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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 ... 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...
...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 ... 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...
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... 4 Introduction: Getting to turn the camera on and off ): 18 -Portrait: 18 -Landscape: 18 - 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. Auto (flash off . Night...The Power Switch The power switch is used to Know the Camera 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 suit the selected scene, making...
... 4 Introduction: Getting to turn the camera on and off ): 18 -Portrait: 18 -Landscape: 18 - 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. Auto (flash off . Night...The Power Switch The power switch is used to Know the Camera 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 suit the selected scene, making...
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... card to record a thousand or more pictures at current settings, the number of exposures remaining will be shown in thousands, rounded down to Know the Camera 5 The Viewfinder Display 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 Focus brackets (focus areas)....14, 16, 24, 25, 26 2 ... indicator 16, 26 3 Focus area display 14, 16, 24, 25, 26 AF-area mode 24 4 Autoexposure (AE) lock 46 5 Flexible program indicator 40 6 Shutter speed 39-44 7 Aperture (f/-number 39-44 8 Flash compensation indicator 48 9 Exposure compensation indicator 47 10 Number of exposures remaining 15, 116 Number...
... card to record a thousand or more pictures at current settings, the number of exposures remaining will be shown in thousands, rounded down to Know the Camera 5 The Viewfinder Display 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 Focus brackets (focus areas)....14, 16, 24, 25, 26 2 ... indicator 16, 26 3 Focus area display 14, 16, 24, 25, 26 AF-area mode 24 4 Autoexposure (AE) lock 46 5 Flexible program indicator 40 6 Shutter speed 39-44 7 Aperture (f/-number 39-44 8 Flash compensation indicator 48 9 Exposure compensation indicator 47 10 Number of exposures remaining 15, 116 Number...
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...°F). For best results, charge the battery at shipment. Charging and Inserting the Battery The supplied EN-EL9 battery is not charged at temperatures above 40°C (104°F). Charge the battery using the supplied MH-23 battery charger as the battery charges. About 90 minutes are required for an exhausted...
...°F). For best results, charge the battery at shipment. Charging and Inserting the Battery The supplied EN-EL9 battery is not charged at temperatures above 40°C (104°F). Charge the battery using the supplied MH-23 battery charger as the battery charges. About 90 minutes are required for an exhausted...
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...Built-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 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 ...
...Built-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 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 ...
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...button The camera settings listed below can be restored to 0. The monitor turns off briefly while settings are not affected. 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 ...) Flash compensation ( 48) Exposure compensation ( 47) Flash sync mode ( 34) , , , P, S, A, M Focus area ( 25) Flexible program ( 40) Default Matrix ±0 ±0 Auto Auto slow sync Fill flash Center Off Default Settings See the Appendix for more than two seconds (these buttons are...
...button The camera settings listed below can be restored to 0. The monitor turns off briefly while settings are not affected. 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 ...) Flash compensation ( 48) Exposure compensation ( 47) Flash sync mode ( 34) , , , P, S, A, M Focus area ( 25) Flexible program ( 40) Default Matrix ±0 ±0 Auto Auto slow sync Fill flash Center Off Default Settings See the Appendix for more than two seconds (these buttons are...
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...exposure. Recommended for snapshots and in other modes, the shutter-release will be used ( 97). 10 - User chooses aperture; camera selects shutter speed for best results. Use to freeze or blur motion. ISO Auto ( 76) Use this option to "bulb...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. The camera exposure meter and a variety of field. camera selects aperture for best results. Lens Aperture Ring When...
...exposure. Recommended for snapshots and in other modes, the shutter-release will be used ( 97). 10 - User chooses aperture; camera selects shutter speed for best results. Use to freeze or blur motion. ISO Auto ( 76) Use this option to "bulb...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. The camera exposure meter and a variety of field. camera selects aperture for best results. Lens Aperture Ring When...
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... ("flexible program"). To take photographs in most situations. All combinations produce the same exposure. Mode P (Programmed Auto) In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in programmed auto: 1 Rotate the mode dial to P. 2 Frame a photograph, focus, ... depth of field or slow shutter speeds that "freeze" motion. While flexible program is no longer displayed, choose another mode, or turn the camera off. 40 Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode P (Programmed Auto) Rotate the command dial to the left for large apertures (small f-/numbers)...
... ("flexible program"). To take photographs in most situations. All combinations produce the same exposure. Mode P (Programmed Auto) In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in programmed auto: 1 Rotate the mode dial to P. 2 Frame a photograph, focus, ... depth of field or slow shutter speeds that "freeze" motion. While flexible program is no longer displayed, choose another mode, or turn the camera off. 40 Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode P (Programmed Auto) Rotate the command dial to the left for large apertures (small f-/numbers)...
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... in-focus indicator (z) appears in the center focus area). Mode Programmed auto Shutter-priority auto Aperture-priority auto Setting Shutter speed and aperture (flexible program; 40) Shutter speed Aperture The new values can not be changed while exposure lock is in the selected focus area, press the AEL/AF-L button to...
... in-focus indicator (z) appears in the center focus area). Mode Programmed auto Shutter-priority auto Aperture-priority auto Setting Shutter speed and aperture (flexible program; 40) Shutter speed Aperture The new values can not be changed while exposure lock is in the selected focus area, press the AEL/AF-L button to...
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Exposure Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (flexible program, mode P; 40). Set aperture (mode M; 43). + Set exposure compensation (modes P, S, and A 47). Fn button (available when the following settings. The Command Dial The command dial can be ...
Exposure Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (flexible program, mode P; 40). Set aperture (mode M; 43). + Set exposure compensation (modes P, S, and A 47). Fn button (available when the following settings. The Command Dial The command dial can be ...
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...Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish Power source • One rechargeable Nikon EN-EL9 Li-ion battery; The following can reduce battery performance. • Use batteries immediately after... life for five seconds and then turned off . The battery level displayed by the camera may result from infinity to JPEG Basic, a shutter speed of 20°C (68... 475g (1lb. 1oz.) without battery, memory card, or body cap Operating environment Temperature 0-+40°C (+32-104°F) Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) Unless otherwise stated,...
...Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish Power source • One rechargeable Nikon EN-EL9 Li-ion battery; The following can reduce battery performance. • Use batteries immediately after... life for five seconds and then turned off . The battery level displayed by the camera may result from infinity to JPEG Basic, a shutter speed of 20°C (68... 475g (1lb. 1oz.) without battery, memory card, or body cap Operating environment Temperature 0-+40°C (+32-104°F) Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) Unless otherwise stated,...
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...auto aperture Aperture range f/3.5-22 (18mm zoom); 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 8.4V/0.9A Supported batteries EN-EL9 rechargeable Li-ion batteries Charging time Approximately 90 minutes Operating temperature 0-+40°...
...auto aperture Aperture range f/3.5-22 (18mm zoom); 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 8.4V/0.9A Supported batteries EN-EL9 rechargeable Li-ion batteries Charging time Approximately 90 minutes Operating temperature 0-+40°...
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...See Metering 420-segment RGB sensor. See also AE lock Autofocus. See Long time-exposures Burst. See Design Rule for Camera File System, 117 Digital Print Order Format, 57, 60-61, 117 Digital Vari-Program, 4, 18-19 Diopter, 14. See also Aperture; See Lens, AF-S/AF-I . See also Clock, ..., 85 playback, 66 recording, 85 Folders (setup menu), 85 Index 123 See Aperture-priority auto Accessories. Monitor, brightness of field, 39-40, 42 Design Rule for Camera File System Default settings, 38, 74, 113- 114. See also World time DCF. White balance (aperture) button, 2, 43 (auto/...
...See Metering 420-segment RGB sensor. See also AE lock Autofocus. See Long time-exposures Burst. See Design Rule for Camera File System, 117 Digital Print Order Format, 57, 60-61, 117 Digital Vari-Program, 4, 18-19 Diopter, 14. See also Aperture; See Lens, AF-S/AF-I . See also Clock, ..., 85 playback, 66 recording, 85 Folders (setup menu), 85 Index 123 See Aperture-priority auto Accessories. Monitor, brightness of field, 39-40, 42 Design Rule for Camera File System Default settings, 38, 74, 113- 114. See also World time DCF. White balance (aperture) button, 2, 43 (auto/...
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..., PTP Q Quality. See Accessories, optional; See Image size Landscapes. See (portrait mode); (night portrait mode); See Memory card Secure Digital. See Remote control; See Flash Spot. See AF-assist illuminator Image comment (setup menu), 84 Image overlay (retouch menu), 94-95 Image...Density. See Accessories, optional P P. See also PictBridge; See also Clock; See Flash, mode Remote. See USB, PTP (flexible program indicator), 5, 40 Playback, 20, 50-54 full frame, 20, 50 menu, 65-67 thumbnail, 52 zoom, 53 Playback folder (playback menu), 66 Portraits. Shooting...
..., PTP Q Quality. See Accessories, optional; See Image size Landscapes. See (portrait mode); (night portrait mode); See Memory card Secure Digital. See Remote control; See Flash Spot. See AF-assist illuminator Image comment (setup menu), 84 Image overlay (retouch menu), 94-95 Image...Density. See Accessories, optional P P. See also PictBridge; See also Clock; See Flash, mode Remote. See USB, PTP (flexible program indicator), 5, 40 Playback, 20, 50-54 full frame, 20, 50 menu, 65-67 thumbnail, 52 zoom, 53 Playback folder (playback menu), 66 Portraits. Shooting...