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... 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 113 Specifications 119 Index 123 vi...
... 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 113 Specifications 119 Index 123 vi...
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...15 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 prevent the same file name ...from being reset when I clean the camera or lens? What lenses can I use ? What memory cards can I use ?...
...15 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 prevent the same file name ...from being reset when I clean the camera or lens? What lenses can I use ? What memory cards can I use ?...
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... 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6GII ED AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor lens ( 122) is supported with your purchase of a Nikon D40 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with interchangeable lenses. Zoom ring ¾ º¶ ²´ ¿ 2. Lens cap Introduction 1 This icon marks settings that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or ...
... 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6GII ED AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor lens ( 122) is supported with your purchase of a Nikon D40 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with interchangeable lenses. Zoom ring ¾ º¶ ²´ ¿ 2. Lens cap Introduction 1 This icon marks settings that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or ...
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... aperture ring, lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f/-number). Remove the rear lens cap from entering the camera when exchanging lenses. 1 Turn the camera off when removing or exchanging lenses. See the lens manual for details. 8 Introduction: First Steps If the lens is equipped with manual priority). ...Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is supported with the mounting index on the lens aligned with AF-S and AF-I lenses only. Care should be taken to prevent dust from the lens. 2 Keeping ...
... aperture ring, lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f/-number). Remove the rear lens cap from entering the camera when exchanging lenses. 1 Turn the camera off when removing or exchanging lenses. See the lens manual for details. 8 Introduction: First Steps If the lens is equipped with manual priority). ...Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is supported with the mounting index on the lens aligned with AF-S and AF-I lenses only. Care should be taken to prevent dust from the lens. 2 Keeping ...
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... is displayed. Photographs can be taken at any time, even when the image is in focus. With lenses that support M/A (autofocus with manual priority), focus can be adjusted manually with your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is not in... 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 camera body.
... is displayed. Photographs can be taken at any time, even when the image is in focus. With lenses that support M/A (autofocus with manual priority), focus can be adjusted manually with your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is not in... 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 camera body.
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... closes, creating the effect of a stream of 18- 200mm ( 97-98). The flash has a minimum range of 18-300mm or non-CPU lenses with red-eye reduction. For information on controlling flash level ( 48). Rear-Curtain Sync Normally the flash fires as the shutter opens ("front curtain ...sync"; Front-curtain sync Rear curtain sync 36 Reference: More on Photography (All Modes)/Using the Built-in Flash Use with CPU lenses with focal lengths of 60cm (2ft.) and can be briefly disabled to prevent shadows. The shutter release may interfere with focal lengths of light...
... closes, creating the effect of a stream of 18- 200mm ( 97-98). The flash has a minimum range of 18-300mm or non-CPU lenses with red-eye reduction. For information on controlling flash level ( 48). Rear-Curtain Sync Normally the flash fires as the shutter opens ("front curtain ...sync"; Front-curtain sync Rear curtain sync 36 Reference: More on Photography (All Modes)/Using the Built-in Flash Use with CPU lenses with focal lengths of 60cm (2ft.) and can be briefly disabled to prevent shadows. The shutter release may interfere with focal lengths of light...
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... modes offers a different degree of control over a variety of shutter speed and aperture, allowing you to adjust camera settings. Use to blur background or bring both shutter speed and aperture. User chooses aperture; Type G lenses are not equipped with different combinations of advanced settings, including exposure ( 45), white balance, and image optimization...
... modes offers a different degree of control over a variety of shutter speed and aperture, allowing you to adjust camera settings. Use to blur background or bring both shutter speed and aperture. User chooses aperture; Type G lenses are not equipped with different combinations of advanced settings, including exposure ( 45), white balance, and image optimization...
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...will meter center focus area). Use a type G or D lens for AF-area mode ( 24), camera will be correctly exposed, even when background is much brighter or darker. CPU lenses can also be identified by the presence of brightness, color, distance, and composition for portraits. CPU ...-segment RGB sensor. Type D lens Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Exposure 45 Camera meters a wide area of the frame and instantly sets exposure according to distribution of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel. With other modes): Method Matrix Center-weighted Spot Description...
...will meter center focus area). Use a type G or D lens for AF-area mode ( 24), camera will be correctly exposed, even when background is much brighter or darker. CPU lenses can also be identified by the presence of brightness, color, distance, and composition for portraits. CPU ...-segment RGB sensor. Type D lens Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Exposure 45 Camera meters a wide area of the frame and instantly sets exposure according to distribution of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel. With other modes): Method Matrix Center-weighted Spot Description...
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...camera may be unable to acquire Image Dust Off reference data. If using computer imaging software. A grid pattern is pressed. in . See the Capture NX manual for more information. In autofocus mode, focus will be displayed. Image Dust Off Dust off Ref Photo Acquire reference data for photographs taken with different lenses... or at different apertures. Dust off ref photo is available with CPU lenses only. A lens with a focal length of the way down to acquire Image Dust ...
...camera may be unable to acquire Image Dust Off reference data. If using computer imaging software. A grid pattern is pressed. in . See the Capture NX manual for more information. In autofocus mode, focus will be displayed. Image Dust Off Dust off Ref Photo Acquire reference data for photographs taken with different lenses... or at different apertures. Dust off ref photo is available with CPU lenses only. A lens with a focal length of the way down to acquire Image Dust ...
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... about 1.5. Technical Notes Optional Accessories One advantage of digital SLR cameras is 36×24mm. Picture size (35-mm format) (36 mm × 24 mm) Picture diagonal Picture angle (35-mm format) Picture angle (D40) Picture size (D40) (23.7 mm × 15.6 mm) 96...Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to -date information on accessories for up-to operate within its operational and safety requirements. Picture Angle and Focal Length The size of the D40. Flash units (Speedlights) ML-L3 remote control Viewfinder accessories Lenses...
... about 1.5. Technical Notes Optional Accessories One advantage of digital SLR cameras is 36×24mm. Picture size (35-mm format) (36 mm × 24 mm) Picture diagonal Picture angle (35-mm format) Picture angle (D40) Picture size (D40) (23.7 mm × 15.6 mm) 96...Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to -date information on accessories for up-to operate within its operational and safety requirements. Picture Angle and Focal Length The size of the D40. Flash units (Speedlights) ML-L3 remote control Viewfinder accessories Lenses...
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...( 45). IX Nikkor CPU lenses can be used if maximum effective aperture is f/5.6 or faster. Camera exposure metering and flash control may not function when 600mm f/4D IF* lens is shifted and/or tilted or aperture is not at maximum. * Autofocus not available with electronic range finder) MF Digital Vari Program, P, S, A ...via the lens aperture ring; Except where otherwise noted, the electronic range finder can be used with the D40. can not be used. Non-CPU Lenses The non-CPU lenses listed below may not be in focus 200-400 mm f/4G IF when in mode M. Selecting another...
...( 45). IX Nikkor CPU lenses can be used if maximum effective aperture is f/5.6 or faster. Camera exposure metering and flash control may not function when 600mm f/4D IF* lens is shifted and/or tilted or aperture is not at maximum. * Autofocus not available with electronic range finder) MF Digital Vari Program, P, S, A ...via the lens aperture ring; Except where otherwise noted, the electronic range finder can be used with the D40. can not be used. Non-CPU Lenses The non-CPU lenses listed below may not be in focus 200-400 mm f/4G IF when in mode M. Selecting another...
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...f/2.8D • AF-S DX IF ED 17-55mm f/2.8G • AF-S ED 28-70mm f/2.8D Lenses that block the subject's view of 18-300mm. The flash may block the AF-assist illuminator and interfere ...with autofocus when lighting is not available with the following lenses: • AF-S VR ED 70-200mm f/2.8G • AF-S ED 80-200mm f/2.8D • AF...ED 200-400mm f/4G • AF-S VR 200mm f/2G At ranges under 1m (3ft. 3in.), the following lenses at ranges less than those given below: Lens AF-S DX ED 12-24mm f/4G AF-S ED 17-35mm f/2....
...f/2.8D • AF-S DX IF ED 17-55mm f/2.8G • AF-S ED 28-70mm f/2.8D Lenses that block the subject's view of 18-300mm. The flash may block the AF-assist illuminator and interfere ...with autofocus when lighting is not available with the following lenses: • AF-S VR ED 70-200mm f/2.8G • AF-S ED 80-200mm f/2.8D • AF...ED 200-400mm f/4G • AF-S VR 200mm f/2G At ranges under 1m (3ft. 3in.), the following lenses at ranges less than those given below: Lens AF-S DX ED 12-24mm f/4G AF-S ED 17-35mm f/2....
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... a Nikon Speedlight not listed in this section, contact a Nikon-authorized...camera or flash. Autofocus is shown by the Speedlight flash-ready indicator. Negative voltages or voltages over 250V applied to A (non-TTL auto) mode. 2. Otherwise i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR...9 9 - 9 9 9 9 9 9 ---- 9 ---- 9 9 --- 9 ---- ----- 1. Nikkor lenses. GN Range-priority manual - selected with spot metering or when automatically when a non-CPU lens is attached....camera Custom Settings menu ( 78). 8. A Non-TTL auto - Available when camera is mounted on D40...
... a Nikon Speedlight not listed in this section, contact a Nikon-authorized...camera or flash. Autofocus is shown by the Speedlight flash-ready indicator. Negative voltages or voltages over 250V applied to A (non-TTL auto) mode. 2. Otherwise i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR...9 9 - 9 9 9 9 9 9 ---- 9 ---- 9 9 --- 9 ---- ----- 1. Nikkor lenses. GN Range-priority manual - selected with spot metering or when automatically when a non-CPU lens is attached....camera Custom Settings menu ( 78). 8. A Non-TTL auto - Available when camera is mounted on D40...
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..., drop, or subject to strong physical shocks. • Do not expose to +0.5m-1). Test diopter adjustment lenses before first use in portrait orientation. • Nikon filters can be achieved with card reader or supports 2GB and 4GB cards. accessories Eyepiece adapter required (available separately... when a bright light source is in loss of speed. Other Accessories • Diopter adjustment viewfinder lenses: Lenses are available with linear polarizing filters. era is in the D40. Memory Cards • Format memory cards in the camera before purchase to the card casing.
..., drop, or subject to strong physical shocks. • Do not expose to +0.5m-1). Test diopter adjustment lenses before first use in portrait orientation. • Nikon filters can be achieved with card reader or supports 2GB and 4GB cards. accessories Eyepiece adapter required (available separately... when a bright light source is in loss of speed. Other Accessories • Diopter adjustment viewfinder lenses: Lenses are available with linear polarizing filters. era is in the D40. Memory Cards • Format memory cards in the camera before purchase to the card casing.
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...distilled water and dry thoroughly. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in damage or malfunction. Do not store the camera with a soft cloth or chamois leather. Servicing the Camera and Accessories The D40 is inspected or serviced. 104 Technical Notes/Caring for an extended period,...liquid. Any accessories regularly used with the camera, such as this could result in a dry, well-ventilated area. Do not apply pressure, as lenses or optional Speedlights, should be taken to avoid injury caused by the original retailer or Nikon service representative once every one to two years...
...distilled water and dry thoroughly. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in damage or malfunction. Do not store the camera with a soft cloth or chamois leather. Servicing the Camera and Accessories The D40 is inspected or serviced. 104 Technical Notes/Caring for an extended period,...liquid. Any accessories regularly used with the camera, such as this could result in a dry, well-ventilated area. Do not apply pressure, as lenses or optional Speedlights, should be taken to avoid injury caused by the original retailer or Nikon service representative once every one to two years...
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... batteries approved for use in this foreign matter may enter the camera when lenses are a valuable resource. To protect the camera when no lens is fully charged can be adhering to flame or...in cold weather. Keep a spare battery in place, be used for the Camera 107 Photographs affected by authorized Nikon service personnel ( x). On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to prevent...body cap provided with the camera, being careful to first remove all dust and other foreign matter that may recover some third-party imaging applications. The D40, however, is fully charged...
... batteries approved for use in this foreign matter may enter the camera when lenses are a valuable resource. To protect the camera when no lens is fully charged can be adhering to flame or...in cold weather. Keep a spare battery in place, be used for the Camera 107 Photographs affected by authorized Nikon service personnel ( x). On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to prevent...body cap provided with the camera, being careful to first remove all dust and other foreign matter that may recover some third-party imaging applications. The D40, however, is fully charged...
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... Flash in use optional diopter adjustment lenses. 14, 102 Displays turn the camera off without warning. Turn the camera off delay. 78 Camera stops functioning See "A Note on Electronically-Controlled Cameras," below before consulting your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. If the problem... your retailer or Nikon representative. Image quality set to RAW or RAW+B. 30 Metering can not be changed . In the event of focus. display varies with D40. 72 Full range available. Problem Solution Camera takes time to turn the camera on . Display ...
... Flash in use optional diopter adjustment lenses. 14, 102 Displays turn the camera off without warning. Turn the camera off delay. 78 Camera stops functioning See "A Note on Electronically-Controlled Cameras," below before consulting your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. If the problem... your retailer or Nikon representative. Image quality set to RAW or RAW+B. 30 Metering can not be changed . In the event of focus. display varies with D40. 72 Full range available. Problem Solution Camera takes time to turn the camera on . Display ...
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... not be used †Excluding lenses for Camera File System (DCF) 2.0 and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) • NEF (RAW): compressed 12-bit • JPEG: JPEG baseline-complaint Autofocus Detection range AF-area mode Focus lock TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 530 autofocus sensor module with AF-assist illuminator (range approximately 0.5-3.0m...
... not be used †Excluding lenses for Camera File System (DCF) 2.0 and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) • NEF (RAW): compressed 12-bit • JPEG: JPEG baseline-complaint Autofocus Detection range AF-area mode Focus lock TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 530 autofocus sensor module with AF-assist illuminator (range approximately 0.5-3.0m...
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...is fully charged; color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); programmed auto (P) with red-eye reduction; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL fill-flash for about 2.5% of up , night portrait); blinks for digital SLR available when CPU lens is fired at shutter speeds of ...) 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; Exposure Metering Matrix Center-weighted Spot Range (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, 20 °C/68 ...
...is fully charged; color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); programmed auto (P) with red-eye reduction; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL fill-flash for about 2.5% of up , night portrait); blinks for digital SLR available when CPU lens is fired at shutter speeds of ...) 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; Exposure Metering Matrix Center-weighted Spot Range (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, 20 °C/68 ...
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... English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish Power source • One rechargeable Nikon EN-EL9 Li-ion battery; flash fired with charge state and shooting conditions. Batteries will not be taken with an 18- 55mm f/3.5-5....a fully-charged battery operating at an ambi- ent temperature of ½50s, the shutter release pressed halfway for a camera with VR lenses • Repeated autofocus operations To ensure maximum battery performance: • Keep the battery contacts clean. the cycle is approximately...
... English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish Power source • One rechargeable Nikon EN-EL9 Li-ion battery; flash fired with charge state and shooting conditions. Batteries will not be taken with an 18- 55mm f/3.5-5....a fully-charged battery operating at an ambi- ent temperature of ½50s, the shutter release pressed halfway for a camera with VR lenses • Repeated autofocus operations To ensure maximum battery performance: • Keep the battery contacts clean. the cycle is approximately...