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...key word. Find it from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html See page 3 for from: The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here. Where to do but don't know the function name? The Index Search by function or menu... name. Help Use the camera's on-board help feature for help on menu items and other topics. Troubleshooting See pages 108-110 Camera behaving unexpectedly? See pages 123-125 Error Messages See pages 111-112 If a warning is ...
...key word. Find it from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html See page 3 for from: The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here. Where to do but don't know the function name? The Index Search by function or menu... name. Help Use the camera's on-board help feature for help on menu items and other topics. Troubleshooting See pages 108-110 Camera behaving unexpectedly? See pages 123-125 Error Messages See pages 111-112 If a warning is ...
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...can sometimes be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Ensuring the ... to users in European countries: • This product is prohibited. • Comply with your Nikon product are stamped "Sample." stamps or post cards issued by prohibited. Do not dispose of as...to another person, erase all data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in this manual or the other trade names mentioned in the malicious use of personal image data....
...can sometimes be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Ensuring the ... to users in European countries: • This product is prohibited. • Comply with your Nikon product are stamped "Sample." stamps or post cards issued by prohibited. Do not dispose of as...to another person, erase all data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in this manual or the other trade names mentioned in the malicious use of personal image data....
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...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 ... 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...
...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 ... 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...
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...you for illustrative purposes. · » ᕡ 1. Lens Autofocus is supported with your purchase of a Nikon D40 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with interchangeable lenses. Lens cap Introduction 1 Introduction Thank you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in... product. Focus ring: 28 3. This icon marks settings that should be helpful when using the camera. Focal length scale 4. Mounting index: 8 6. Read this manual for your Nikon digital camera. Zoom ring ¾ º¶ ²´ ¿ 2. An 18-55 mm...
...you for illustrative purposes. · » ᕡ 1. Lens Autofocus is supported with your purchase of a Nikon D40 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with interchangeable lenses. Lens cap Introduction 1 Introduction Thank you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in... product. Focus ring: 28 3. This icon marks settings that should be helpful when using the camera. Focal length scale 4. Mounting index: 8 6. Read this manual for your Nikon digital camera. Zoom ring ¾ º¶ ²´ ¿ 2. An 18-55 mm...
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Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to Know the Camera Camera Body µ ¸ ¹ Ƹ ᕡ ƺ ƹ ƻ Ƽ ƽ ƾ ƿ...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... 19 Lens release button 8 20 Lens mounting index 8 2 Introduction: Getting to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read...
Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to Know the Camera Camera Body µ ¸ ¹ Ƹ ᕡ ƺ ƹ ƻ Ƽ ƽ ƾ ƿ...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... 19 Lens release button 8 20 Lens mounting index 8 2 Introduction: Getting to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read...
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... to Know the Camera Auto (flash off . Close up: 19 - Child: 19 -Sports: 19 - 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 creative photography as simple as rotating the mode dial. -Auto: 15 - The Mode Dial The D40...
... to Know the Camera Auto (flash off . Close up: 19 - Child: 19 -Sports: 19 - 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 creative photography as simple as rotating the mode dial. -Auto: 15 - The Mode Dial The D40...
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...quality 30 21 Battery indicator 15 22 "Beep" indicator 74 23 Optimize image indicator 68 24 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 76 25 Manual flash control indicator 78 Flash compensation indicator for optional Speedlight 99 Note: Above display is shown when Graphic is selected for other ..., press the button. Fast shutter speed, large aperture (small f/-number) 6 Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera Slow shutter speed, small aperture (large f/-number) See page 22 for information on changing camera settings. 25 24 23 22 21 1 5 20 19 2 6 18 4 17 16 7 15 8 14 3 9 13 10...
...quality 30 21 Battery indicator 15 22 "Beep" indicator 74 23 Optimize image indicator 68 24 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 76 25 Manual flash control indicator 78 Flash compensation indicator for optional Speedlight 99 Note: Above display is shown when Graphic is selected for other ..., press the button. Fast shutter speed, large aperture (small f/-number) 6 Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera Slow shutter speed, small aperture (large f/-number) See page 22 for information on changing camera settings. 25 24 23 22 21 1 5 20 19 2 6 18 4 17 16 7 15 8 14 3 9 13 10...
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... lenses. 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). See the lens manual for details. 8 Introduction: First Steps After removing the lens, replace the camera body cap and rear lens cover. Care should be taken to prevent dust from the lens. 2 Keeping the...
... lenses. 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). See the lens manual for details. 8 Introduction: First Steps After removing the lens, replace the camera body cap and rear lens cover. Care should be taken to prevent dust from the lens. 2 Keeping the...
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...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 exposure...
...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 exposure...
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..., the AF-assist illuminator will not light in continuousservo AF or manual focus mode, in P, S, A, and M modes. The user can be released if camera is able to focus. Focus Mode Controls used Choose how the camera focuses. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. AF...lens hood. 2- Reference: More on Photography (All Modes)/Focus 23 Shutter can be released if camera is able to focus. MF Manual focus User focuses manually ( 28). Shutter can be released if camera is judged to focus. Focus Mode ( 75) Focus mode can be moving subjects. Focus mode ...
..., the AF-assist illuminator will not light in continuousservo AF or manual focus mode, in P, S, A, and M modes. The user can be released if camera is able to focus. Focus Mode Controls used Choose how the camera focuses. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. AF...lens hood. 2- Reference: More on Photography (All Modes)/Focus 23 Shutter can be released if camera is able to focus. MF Manual focus User focuses manually ( 28). Shutter can be released if camera is judged to focus. Focus Mode ( 75) Focus mode can be moving subjects. Focus mode ...
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selected automatically when mode dial is shown in manual focus mode. Dynamic area User selects focus area manually, but if subject leaves selected focus area even briefly, camera will focus based on Photography (All Modes)/Focus Single area Use with stationary subjects. Use with erratically moving subjects. Viewfinder Display AF-area mode is ...
selected automatically when mode dial is shown in manual focus mode. Dynamic area User selects focus area manually, but if subject leaves selected focus area even briefly, camera will focus based on Photography (All Modes)/Focus Single area Use with stationary subjects. Use with erratically moving subjects. Viewfinder Display AF-area mode is ...
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Reference: More on subject in the center focus area, but the focus area can also be selected manually to select the focus area in the viewfinder or shooting information display. To enable manual focus selection in these modes, select Single area or Dynamic area for AF-area mode in the ... to compose photographs with the main subject positioned at either side of three focus areas. Focus Area Selection Controls used Multi selector The D40 offers a choice of the frame. 1 At default settings, the focus area is selected automatically in P, S, A, and M modes. At default settings,...
Reference: More on subject in the center focus area, but the focus area can also be selected manually to select the focus area in the viewfinder or shooting information display. To enable manual focus selection in these modes, select Single area or Dynamic area for AF-area mode in the ... to compose photographs with the main subject positioned at either side of three focus areas. Focus Area Selection Controls used Multi selector The D40 offers a choice of the frame. 1 At default settings, the focus area is selected automatically in P, S, A, and M modes. At default settings,...
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... on another subject at different distances from the camera (e.g., the subject is inside a cage). If the camera is the same color as the background). There is little or no contrast between the subject and the background (e.g., the subject is unable to focus using autofocus, use manual focus ( 28) or use focus lock ( 26...
... on another subject at different distances from the camera (e.g., the subject is inside a cage). If the camera is the same color as the background). There is little or no contrast between the subject and the background (e.g., the subject is unable to focus using autofocus, use manual focus ( 28) or use focus lock ( 26...
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... Modes)/Focus The distance between your lens for details. Photographs can be adjusted manually with your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on the camera body. To focus manually, select manual focus mode and adjust the lens focusing ring until the in-focus indicator (z)... is displayed. Manual Focus Controls used to confirm whether the portion of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can ...
... Modes)/Focus The distance between your lens for details. Photographs can be adjusted manually with your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on the camera body. To focus manually, select manual focus mode and adjust the lens focusing ring until the in-focus indicator (z)... is displayed. Manual Focus Controls used to confirm whether the portion of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can ...
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...affect exposure. ISO Auto ( 76) Use this option to "bulb" or "--" for long time-exposures. User chooses shutter speed; camera selects aperture for best results. User controls both foreground and background into focus. Exposure The same exposure can be disabled). P, S,... 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. Each of these modes offers a different degree of control...
...affect exposure. ISO Auto ( 76) Use this option to "bulb" or "--" for long time-exposures. User chooses shutter speed; camera selects aperture for best results. User controls both foreground and background into focus. Exposure The same exposure can be disabled). P, S,... 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. Each of these modes offers a different degree of control...
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... noise may be used for the Noise reduction option in long exposures; Select mode M, choose a shutter speed of "bulb," and -- To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter. then select delayed remote or quick-response remote mode ( 33). Long Time-Exposures Shutter speeds...
... noise may be used for the Noise reduction option in long exposures; Select mode M, choose a shutter speed of "bulb," and -- To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter. then select delayed remote or quick-response remote mode ( 33). Long Time-Exposures Shutter speeds...
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.... Printing Via Direct USB Connection JPEG photographs can be printed directly from the camera (see below). • Insert the camera memory card in a printer equipped with a card slot (see the printer manual for details). After checking the printer, press the multi selector up or down... to highlight Continue and press OK to a PictBridge printer ( 117). Select Cancel to a developer or digital printer center. RAW...
.... Printing Via Direct USB Connection JPEG photographs can be printed directly from the camera (see below). • Insert the camera memory card in a printer equipped with a card slot (see the printer manual for details). After checking the printer, press the multi selector up or down... to highlight Continue and press OK to a PictBridge printer ( 117). Select Cancel to a developer or digital printer center. RAW...
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ing shooting. Default setting: Auto. • Tone compensation: Control contrast. See the Camera Control Pro manual for softer outlines. Color Mode Modes Ia and IIIa are recommended for photos that do not support color management. Menu Guide/Shooting Options: The Shooting ... will be extensively processed or retouched. 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). Mode II is adapted to the sRGB color space and are sharpened dur-
ing shooting. Default setting: Auto. • Tone compensation: Control contrast. See the Camera Control Pro manual for softer outlines. Color Mode Modes Ia and IIIa are recommended for photos that do not support color management. Menu Guide/Shooting Options: The Shooting ... will be extensively processed or retouched. 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). Mode II is adapted to the sRGB color space and are sharpened dur-
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...monitor and exposure meters ( 14) remain on , pictures are performed. Monitor and exposure meters remain on for 4s after shooting ( 75). Manual: The flash fires at right. When Image review is adjusted automatically in monitor for 20s; Note that the shooting information display turns off ...8s, 20s, 1minute, or 30minutes. When Image review is on when no operations are displayed in the viewfinder and shooting information display when Manual is powered by an optional EH-5 AC adapter and EP-5 AC adapter connector ( 103). 78 Menu Guide/Custom Settings A icon flashes in...
...monitor and exposure meters ( 14) remain on , pictures are performed. Monitor and exposure meters remain on for 4s after shooting ( 75). Manual: The flash fires at right. When Image review is adjusted automatically in monitor for 20s; Note that the shooting information display turns off ...8s, 20s, 1minute, or 30minutes. When Image review is on when no operations are displayed in the viewfinder and shooting information display when Manual is powered by an optional EH-5 AC adapter and EP-5 AC adapter connector ( 103). 78 Menu Guide/Custom Settings A icon flashes in...
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...-area mode 24 6 "Beep" indicator 74 7 Battery indicator 15 8 Number of exposures remaining 15, 116 Preset white balance recording indicator ......71 PC mode indicator 56 9 Manual flash control indicator 78 Flash compensation indicator for optional Speedlight 99 10 Electronic analog exposure display 43 Exposure compensation 47 11 Aperture (f/-number 39-44... the Wallpaper format is the same as shown at right. 2 Press the multi selector left or right to the setup menu. 82 Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu
...-area mode 24 6 "Beep" indicator 74 7 Battery indicator 15 8 Number of exposures remaining 15, 116 Preset white balance recording indicator ......71 PC mode indicator 56 9 Manual flash control indicator 78 Flash compensation indicator for optional Speedlight 99 10 Electronic analog exposure display 43 Exposure compensation 47 11 Aperture (f/-number 39-44... the Wallpaper format is the same as shown at right. 2 Press the multi selector left or right to the setup menu. 82 Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu