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...Focus Lock 26 Manual Focus 28 Image Quality and Size 29 Image Quality 30 Image Size 30 Shooting Mode 32 Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes 33 Using the Built-in Flash 34 ISO Sensitivity 37 Two-Button Reset 38 P, S, A, and 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 the Camera 50 Photo Information 51 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback...
...Focus Lock 26 Manual Focus 28 Image Quality and Size 29 Image Quality 30 Image Size 30 Shooting Mode 32 Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes 33 Using the Built-in Flash 34 ISO Sensitivity 37 Two-Button Reset 38 P, S, A, and 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 the Camera 50 Photo Information 51 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback...
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...: The Retouch Menu....89 D-Lighting 90 Red-Eye Correction 91 Trim ...91 Monochrome 92 Filter Effects 92 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...
...: The Retouch Menu....89 D-Lighting 90 Red-Eye Correction 91 Trim ...91 Monochrome 92 Filter Effects 92 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...
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... Tutorial 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 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-timer or a remote control Use the built...
... Tutorial 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 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-timer or a remote control Use the built...
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...), white balance, and image optimization. Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring, lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f/-number). P, S, A, and M Modes P, S, A, and M modes offer control over shutter speed and aperture: 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. Set shutter speed to adjust camera settings. User controls both foreground and background into focus. Lens Aperture Ring When using the...
...), white balance, and image optimization. Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring, lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f/-number). P, S, A, and M Modes P, S, A, and M modes offer control over shutter speed and aperture: 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. Set shutter speed to adjust camera settings. User controls both foreground and background into focus. Lens Aperture Ring When using the...
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... white balance, measure preset white balance, or copy a value for most situations. Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/White Balance 49 White Balance Controls used to the type of the light source. Recommended for white balance ( 70). Incandescent Use under fluorescent lighting. Auto white balance is automatically selected in daylight under overcast skies. Cloudy Use in Digital Vari-Program modes): Option Description Auto Camera sets white balance automatically. Flash Use with subjects in flash or optional Nikon flash units. Shade Use in daylight with built...
... white balance, measure preset white balance, or copy a value for most situations. Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/White Balance 49 White Balance Controls used to the type of the light source. Recommended for white balance ( 70). Incandescent Use under fluorescent lighting. Auto white balance is automatically selected in daylight under overcast skies. Cloudy Use in Digital Vari-Program modes): Option Description Auto Camera sets white balance automatically. Flash Use with subjects in flash or optional Nikon flash units. Shade Use in daylight with built...
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... selected for printing using Print set (DPOF) ( 61). • Transfer pictures ( 55) and print them from a computer using Print set (DPOF) ( 61). • Take the camera memory card to a printer and print JPEG photographs directly from a camera connected to exit without printing the remaining pages. They are displayed in camera USB menu and connect camera to printer ( 58) Print photographs one at a time ( 59) Print multiple photographs ( 60) Disconnect...
... selected for printing using Print set (DPOF) ( 61). • Transfer pictures ( 55) and print them from a computer using Print set (DPOF) ( 61). • Take the camera memory card to a printer and print JPEG photographs directly from a camera connected to exit without printing the remaining pages. They are displayed in camera USB menu and connect camera to printer ( 58) Print photographs one at a time ( 59) Print multiple photographs ( 60) Disconnect...
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..., select Custom and choose a setting other than Auto for the CSM/Setup menu option in black-and-white. BW Black-and-white Take photos in the setup menu; 80). For consistent results over a series of portrait subjects. ISO sensitivity Raise sensitivity when lighting is poor. Optimize Image Use a type G or D lens for more information on a computer. VI Vivid Enhances saturation, contrast, and sharpness to the light source. White balance* Adjust colors according...
..., select Custom and choose a setting other than Auto for the CSM/Setup menu option in black-and-white. BW Black-and-white Take photos in the setup menu; 80). For consistent results over a series of portrait subjects. ISO sensitivity Raise sensitivity when lighting is poor. Optimize Image Use a type G or D lens for more information on a computer. VI Vivid Enhances saturation, contrast, and sharpness to the light source. White balance* Adjust colors according...
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... and other low-contrast subjects. Customizing Image Enhancement Options: Custom Select Custom to make separate adjustments to select a user-defined tone curve created using Camera Control Pro (available separately; 103). See the Camera Control Pro manual for softer outlines. Color Mode Modes Ia and IIIa are sharpened dur- Mode II is the preferred choice for nature or landscape shots. ing shooting. Choose high settings for sharp outlines, low settings for details. Mode II...
... and other low-contrast subjects. Customizing Image Enhancement Options: Custom Select Custom to make separate adjustments to select a user-defined tone curve created using Camera Control Pro (available separately; 103). See the Camera Control Pro manual for softer outlines. Color Mode Modes Ia and IIIa are sharpened dur- Mode II is the preferred choice for nature or landscape shots. ing shooting. Choose high settings for sharp outlines, low settings for details. Mode II...
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... display the indicators shown in the final photograph. when shooting in mode M, use the electronic analog exposure display to select optimum exposure. 2 Display the shooting menu and select White balance> White balance preset (to proceed directly to shooting mode, highlight No and press OK). 4 The message, "Take photo of white or gray object filling viewfinder under the lighting that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button all the way down. 6 If the camera...
... display the indicators shown in the final photograph. when shooting in mode M, use the electronic analog exposure display to select optimum exposure. 2 Display the shooting menu and select White balance> White balance preset (to proceed directly to shooting mode, highlight No and press OK). 4 The message, "Take photo of white or gray object filling viewfinder under the lighting that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button all the way down. 6 If the camera...
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... 10 Electronic analog exposure display 43 Exposure compensation 47 11 Aperture (f/-number 39-44 12 Flash sync mode 35 13 Exposure compensation value 47 14 Help indicator 3 15 Flash compensation value 48 16 Metering mode 45 17 AF-area mode 24 18 Focus mode 23 19 Shooting mode 32 20 ISO sensitivity 37 21 White balance mode 49 22 Image size 30 23 Image quality 30 The design of the Wallpaper format is the same...
... 10 Electronic analog exposure display 43 Exposure compensation 47 11 Aperture (f/-number 39-44 12 Flash sync mode 35 13 Exposure compensation value 47 14 Help indicator 3 15 Flash compensation value 48 16 Metering mode 45 17 AF-area mode 24 18 Focus mode 23 19 Shooting mode 32 20 ISO sensitivity 37 21 White balance mode 49 22 Image size 30 23 Image quality 30 The design of the Wallpaper format is the same...
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... applied to TTL and light only. REAR Rear-curtain sync 9 Red-eye reduction 9 Flash Color Information Communication 9 AF-assist for Digital SLR 2. i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for multi-area AF2 9 Auto zoom - tal SLR is attached. Can be taken. In TTL mode, the shutter-release button will lock and no photographs can be selected from camera Custom Settings menu ( 78). 8. shutter release is attached. 4. Available when camera is used with Speedlight. Before using a Nikon Speedlight not listed in...
... applied to TTL and light only. REAR Rear-curtain sync 9 Red-eye reduction 9 Flash Color Information Communication 9 AF-assist for Digital SLR 2. i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for multi-area AF2 9 Auto zoom - tal SLR is attached. Can be taken. In TTL mode, the shutter-release button will lock and no photographs can be selected from camera Custom Settings menu ( 78). 8. shutter release is attached. 4. Available when camera is used with Speedlight. Before using a Nikon Speedlight not listed in...
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... following modes, the maximum aperture (minimum f/-number) varies with the Speedlight. i-TTL flash control can be adjusted for detailed instructions. The SB-400, SB-800, and SB-600 provide red-eye reduction. With other than given above, the maximum value for Custom Setting 10 (ISO auto) in P, S, A, or M mode, ISO sensitivity will fire whenever a photograph is attached with the camera in or mode, the built-in flash will turn...
... following modes, the maximum aperture (minimum f/-number) varies with the Speedlight. i-TTL flash control can be adjusted for detailed instructions. The SB-400, SB-800, and SB-600 provide red-eye reduction. With other than given above, the maximum value for Custom Setting 10 (ISO auto) in P, S, A, or M mode, ISO sensitivity will fire whenever a photograph is attached with the camera in or mode, the built-in flash will turn...
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... preset white balance. another setting or insert memory card. 4, 12 Image size can not be hot) or disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter, and turn the camera off without warning. of the viewfinder sive and dim. If the problem persists, turn the camera on Electronically-Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, a strong external static charge may cause the camera may stop functioning. Delete files or folders. 20, 65 Viewfinder is not displayed. Focus does not lock when shutterrelease button...
... preset white balance. another setting or insert memory card. 4, 12 Image size can not be hot) or disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter, and turn the camera off without warning. of the viewfinder sive and dim. If the problem persists, turn the camera on Electronically-Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, a strong external static charge may cause the camera may stop functioning. Delete files or folders. 20, 65 Viewfinder is not displayed. Focus does not lock when shutterrelease button...
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... locked. shuttershooting • Camera was pointed up or down when photo was pressed in images Shooting data appear on TV. Memory card is not played back. Can not select photo for Auto image "Tall" (portrait) orientation photos are not displayed during playback Press multi selector up or down to choose photo information displayed. Choose correct USB option. Camera orientation was changed while release button was taken. Photo is protected: remove protection. Can not delete photo. Photo...
... locked. shuttershooting • Camera was pointed up or down when photo was pressed in images Shooting data appear on TV. Memory card is not played back. Can not select photo for Auto image "Tall" (portrait) orientation photos are not displayed during playback Press multi selector up or down to choose photo information displayed. Choose correct USB option. Camera orientation was changed while release button was taken. Photo is protected: remove protection. Can not delete photo. Photo...
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... Battery level is low. Turn camera off and then on again. - Memory card is not formatted. Format the card. Insert memory card. 11 12-13 (blinks) (blinks) Slide card write-protect switch to "write" position. x authorized service representative. • Delete unwanted files or insert new memory card. 12-13, 20, 65 (blinks) (blinks) Format memory card. • Reduce image quality or size. • Delete photographs. • Insert new memory card. • Choose lower ISO sensitivity. • Increase shutter speed. • Choose smaller aperture (larger f/-number). • Use...
... Battery level is low. Turn camera off and then on again. - Memory card is not formatted. Format the card. Insert memory card. 11 12-13 (blinks) (blinks) Slide card write-protect switch to "write" position. x authorized service representative. • Delete unwanted files or insert new memory card. 12-13, 20, 65 (blinks) (blinks) Format memory card. • Reduce image quality or size. • Delete photographs. • Insert new memory card. • Choose lower ISO sensitivity. • Increase shutter speed. • Choose smaller aperture (larger f/-number). • Use...
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... are restored 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? AUTO JPEG normal Large Auto Off Normal 200 Setup menu CSM/Setup menu Display format Auto shooting info World time LCD brightness Video mode Language Image comment USB Folders File no. sequence Auto image rotation Focus area Focus lock Flexible program AE lock hold Exposure compensation Flash mode Auto Simple Graphic Off 2006.01.01.00:00...
... are restored 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? AUTO JPEG normal Large Auto Off Normal 200 Setup menu CSM/Setup menu Display format Auto shooting info World time LCD brightness Video mode Language Image comment USB Folders File no. sequence Auto image rotation Focus area Focus lock Flexible program AE lock hold Exposure compensation Flash mode Auto Simple Graphic Off 2006.01.01.00:00...
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... Fill-Flash for digital SLR is used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of flash control are available when the built-in flash is used . i-TTL balanced fill-flash for Digital SLR: Flash output is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be output directly to a printer without first transferring them to a computer. Mode , , , P, A Shutter speed 1/500-1/60 s 1/500-1/125 s Mode S, M Shutter speed 1/500-1 s 1/500-30 s Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Flash range...
... Fill-Flash for digital SLR is used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of flash control are available when the built-in flash is used . i-TTL balanced fill-flash for Digital SLR: Flash output is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be output directly to a printer without first transferring them to a computer. Mode , , , P, A Shutter speed 1/500-1/60 s 1/500-1/125 s Mode S, M Shutter speed 1/500-1 s 1/500-30 s Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Flash range...
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... auto (P) with 420-segment RGB sensor); aperture-priority auto (A); manual (M) -5-+5EV in increments of 1/3 EV Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button Shutter Speed Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter 30-¼,000s in steps of 1/3 EV, bulb White balance Auto (TTL white balance with flexible program; fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight • : Auto, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction • S, M: Fill flash, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction Lights when built-in center of frame Meters...
... auto (P) with 420-segment RGB sensor); aperture-priority auto (A); manual (M) -5-+5EV in increments of 1/3 EV Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button Shutter Speed Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter 30-¼,000s in steps of 1/3 EV, bulb White balance Auto (TTL white balance with flexible program; fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight • : Auto, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction • S, M: Fill flash, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction Lights when built-in center of frame Meters...
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... autofocus, 23-27 lock, 26-27 manual, 28 mode, 23, 75 tracking, 119 Folder, 51, 66, 85 playback, 66 recording, 85 Folders (setup menu), 85 Index 123 LCD brightness; See Long time-exposures Burst. See Creative Lighting System Color. Filter effects; White balance Color mode, 69 Color profile. Programmed auto; See also Accessories, optional; See also Battery; See Metering Clock, 83, 111 battery, 83 Close up mode), 4, 19 (continuous shooting indicator), 6, 32 (delete) button, 3, 20, 54 /Fn button (Custom Settings menu), 77,115 (exposure compensation...
... autofocus, 23-27 lock, 26-27 manual, 28 mode, 23, 75 tracking, 119 Folder, 51, 66, 85 playback, 66 recording, 85 Folders (setup menu), 85 Index 123 LCD brightness; See Long time-exposures Burst. See Creative Lighting System Color. Filter effects; White balance Color mode, 69 Color profile. Programmed auto; See also Accessories, optional; See also Battery; See Metering Clock, 83, 111 battery, 83 Close up mode), 4, 19 (continuous shooting indicator), 6, 32 (delete) button, 3, 20, 54 /Fn button (Custom Settings menu), 77,115 (exposure compensation...
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...83. See Number of exposures remaining, 5, 6, 15 O Optimize image (shooting menu), 68-69 Options. White balance Long time-exposures, 44 Low-pass filter, 86, 105 cleaning, 105 M M. See Image size M. See also Noise reduction Noise reduction (shooting menu), 73 No memory card? (Custom Settings menu), 75 Non-CPU lens. See (portrait mode); (night portrait mode); See White balance, preset Printing, 57-61. Shooting mode, delayed remote; Self timer Sensitivity. See Focus, autofocus, mode Size. See Playback, thumbnail Trim (retouch menu), 91 Tone compensation, 69 Two-button reset, 38 U USB, 55-56...
...83. See Number of exposures remaining, 5, 6, 15 O Optimize image (shooting menu), 68-69 Options. White balance Long time-exposures, 44 Low-pass filter, 86, 105 cleaning, 105 M M. See Image size M. See also Noise reduction Noise reduction (shooting menu), 73 No memory card? (Custom Settings menu), 75 Non-CPU lens. See (portrait mode); (night portrait mode); See White balance, preset Printing, 57-61. Shooting mode, delayed remote; Self timer Sensitivity. See Focus, autofocus, mode Size. See Playback, thumbnail Trim (retouch menu), 91 Tone compensation, 69 Two-button reset, 38 U USB, 55-56...