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... 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 113 Specifications 119 Index 123 vi...
... 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 113 Specifications 119 Index 123 vi...
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...warning mean? General Questions Question How do I use ? What accessories are available for my camera? Viewfinder focus How do I keep the camera from being File number sequence assigned to repair or inspect my camera? Language How do I insert a new memory card? How do... 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 take with the viewfinder eyepiece cap...
...warning mean? General Questions Question How do I use ? What accessories are available for my camera? Viewfinder focus How do I keep the camera from being File number sequence assigned to repair or inspect my camera? Language How do I insert a new memory card? How do... 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 take with the viewfinder eyepiece cap...
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Camera Body µ ¸ ¹ Ƹ ᕡ ƺ ƹ ƻ Ƽ ƽ ƾ ƿ 1 Infrared receiver 33 2 Power ... 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...mounting index 8 2 Introduction: Getting to it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to Know the Camera You may find it as you read through the rest of the manual. Getting to Know the...
Camera Body µ ¸ ¹ Ƹ ᕡ ƺ ƹ ƻ Ƽ ƽ ƾ ƿ 1 Infrared receiver 33 2 Power ... 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...mounting index 8 2 Introduction: Getting to it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to Know the Camera You may find it as you read through the rest of the manual. Getting to Know the...
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...Negative terminal Signal contact Positive terminal Terminal cover The use of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera 7 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. . Hold the camera firmly ...
...Negative terminal Signal contact Positive terminal Terminal cover The use of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera 7 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. . Hold the camera firmly ...
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... Length The size of the area exposed by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to -date information on accessories for up-to operate within its operational and safety requirements. Technical Notes Optional Accessories One advantage of digital SLR cameras is approximately 1.5 times that of the D40. Picture size (35-mm format) (36 mm...
... Length The size of the area exposed by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to -date information on accessories for up-to operate within its operational and safety requirements. Technical Notes Optional Accessories One advantage of digital SLR cameras is approximately 1.5 times that of the D40. Picture size (35-mm format) (36 mm...
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... metering meters selected focus area. • AF-I teleconverter4 95 95 9 9 99 Other AF Nikkor (except lenses for use with electronic range finder) MF Digital Vari Program, P, S, A M , , 1 AF-S, AF-I Nikkor 9 9 9 9 99 PC-Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D2 - 93 9 - 99 AF-S/AF-I ED: 300mm f/2.8D IF, 400mm...be used) • PC Nikkor (electronic range finder can be used ; Camera setting Focus Mode Metering Lens/accessory AF MF (with the D40. Electronic range finder can not be used , but only when the camera is displayed. If AF 80-200mm f/2.8S, 35-70mm f/2.8S, new-...
... metering meters selected focus area. • AF-I teleconverter4 95 95 9 9 99 Other AF Nikkor (except lenses for use with electronic range finder) MF Digital Vari Program, P, S, A M , , 1 AF-S, AF-I Nikkor 9 9 9 9 99 PC-Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D2 - 93 9 - 99 AF-S/AF-I ED: 300mm f/2.8D IF, 400mm...be used) • PC Nikkor (electronic range finder can be used ; Camera setting Focus Mode Metering Lens/accessory AF MF (with the D40. Electronic range finder can not be used , but only when the camera is displayed. If AF 80-200mm f/2.8S, 35-70mm f/2.8S, new-...
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Incompatible Non-CPU Lenses and Accessories The following non-CPU lenses and accessories can NOT be used with CPU lenses with focal lengths of the AF-assist illuminator can be unable to light the entire subject with red-.... 0.6m / 2ft. 3in. 1.0m / 3ft. 3in. 0.6m / 2ft. 3in. 1.5m / 4ft. 11in. 0.6m / 2ft. 3in. 2.5m / 8ft. 2in. 2.0m / 6ft. 7in. 98 Technical Notes/Optional Accessories The Built-in Flash The built-in flash can interfere with the following lenses may be used : • TC-16A AF Teleconverter • 200-600mm...
Incompatible Non-CPU Lenses and Accessories The following non-CPU lenses and accessories can NOT be used with CPU lenses with focal lengths of the AF-assist illuminator can be unable to light the entire subject with red-.... 0.6m / 2ft. 3in. 1.0m / 3ft. 3in. 0.6m / 2ft. 3in. 1.5m / 4ft. 11in. 0.6m / 2ft. 3in. 2.5m / 8ft. 2in. 2.0m / 6ft. 7in. 98 Technical Notes/Optional Accessories The Built-in Flash The built-in flash can interfere with the following lenses may be used : • TC-16A AF Teleconverter • 200-600mm...
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...-mm zoom head position) respectively (m/ft, ISO 200, 20°C/68°F; Technical Notes/Optional Accessories 99 When used with compatible flash units such as a commander for Speedlights with a safety lock for...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. GNs at..., 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...
...-mm zoom head position) respectively (m/ft, ISO 200, 20°C/68°F; Technical Notes/Optional Accessories 99 When used with compatible flash units such as a commander for Speedlights with a safety lock for...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. GNs at..., 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...
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...non-CPU lens is automatically set to select flash mode. Autofocus is disabled. The AS-15 Accessory Shoe Adapter When the AS-15 accessory shoe adapter (available separately) is mounted on D40, flash mode is attached. REAR Rear-curtain sync 9 Red-eye reduction 9 Flash Color ... Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR is used to the accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation, but damage the sync circuitry of 1/500s or slower. The following Speedlights can be selected from camera Custom Settings menu ( 78). 8. Before using a Nikon Speedlight not listed in flash...
...non-CPU lens is automatically set to select flash mode. Autofocus is disabled. The AS-15 Accessory Shoe Adapter When the AS-15 accessory shoe adapter (available separately) is mounted on D40, flash mode is attached. REAR Rear-curtain sync 9 Red-eye reduction 9 Flash Color ... Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR is used to the accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation, but damage the sync circuitry of 1/500s or slower. The following Speedlights can be selected from camera Custom Settings menu ( 78). 8. Before using a Nikon Speedlight not listed in flash...
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... following flash modes are available and modes: Fill flash and red-eye reduction. Technical Notes/Optional Accessories 101 If AUTO is selected for ISO sensitivity in or modes or On is selected for Custom ...and the optional Speedlight will synchronize with SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights. The D40 is not included in the "digital SLR" category in the monitor. i-TTL flash control can be underexposed. If the flash...select standard i-TTL flash control. Notes on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. Higher values may not produce the desired results at some ranges or apertures.
... following flash modes are available and modes: Fill flash and red-eye reduction. Technical Notes/Optional Accessories 101 If AUTO is selected for ISO sensitivity in or modes or On is selected for Custom ...and the optional Speedlight will synchronize with SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights. The D40 is not included in the "digital SLR" category in the monitor. i-TTL flash control can be underexposed. If the flash...select standard i-TTL flash control. Notes on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. Higher values may not produce the desired results at some ranges or apertures.
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...only if the desired focus can be viewed from the camera, turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. Use Nikon filters; other device, check that device † SDHC compliant. accessories Eyepiece adapter required (available separately). • Eyepiece ...adapter: Attach the DG-2 magnifier to the D40. • DR-6 right-angle viewing...
...only if the desired focus can be viewed from the camera, turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. Use Nikon filters; other device, check that device † SDHC compliant. accessories Eyepiece adapter required (available separately). • Eyepiece ...adapter: Attach the DG-2 magnifier to the D40. • DR-6 right-angle viewing...
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... from a computer and save photographs directly to the D40. Update to the most recent version. • Camera Control Pro: Control the camera remotely from local Power sources retailers and Nikon service representatives. • EH-5 AC adapter: Use... to the EP-5 DC in connector (f). EP-5 AC adapter connec- tor required (available separately). • EP-5 AC adapter connector: Connect the EH-5 to the computer. Accessories for the D40...
... from a computer and save photographs directly to the D40. Update to the most recent version. • Camera Control Pro: Control the camera remotely from local Power sources retailers and Nikon service representatives. • EH-5 AC adapter: Use... to the EP-5 DC in connector (f). EP-5 AC adapter connec- tor required (available separately). • EP-5 AC adapter connector: Connect the EH-5 to the computer. Accessories for the D40...
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... the Camera Servicing the Camera and Accessories The D40 is a precision device and requires regular servicing. The Monitor Should the monitor break, care should be used for an extended period, turn the camera off sand or salt with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in body distilled water and dry thoroughly. Nikon recommends that the camera be...
... the Camera Servicing the Camera and Accessories The D40 is a precision device and requires regular servicing. The Monitor Should the monitor break, care should be used for an extended period, turn the camera off sand or salt with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in body distilled water and dry thoroughly. Nikon recommends that the camera be...
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... 600 is fully charged; blinks for digital SLR available when CPU lens is fired at ISO 100 and 20°C/68°F (manual 13/42) Flash Sync contact Flash control TTL Auto aperture Non-TTL auto Range-priority manual Flash mode Flash-ready indicator Accessory shoe Nikon Creative Lighting System X-contact only; color... 3.5-mm circle (about 3s after flash is used with built-in flash, SB-400, SB-800, and SB-600; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL fill-flash for about 2.5% of up to 1/500 s TTL flash control by 420-segment RGB sensor Weight of 75% given to ...
... 600 is fully charged; blinks for digital SLR available when CPU lens is fired at ISO 100 and 20°C/68°F (manual 13/42) Flash Sync contact Flash control TTL Auto aperture Non-TTL auto Range-priority manual Flash mode Flash-ready indicator Accessory shoe Nikon Creative Lighting System X-contact only; color... 3.5-mm circle (about 3s after flash is used with built-in flash, SB-400, SB-800, and SB-600; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL fill-flash for about 2.5% of up to 1/500 s TTL flash control by 420-segment RGB sensor Weight of 75% given to ...
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.... Shutterpriority auto; See also Accessories, optional; Index Symbols 3D color matrix metering II. See Metering 420-segment RGB sensor. See Aperture-priority auto Accessories. See Color mode Advanced Wireless... level; Monitor, brightness of field, 39-40, 42 Design Rule for Camera File System Default settings, 38, 74, 113- 114. See Shooting mode, continuous C Camera Control Pro, 56, 103 Capture NX, 31... 83. See also World time DCF. See Design Rule for Camera File System, 117 Digital Print Order Format, 57, 60-61, 117 Digital Vari-Program, 4, 18-19 Diopter, 14. Two-button reset...
.... Shutterpriority auto; See also Accessories, optional; Index Symbols 3D color matrix metering II. See Metering 420-segment RGB sensor. See Aperture-priority auto Accessories. See Color mode Advanced Wireless... level; Monitor, brightness of field, 39-40, 42 Design Rule for Camera File System Default settings, 38, 74, 113- 114. See Shooting mode, continuous C Camera Control Pro, 56, 103 Capture NX, 31... 83. See also World time DCF. See Design Rule for Camera File System, 117 Digital Print Order Format, 57, 60-61, 117 Digital Vari-Program, 4, 18-19 Diopter, 14. Two-button reset...
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... Print set (DPOF) Print set (DPOF) (playback menu), 60-61, 67 Programmed auto, 39, 40 Protecting photographs, 54 PTP. See USB, PTP Q Quality. See Image quality R RAW. See Accessories, optional; Shooting mode, delayed remote; See Image size S. See Shutter-priority auto (single-frame shooting indicator..., quick-response remote Remote control, 32-33, 103 Remote on duration (Custom Settings menu), 79 Reset. See Memory card Secure Digital. See Memory card Self timer. See Shooting mode, self timer Self-timer (Custom Settings menu), 79 Self-portraits. Self timer ...
... Print set (DPOF) Print set (DPOF) (playback menu), 60-61, 67 Programmed auto, 39, 40 Protecting photographs, 54 PTP. See USB, PTP Q Quality. See Image quality R RAW. See Accessories, optional; Shooting mode, delayed remote; See Image size S. See Shutter-priority auto (single-frame shooting indicator..., quick-response remote Remote control, 32-33, 103 Remote on duration (Custom Settings menu), 79 Reset. See Memory card Secure Digital. See Memory card Self timer. See Shooting mode, self timer Self-timer (Custom Settings menu), 79 Self-portraits. Self timer ...
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See Playback W (white balance indicator), 6, 49, 70-72 White balance, 49, 70-72. See also Color temperature preset, 49, 70-72 White balance (shooting menu), 49, 70-72 World time (setup menu), 11, 83 Index 125 USB (setup menu), 55, 84 V Video cable, 62, 103 Video device, 62 Video mode (setup menu), 62, 83 VIDEO OUT, 2, 62 Viewfinder, 5, 14, 16, 102, 111- 112 accessories, 102 focus, 14 indicators, 5, 111-112 Viewing photographs.
See Playback W (white balance indicator), 6, 49, 70-72 White balance, 49, 70-72. See also Color temperature preset, 49, 70-72 White balance (shooting menu), 49, 70-72 World time (setup menu), 11, 83 Index 125 USB (setup menu), 55, 84 V Video cable, 62, 103 Video device, 62 Video mode (setup menu), 62, 83 VIDEO OUT, 2, 62 Viewfinder, 5, 14, 16, 102, 111- 112 accessories, 102 focus, 14 indicators, 5, 111-112 Viewing photographs.