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... items and other topics. Find it from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html Troubleshooting See pages 108-110 Camera behaving unexpectedly? Help Use the camera's on-board help feature for details. See pages v-vi The Q&A Index See pages vii-ix Know what you want to... Find It Find what you're looking for from: The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in the viewfinder or monitor, find the ...
... items and other topics. Find it from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html Troubleshooting See pages 108-110 Camera behaving unexpectedly? Help Use the camera's on-board help feature for details. See pages v-vi The Q&A Index See pages vii-ix Know what you want to... Find It Find what you're looking for from: The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in the viewfinder or monitor, find the ...
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...Nikon will not occur in a particular The FCC requires the user be held liable for Customers in Canada CAUTION ATTENTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the following measures: Interface Cables • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals... or more of the Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. D40 ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in your • Increase the separation between the equipment and ...
...Nikon will not occur in a particular The FCC requires the user be held liable for Customers in Canada CAUTION ATTENTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the following measures: Interface Cables • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals... or more of the Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. D40 ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in your • Increase the separation between the equipment and ...
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... copying or reproduction or unused postage coupons. Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be collected separately. iv Notices stamps or post cards issued by the government... Items prohibited by the gov- Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. All other data storage devices does not completely...
... copying or reproduction or unused postage coupons. Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be collected separately. iv Notices stamps or post cards issued by the government... Items prohibited by the gov- Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. All other data storage devices does not completely...
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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 ... 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 ...
... 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 ... 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 ...
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...This icon indicates that can be helpful when using the camera. Rear cover: 8 7. Zoom ring ¾ º¶ ²´ ¿ 2. Lens cap Introduction 1 Read this manual for your Nikon digital camera. To make it handy when using camera menus. Mounting index: 8 6. This icon marks ...settings that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or in this manual thoroughly before use , and keep it easier to help 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. Focus ring...
...This icon indicates that can be helpful when using the camera. Rear cover: 8 7. Zoom ring ¾ º¶ ²´ ¿ 2. Lens cap Introduction 1 Read this manual for your Nikon digital camera. To make it handy when using camera menus. Mounting index: 8 6. This icon marks ...settings that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or in this manual thoroughly before use , and keep it easier to help 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. Focus ring...
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Camera Body µ ¸ ¹ Ƹ ᕡ ƺ ƹ ƻ Ƽ ƽ ƾ ƿ 1 Infrared receiver... (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... 20 Lens mounting index 8 2 Introduction: Getting to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to Know the Camera You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it ...
Camera Body µ ¸ ¹ Ƹ ᕡ ƺ ƹ ƻ Ƽ ƽ ƾ ƿ 1 Infrared receiver... (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... 20 Lens mounting index 8 2 Introduction: Getting to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to Know the Camera You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it ...
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P-Programmed auto: 40 S-Shutter-priority auto: 41 A -Aperture-priority auto: 42 M-Manual: 43 Point-and-Shoot Modes (Digital Vari-Programs) Selecting a Digital Vari-Program automatically optimizes settings to Know the Camera Auto (flash off . Child: 19 -Sports: 19 - On Off 4 Introduction: Getting to suit the selected...as rotating the mode dial. -Auto: 15 - The Mode Dial The D40 offers a choice of the following twelve shooting modes: Advanced Modes (Exposure Modes) Select these modes for full control over camera settings. Close up: 19 - Night portrait: 19 The Power Switch ...
P-Programmed auto: 40 S-Shutter-priority auto: 41 A -Aperture-priority auto: 42 M-Manual: 43 Point-and-Shoot Modes (Digital Vari-Programs) Selecting a Digital Vari-Program automatically optimizes settings to Know the Camera Auto (flash off . Child: 19 -Sports: 19 - On Off 4 Introduction: Getting to suit the selected...as rotating the mode dial. -Auto: 15 - The Mode Dial The D40 offers a choice of the following twelve shooting modes: Advanced Modes (Exposure Modes) Select these modes for full control over camera settings. Close up: 19 - Night portrait: 19 The Power Switch ...
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...Image quality 30 21 Battery indicator 15 22 "Beep" indicator 74 23 Optimize image indicator 68 24 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 76 25 Manual flash control indicator 78 Flash compensation indicator for optional Speedlight 99 Note: Above display is shown when Graphic is selected for Info display ...format. See page 81 for information on changing camera settings. 25 24 23 22 21 1 5 20 19 2 6 18 4 17 16 7 15 8 14 3 9 13 10 12 11 1 Focus area display 14, 16...
...Image quality 30 21 Battery indicator 15 22 "Beep" indicator 74 23 Optimize image indicator 68 24 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 76 25 Manual flash control indicator 78 Flash compensation indicator for optional Speedlight 99 Note: Above display is shown when Graphic is selected for Info display ...format. See page 81 for information on changing camera settings. 25 24 23 22 21 1 5 20 19 2 6 18 4 17 16 7 15 8 14 3 9 13 10 12 11 1 Focus area display 14, 16...
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First Steps Attaching a Lens Autofocus is supported with manual priority). Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is off and remove the body cap. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens-release button while turning the lens clockwise. Care should ... If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with AF-S and AF-I lenses only. After removing the lens, replace the camera body cap and rear lens cover. See the lens manual for details. 8 Introduction: First Steps Remove the rear lens cap from entering the...
First Steps Attaching a Lens Autofocus is supported with manual priority). Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is off and remove the body cap. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens-release button while turning the lens clockwise. Care should ... If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with AF-S and AF-I lenses only. After removing the lens, replace the camera body cap and rear lens cover. See the lens manual for details. 8 Introduction: First Steps Remove the rear lens cap from entering the...
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... Steps 9 About 90 minutes are required for an exhausted battery to the charger and plug it in. 1.3 Place the battery in the vicinity of this manual, together with any warnings and instructions provided by the battery manufacturer.
... Steps 9 About 90 minutes are required for an exhausted battery to the charger and plug it in. 1.3 Place the battery in the vicinity of this manual, together with any warnings and instructions provided by the battery manufacturer.
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... Photographs on the Camera: 50 See the Menu Guide for information on Photography (All 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-...-Priority Auto): 41 Choose whether 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 Make colors look natural Take photos under unusual lighting...
... Photographs on the Camera: 50 See the Menu Guide for information on Photography (All 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-...-Priority Auto): 41 Choose whether 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 Make colors look natural Take photos under unusual lighting...
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...automatically (see "Focus Mode," below) or manually ( 28). The user can also select the focus area for Custom Setting 9 (AF assist). Shutter can be released if camera is pressed halfway. Focus Mode Controls used Choose how the camera focuses. Focus Focus can be selected from...illuminator, use focus lock to focus to be released if camera is judged to recompose photographs after focusing ( 26). AF-C Continuousservo AF For moving . Shutter can be released if camera is pressed halfway. MF Manual focus User focuses manually ( 28). The illuminator has a range of 24-...
...automatically (see "Focus Mode," below) or manually ( 28). The user can also select the focus area for Custom Setting 9 (AF assist). Shutter can be released if camera is pressed halfway. Focus Mode Controls used Choose how the camera focuses. Focus Focus can be selected from...illuminator, use focus lock to focus to be released if camera is judged to recompose photographs after focusing ( 26). AF-C Continuousservo AF For moving . Shutter can be released if camera is pressed halfway. MF Manual focus User focuses manually ( 28). The illuminator has a range of 24-...
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... selected focus area only. Option Description Closest subject Camera automatically selects focus area containing subject closest to . Dynamic area User selects focus area manually, but if subject leaves selected focus area even briefly, camera will focus based on Photography (All Modes)/Focus ...Single area Selected automatically when mode dial is rotated to camera. selected automatically when mode dial is rotated...
... selected focus area only. Option Description Closest subject Camera automatically selects focus area containing subject closest to . Dynamic area User selects focus area manually, but if subject leaves selected focus area even briefly, camera will focus based on Photography (All Modes)/Focus ...Single area Selected automatically when mode dial is rotated to camera. selected automatically when mode dial is rotated...
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Reference: More on subject in the center focus area, but the focus area can also be selected manually to select the focus area in the shooting information display ( 24). 2 Press the multi selector left or right to compose photographs with the...Selection Controls used Multi selector The D40 offers a choice of the frame. 1 At default settings, the focus area is selected automatically in P, S, A, and M modes. At default settings, the camera chooses the focus area automatically or focuses on Photography (All Modes)/Focus 25 To enable manual focus selection in these modes, select...
Reference: More on subject in the center focus area, but the focus area can also be selected manually to select the focus area in the shooting information display ( 24). 2 Press the multi selector left or right to compose photographs with the...Selection Controls used Multi selector The D40 offers a choice of the frame. 1 At default settings, the focus area is selected automatically in P, S, A, and M modes. At default settings, the camera chooses the focus area automatically or focuses on Photography (All Modes)/Focus 25 To enable manual focus selection in these modes, select...
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...The subject contains many fine details (e.g., a field of windows in a skyscraper). Reference: More on another subject at different distances from the camera (e.g., the subject is half in brightness). Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. The focus... then recompose the photograph. The subject is unable to focus using autofocus, use manual focus ( 28) or use focus lock ( 26) to focus on Photography (All Modes)/Focus 27 If the camera is dominated by regular geometric patterns (e.g., a row of flowers or other subjects ...
...The subject contains many fine details (e.g., a field of windows in a skyscraper). Reference: More on another subject at different distances from the camera (e.g., the subject is half in brightness). Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. The focus... then recompose the photograph. The subject is unable to focus using autofocus, use manual focus ( 28) or use focus lock ( 26) to focus on Photography (All Modes)/Focus 27 If the camera is dominated by regular geometric patterns (e.g., a row of flowers or other subjects ...
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...on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is displayed. To focus manually, select manual focus mode and adjust the lens focusing ring until the in-focus indicator (z) is in .). 28 Reference: More on the camera body. The distance between your lens for details. The Electronic Range ... focus area is 46.5mm (1.83 in focus. With lenses that offers A-M selection, select M when focusing manually. See the documentation provided with your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on Photography (All Modes)/Focus Focal Plane Position To determine the distance between...
...on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is displayed. To focus manually, select manual focus mode and adjust the lens focusing ring until the in-focus indicator (z) is in .). 28 Reference: More on the camera body. The distance between your lens for details. The Electronic Range ... focus area is 46.5mm (1.83 in focus. With lenses that offers A-M selection, select M when focusing manually. See the documentation provided with your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on Photography (All Modes)/Focus Focal Plane Position To determine the distance between...
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... will fire immediately after command dial is displayed after shutter opens. Custom Settings ( 76, 78) Use Custom Setting 10 (ISO auto) to adjust sensitivity for manual flash control. In P, S, A, and M modes, press the button once to capture background lighting at night or under low light. Use to include background lighting in...
... will fire immediately after command dial is displayed after shutter opens. Custom Settings ( 76, 78) Use Custom Setting 10 (ISO auto) to adjust sensitivity for manual flash control. In P, S, A, and M modes, press the button once to capture background lighting at night or under low light. Use to include background lighting in...
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... Mode P Programmed auto ( 40) S Shutter-priority auto ( 41) A Aperture-priority auto ( 42) M Manual ( 43) Description Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. camera selects shutter speed for best results. Use to "bulb" or "--" for long time-exposures. Shutter speed Aperture Fast...G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring. Use to adjust camera settings. Each of these modes offers a different degree of control over a variety of other features can be adjusted manually using a CPU lens equipped with different combinations of shutter speed and...
... Mode P Programmed auto ( 40) S Shutter-priority auto ( 41) A Aperture-priority auto ( 42) M Manual ( 43) Description Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. camera selects shutter speed for best results. Use to "bulb" or "--" for long time-exposures. Shutter speed Aperture Fast...G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring. Use to adjust camera settings. Each of these modes offers a different degree of control over a variety of other features can be adjusted manually using a CPU lens equipped with different combinations of shutter speed and...
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Aperture can be held open for indefinitely for the lens. To take photographs in manual exposure mode: 1 Rotate the mode dial to M. 2 Rotate the command dial to values between the minimum and max- If the limits of the exposure metering ... 30s and ¼,000s, or the shutter can be under- To set to left indicates that picture will be overexposed. Display at current settings. Mode M (Manual) In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode...
Aperture can be held open for indefinitely for the lens. To take photographs in manual exposure mode: 1 Rotate the mode dial to M. 2 Rotate the command dial to values between the minimum and max- If the limits of the exposure metering ... 30s and ¼,000s, or the shutter can be under- To set to left indicates that picture will be overexposed. Display at current settings. Mode M (Manual) In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode...
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...optional remote control ( 33, 103). Note that noise may be used for long time-exposure photographs of "bulb," and -- To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter. Shutter speed Description bulb Shutter remains open for the Noise reduction option in long exposures... is held down. Long Time-Exposures Shutter speeds of "bulb" and "--" can be present in the shooting menu. 44 Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode M (Manual) Optional remote control required. then select delayed remote or quick-response remote mode ( 33).
...optional remote control ( 33, 103). Note that noise may be used for long time-exposure photographs of "bulb," and -- To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter. Shutter speed Description bulb Shutter remains open for the Noise reduction option in long exposures... is held down. Long Time-Exposures Shutter speeds of "bulb" and "--" can be present in the shooting menu. 44 Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode M (Manual) Optional remote control required. then select delayed remote or quick-response remote mode ( 33).