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... government has issued cautions on copies or repro- Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks... issued by law from discarded storage devices using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with your Nikon product are registered trademarks of such data is a trademark. Adobe, Acrobat, and Adobe Reader are to be taken to be ...
... government has issued cautions on copies or repro- Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks... issued by law from discarded storage devices using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with your Nikon product are registered trademarks of such data is a trademark. Adobe, Acrobat, and Adobe Reader are to be taken to be ...
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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 ...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 ...........52 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 53 Protecting Photographs...
... 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 ...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 ...........52 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 53 Protecting Photographs...
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Digital Vari-Program modes What do if flash photography is prohibited? Landscape mode ...auto) How do I improve image quality? ISO sensitivity Can I blur background details? Focus mode How do I control how the camera focuses? Focus lock How do I focus on the memory card? Page # 15 18 19 22 32 33 33 39 41...I take pictures under low light without the flash? Long time-exposures How do I take photos at a reduced size for this camera? Red-eye reduction Can I use the flash? Focus area Can I get good landscape shots? Exposure; How do I make ...
Digital Vari-Program modes What do if flash photography is prohibited? Landscape mode ...auto) How do I improve image quality? ISO sensitivity Can I blur background details? Focus mode How do I control how the camera focuses? Focus lock How do I focus on the memory card? Page # 15 18 19 22 32 33 33 39 41...I take pictures under low light without the flash? Long time-exposures How do I take photos at a reduced size for this camera? Red-eye reduction Can I use the flash? Focus area Can I get good landscape shots? Exposure; How do I make ...
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... scale 4. Focal length scale index 5. A-M mode switch: 8, 28 9. This icon marks notes, information that can be helpful when using the camera. Rear cover: 8 7. This icon marks settings that should be finetuned from the Custom Settings menu. Focus ring: 28 3. Read this manual for your purchase of a Nikon D40 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with your Nikon digital camera.
... scale 4. Focal length scale index 5. A-M mode switch: 8, 28 9. This icon marks notes, information that can be helpful when using the camera. Rear cover: 8 7. This icon marks settings that should be finetuned from the Custom Settings menu. Focus ring: 28 3. Read this manual for your purchase of a Nikon D40 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with your Nikon digital camera.
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...D40 offers a choice of the following twelve shooting modes: Advanced Modes (Exposure Modes) Select these modes for full control over camera settings. 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 . On Off 4 Introduction: Getting to suit the selected scene, making...
...D40 offers a choice of the following twelve shooting modes: Advanced Modes (Exposure Modes) Select these modes for full control over camera settings. 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 . On Off 4 Introduction: Getting to suit the selected scene, making...
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... cover. 3. The memory card access lamp will light for about a second. Inserting Memory Cards The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately). 1 Insert a memory card. 1.1 Before inserting or removing memory cards, turn the camera off and open the card slot cover. 1.2 Slide the memory card in to eject (c). Close...
... cover. 3. The memory card access lamp will light for about a second. Inserting Memory Cards The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately). 1 Insert a memory card. 1.1 Before inserting or removing memory cards, turn the camera off and open the card slot cover. 1.2 Slide the memory card in to eject (c). Close...
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...Digital Vari-Program modes: 1 Rotate the mode dial to capture natural lighting under low light. The camera... composition a sense of seven Digital Vari-Program modes. The camera selects the focus area containing ...camera selects the focus area containing the closest subject; Mode Auto (flash off . For portraits. Digital ...Digital Vari-Program mode. 2 Frame a photograph in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off automatically. 18 Tutorial: Creative Photography (Digital...where flash photography is poor. Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) In addition to suit the ...
...Digital Vari-Program modes: 1 Rotate the mode dial to capture natural lighting under low light. The camera... composition a sense of seven Digital Vari-Program modes. The camera selects the focus area containing ...camera selects the focus area containing the closest subject; Mode Auto (flash off . For portraits. Digital ...Digital Vari-Program mode. 2 Frame a photograph in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off automatically. 18 Tutorial: Creative Photography (Digital...where flash photography is poor. Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) In addition to suit the ...
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... from the other focus areas can be selected using the multi selector. See "Using the Built-in the center focus area; The camera focuses continuously while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, tracking the subject in portraits taken under low light. The...for correct exposure in , , , or mode, the built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off automatically. other focus areas. Tutorial: Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) 19 Use of children. The built-in flash will continue to focus based on choosing a flash mode ( 34). Child Use for snapshots of...
... from the other focus areas can be selected using the multi selector. See "Using the Built-in the center focus area; The camera focuses continuously while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, tracking the subject in portraits taken under low light. The...for correct exposure in , , , or mode, the built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off automatically. other focus areas. Tutorial: Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) 19 Use of children. The built-in flash will continue to focus based on choosing a flash mode ( 34). Child Use for snapshots of...
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... the latch clicks into place. 34 Reference: More on the mode selected with the mode dial; note that the flash can not be used The camera supports a variety of flash modes for Digital VariProgram modes is automatically restored when the mode dial is rotated to a new setting or the... camera is not in Flash: P, S, A, and M Modes 1 Rotate the mode dial to P, S, A, or M. 2 Press the button to , , , , or . 2 Choose a flash mode. 3 Take pictures. Using the Built-...
... the latch clicks into place. 34 Reference: More on the mode selected with the mode dial; note that the flash can not be used The camera supports a variety of flash modes for Digital VariProgram modes is automatically restored when the mode dial is rotated to a new setting or the... camera is not in Flash: P, S, A, and M Modes 1 Rotate the mode dial to P, S, A, or M. 2 Press the button to , , , , or . 2 Choose a flash mode. 3 Take pictures. Using the Built-...
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...speed films tend to be achieved at faster shutter speeds, preventing blur. When HI 1 is selected, automatic ISO sensitivity control is the digital equivalent of HI 1 are automatically processed to reduce noise, resulting in the shooting menu. 10 - ISO Sensitivity Controls used to enable ...further high sensitivity setting of HI 1 available for an ISO equivalent of roughly 3200. (auto) and Digital Vari-Program modes also offer an Auto setting that allows the camera to automatically raise sensitivity when lighting is poor or lower sensitivity when lighting is raised above the base...
...speed films tend to be achieved at faster shutter speeds, preventing blur. When HI 1 is selected, automatic ISO sensitivity control is the digital equivalent of HI 1 are automatically processed to reduce noise, resulting in the shooting menu. 10 - ISO Sensitivity Controls used to enable ...further high sensitivity setting of HI 1 available for an ISO equivalent of roughly 3200. (auto) and Digital Vari-Program modes also offer an Auto setting that allows the camera to automatically raise sensitivity when lighting is poor or lower sensitivity when lighting is raised above the base...
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...)/Two-Button Reset Custom Settings are reset. Option Default Image quality ( 30) JPEG Normal Image size ( 30) White balance ( 49)* Large Auto ISO sensitivity ( 37) , Digital Vari-Program Auto P, S, A, M 200 Shooting mode ( 32) Single frame Focus mode ( 23) AF-A AF-area mode ( 24) , , , , , , P, ...M Closest subject Dynamic area Single area * Fine-tuning ( 70) reset to default values by a green dot). Two-Button Reset Controls used: button + button The camera settings listed below can be restored to 0. The monitor turns off briefly while settings are not affected.
...)/Two-Button Reset Custom Settings are reset. Option Default Image quality ( 30) JPEG Normal Image size ( 30) White balance ( 49)* Large Auto ISO sensitivity ( 37) , Digital Vari-Program Auto P, S, A, M 200 Shooting mode ( 32) Single frame Focus mode ( 23) AF-A AF-area mode ( 24) , , , , , , P, ...M Closest subject Dynamic area Single area * Fine-tuning ( 70) reset to default values by a green dot). Two-Button Reset Controls used: button + button The camera settings listed below can be restored to 0. The monitor turns off briefly while settings are not affected.
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Auto white balance is automatically selected in flash or optional Nikon flash units. The following options are unaffected by direct sunlight. Fluorescent Use under incandescent lighting. Flash Use with built-in Digital Vari-Program modes): Option Description Auto Camera sets white balance automatically. White Balance ( 70) In addition to selecting white balance, the White...
Auto white balance is automatically selected in flash or optional Nikon flash units. The following options are unaffected by direct sunlight. Fluorescent Use under incandescent lighting. Flash Use with built-in Digital Vari-Program modes): Option Description Auto Camera sets white balance automatically. White Balance ( 70) In addition to selecting white balance, the White...
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... connection in the Optimize image menu ( 68). Select Cancel to a Computer, Printer, or TV/Printing Photographs 57 They are displayed in camera USB menu and connect camera to a developer or digital printer center. Printing Via Direct USB Connection JPEG photographs can be selected for printing using Print set (DPOF) ( 61) Select PTP in...
... connection in the Optimize image menu ( 68). Select Cancel to a Computer, Printer, or TV/Printing Photographs 57 They are displayed in camera USB menu and connect camera to a developer or digital printer center. Printing Via Direct USB Connection JPEG photographs can be selected for printing using Print set (DPOF) ( 61) Select PTP in...
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.... to a PictBridge printer, select Print (DPOF) in the PictBridge menu and follow the steps in print order. Reference: Connecting to create digital "print orders" for PictBridge-compatible printers and devices that RAW (NEF) photos can not be selected for printing. 4 Display options. Highlight ...DPOF) option can not be used to a Computer, Printer, or TV/Printing Photographs 61 To print the current print order when the camera is created. Print orders may not print correctly if images are not supported when printing via direct USB connection; To complete print order and...
.... to a PictBridge printer, select Print (DPOF) in the PictBridge menu and follow the steps in print order. Reference: Connecting to create digital "print orders" for PictBridge-compatible printers and devices that RAW (NEF) photos can not be selected for printing. 4 Display options. Highlight ...DPOF) option can not be used to a Computer, Printer, or TV/Printing Photographs 61 To print the current print order when the camera is created. Print orders may not print correctly if images are not supported when printing via direct USB connection; To complete print order and...
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Formatting Memory Cards Do not turn the camera off or remove the memory card while formatting is in progress. Info Display Format Choose one of... valued files have been copied to return setup menu. Repeat steps 2-3 to select or deselect. Classic Graphic Wallpaper Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu 81 Selected items are indicated by a check mark. 4 Highlight Done and press OK to return to format...edit additional menus. 5 Highlight Done in the list of the following shooting information display formats for Digital Vari-Program and ) modes and P, S, A, and M modes.
Formatting Memory Cards Do not turn the camera off or remove the memory card while formatting is in progress. Info Display Format Choose one of... valued files have been copied to return setup menu. Repeat steps 2-3 to select or deselect. Classic Graphic Wallpaper Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu 81 Selected items are indicated by a check mark. 4 Highlight Done and press OK to return to format...edit additional menus. 5 Highlight Done in the list of the following shooting information display formats for Digital Vari-Program and ) modes and P, S, A, and M modes.
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... Auto shooting info on or off while the shutter-release button is taken. The camera clock will power the clock for accurate time keeping. Choose PAL when connecting the camera to the time in Digital Vari-Program and ) modes or P, S, A, and M modes. Turn daylight ...saving time on if you find yourself frequently checking camera settings. LCD Brightness Adjust monitor brightness between -2 (darkest) and ...
... Auto shooting info on or off while the shutter-release button is taken. The camera clock will power the clock for accurate time keeping. Choose PAL when connecting the camera to the time in Digital Vari-Program and ) modes or P, S, A, and M modes. Turn daylight ...saving time on if you find yourself frequently checking camera settings. LCD Brightness Adjust monitor brightness between -2 (darkest) and ...
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... USE OF NONNIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. 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...
... USE OF NONNIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. 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...
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...10in. 2ft.-6ft. 3in. 2ft.-4ft. 7in. 2ft.-2ft. 11in. 2ft.-2ft. 4in. i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used in which the main subject is emphasized at ISO equivalent of 200 400 800 1600 2 2.8 4 5.6 2.8 4 ...of flash control are supported when a CPU lens is used in combination with the digital camera and printer industries, allowing photographs to be printed from print orders stored on Exif-...the memory card. • Exif version 2.21: The D40 supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Camera File Systems (DCF) is a standard widely used . Recommended for use...
...10in. 2ft.-6ft. 3in. 2ft.-4ft. 7in. 2ft.-2ft. 11in. 2ft.-2ft. 4in. i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used in which the main subject is emphasized at ISO equivalent of 200 400 800 1600 2 2.8 4 5.6 2.8 4 ...of flash control are supported when a CPU lens is used in combination with the digital camera and printer industries, allowing photographs to be printed from print orders stored on Exif-...the memory card. • Exif version 2.21: The D40 supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Camera File Systems (DCF) is a standard widely used . Recommended for use...
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...with 2, 5, 10 or 20s duration Focus-area selection Focus area can 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 ...Small) Lens mount Nikon F mount with additional setting one step over 1600 Technical Notes/Specifications 119 camera supports SDHC Compliant with interchangeable lenses Effective pixels 6.1 million CCD Image size (pixels) 23.7×15.6mm; Specifications Type Single-lens reflex digital camera with Design Rule for...
...with 2, 5, 10 or 20s duration Focus-area selection Focus area can 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 ...Small) Lens mount Nikon F mount with additional setting one step over 1600 Technical Notes/Specifications 119 camera supports SDHC Compliant with interchangeable lenses Effective pixels 6.1 million CCD Image size (pixels) 23.7×15.6mm; Specifications Type Single-lens reflex digital camera with Design Rule for...
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... element) Angle 76°-28° 50´ Zoom positions 18, 24, 35, 45, 55 Distance information Supplied to camera body Zoom Zoom adjusted by rotating lens ring Focus Autofocus with auto aperture Aperture range f/3.5-22 (18mm zoom); attaches as shown ...; H) Approximately 70.5mm diameter×74mm/2.8×3.0in. manual focus Min. reproduction ratio 1:3.5-5.6 Construction 7 elements in CPU and Nikon mount Supported cameras Nikon DX-format digital cameras Focal length 18 - 55 mm Max. MH-23 Quick Charger Rated input AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz Rated output DC 8....
... element) Angle 76°-28° 50´ Zoom positions 18, 24, 35, 45, 55 Distance information Supplied to camera body Zoom Zoom adjusted by rotating lens ring Focus Autofocus with auto aperture Aperture range f/3.5-22 (18mm zoom); attaches as shown ...; H) Approximately 70.5mm diameter×74mm/2.8×3.0in. manual focus Min. reproduction ratio 1:3.5-5.6 Construction 7 elements in CPU and Nikon mount Supported cameras Nikon DX-format digital cameras Focal length 18 - 55 mm Max. MH-23 Quick Charger Rated input AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz Rated output DC 8....