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User Manual - Page 7
... 77 14: Built-in Flash (P, S, A, and M Modes Only 78 15: Auto off Timers 78 16: Self-Timer 79 17: Remote on Duration 79 Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu 80 CSM/Setup Menu 80 Format Memory Card 81 Info Display Format 81 Auto Shooting Info 83 World Time 83 LCD Brightness 83 Video Mode 83 Language (LANG 84...
User Manual - Page 9
...? How much charge does the battery have left? What does "exposure" mean ? What lenses can I do I use ? What accessories are available for the D40
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Camera Setup
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How do I focus the viewfinder? Who can I turn off ?
Stand-by mode
How do I change the remote delay?
LCD brightness
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User Manual - Page 40
... camera body.
To focus manually, select manual focus mode and adjust the lens focusing ring until the in focus. When using a manual focus lens. The Electronic Range Finder If the lens has a maximum aperture of the subject in the selected focus area is displayed. After positioning the subject in focus.
See the documentation provided with the lens set to M or M/A. Manual...
User Manual - Page 51
... offer control over shutter speed and aperture:
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Programmed auto ( 40)
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Shutter-priority auto ( 41)
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Aperture-priority auto ( 42)
M Manual ( 43)
Description Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. User chooses shutter speed; User chooses aperture; The camera exposure meter and a variety of advanced settings, including exposure ( 45), white balance, and...
User Manual - Page 69
...P, S, A, and M modes, choose Ia (sRGB) or IIIa (sRGB) for the Custom>Color mode option in camera USB menu and connect camera to printer ( 58)
...error occurs during printing, the camera will display the dialog shown at right.
If the center supports DPOF ( 117), photographs can be selected for printing using Print set (DPOF) ( 61). • Take the camera memory card to a developer or digital...
User Manual - Page 75
.... Format memory cards and perform basic camera setup ( 80). Create retouched copies of existing photographs ( 89). Personalize camera settings ( 74). Menu Guide
Using Camera Menus
Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be viewed by icon Current menu item is highlighted
Menu Playback Shooting Custom Settings Setup Retouch
Description Adjust playback settings and manage photos ( 65).
User Manual - Page 81
... space, which supports a wider gamut of colors than sRGB. Choose high settings for sharp outlines, low settings for details. Higher settings preserve detail in applications that will be printed without modification or viewed in misty landscapes and other low-contrast subjects.
See the Camera Control Pro manual for softer outlines. Default setting: Auto.
• Color mode: Control...
User Manual - Page 94
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82 Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu To view the highlighted photograph full screen, press and hold the button.
3 Press OK to select the highlighted picture and return to highlight a photograph. Classic format is shown below.
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User Manual - Page 108
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Optional Accessories
One advantage of digital SLR cameras is 36×24mm. Flash units (Speedlights)
ML-L3 remote control
Viewfinder accessories
Lenses
Batteries
Software Filters
AC adapters AC adapter connectors
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for the D40. The approximate focal length of lenses for the D40 in...
User Manual - Page 109
... analog exposure display, and TTL flash control
can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts ( 45), AF-S and AF-I lenses by "AF-S" or "AF-I teleconverter4
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User Manual - Page 112
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Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon Speedlights. The AS-15 Accessory Shoe Adapter When the AS-15 accessory shoe adapter (available separately) is mounted on D40, flash mode is used .
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Otherwise i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR
2. TTL auto is selected automatically if non-CPU lens is used to TTL and
light only...
User Manual - Page 113
... f/-number) varies with an external flash at some ranges or apertures.
The SB-400, SB-800, and SB-600 provide red-eye reduction.
Notes on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. Auto power zoom is set to select standard i-TTL flash control. Technical Notes/Optional Accessories 101 Fill flash is automatically selected if
the flash mode is available only with the...
User Manual - Page 121
...-S or AF-I lens is slow to cool down.
• Memory card is full, locked, or not inserted.
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• Camera is not in focus.
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Shutter release is not in continuous shooting mode. Continuous raised. Set camera clock.
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Final photo is not correct. Technical Notes/Troubleshooting 109
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User Manual - Page 129
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brightness of flash control are supported when a CPU lens is used in combination with the digital camera and printer industries, allowing photographs to be output ...fill-flash for digital SLR is used in which the main subject is used for optimal color reproduction when the images are output on the memory card. • Exif version 2.21: The D40 supports Exif...
User Manual - Page 132
...; Approximately 12/39 at ISO 100 and 20°C/68°F (manual 13/42)
Flash Sync contact Flash control TTL
Auto aperture Non-TTL auto Range-priority manual Flash mode
Flash-ready indicator Accessory shoe Nikon Creative Lighting System
X-contact only; metering performed by user
120 Technical Notes/Specifications
Monitor
2.5in., 230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with...
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