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... Focus 14 Tutorial 15 "Point-and-Shoot" Photography ( Mode 15 Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs).........18 Basic Playback 20 Reference 21 More on Photography (All Modes 22 The Shooting Information Display 22 Focus 23 Focus Mode 23 AF-Area Mode 24 Focus Area Selection 25 Focus Lock 26 Manual Focus ... 77 12: AE-L/AF-L 77 13: AE Lock 77 14: Built-in Flash (P, S, A, and M Modes Only 78 15: Auto off Timers 78 16: Self-Timer 79 17: Remote on Duration 79 Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu 80 CSM/Setup Menu 80 Format Memory Card 81 Info Display Format 81 Auto...
... Focus 14 Tutorial 15 "Point-and-Shoot" Photography ( Mode 15 Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs).........18 Basic Playback 20 Reference 21 More on Photography (All Modes 22 The Shooting Information Display 22 Focus 23 Focus Mode 23 AF-Area Mode 24 Focus Area Selection 25 Focus Lock 26 Manual Focus ... 77 12: AE-L/AF-L 77 13: AE Lock 77 14: Built-in Flash (P, S, A, and M Modes Only 78 15: Auto off Timers 78 16: Self-Timer 79 17: Remote on Duration 79 Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu 80 CSM/Setup Menu 80 Format Memory Card 81 Info Display Format 81 Auto...
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...I restore default settings? Beep How do I view all the items in a different language? Language How do I turn off ? Stand-by mode How do I display the menus in the menus? Two-button reset How do I keep the from beeping? AF-assist illuminator How do I ... 29, 116 Battery level 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 travel? ...
...I restore default settings? Beep How do I view all the items in a different language? Language How do I turn off ? Stand-by mode How do I display the menus in the menus? Two-button reset How do I keep the from beeping? AF-assist illuminator How do I ... 29, 116 Battery level 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 travel? ...
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... 43 Flash compensation 48 5 (shooting information) button 22 z (reset) button 38 6 AF-assist illuminator 23 Self-timer lamp 33 Red-eye reduction lamp 35 7 (focal plane mark 28 8 Mode dial 4 9 Built-in flash 34 10 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,...
... 43 Flash compensation 48 5 (shooting information) button 22 z (reset) button 38 6 AF-assist illuminator 23 Self-timer lamp 33 Red-eye reduction lamp 35 7 (focal plane mark 28 8 Mode dial 4 9 Built-in flash 34 10 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,...
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... the camera Viewing Photographs on other playback options ( 65-67). More 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-timer or ...performed 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): 40 Freeze or blur motion Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto): 41 Choose whether to cover more advanced shooting and playback options. Reference...
... the camera Viewing Photographs on other playback options ( 65-67). More 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-timer or ...performed 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): 40 Freeze or blur motion Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto): 41 Choose whether to cover more advanced shooting and playback options. Reference...
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... frame (default) Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release button is selected for Custom Setting 11 ( /Fn button), self-timer mode can be selected by pressing the self-timer button. Quick-response Optional ML-L3 remote control required. In continuous mode, shooting will continue to...1 are being saved to the memory card. Continuous sitivity of photographs that photographs taken at an ISO sen- Shooting Mode Controls used Shooting mode determines how the camera takes photographs: one at a time, in a continuous sequence, with a timed shutter-release delay, or with a ...
... frame (default) Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release button is selected for Custom Setting 11 ( /Fn button), self-timer mode can be selected by pressing the self-timer button. Quick-response Optional ML-L3 remote control required. In continuous mode, shooting will continue to...1 are being saved to the memory card. Continuous sitivity of photographs that photographs taken at an ISO sen- Shooting Mode Controls used Shooting mode determines how the camera takes photographs: one at a time, in a continuous sequence, with a timed shutter-release delay, or with a ...
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... self-portraits. 1 Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface. 2 Select one of the way down to blink, stopping two seconds before the shutter is automatically restored when self-timer mode ends. Single-frame or continuous shooting mode is released. Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes The self-timer or optional ML-L3...
... self-portraits. 1 Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface. 2 Select one of the way down to blink, stopping two seconds before the shutter is automatically restored when self-timer mode ends. Single-frame or continuous shooting mode is released. Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes The self-timer or optional ML-L3...
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...are taken. 15 - Press multi selector up or down to shooting mode, press shutter-release button halfway mode or or press the button. View thumbnails View multiple photographs ( 52... menus View menus ( 63). Retouch photo Create retouched copy of current photograph ( 89). Auto Off Timers ( 78) Choose how long the monitor remains on before turning off automatically to save power. 50 Reference... photographs View photo information Zoom in on the Camera To play photographs back, press the button. Zoom in on the Camera Delete photo Delete current photograph ( 54). More...
...are taken. 15 - Press multi selector up or down to shooting mode, press shutter-release button halfway mode or or press the button. View thumbnails View multiple photographs ( 52... menus View menus ( 63). Retouch photo Create retouched copy of current photograph ( 89). Auto Off Timers ( 78) Choose how long the monitor remains on before turning off automatically to save power. 50 Reference... photographs View photo information Zoom in on the Camera To play photographs back, press the button. Zoom in on the Camera Delete photo Delete current photograph ( 54). More...
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...will sound when the camera focuses in single-servo AF (AF-S or when shooting stationary subjects in AF-A autofocus mode), while the release timer is counting down in self-timer and delayed remote modes ( 33), or when a photograph is taken in flash 78 9 AF-assist 76 15 Auto off timers 78 10 ISO ...auto 76 16 Self-timer 79 11 /Fn button 77 17 Remote ...
...will sound when the camera focuses in single-servo AF (AF-S or when shooting stationary subjects in AF-A autofocus mode), while the release timer is counting down in self-timer and delayed remote modes ( 33), or when a photograph is taken in flash 78 9 AF-assist 76 15 Auto off timers 78 10 ISO ...auto 76 16 Self-timer 79 11 /Fn button 77 17 Remote ...
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...after shooting (the length of time photographs are displayed depends on the option selected for Custom Setting 15: Auto off timers). If Release locked (the default setting) is selected, the shutterrelease is disabled when no memory card is selected, ... Off is inserted. 2: Focus Mode Select a focus mode ( 23). 3: AF-Area Mode Choose how the camera selects the focus area in autofocus mode ( 24). 4: Shooting Mode Select from single-frame, continuous, self-timer, and remote control mode ( 32). 5: Metering (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Choose how the camera meters exposure ( 45). 6: ...
...after shooting (the length of time photographs are displayed depends on the option selected for Custom Setting 15: Auto off timers). If Release locked (the default setting) is selected, the shutterrelease is disabled when no memory card is selected, ... Off is inserted. 2: Focus Mode Select a focus mode ( 23). 3: AF-Area Mode Choose how the camera selects the focus area in autofocus mode ( 24). 4: Shooting Mode Select from single-frame, continuous, self-timer, and remote control mode ( 32). 5: Metering (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Choose how the camera meters exposure ( 45). 6: ...
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... quality and size ( 29). Focus is pressed. AF-ON The AE-L/AF-L button initiates autofocus. At settings other than Self-timer (the default option), the shooting information display will lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Option Description AE/AF lock...release button can be used to select mode shooting mode ( 32). White Press the Fn button and rotate the command dial to select self-timer mode ( 33). Option Description Self-timer (default) Press the Fn button to select balance white balance (P, S, A, and M modes only; 49). Shooting Press the Fn ...
... quality and size ( 29). Focus is pressed. AF-ON The AE-L/AF-L button initiates autofocus. At settings other than Self-timer (the default option), the shooting information display will lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Option Description AE/AF lock...release button can be used to select mode shooting mode ( 32). White Press the Fn button and rotate the command dial to select self-timer mode ( 33). Option Description Self-timer (default) Press the Fn button to select balance white balance (P, S, A, and M modes only; 49). Shooting Press the Fn ...
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... Guide Number of the setting chosen, the monitor and exposure meters do not turn off Timers Choose how long the monitor and exposure meters ( 14) remain on for longer battery ...20°C/68°F). Manual: The flash fires at right. Choose a shorter auto off automatically when the camera is powered by an optional EH-5 AC adapter and EP-5 AC adapter connector ( 103). 78 Menu ... 4s, 8s, 20s, 1minute, and 10minutes. 14: Built-in Flash (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Choose a flash control mode for the built-in monitor for 4s after shooting ( 75). Option Short Normal (default) Long Custom...
... Guide Number of the setting chosen, the monitor and exposure meters do not turn off Timers Choose how long the monitor and exposure meters ( 14) remain on for longer battery ...20°C/68°F). Manual: The flash fires at right. Choose a shorter auto off automatically when the camera is powered by an optional EH-5 AC adapter and EP-5 AC adapter connector ( 103). 78 Menu ... 4s, 8s, 20s, 1minute, and 10minutes. 14: Built-in Flash (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Choose a flash control mode for the built-in monitor for 4s after shooting ( 75). Option Short Normal (default) Long Custom...
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Choose shorter times for a signal from the remote before cancelling delayed or quick-response remote modes ( 33). The default setting is one minute. 16: Self-Timer Choose the length of the shutter-release delay in self-timer mode ( 33). Menu Guide/Custom Settings 79 The default setting is 10s. 17: Remote on Duration Choose how long the camera will wait for longer battery life.
Choose shorter times for a signal from the remote before cancelling delayed or quick-response remote modes ( 33). The default setting is one minute. 16: Self-Timer Choose the length of the shutter-release delay in self-timer mode ( 33). Menu Guide/Custom Settings 79 The default setting is 10s. 17: Remote on Duration Choose how long the camera will wait for longer battery life.
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... 9999 999999999999 999999999999 999999999999 9999 999999999999 999999999999 999999999999 93 93 94 93 94 93 93 9 9 9 9 999999999999 9999 9 3. Reset with when mode dial is rotated to new setting. 4. Reset with two-button reset ( 38). 2. Reset with optional Speedlight only. Technical Notes/Appendix 113 Appendix...and Defaults The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in flash 15: Auto off timers 16: Self-timer 17: Remote on duration Flash mode1 Autoexposure lock1 Exposure compensation1 Flexible program1 1. Available with Custom Setting R (Reset).
... 9999 999999999999 999999999999 999999999999 9999 999999999999 999999999999 999999999999 93 93 94 93 94 93 93 9 9 9 9 999999999999 9999 9 3. Reset with when mode dial is rotated to new setting. 4. Reset with two-button reset ( 38). 2. Reset with optional Speedlight only. Technical Notes/Appendix 113 Appendix...and Defaults The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in flash 15: Auto off timers 16: Self-timer 17: Remote on duration Flash mode1 Autoexposure lock1 Exposure compensation1 Flexible program1 1. Available with Custom Setting R (Reset).
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... zone vary with region of sale) 0 Varies with region of sale Varies with Custom Setting R (Reset): 1: Beep On 2: Focus mode AF-A 3: AF-area mode Closest subject Dynamic Single 4: Shooting mode Single frame 5: Metering Matrix 6: No memory card? Mass storage NCD40 Off On - Auto Slow* Fill flash Other settings * Auto slow... 0.0 - P S AM Closest subject 0.0 On Off1 TTL Defaults for other settings are restored with region of sale - 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...
... zone vary with region of sale) 0 Varies with region of sale Varies with Custom Setting R (Reset): 1: Beep On 2: Focus mode AF-A 3: AF-area mode Closest subject Dynamic Single 4: Shooting mode Single frame 5: Metering Matrix 6: No memory card? Mass storage NCD40 Off On - Auto Slow* Fill flash Other settings * Auto slow... 0.0 - P S AM Closest subject 0.0 On Off1 TTL Defaults for other settings are restored with region of sale - 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...
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... 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/1ft. 8in.-9ft. 10in.) -1.0-+19EV (ISO 100 at infinity; -1.0m-1) Reflex mirror Quick return Lens aperture Electronically controlled with instant return Self-timer Electronically controlled timer...
... 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/1ft. 8in.-9ft. 10in.) -1.0-+19EV (ISO 100 at infinity; -1.0m-1) Reflex mirror Quick return Lens aperture Electronically controlled with instant return Self-timer Electronically controlled timer...
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... menu), 88 Auto meter off, 14 (auto mode), 4, 15-17 Auto off mode), 4, 18 (child mode), 4, 19 (close-up , 4, 19 Closest subject priority. Shooting mode, delayed remote; See Shooting mode, continuous C Camera Control Pro, 56, 103 Capture NX, 31,...Digital Vari-Program, 4, 18-19 Diopter, 14. See Image quality Flash built in flash (Custom Settings menu), 78 Bulb. White balance (aperture) button, 2, 43 (auto/flash off timers (Custom Settings menu), 78 Auto shooting info (setup menu), 83 B BASIC. See Focus, mode AF-S. White balance Color mode, 69 Color profile. See Shooting mode...
... menu), 88 Auto meter off, 14 (auto mode), 4, 15-17 Auto off mode), 4, 18 (child mode), 4, 19 (close-up , 4, 19 Closest subject priority. Shooting mode, delayed remote; See Shooting mode, continuous C Camera Control Pro, 56, 103 Capture NX, 31,...Digital Vari-Program, 4, 18-19 Diopter, 14. See Image quality Flash built in flash (Custom Settings menu), 78 Bulb. White balance (aperture) button, 2, 43 (auto/flash off timers (Custom Settings menu), 78 Auto shooting info (setup menu), 83 B BASIC. See Focus, mode AF-S. White balance Color mode, 69 Color profile. See Shooting mode...
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... auto; See Image quality, NEF (RAW) Neutral Density. See (portrait mode); (night portrait mode); See Flash, mode Remote. See Shutter-priority auto (single-frame shooting indicator), 32 Saturation, 68-69 SD. Self timer Sensitivity. See Focus, AFarea mode Single frame. Print set (DPOF) Print set (DPOF) (playback menu),...Noise reduction (shooting menu), 73 No memory card? (Custom Settings menu), 75 Non-CPU lens. See Image quality R RAW. Digital Vari-Program; See Filter, Neutral Density (ND) NEF (RAW). See Shooting mode, self timer Self-timer (Custom Settings menu), 79 Self-portraits.
... auto; See Image quality, NEF (RAW) Neutral Density. See (portrait mode); (night portrait mode); See Flash, mode Remote. See Shutter-priority auto (single-frame shooting indicator), 32 Saturation, 68-69 SD. Self timer Sensitivity. See Focus, AFarea mode Single frame. Print set (DPOF) Print set (DPOF) (playback menu),...Noise reduction (shooting menu), 73 No memory card? (Custom Settings menu), 75 Non-CPU lens. See Image quality R RAW. Digital Vari-Program; See Filter, Neutral Density (ND) NEF (RAW). See Shooting mode, self timer Self-timer (Custom Settings menu), 79 Self-portraits.