode P Programmed auto ( 40) S Shutter-priority auto ( 41) A Aperture-priority auto ( 42) M Manual ( 43) Description Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. Use to enable auto ISO sensitivity control in other modes, the shutter-release will be used..., allowing you to freeze or blur motion and control depth of other situations in exposure mode M, when aperture can be adjusted manually using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring. Shutter speed Aperture Fast shutter speed Small aperture (large f-/number) Slow shutter...
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or over-exposed at left indicates that picture will be overexposed. Mode M (Manual) In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. imum values for longer exposures ( ). Display Description Optimal exposure If indicator is to left ,...to right of the exposure metering system are exceeded, the displays will be overexposed by 1/3EV. Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode M (Manual) 43 To take photographs in manual exposure mode: 1 Rotate the mode dial to M. 2 Rotate the command dial to values between the minimum and max- Shutter speed can be set...
or over-exposed at left indicates that picture will be overexposed. Mode M (Manual) In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. imum values for longer exposures ( ). Display Description Optimal exposure If indicator is to left ,...to right of the exposure metering system are exceeded, the displays will be overexposed by 1/3EV. Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode M (Manual) 43 To take photographs in manual exposure mode: 1 Rotate the mode dial to M. 2 Rotate the command dial to values between the minimum and max- Shutter speed can be set...
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Long Time-Exposures Shutter speeds of "bulb" and "--" can be present in the shooting menu. 44 Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode M (Manual) 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 ... the button is pressed a second time. 35s, f/25 To prevent loss of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter.
Long Time-Exposures Shutter speeds of "bulb" and "--" can be present in the shooting menu. 44 Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode M (Manual) 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 ... the button is pressed a second time. 35s, f/25 To prevent loss of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter.