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...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 (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 the Camera 50 Photo Information 51 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback...
...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 (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 the Camera 50 Photo Information 51 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback...
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...: The Retouch Menu....89 D-Lighting 90 Red-Eye Correction 91 Trim ...91 Monochrome 92 Filter Effects 92 Small Picture 92 Image Overlay 94 Technical Notes 96 Optional Accessories 96 Lenses ...97 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 99 Other Accessories 102 Accessories for the D40 103 Caring for the Camera 104 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 106 Troubleshooting 108 Camera Error Messages and Displays 111 Appendix...
...: The Retouch Menu....89 D-Lighting 90 Red-Eye Correction 91 Trim ...91 Monochrome 92 Filter Effects 92 Small Picture 92 Image Overlay 94 Technical Notes 96 Optional Accessories 96 Lenses ...97 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 99 Other Accessories 102 Accessories for the D40 103 Caring for the Camera 104 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 106 Troubleshooting 108 Camera Error Messages and Displays 111 Appendix...
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... 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 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 Quality and Size: 29 Shooting Mode: 32 Using the Built-in Flash: 34 ISO Sensitivity: 37 Two-Button Reset: 38 P, S, A, and M Modes: 39 Let the camera choose shutter speed and aperture Mode P (Programmed Auto...
... 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 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 Quality and Size: 29 Shooting Mode: 32 Using the Built-in Flash: 34 ISO Sensitivity: 37 Two-Button Reset: 38 P, S, A, and M Modes: 39 Let the camera choose shutter speed and aperture Mode P (Programmed Auto...
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... shutter speed and aperture. Use to adjust camera settings. Lens Aperture Ring When using the lens aperture ring (in other situations in other modes, the shutter-release will be disabled). Use to enable auto ISO sensitivity control in exposure mode M, when aperture can be adjusted manually using a CPU lens equipped with different combinations of advanced settings, including exposure ( 45), white balance, and image optimization. User controls both foreground and background into focus. ISO Auto ( 76) Use this option to freeze or blur motion. User chooses shutter speed; camera...
... shutter speed and aperture. Use to adjust camera settings. Lens Aperture Ring When using the lens aperture ring (in other situations in other modes, the shutter-release will be disabled). Use to enable auto ISO sensitivity control in exposure mode M, when aperture can be adjusted manually using a CPU lens equipped with different combinations of advanced settings, including exposure ( 45), white balance, and image optimization. User controls both foreground and background into focus. ISO Auto ( 76) Use this option to freeze or blur motion. User chooses shutter speed; camera...
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... White balance option in the shooting menu can be used White balance ensures that colors are available in P, S, A, and M modes (Auto is recommended for most situations. White Balance Controls used to fine tune white balance, measure preset white balance, or copy a value for preset white balance from an existing photograph. 11- /Fn Button ( 77) White balance can be set using the command dial. if necessary, other values can also be selected according to the type of the light...
... White balance option in the shooting menu can be used White balance ensures that colors are available in P, S, A, and M modes (Auto is recommended for most situations. White Balance Controls used to fine tune white balance, measure preset white balance, or copy a value for preset white balance from an existing photograph. 11- /Fn Button ( 77) White balance can be set using the command dial. if necessary, other values can also be selected according to the type of the light...
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... the printer manual for printing using Print set (DPOF) ( 61). • Transfer pictures ( 55) and print them from the camera (see below). • Insert the camera memory card in camera USB menu and connect camera to printer ( 58) Print photographs one at a time ( 59) Print multiple photographs ( 60) Disconnect USB cable Create index prints ( 60) Printing Via Direct USB Connection If an error occurs during printing, the camera will display the dialog...
... the printer manual for printing using Print set (DPOF) ( 61). • Transfer pictures ( 55) and print them from the camera (see below). • Insert the camera memory card in camera USB menu and connect camera to printer ( 58) Print photographs one at a time ( 59) Print multiple photographs ( 60) Disconnect USB cable Create index prints ( 60) Printing Via Direct USB Connection If an error occurs during printing, the camera will display the dialog...
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..., select Custom and choose a setting other than Custom use , while Adobe RGB is used or the type of the subject in the frame. Custom Customize image optimization settings ( 69). Noise reduction Reduce noise. * Available in the setup menu; 80). Results are optimized for color reproduction. Settings other settings according to produce vivid images with sharp outlines. BW Black-and-white Take photos in publishing and commercial printing. 68 Menu Guide/Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Color Space The color space...
..., select Custom and choose a setting other than Custom use , while Adobe RGB is used or the type of the subject in the frame. Custom Customize image optimization settings ( 69). Noise reduction Reduce noise. * Available in the setup menu; 80). Results are optimized for color reproduction. Settings other settings according to produce vivid images with sharp outlines. BW Black-and-white Take photos in publishing and commercial printing. 68 Menu Guide/Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Color Space The color space...
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... used to select a user-defined tone curve created using Camera Control Pro (available separately; 103). Default setting: Auto. • Hue adjustment: Hue can be extensively processed or retouched. Default setting: ±0. Higher settings preserve detail in mode II. Mode II is ," with no further modification. Customizing Image Enhancement Options: Custom Select Custom to make separate adjustments to the Adobe RGB color space, which supports a wider gamut of colors than sRGB. Positive values make reds...
... used to select a user-defined tone curve created using Camera Control Pro (available separately; 103). Default setting: Auto. • Hue adjustment: Hue can be extensively processed or retouched. Default setting: ±0. Higher settings preserve detail in mode II. Mode II is ," with no further modification. Customizing Image Enhancement Options: Custom Select Custom to make separate adjustments to the Adobe RGB color space, which supports a wider gamut of colors than sRGB. Positive values make reds...
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... Preset White Balance 1 Place a neutral gray or white object under lighting for shooting" will automatically be set white balance to the last measured value and exit to shooting mode, highlight No and press OK). 4 The message, "Take photo of white or gray object filling viewfinder under the lighting that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button all the way down. 6 If the camera was unable to measure white balance.
... Preset White Balance 1 Place a neutral gray or white object under lighting for shooting" will automatically be set white balance to the last measured value and exit to shooting mode, highlight No and press OK). 4 The message, "Take photo of white or gray object filling viewfinder under the lighting that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button all the way down. 6 If the camera was unable to measure white balance.
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... Metering mode 45 17 AF-area mode 24 18 Focus mode 23 19 Shooting mode 32 20 ISO sensitivity 37 21 White balance mode 49 22 Image size 30 23 Image quality 30 The design of the Wallpaper format is the same as shown at right. 2 Press the multi selector left or right to the setup menu. 82 Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu The photographs on the memory card will be displayed...
... Metering mode 45 17 AF-area mode 24 18 Focus mode 23 19 Shooting mode 32 20 ISO sensitivity 37 21 White balance mode 49 22 Image size 30 23 Image quality 30 The design of the Wallpaper format is the same as shown at right. 2 Press the multi selector left or right to the setup menu. 82 Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu The photographs on the memory card will be displayed...
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... mounted on D40, flash mode is automatically set to TTL and light only. A Non-TTL auto - Non-TTL auto is used to select flash mode. Non- Can be taken. In TTL mode, the shutter-release button will lock and no photographs can be selected from camera Custom Settings menu ( 78). 8. Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon Speedlights. REAR Rear-curtain sync 9 Red-eye reduction 9 Flash Color Information Communication 9 AF-assist for more information. CPU lens required. 6. TTL auto is selected...
... mounted on D40, flash mode is automatically set to TTL and light only. A Non-TTL auto - Non-TTL auto is used to select flash mode. Non- Can be taken. In TTL mode, the shutter-release button will lock and no photographs can be selected from camera Custom Settings menu ( 78). 8. Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon Speedlights. REAR Rear-curtain sync 9 Red-eye reduction 9 Flash Color Information Communication 9 AF-assist for more information. CPU lens required. 6. TTL auto is selected...
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... and modes: Fill flash and red-eye reduction. We recommend that you choose spot metering to the section on Optional Speedlights Refer to off -camera flash photography, correct exposure may not be adjusted for about three seconds after a photograph is stopped down by half an f/stop. Take a test shot and view the results in flash will turn off becomes slow sync. If the Speedlight supports the Creative Lighting System...
... and modes: Fill flash and red-eye reduction. We recommend that you choose spot metering to the section on Optional Speedlights Refer to off -camera flash photography, correct exposure may not be adjusted for about three seconds after a photograph is stopped down by half an f/stop. Take a test shot and view the results in flash will turn off becomes slow sync. If the Speedlight supports the Creative Lighting System...
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... not measure white balance. note that the battery may stop functioning. Delete files or folders. 20, 65 Viewfinder is out of the viewfinder sive and dim. Image quality set to RAW or RAW+B. 30 Metering can not be changed . Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as source for preset white balance. If the problem persists, turn on Electronically-Controlled Cameras," below before consulting your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. Use AE-L/AF-L button to lock focus in AF-C autofocus mode or...
... not measure white balance. note that the battery may stop functioning. Delete files or folders. 20, 65 Viewfinder is out of the viewfinder sive and dim. Image quality set to RAW or RAW+B. 30 Metering can not be changed . Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as source for preset white balance. If the problem persists, turn on Electronically-Controlled Cameras," below before consulting your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. Use AE-L/AF-L button to lock focus in AF-C autofocus mode or...
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... not delete photo. Can not change print order. Photo is taken. Can not print pictures via direct USB connection. Problem Solution Flashing areas appear in images Shooting data appear on TV. Photo is full or locked. Memory card is protected: remove protection. Transfer to choose photo information displayed. RAW image is not displayed on images A graph appears during playback Select All for Playback folder. Camera orientation was changed while release button was taken. Choose correct USB option. shuttershooting • Camera was pointed up...
... not delete photo. Can not change print order. Photo is taken. Can not print pictures via direct USB connection. Problem Solution Flashing areas appear in images Shooting data appear on TV. Photo is full or locked. Memory card is protected: remove protection. Transfer to choose photo information displayed. RAW image is not displayed on images A graph appears during playback Select All for Playback folder. Camera orientation was changed while release button was taken. Choose correct USB option. shuttershooting • Camera was pointed up...
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... minimum aperture (largest f/-number). 8, 39 Lens not attached. Slide lock to "write" position. 13 • Use Nikon-approved card. 102 • Card may be used . This card is low. Choose battery designated for use in the viewfinder and monitor. x authorized service representative. • Delete unwanted files or insert new memory card. 12-13, 20, 65 (blinks) (blinks) Format memory card. • Reduce image quality or size. • Delete photographs. • Insert new memory card. • Choose lower ISO sensitivity. • Increase shutter speed...
... minimum aperture (largest f/-number). 8, 39 Lens not attached. Slide lock to "write" position. 13 • Use Nikon-approved card. 102 • Card may be used . This card is low. Choose battery designated for use in the viewfinder and monitor. x authorized service representative. • Delete unwanted files or insert new memory card. 12-13, 20, 65 (blinks) (blinks) Format memory card. • Reduce image quality or size. • Delete photographs. • Insert new memory card. • Choose lower ISO sensitivity. • Increase shutter speed...
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...- Off - 0.0 - Auto - On - 10: ISO auto - 11: /Fn button Self-timer 12: AE-L/AF-L AE/AF lock 13: AE lock Off 14: Built-in flash - 15: Auto off timers Normal 16: Self-timer 10 s 17: Remote on duration 1 min. 1. Release locked Custom Settings 7: Image review On 8: Flash level - 9: AF-assist On - P S AM Playback Shooting menu Playback folder Slide show: Frame intvl Rotate tall Current 2s On Optimize image Image quality Image size White balance ISO sensitivity Noise reduction - Off - Auto Slow* Fill flash Other settings * Auto slow sync. 114 Technical...
...- Off - 0.0 - Auto - On - 10: ISO auto - 11: /Fn button Self-timer 12: AE-L/AF-L AE/AF lock 13: AE lock Off 14: Built-in flash - 15: Auto off timers Normal 16: Self-timer 10 s 17: Remote on duration 1 min. 1. Release locked Custom Settings 7: Image review On 8: Flash level - 9: AF-assist On - P S AM Playback Shooting menu Playback folder Slide show: Frame intvl Rotate tall Current 2s On Optimize image Image quality Image size White balance ISO sensitivity Noise reduction - Off - Auto Slow* Fill flash Other settings * Auto slow sync. 114 Technical...
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... used . i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is not taken into account. Mode , , , P, A Shutter speed 1/500-1/60 s 1/500-1/125 s Mode S, M Shutter speed 1/500-1 s 1/500-30 s Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Flash range varies with exposure compensation, for the main subject; Standard i-TTL flash control is used for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.21, a standard in which the main subject is used in all other cases. Supported Standards • DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File...
... used . i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is not taken into account. Mode , , , P, A Shutter speed 1/500-1/60 s 1/500-1/125 s Mode S, M Shutter speed 1/500-1 s 1/500-30 s Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Flash range varies with exposure compensation, for the main subject; Standard i-TTL flash control is used for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.21, a standard in which the main subject is used in all other cases. Supported Standards • DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File...
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...); programmed auto (P) with red-eye reduction; blinks for digital SLR available when CPU lens is fired at shutter speeds of frame Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 3s after flash is used with brightness adjustment Video output Can be upgraded by user 120 Technical Notes/Specifications Exposure Metering Matrix Center-weighted Spot Range (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, 20 °C/68 °F) Exposure meter coupling Digital Vari-Program/ exposure modes Exposure compensation Exposure lock Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering 3D color matrix metering II (type G and...
...); programmed auto (P) with red-eye reduction; blinks for digital SLR available when CPU lens is fired at shutter speeds of frame Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 3s after flash is used with brightness adjustment Video output Can be upgraded by user 120 Technical Notes/Specifications Exposure Metering Matrix Center-weighted Spot Range (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, 20 °C/68 °F) Exposure meter coupling Digital Vari-Program/ exposure modes Exposure compensation Exposure lock Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering 3D color matrix metering II (type G and...
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..., 68-69. See Focus, mode AF-area mode. See also Self timer; See also Optimize image; See also AE lock Autofocus. Shooting mode, delayed remote; Flash, level; World time Daylight saving time, 11, 83. See Focus, AF-area mode E Electronic range finder. See also Aperture; See Firmware version Firmware version (setup menu), 86 FINE. See Color mode; See also Memory card, formatting; See also Reset; Programmed auto; See also White balance Computer, 55-56 Continuous. Manual mode compensation, 47 electronic analog exposure display, 43 meters, 14, 78 program...
..., 68-69. See Focus, mode AF-area mode. See also Self timer; See also Optimize image; See also AE lock Autofocus. Shooting mode, delayed remote; Flash, level; World time Daylight saving time, 11, 83. See Focus, AF-area mode E Electronic range finder. See also Aperture; See Firmware version Firmware version (setup menu), 86 FINE. See Color mode; See also Memory card, formatting; See also Reset; Programmed auto; See also White balance Computer, 55-56 Continuous. Manual mode compensation, 47 electronic analog exposure display, 43 meters, 14, 78 program...
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...See White balance, preset Printing, 57-61. Shooting mode, delayed remote; See Shutter-priority auto (single-frame shooting indicator), 32 Saturation, 68-69 SD. See Shooting mode, self timer Self-timer (Custom Settings menu), 79 Self-portraits. Self timer Sensitivity. See Shooting mode, single frame Single-servo autofocus. See Color mode T Television, 62, 103 Time, 11, 83. See Number of exposures remaining, 5, 6, 15 O Optimize image (shooting menu), 68-69 Options. See Image size M. Auto mode; Digital Vari-Program; Manual mode; See also Black and white Monochrome (retouch menu...
...See White balance, preset Printing, 57-61. Shooting mode, delayed remote; See Shutter-priority auto (single-frame shooting indicator), 32 Saturation, 68-69 SD. See Shooting mode, self timer Self-timer (Custom Settings menu), 79 Self-portraits. Self timer Sensitivity. See Shooting mode, single frame Single-servo autofocus. See Color mode T Television, 62, 103 Time, 11, 83. See Number of exposures remaining, 5, 6, 15 O Optimize image (shooting menu), 68-69 Options. See Image size M. Auto mode; Digital Vari-Program; Manual mode; See also Black and white Monochrome (retouch menu...