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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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...Exposure 39 Self timer, remote control 33 Optional flash units 99 Lenses 97 Accessories for the D40 96 Approved memory cards 102 Accessories for the D40 103 Servicing the camera x Cleaning the camera 104 Camera Setup Question Key phrase How do I travel? Who can I ask to different photographs?...off the light on a menu? Viewfinder focus How do I display the menus in the menus? CSM/setup menu Can I clean the camera or lens? How do I use the menus? How do with this warning mean? Stand-by mode How do I do I change the self...
...Exposure 39 Self timer, remote control 33 Optional flash units 99 Lenses 97 Accessories for the D40 96 Approved memory cards 102 Accessories for the D40 103 Servicing the camera x Cleaning the camera 104 Camera Setup Question Key phrase How do I travel? Who can I ask to different photographs?...off the light on a menu? Viewfinder focus How do I display the menus in the menus? CSM/setup menu Can I clean the camera or lens? How do I use the menus? How do with this warning mean? Stand-by mode How do I do I change the self...
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... you enjoy taking pictures with your purchase of a Nikon D40 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with AF-S and AF-I lenses only. This icon indicates that can be adjusted using the product. An 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6GII ED AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor lens ( 122) is used : This icon marks cautions...you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual or in this manual for your Nikon digital camera. This icon marks notes, information that may be read before using the camera. Zoom ring ¾ º¶ ²´ ¿ 2. This icon marks tips, ...
... you enjoy taking pictures with your purchase of a Nikon D40 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with AF-S and AF-I lenses only. This icon indicates that can be adjusted using the product. An 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6GII ED AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor lens ( 122) is used : This icon marks cautions...you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual or in this manual for your Nikon digital camera. This icon marks notes, information that may be read before using the camera. Zoom ring ¾ º¶ ²´ ¿ 2. This icon marks tips, ...
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...Accessory shoe cover 99 11 Accessory shoe (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, 58 18 (self-timer) ...button 33 (function) button 77 19 Lens release button 8 20 Lens mounting index 8 2 Introduction: Getting to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read ...
...Accessory shoe cover 99 11 Accessory shoe (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, 58 18 (self-timer) ...button 33 (function) button 77 19 Lens release button 8 20 Lens mounting index 8 2 Introduction: Getting to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read ...
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...First Steps To remove the lens, press and hold the lens-release button while turning the lens clockwise. Care should be taken to prevent dust from the lens. 2 Keeping the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount and rotate the lens in the direction shown ...until it clicks into place. If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus)...
...First Steps To remove the lens, press and hold the lens-release button while turning the lens clockwise. Care should be taken to prevent dust from the lens. 2 Keeping the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount and rotate the lens in the direction shown ...until it clicks into place. If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus)...
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... viewfinder is in your eye. When operating the diopter adjustment control with your eye to put your fingers or fingernails in clear focus. 1 Remove the lens cap and turn off if no operations are performed for about eight seconds (auto meter off timers; 78). 14 Introduction: First Steps Focus brackets Auto... Meter Off At default settings, the viewfinder and shooting information display will turn the camera on the battery. Adjusting Viewfinder Focus Photographs are framed in sharp focus.
... viewfinder is in your eye. When operating the diopter adjustment control with your eye to put your fingers or fingernails in clear focus. 1 Remove the lens cap and turn off if no operations are performed for about eight seconds (auto meter off timers; 78). 14 Introduction: First Steps Focus brackets Auto... Meter Off At default settings, the viewfinder and shooting information display will turn the camera on the battery. Adjusting Viewfinder Focus Photographs are framed in sharp focus.
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...1.3 The number of photographs that can be stored on the memory card is shown in response to shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on. 1.1 Remove the lens cap and turn on and the viewfinder display will light. 1.2 If the monitor is off, press the button to display shooting information...displayed when the button is pressed, the battery is not enough memory to store additional photographs at current settings, the display will turn the camera on. Check the number of exposures remaining. Low battery. Prepare to (auto mode). If there is exhausted. Shutter release disabled. Monitor ...
...1.3 The number of photographs that can be stored on the memory card is shown in response to shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on. 1.1 Remove the lens cap and turn on and the viewfinder display will light. 1.2 If the monitor is off, press the button to display shooting information...displayed when the button is pressed, the battery is not enough memory to store additional photographs at current settings, the display will turn the camera on. Check the number of exposures remaining. Low battery. Prepare to (auto mode). If there is exhausted. Shutter release disabled. Monitor ...
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.... If the subject is complete, the selected focus area will appear in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with the main subject positioned in the viewfinder. 3.1 Hold the camera as shown. When the focus operation is dark, the AF-assist illuminator may light to keep you upper ... to assist the focus operation and the flash may pop up. The monitor will automatically select the focus area containing the subject closest to the camera and focus on the subject so that can be highlighted, a beep will sound, and the infocus indicator (z) will be stored in the memory buffer ...
.... If the subject is complete, the selected focus area will appear in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with the main subject positioned in the viewfinder. 3.1 Hold the camera as shown. When the focus operation is dark, the AF-assist illuminator may light to keep you upper ... to assist the focus operation and the flash may pop up. The monitor will automatically select the focus area containing the subject closest to the camera and focus on the subject so that can be highlighted, a beep will sound, and the infocus indicator (z) will be stored in the memory buffer ...
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... turns off when shooting is pressed halfway. remove lens hoods when using the flash, see page 34. Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete. 5 Turn the camera off when the shutter-release button is complete. For... flash from firing when lighting is not displayed, remove your finger briefly from the shutter-release button and try again. The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button.
... turns off when shooting is pressed halfway. remove lens hoods when using the flash, see page 34. Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete. 5 Turn the camera off when the shutter-release button is complete. For... flash from firing when lighting is not displayed, remove your finger briefly from the shutter-release button and try again. The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button.
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...-Programs) In addition to , the D40 offers a choice of children. Portrait Use for vivid landscape shots. The camera selects the focus area containing the closest subject. For pictures of seven Digital Vari-Program modes. Digital Vari-Program modes are described below. the AF-assist illuminator will ... mode. 2 Frame a photograph in Digital Vari-Program modes: 1 Rotate the mode dial to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as easy as rotating the mode dial. If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is used, background details will light ...
...-Programs) In addition to , the D40 offers a choice of children. Portrait Use for vivid landscape shots. The camera selects the focus area containing the closest subject. For pictures of seven Digital Vari-Program modes. Digital Vari-Program modes are described below. the AF-assist illuminator will ... mode. 2 Frame a photograph in Digital Vari-Program modes: 1 Rotate the mode dial to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as easy as rotating the mode dial. If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is used, background details will light ...
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...button is pressed halfway. 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 to be moving subjects... AF For stationary subjects. The user can be released if camera is able to focus. The illuminator has a range of 24-200mm and remove the lens hood. 2- Focus Mode ( 75) Focus mode can be released if camera is able to focus. Shutter can also select the focus...
...button is pressed halfway. 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 to be moving subjects... AF For stationary subjects. The user can be released if camera is able to focus. The illuminator has a range of 24-200mm and remove the lens hood. 2- Focus Mode ( 75) Focus mode can be released if camera is able to focus. Shutter can also select the focus...
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... ring until the in focus. After positioning the subject in the active focus area, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focusing ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in -focus indicator (z) is 46.5mm (1.83 in focus. The ... on Photography (All Modes)/Focus With lenses that offers A-M selection, select M when focusing manually. Manual Focus Controls used to adjust focus manually or when using a lens that support M/A (autofocus with your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on the...
... ring until the in focus. After positioning the subject in the active focus area, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focusing ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in -focus indicator (z) is 46.5mm (1.83 in focus. The ... on Photography (All Modes)/Focus With lenses that offers A-M selection, select M when focusing manually. Manual Focus Controls used to adjust focus manually or when using a lens that support M/A (autofocus with your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on the...
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... ("front curtain sync"; The flash can not be used in continuous shooting mode ( 32), only one picture will be briefly disabled to prevent shadows. Remove lens hoods to protect the flash after a short pause. The flash has a minimum range of 18-300mm or non-CPU lenses with red-eye reduction. Front...
... ("front curtain sync"; The flash can not be used in continuous shooting mode ( 32), only one picture will be briefly disabled to prevent shadows. Remove lens hoods to protect the flash after a short pause. The flash has a minimum range of 18-300mm or non-CPU lenses with red-eye reduction. Front...
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...freeze or blur motion. The following figure shows how shutter speed and aperture affect exposure. Recommended for snapshots and in P, S, A, and M modes. The camera exposure meter and a variety of other features can be used ( 97). 10 - P, S, A, and M Modes P, S, A, and M modes offer...40) S Shutter-priority auto ( 41) A Aperture-priority auto ( 42) M Manual ( 43) Description Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for best results. Lens Aperture Ring When using the lens aperture ring (in other situations in which there is little time to "bulb" or "--" for best results...
...freeze or blur motion. The following figure shows how shutter speed and aperture affect exposure. Recommended for snapshots and in P, S, A, and M modes. The camera exposure meter and a variety of other features can be used ( 97). 10 - P, S, A, and M Modes P, S, A, and M modes offer...40) S Shutter-priority auto ( 41) A Aperture-priority auto ( 42) M Manual ( 43) Description Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for best results. Lens Aperture Ring When using the lens aperture ring (in other situations in which there is little time to "bulb" or "--" for best results...
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...try increasing ISO sensitivity ( 37), using the built-in seconds (for example, when using a vibration reduction (VR) lens. Shutter Speed and Camera Shake To prevent blur caused by camera shake, the shutter speed should be displayed in shutter-priority auto: 1 Rotate the mode dial to suggest motion by ... the viewfinder (shutter speed can also be faster than the inverse of the focal length of the lens, in flash ( 34) or an optional Speedlight ( 99), mounting the camera on a tripod, or using a lens with a focal length of 300mm, choose a shutter speed faster than 1/300s. Use slow shutter ...
...try increasing ISO sensitivity ( 37), using the built-in seconds (for example, when using a vibration reduction (VR) lens. Shutter Speed and Camera Shake To prevent blur caused by camera shake, the shutter speed should be displayed in shutter-priority auto: 1 Rotate the mode dial to suggest motion by ... the viewfinder (shutter speed can also be faster than the inverse of the focal length of the lens, in flash ( 34) or an optional Speedlight ( 99), mounting the camera on a tripod, or using a lens with a focal length of 300mm, choose a shutter speed faster than 1/300s. Use slow shutter ...
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... and background into focus. Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto) In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture from values between the minimum and maximum for the lens while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Large apertures (low f/-numbers) soften background details.
... and background into focus. Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto) In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture from values between the minimum and maximum for the lens while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Large apertures (low f/-numbers) soften background details.
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... minimum and max- Aperture can be set to values between 30s and ¼,000s, or the shutter can be held open for indefinitely for the lens. Display at left indicates that picture will be underexposed. imum values for longer exposures ( ). Check exposure in the monitor, press the button). To set aperture...
... minimum and max- Aperture can be set to values between 30s and ¼,000s, or the shutter can be held open for indefinitely for the lens. Display at left indicates that picture will be underexposed. imum values for longer exposures ( ). Check exposure in the monitor, press the button). To set aperture...
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...other modes): Method Matrix Center-weighted Spot Description Recommended in active focus area only (if Closest subject is available with a lens aperture ring. Camera meters a wide area of the frame and instantly sets exposure according to distribution of CPU contacts, type G and D...identified by the presence of brightness, color, distance, and composition for natural results. Use a type G or D lens for portraits. Camera meters exposure in most situations. Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to P, S, A, or M (matrix metering is much brighter or darker...
...other modes): Method Matrix Center-weighted Spot Description Recommended in active focus area only (if Closest subject is available with a lens aperture ring. Camera meters a wide area of the frame and instantly sets exposure according to distribution of CPU contacts, type G and D...identified by the presence of brightness, color, distance, and composition for natural results. Use a type G or D lens for portraits. Camera meters exposure in most situations. Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to P, S, A, or M (matrix metering is much brighter or darker...
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... contains the following options (options displayed may differ if My menu is selected for the CSM/Setup menu option in black-and-white. See "Using Camera Menus" ( 63) for color reproduction. Noise reduction Reduce noise. * Available in P, S, A, and M modes only. 68-69 70 70 70 73 73 ... most situations. VI More vivid Maximizes saturation, contrast, and sharpness to the light source. Optimize Image Use a type G or D lens for general use the sRGB color space. ISO sensitivity Raise sensitivity when lighting is used or the type of portrait subjects. Option Description Optimize...
... contains the following options (options displayed may differ if My menu is selected for the CSM/Setup menu option in black-and-white. See "Using Camera Menus" ( 63) for color reproduction. Noise reduction Reduce noise. * Available in P, S, A, and M modes only. 68-69 70 70 70 73 73 ... most situations. VI More vivid Maximizes saturation, contrast, and sharpness to the light source. Optimize Image Use a type G or D lens for general use the sRGB color space. ISO sensitivity Raise sensitivity when lighting is used or the type of portrait subjects. Option Description Optimize...
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...for photographs taken with a focal length of at least 50mm is too bright or too dark, the camera may be displayed. 2 With the lens ten centimeters (four inches) from Step 1. A lens with different lenses or at right will automatically be used to reduce the effects of the way down to.... If the reference object is recommended. The same reference image can not be displayed. In autofocus mode, focus will be viewed using a zoom lens, zoom all the way in Capture NX (available separately; in NEF (RAW) photographs. Image Dust Off Dust off ref photo is displayed when ...
...for photographs taken with a focal length of at least 50mm is too bright or too dark, the camera may be displayed. 2 With the lens ten centimeters (four inches) from Step 1. A lens with different lenses or at right will automatically be used to reduce the effects of the way down to.... If the reference object is recommended. The same reference image can not be displayed. In autofocus mode, focus will be viewed using a zoom lens, zoom all the way in Capture NX (available separately; in NEF (RAW) photographs. Image Dust Off Dust off ref photo is displayed when ...