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... vii Introduction 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 20 Reference ...: 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 Shooting Info 83 World Time...
... vii Introduction 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 20 Reference ...: 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 Shooting Info 83 World Time...
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... of exposures remaining 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 my camera? What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I change the self timer delay...menu Can I turn off ? What do I display the menus in the menus? What accessories are available for the D40 103 Servicing the camera x Cleaning the camera 104 Camera Setup Question Key phrase How do I do I restore default settings? What memory cards can I keep the from turning...
... of exposures remaining 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 my camera? What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I change the self timer delay...menu Can I turn off ? What do I display the menus in the menus? What accessories are available for the D40 103 Servicing the camera x Cleaning the camera 104 Camera Setup Question Key phrase How do I do I restore default settings? What memory cards can I keep the from turning...
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Digital Vari-Program modes What do if flash photography is prohibited? settings using the shooting Shooting information display How do I do I take more photos on a moving subject? How do I focus on the memory card? Autofocus How do I choose where the camera focuses? Focus... off ) mode How do I make a time exposure? ISO sensitivity Can I bring out a portrait subject? Shooting mode Is there a remote control for e-mail? Taking Photographs Question Key phrase Is there an easy way to take a lot of photographs quickly? Mode A (aperture-...
Digital Vari-Program modes What do if flash photography is prohibited? settings using the shooting Shooting information display How do I do I take more photos on a moving subject? How do I focus on the memory card? Autofocus How do I choose where the camera focuses? Focus... off ) mode How do I make a time exposure? ISO sensitivity Can I bring out a portrait subject? Shooting mode Is there a remote control for e-mail? Taking Photographs Question Key phrase Is there an easy way to take a lot of photographs quickly? Mode A (aperture-...
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... Li-ion Battery ( 103, 121) The EN-EL9 is for use of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. The Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown below. Negative terminal Signal contact Positive terminal Terminal cover The use with...( 33) or remote control photography ( 33). Supplied Accessories The DK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap Attach the DK-5 viewfinder eyepiece cap for use with normal operation of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown above could interfere with the D40. . Before attaching...
... Li-ion Battery ( 103, 121) The EN-EL9 is for use of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. The Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown below. Negative terminal Signal contact Positive terminal Terminal cover The use with...( 33) or remote control photography ( 33). Supplied Accessories The DK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap Attach the DK-5 viewfinder eyepiece cap for use with normal operation of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown above could interfere with the D40. . Before attaching...
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... 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 White Balance: 49 ...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...
... 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 White Balance: 49 ...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...
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Only one shot will drop once the buffer has filled. The approximate number of 100 shots, although the frame rate will be selected by remote camera shake ( 33). 11- /Fn Button ( 77) If Self-timer (the default option) is shown in the exposure-count display in the ... /Fn button), self-timer mode can be stored in the viewfinder while the shutter-release button is equipped with a remote control. Mode Description Single frame (default) Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release button is disabled until enough data have been transferred to the memory card to reduce...
Only one shot will drop once the buffer has filled. The approximate number of 100 shots, although the frame rate will be selected by remote camera shake ( 33). 11- /Fn Button ( 77) If Self-timer (the default option) is shown in the exposure-count display in the ... /Fn button), self-timer mode can be stored in the viewfinder while the shutter-release button is equipped with a remote control. Mode Description Single frame (default) Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release button is disabled until enough data have been transferred to the memory card to reduce...
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...4 Remove the viewfinder eyepiece cup and insert the supplied DK-5 eyepiece cap as shown. Quick-response remote Shutter released when camera focuses. 3 Frame the photograph. If the remote control is used for about 2s after the shutter has been released. This prevents light entering via ... the photograph. Self-timer mode ends when a photograph is taken or the camera is automatically restored when self-timer mode ends. In delayed remote mode, the self-timer lamp will flash after camera has focused. Single-frame or continuous shooting mode is turned off. Reference: More...
...4 Remove the viewfinder eyepiece cup and insert the supplied DK-5 eyepiece cap as shown. Quick-response remote Shutter released when camera focuses. 3 Frame the photograph. If the remote control is used for about 2s after the shutter has been released. This prevents light entering via ... the photograph. Self-timer mode ends when a photograph is taken or the camera is automatically restored when self-timer mode ends. In delayed remote mode, the self-timer lamp will flash after camera has focused. Single-frame or continuous shooting mode is turned off. Reference: More...
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To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter. then select delayed remote or quick-response remote mode ( 33). Select mode M, choose a shutter speed of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. before the exposure ...button is pressed a second time. 35s, f/25 To prevent loss of power before shooting, choose On for the Noise reduction option in long exposures; Optional remote control required. Long Time-Exposures Shutter speeds of "bulb" and "--" can be present in the shooting menu. 44 Reference: P, S, A, and M ...
To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter. then select delayed remote or quick-response remote mode ( 33). Select mode M, choose a shutter speed of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. before the exposure ...button is pressed a second time. 35s, f/25 To prevent loss of power before shooting, choose On for the Noise reduction option in long exposures; Optional remote control required. Long Time-Exposures Shutter speeds of "bulb" and "--" can be present in the shooting menu. 44 Reference: P, S, A, and M ...
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... complete list of default settings. 1: Beep At the default setting of On, a beep will not sound when Off is taken in self-timer and delayed remote modes ( 33), or when a photograph is selected. See the Appendix ( 113) for CSM/Setup menu: Option Option 7 Image review 75 13 AE ...Reset Select Yes to restore all Custom Settings to suit individual preferences. The following options are used to customize camera settings to their default values. The beep will sound when the camera focuses in single-servo AF (AF-S or when shooting stationary subjects in AF-A autofocus mode), while the ...
... complete list of default settings. 1: Beep At the default setting of On, a beep will not sound when Off is taken in self-timer and delayed remote modes ( 33), or when a photograph is selected. See the Appendix ( 113) for CSM/Setup menu: Option Option 7 Image review 75 13 AE ...Reset Select Yes to restore all Custom Settings to suit individual preferences. The following options are used to customize camera settings to their default values. The beep will sound when the camera focuses in single-servo AF (AF-S or when shooting stationary subjects in AF-A autofocus mode), while the ...
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... for Custom Setting 15: Auto off timers). 2: Focus Mode Select a focus mode ( 23). 3: AF-Area Mode Choose how the camera selects the focus area in the monitor by pressing the button. Photographs will be displayed in the monitor but will automatically be displayed 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: No Memory Card? Choose Enable release to enable the shutter-release button when no ...
... for Custom Setting 15: Auto off timers). 2: Focus Mode Select a focus mode ( 23). 3: AF-Area Mode Choose how the camera selects the focus area in the monitor by pressing the button. Photographs will be displayed in the monitor but will automatically be displayed 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: No Memory Card? Choose Enable release to enable the shutter-release button when no ...
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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 10s. 17: Remote on Duration Choose how long the camera will wait for longer battery life. Menu Guide/Custom Settings 79 16: Self-Timer Choose the length of the shutter-release delay in self-timer mode ( 33). The default setting is one minute.
Choose shorter times for a signal from the remote before cancelling delayed or quick-response remote modes ( 33). The default setting is 10s. 17: Remote on Duration Choose how long the camera will wait for longer battery life. Menu Guide/Custom Settings 79 16: Self-Timer Choose the length of the shutter-release delay in self-timer mode ( 33). The default setting is one minute.
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...Speedlights) ML-L3 remote control Viewfinder accessories Lenses Batteries Software Filters AC adapters AC adapter connectors Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by about 1.5. THE USE OF NONNIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Picture Angle...the area exposed by the D40, in 35-mm format can be calculated by multiplying the focal length of the lens by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to -date information on accessories for the D40 in contrast, is 23...
...Speedlights) ML-L3 remote control Viewfinder accessories Lenses Batteries Software Filters AC adapters AC adapter connectors Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by about 1.5. THE USE OF NONNIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Picture Angle...the area exposed by the D40, in 35-mm format can be calculated by multiplying the focal length of the lens by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to -date information on accessories for the D40 in contrast, is 23...
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...; left and 90° right, and the SB-800 can be hand-held, placed on an AS-20 Speedlight stand, or mounted on the camera lens using an optional SB-800 Speedlight or SU-800 wireless Speedlight commander. The SB-800 and SB-600 support auto power zoom (24-105mm...17mm) and an illuminator that can be used as the optional SB-400, SB-800, and SB-600 Speedlights or SB-R200 wireless remote Speedlight, the D40 supports the advanced Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS), including i-TTL flash control and Flash Color Information Communication. tively). GN at ISO 100 is adjusted in accord...
...; left and 90° right, and the SB-800 can be hand-held, placed on an AS-20 Speedlight stand, or mounted on the camera lens using an optional SB-800 Speedlight or SU-800 wireless Speedlight commander. The SB-800 and SB-600 support auto power zoom (24-105mm...17mm) and an illuminator that can be used as the optional SB-400, SB-800, and SB-600 Speedlights or SB-R200 wireless remote Speedlight, the D40 supports the advanced Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS), including i-TTL flash control and Flash Color Information Communication. tively). GN at ISO 100 is adjusted in accord...
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...- 9 1. Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon Speedlights. M Manual 94 RPT Repeating flash - i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digi- 7. Standard i-TTL for Digital SLR is used with AF-S ...state is attached. 4. When mounted on the camera accessory shoe, flash accessories can be selected from camera Custom Settings menu ( 78). 8. CPU lens ...Nikon-authorized service representative for multi-area AF2 9 Auto zoom - A Non-TTL auto - Auto ISO 9 SB-800 93 96 96 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 SB-600 93 - - - 9 - 9 9 9 9 9 9 Advanced Wireless Lighting Commander Remote...
...- 9 1. Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon Speedlights. M Manual 94 RPT Repeating flash - i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digi- 7. Standard i-TTL for Digital SLR is used with AF-S ...state is attached. 4. When mounted on the camera accessory shoe, flash accessories can be selected from camera Custom Settings menu ( 78). 8. CPU lens ...Nikon-authorized service representative for multi-area AF2 9 Auto zoom - A Non-TTL auto - Auto ISO 9 SB-800 93 96 96 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 SB-600 93 - - - 9 - 9 9 9 9 9 9 Advanced Wireless Lighting Commander Remote...
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... self-portraits or to video tape ( 62). • ML-L3 wireless remote control: Use as shown at Nikon websites or from a computer and save photographs directly to the most recent version. • Camera Control Pro: Control the camera remotely from our latest product catalogs. • EN-EL9 rechargeable Li-ion battery: ...the battery-chamber cover. 4 Insert the EH-5 AC adapter plug into the EH-5 AC inlet (e) and connect the EH-5 DC plug to the D40. Body caps • BF-1A body cap: The BF-1A keeps the mirror, viewfinder screen, and low-pass filter free of writing, the following...
... self-portraits or to video tape ( 62). • ML-L3 wireless remote control: Use as shown at Nikon websites or from a computer and save photographs directly to the most recent version. • Camera Control Pro: Control the camera remotely from our latest product catalogs. • EN-EL9 rechargeable Li-ion battery: ...the battery-chamber cover. 4 Insert the EH-5 AC adapter plug into the EH-5 AC inlet (e) and connect the EH-5 DC plug to the D40. Body caps • BF-1A body cap: The BF-1A keeps the mirror, viewfinder screen, and low-pass filter free of writing, the following...
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...; Select mode P, S, A, or M and adjust Optimize image 39, 68 settings. Set camera clock. 11 Final photo is larger than 1s: use noise reduction. 73 Reddish areas may become hot with remote. - Illuminator - Only one shot taken each time shutter-release button is interfering with continued ...pressed in viewfinder. AF-assist illuminator does not light. • Choose On for Custom Setting 17 (Remote on when shooting at highest f/-number. • Non-CPU lens is attached: rotate camera mode dial 39, 43, to M. 45 • Mode dial rotated to focus using autofocus: use...
...; Select mode P, S, A, or M and adjust Optimize image 39, 68 settings. Set camera clock. 11 Final photo is larger than 1s: use noise reduction. 73 Reddish areas may become hot with remote. - Illuminator - Only one shot taken each time shutter-release button is interfering with continued ...pressed in viewfinder. AF-assist illuminator does not light. • Choose On for Custom Setting 17 (Remote on when shooting at highest f/-number. • Non-CPU lens is attached: rotate camera mode dial 39, 43, to M. 45 • Mode dial rotated to focus using autofocus: use...
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... table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode. Available with the Built-in flash 15: Auto off timers 16: Self-timer 17: Remote on duration Flash mode1 Autoexposure lock1 Exposure compensation1 Flexible program1 1. Reset with when mode dial is rotated to new setting. 4. Other settings Custom Settings2 Shooting...
... table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode. Available with the Built-in flash 15: Auto off timers 16: Self-timer 17: Remote on duration Flash mode1 Autoexposure lock1 Exposure compensation1 Flexible program1 1. Reset with when mode dial is rotated to new setting. 4. Other settings Custom Settings2 Shooting...
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...-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. The following defaults are listed below. Auto Slow* Fill flash Other settings * Auto slow sync. 114 Technical Notes/Appendix AUTO JPEG normal...
...-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. The following defaults are listed below. Auto Slow* Fill flash Other settings * Auto slow sync. 114 Technical Notes/Appendix AUTO JPEG normal...
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... (night portrait mode), 4, 19 (playback) button, 3, 20, 50 (playback zoom) button, 3, 50, 52, 53 (portrait mode), 4, 18 (protect) button, 3, 54 (remote control indicator), 32, 33 (self-timer) button, 2, 33 (self timer indicator), 32, 33 (sports mode), 4, 19 (thumbnail) button, 3, 50, 52, 53 A A. .... See Creative Lighting System Color. See Color mode; Hue; Tone compensation Copies. See Design Rule for Camera File System, 117 Digital Print Order Format, 57, 60-61, 117 Digital Vari-Program, 4, 18-19 Diopter, 14. Aperture-priority auto; Shutterpriority auto; See Aperture-priority auto...
... (night portrait mode), 4, 19 (playback) button, 3, 20, 50 (playback zoom) button, 3, 50, 52, 53 (portrait mode), 4, 18 (protect) button, 3, 54 (remote control indicator), 32, 33 (self-timer) button, 2, 33 (self timer indicator), 32, 33 (sports mode), 4, 19 (thumbnail) button, 3, 50, 52, 53 A A. .... See Creative Lighting System Color. See Color mode; Hue; Tone compensation Copies. See Design Rule for Camera File System, 117 Digital Print Order Format, 57, 60-61, 117 Digital Vari-Program, 4, 18-19 Diopter, 14. Aperture-priority auto; Shutterpriority auto; See Aperture-priority auto...
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...menu), 60-61, 67 Programmed auto, 39, 40 Protecting photographs, 54 PTP. See Flash, mode Remote. Shooting mode, quick-response remote Remote control, 32-33, 103 Remote on duration (Custom Settings menu), 79 Reset. See Image size S. See Shutter-priority auto (single-frame...Remote control; See Color mode T Television, 62, 103 Time, 11, 83. World time Time exposure. See Image size M. See (sports mode); See (night portrait mode) Noise, 37, 44, 73, 76. See Accessories, optional P P. See Flash, mode Red eye correction (retouch menu), 91 Red-eye reduction. See Memory card Secure Digital...
...menu), 60-61, 67 Programmed auto, 39, 40 Protecting photographs, 54 PTP. See Flash, mode Remote. Shooting mode, quick-response remote Remote control, 32-33, 103 Remote on duration (Custom Settings menu), 79 Reset. See Image size S. See Shutter-priority auto (single-frame...Remote control; See Color mode T Television, 62, 103 Time, 11, 83. World time Time exposure. See Image size M. See (sports mode); See (night portrait mode) Noise, 37, 44, 73, 76. See Accessories, optional P P. See Flash, mode Red eye correction (retouch menu), 91 Red-eye reduction. See Memory card Secure Digital...