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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...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 ...
...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...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 ...
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...Using the menus 63-64 Help 3 Monitor, viewfinder 5-6, 81-82 Error messages and displays 111-112 Number of the camera? LCD brightness How do I clean the camera or lens? Self timer How do I travel? Remote control How do I change time zones when I keep the file number ... when I focus the viewfinder? How do I take with the viewfinder eyepiece cap? What software is available for the D40 103 Servicing the camera x Cleaning the camera 104 Camera Setup Question Key phrase How do I keep the monitor from beeping? AF-assist illuminator How do I insert a new...
...Using the menus 63-64 Help 3 Monitor, viewfinder 5-6, 81-82 Error messages and displays 111-112 Number of the camera? LCD brightness How do I clean the camera or lens? Self timer How do I travel? Remote control How do I change time zones when I keep the file number ... when I focus the viewfinder? How do I take with the viewfinder eyepiece cap? What software is available for the D40 103 Servicing the camera x Cleaning the camera 104 Camera Setup Question Key phrase How do I keep the monitor from beeping? AF-assist illuminator How do I insert a new...
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... used : This icon marks cautions, information that may be read before use to prevent damage to help you enjoy taking pictures with your purchase of a Nikon D40 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with AF-S and AF-I lenses only. A-M mode switch: 8, 28 9. An 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6GII ED AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor...
... used : This icon marks cautions, information that may be read before use to prevent damage to help you enjoy taking pictures with your purchase of a Nikon D40 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with AF-S and AF-I lenses only. A-M mode switch: 8, 28 9. An 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6GII ED AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor...
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... 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 62 16 Reset switch 108 17 USB connector 55, 58 18 (self-timer)... button 33 (function) button 77 19 Lens release button 8 20 Lens mounting index 8 2 Introduction: Getting to it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to Know the Camera Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with...
... 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 62 16 Reset switch 108 17 USB connector 55, 58 18 (self-timer)... button 33 (function) button 77 19 Lens release button 8 20 Lens mounting index 8 2 Introduction: Getting to it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to Know the Camera Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with...
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... equipped with an aperture ring, lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f/-number). After removing the lens, replace the camera body cap and rear lens cover. See the lens manual for details. 8 Introduction: First Steps First Steps Attaching a Lens Autofocus is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with manual priority). Remove the...
... equipped with an aperture ring, lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f/-number). After removing the lens, replace the camera body cap and rear lens cover. See the lens manual for details. 8 Introduction: First Steps First Steps Attaching a Lens Autofocus is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with manual priority). Remove the...
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Before shooting, make sure that the display in the viewfinder is in clear focus. 1 Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. 2 Slide the diopter adjustment control up and down until the focus brackets are in the viewfinder. 8s Exposure meters on Exposure meters off Exposure ...
Before shooting, make sure that the display in the viewfinder is in clear focus. 1 Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. 2 Slide the diopter adjustment control up and down until the focus brackets are in the viewfinder. 8s Exposure meters on Exposure meters off Exposure ...
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... display shooting information. Tutorial: "Point-and-Shoot" Photography ( Mode) 15 Check the battery level as shown at right. The monitor will turn the camera on. Check the number of exposures remaining. Monitor Viewfinder Description - Charge the battery. 1.3 The number of photographs that can be stored on the memory...) (blinks) If shooting information is not displayed when the button is pressed, the battery is shown in response to shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on. 1.1 Remove the lens cap and turn on and the viewfinder display will flash as described below.
... display shooting information. Tutorial: "Point-and-Shoot" Photography ( Mode) 15 Check the battery level as shown at right. The monitor will turn the camera on. Check the number of exposures remaining. Monitor Viewfinder Description - Charge the battery. 1.3 The number of photographs that can be stored on the memory...) (blinks) If shooting information is not displayed when the button is pressed, the battery is shown in response to shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on. 1.1 Remove the lens cap and turn on and the viewfinder display will flash as described below.
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Using a Zoom Lens Focus area Zoom in the viewfinder. Zoom out 4 Focus and shoot. 4.1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. When the focus operation is complete, the selected focus area will appear in Use the zoom ring to the camera and focus on the subject so that can be highlighted, a beep ... zoom out). The number of exposures that it fills a larger area of the three focus areas. Holding the Camera Hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with the main subject positioned in any of the frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible in...
Using a Zoom Lens Focus area Zoom in the viewfinder. Zoom out 4 Focus and shoot. 4.1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. When the focus operation is complete, the selected focus area will appear in Use the zoom ring to the camera and focus on the subject so that can be highlighted, a beep ... zoom out). The number of exposures that it fills a larger area of the three focus areas. Holding the Camera Hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with the main subject positioned in any of the frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible in...
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remove lens hoods when using the flash, see page 34. Take photograph To save battery power when the flash is not in flash will light. The camera focuses and the monitor turns off when the shutter-release button is displayed. For more information on using the flash. The access ...will pop up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (to release the shutter and record the photograph. The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down . If ...
remove lens hoods when using the flash, see page 34. Take photograph To save battery power when the flash is not in flash will light. The camera focuses and the monitor turns off when the shutter-release button is displayed. For more information on using the flash. The access ...will pop up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (to release the shutter and record the photograph. The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down . If ...
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... If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is used, background details will light to assist the focus operation when lighting is prohibited, to photograph infants without using the flash, or to , the D40 offers a choice of depth. Mode Auto (flash off . Portrait... Use for vivid landscape shots. For portraits taken under low light. For portraits. The camera selects the focus area containing the closest subject; For natural and man-made landscapes. Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) In...
... If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is used, background details will light to assist the focus operation when lighting is prohibited, to photograph infants without using the flash, or to , the D40 offers a choice of depth. Mode Auto (flash off . Portrait... Use for vivid landscape shots. For portraits taken under low light. For portraits. The camera selects the focus area containing the closest subject; For natural and man-made landscapes. Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) In...
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...stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Focus mode Description AF-A Auto-servo AF (default setting) Camera automatically selects single-servo autofocus when subject is judged to be stationary, continuous-servo autofocus when subject is judged to assist ... More on Photography (All Modes)/Focus 23 Focus Focus can be moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously while shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The illuminator has a range of 24-200mm and remove the lens hood. 2- The user can also select the focus area for Custom Setting 9...
...stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Focus mode Description AF-A Auto-servo AF (default setting) Camera automatically selects single-servo autofocus when subject is judged to be stationary, continuous-servo autofocus when subject is judged to assist ... More on Photography (All Modes)/Focus 23 Focus Focus can be moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously while shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The illuminator has a range of 24-200mm and remove the lens hood. 2- The user can also select the focus area for Custom Setting 9...
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... indicator (z) is 46.5mm (1.83 in focus. See the documentation provided with the lens set to adjust focus manually or when using a lens that support M/A (autofocus with manual priority), focus can be adjusted manually with your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on Photography (All Modes)/Focus Photographs can...
... indicator (z) is 46.5mm (1.83 in focus. See the documentation provided with the lens set to adjust focus manually or when using a lens that support M/A (autofocus with manual priority), focus can be adjusted manually with your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on Photography (All Modes)/Focus Photographs can...
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...and M modes offer control over a variety of 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 snapshots and in other modes, the shutter-release will be used ( 97).... ring at the minimum aperture (highest f/-number). User chooses aperture; Use to adjust camera settings. Non-CPU lenses can be adjusted manually using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring. Shutter speed Aperture Fast shutter speed Small aperture (large ...
...and M modes offer control over a variety of 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 snapshots and in other modes, the shutter-release will be used ( 97).... ring at the minimum aperture (highest f/-number). User chooses aperture; Use to adjust camera settings. Non-CPU lenses can be adjusted manually using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring. Shutter speed Aperture Fast shutter speed Small aperture (large ...
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.... To take photographs in shutter-priority auto: 1 Rotate the mode dial to suggest motion by camera shake, the shutter speed should be displayed in seconds (for example, when using a vibration reduction (VR) lens. Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto) In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed from ...) 41 To prevent blur, try increasing ISO sensitivity ( 37), using the built-in flash ( 34) or an optional Speedlight ( 99), mounting the camera on a tripod, or using a lens with a focal length of 300mm, choose a shutter speed faster than the inverse of the focal length of the...
.... To take photographs in shutter-priority auto: 1 Rotate the mode dial to suggest motion by camera shake, the shutter speed should be displayed in seconds (for example, when using a vibration reduction (VR) lens. Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto) In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed from ...) 41 To prevent blur, try increasing ISO sensitivity ( 37), using the built-in flash ( 34) or an optional Speedlight ( 99), mounting the camera on a tripod, or using a lens with a focal length of 300mm, choose a shutter speed faster than the inverse of the focal length of the...
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... background into focus. Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto) In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture from values between the minimum and maximum for the lens while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. played in the viewfinder (aperture can also be displayed in aperture-priority auto...
... background into focus. Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto) In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture from values between the minimum and maximum for the lens while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. played in the viewfinder (aperture can also be displayed in aperture-priority auto...
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... is rotated to P, S, A, or M (matrix metering is used The metering method determines how the camera sets exposure. Metering Metering is available with a lens aperture ring. Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to distribution of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by ...A, and M Modes/Exposure 45 Ensures that include range information (3D color matrix metering II; 97). Camera meters exposure in most situations. CPU lens Type G lens 5- Use a type G or D lens for natural results. Exposure Metering Controls used in other CPU lenses, 3D range information is set using ...
... is rotated to P, S, A, or M (matrix metering is used The metering method determines how the camera sets exposure. Metering Metering is available with a lens aperture ring. Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to distribution of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by ...A, and M Modes/Exposure 45 Ensures that include range information (3D color matrix metering II; 97). Camera meters exposure in most situations. CPU lens Type G lens 5- Use a type G or D lens for natural results. Exposure Metering Controls used in other CPU lenses, 3D range information is set using ...
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...white. PO Portrait Lowers contrast while lending natural texture and rounded feel to scene. Optimize Image Use a type G or D lens for most situations. Image size Choose image size. Option Description N Normal (default) Recommended for best results. SO Softer Softens outlines...Option Description Optimize image* Optimize images according to skin of portrait subjects. Custom Customize image optimization settings ( 69). See "Using Camera Menus" ( 63) for portraits or retouching on using the menus. Settings other than Auto for current shooting conditions and vary ...
...white. PO Portrait Lowers contrast while lending natural texture and rounded feel to scene. Optimize Image Use a type G or D lens for most situations. Image size Choose image size. Option Description N Normal (default) Recommended for best results. SO Softer Softens outlines...Option Description Optimize image* Optimize images according to skin of portrait subjects. Custom Customize image optimization settings ( 69). See "Using Camera Menus" ( 63) for portraits or retouching on using the menus. Settings other than Auto for current shooting conditions and vary ...
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... object is used for photographs taken with different lenses or at different apertures. Image Dust Off is too bright or too dark, the camera may be unable to reduce the effects of dust in manual focus mode, set to acquire Image Dust Off reference data. in NEF (RAW...) photographs. Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu 87 In autofocus mode, focus will automatically be displayed. A lens with CPU lenses only. The same reference image can not be displayed. 2 With the...
... object is used for photographs taken with different lenses or at different apertures. Image Dust Off is too bright or too dark, the camera may be unable to reduce the effects of dust in manual focus mode, set to acquire Image Dust Off reference data. in NEF (RAW...) photographs. Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu 87 In autofocus mode, focus will automatically be displayed. A lens with CPU lenses only. The same reference image can not be displayed. 2 With the...
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...this option when taking photographs with the lens pointing up or down. 88 Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu Auto Image Rotation Photographs taken while On (the default option) is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automatically... when viewed in Capture NX (available separately; 103) or PictureProject.* The following orientations are recorded: Landscape (wide) orientation Camera rotated 90° Camera rotated 90° clockwise counter-clockwise * In continuous mode ( 32), orientation recorded for first shot applies to all images...
...this option when taking photographs with the lens pointing up or down. 88 Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu Auto Image Rotation Photographs taken while On (the default option) is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automatically... when viewed in Capture NX (available separately; 103) or PictureProject.* The following orientations are recorded: Landscape (wide) orientation Camera rotated 90° Camera rotated 90° clockwise counter-clockwise * In continuous mode ( 32), orientation recorded for first shot applies to all images...
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...SB-800 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. GN at full power, divide the Guide Number by... flash units such as a commander for remote SB-800, 600, or R200 flash units. Although it can not be mounted directly on the camera lens using an optional SB-800 Speedlight or SU-800 wireless Speedlight commander. It is 10/32). Before attaching an optional flash unit, remove the ...
...SB-800 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. GN at full power, divide the Guide Number by... flash units such as a commander for remote SB-800, 600, or R200 flash units. Although it can not be mounted directly on the camera lens using an optional SB-800 Speedlight or SU-800 wireless Speedlight commander. It is 10/32). Before attaching an optional flash unit, remove the ...