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Introduction Tutorial Photography and Playback More on Photography (All Modes) Reference P, S, A, and M Modes More on Playback Connecting to a Computer, Printer, or TV Playback Options: The Playback Menu Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Menu Guide Custom Settings Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu Creating Retouched Copies: The Retouch Menu Technical Notes i
Introduction Tutorial Photography and Playback More on Photography (All Modes) Reference P, S, A, and M Modes More on Playback Connecting to a Computer, Printer, or TV Playback Options: The Playback Menu Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Menu Guide Custom Settings Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu Creating Retouched Copies: The Retouch Menu Technical Notes i
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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 ...Autoexposure Lock 46 Exposure Compensation 47 Flash Compensation 48 White Balance 49 More on Playback 50 Viewing Photographs on the Camera 50 Photo Information 51 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback ...........52 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 53 Protecting Photographs...
... 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 ...Autoexposure Lock 46 Exposure Compensation 47 Flash Compensation 48 White Balance 49 More on Playback 50 Viewing Photographs on the Camera 50 Photo Information 51 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback ...........52 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 53 Protecting Photographs...
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... the mode dial to (auto mode). Prepare to shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on. 1.1 Remove the lens cap and turn on . Check the battery level as shown at right. Battery partially discharged. Tutorial Photography and Playback "Point-and-Shoot" Photography ( Mode) This section describes how ...to take photographs in (auto) mode, an automatic "pointand-shoot" mode in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in the shooting information ...
... the mode dial to (auto mode). Prepare to shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on. 1.1 Remove the lens cap and turn on . Check the battery level as shown at right. Battery partially discharged. Tutorial Photography and Playback "Point-and-Shoot" Photography ( Mode) This section describes how ...to take photographs in (auto) mode, an automatic "pointand-shoot" mode in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in the shooting information ...
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... will automatically select the focus area containing the subject closest to assist the focus operation and the flash may pop up. The camera will appear in the viewfinder display while the shutter-release button is shown in the viewfinder. Keep your elbows propped lightly against..., shorter focal lengths to zoom in on this subject. Holding the Camera Hold the handgrip in the viewfinder. 3.1 Hold the camera as shown. The monitor will be stored in the memory buffer ("r"; 32) is pressed halfway. 16 Tutorial: "Point-and-Shoot" Photography ( Mode) The number of exposures ...
... will automatically select the focus area containing the subject closest to assist the focus operation and the flash may pop up. The camera will appear in the viewfinder display while the shutter-release button is shown in the viewfinder. Keep your elbows propped lightly against..., shorter focal lengths to zoom in on this subject. Holding the Camera Hold the handgrip in the viewfinder. 3.1 Hold the camera as shown. The monitor will be stored in the memory buffer ("r"; 32) is pressed halfway. 16 Tutorial: "Point-and-Shoot" Photography ( Mode) The number of exposures ...
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...automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (to prevent the flash from the shutter-release button and try again. The camera focuses and the monitor turns off when the shutter-release button is complete. Flash range varies with aperture and ISO sensitivity (...camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. Take photograph To save battery power when the flash is required for correct exposure in mode, the built-in use, return it to release the shutter and record the photograph. Focus The Built-in Flash If additional lighting is not in flash will light. Tutorial...
...automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (to prevent the flash from the shutter-release button and try again. The camera focuses and the monitor turns off when the shutter-release button is complete. Flash range varies with aperture and ISO sensitivity (...camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. Take photograph To save battery power when the flash is required for correct exposure in mode, the built-in use, return it to release the shutter and record the photograph. Focus The Built-in Flash If additional lighting is not in flash will light. Tutorial...
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... natural and man-made landscapes. Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) In addition to , the D40 offers a choice of children. Auto (Flash Off) The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off . The camera selects the focus area containing the closest subject;... Landscape Use for portraits with soft, natural-looking skin tones. For pictures of seven Digital Vari-Program modes. the built-in flash turns off automatically. 18 Tutorial: Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) Selecting...
... natural and man-made landscapes. Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) In addition to , the D40 offers a choice of children. Auto (Flash Off) The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off . The camera selects the focus area containing the closest subject;... Landscape Use for portraits with soft, natural-looking skin tones. For pictures of seven Digital Vari-Program modes. the built-in flash turns off automatically. 18 Tutorial: Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) Selecting...
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... pressed halfway, tracking the subject in flash will continue to prevent blur. Tutorial: Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) 19 The starting focus area can be selected with the multi selector. If the subject leaves the center focus area, the camera will pop automatically when the shutter-release button is recommended to focus based...
... pressed halfway, tracking the subject in flash will continue to prevent blur. Tutorial: Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) 19 The starting focus area can be selected with the multi selector. If the subject leaves the center focus area, the camera will pop automatically when the shutter-release button is recommended to focus based...
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... be viewed by rotating the command dial or pressing the multi selector left or right. To exit without deleting the picture, press the button. 20 Tutorial: Basic Playback If no photograph is displayed in the monitor, press the button. Additional pictures can be displayed. To end playback and return to playback...
... be viewed by rotating the command dial or pressing the multi selector left or right. To exit without deleting the picture, press the button. 20 Tutorial: Basic Playback If no photograph is displayed in the monitor, press the button. Additional pictures can be displayed. To end playback and return to playback...
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... Print photographs View photographs on TV Connecting to a Computer: 55 Printing Photographs: 57 Viewing Photographs on the Camera: 50 See the Menu Guide for information 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 ...
... Print photographs View photographs on TV Connecting to a Computer: 55 Printing Photographs: 57 Viewing Photographs on the Camera: 50 See the Menu Guide for information 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 ...