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... If a warning is available from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html The Index Search by function or menu name. Help Use the camera's on menu items and other topics. Where to Find It Find what you 're looking for from: The Table of "watch and learn..." manuals in movie form, is displayed in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here. Find it from the "question and answer" index. Find the solution ...
... If a warning is available from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html The Index Search by function or menu name. Help Use the camera's on menu items and other topics. Where to Find It Find what you 're looking for from: The Table of "watch and learn..." manuals in movie form, is displayed in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here. Find it from the "question and answer" index. Find the solution ...
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...equipment does cause harmful interfer- Wash hands after handling. Avoid contact with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Nikon representative in these manuals at any • While every effort has been made to this product. mation in your • Increase...Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. hardware and software described in Canada CAUTION ATTENTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of this device that to which can radi- D40 ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in any form, by any sions ...
...equipment does cause harmful interfer- Wash hands after handling. Avoid contact with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Nikon representative in these manuals at any • While every effort has been made to this product. mation in your • Increase...Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. hardware and software described in Canada CAUTION ATTENTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of this device that to which can radi- D40 ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in any form, by any sions ...
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...; For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management. Do not use this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are to be provided for business use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is a ... government, licenses issued by public agencies and pri- Symbol for Separate Collection in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from discarded storage devices using ...
...; For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management. Do not use this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are to be provided for business use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is a ... government, licenses issued by public agencies and pri- Symbol for Separate Collection in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from discarded storage devices using ...
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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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..., information that more information is supported with your purchase of a Nikon D40 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with interchangeable lenses. Focus ring: 28 3. This manual has been written to help you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual or in this manual for your Nikon digital camera. Rear cover: 8 7. Lens Autofocus is available elsewhere in the...
..., information that more information is supported with your purchase of a Nikon D40 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with interchangeable lenses. Focus ring: 28 3. This manual has been written to help you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual or in this manual for your Nikon digital camera. Rear cover: 8 7. Lens Autofocus is available elsewhere in the...
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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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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 turn the camera on and off ): 18 -Portrait: 18 -Landscape: 18 - Night portrait: 19 The Power Switch The ...as simple as rotating the mode dial. -Auto: 15 - 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. Close up: 19 - Child: 19 -Sports: 19 - On Off ...
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 turn the camera on and off ): 18 -Portrait: 18 -Landscape: 18 - Night portrait: 19 The Power Switch The ...as simple as rotating the mode dial. -Auto: 15 - 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. Close up: 19 - Child: 19 -Sports: 19 - On Off ...
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...and aperture. See page 81 for Info display format. Fast shutter speed, large aperture (small f/-number) 6 Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera Slow shutter speed, small aperture (large f/-number) The following shooting information will be displayed in the monitor. The Shutter-Speed and Aperture ...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...
...and aperture. See page 81 for Info display format. Fast shutter speed, large aperture (small f/-number) 6 Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera Slow shutter speed, small aperture (large f/-number) The following shooting information will be displayed in the monitor. The Shutter-Speed and Aperture ...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...
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... rotate the lens in the direction shown until it clicks into place. After removing the lens, replace the camera body cap and rear lens cover. If the lens is equipped with manual priority). Aperture Ring If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) ...or M/A (autofocus with an aperture ring, lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f/-number). Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is supported with the mounting ...
... rotate the lens in the direction shown until it clicks into place. After removing the lens, replace the camera body cap and rear lens cover. If the lens is equipped with manual priority). Aperture Ring If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) ...or M/A (autofocus with an aperture ring, lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f/-number). Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is supported with the mounting ...
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... Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking. Charging and Inserting the Battery The supplied EN-EL9 battery is not charged at temperatures above 40°C (104°F). About 90 minutes are required for an exhausted battery to the charger and plug it in. 1.3 Place the battery in... the vicinity of this manual, together with any warnings and instructions provided by the battery manufacturer. For best results, charge the battery at shipment. The CHARGE lamp will ...
... Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking. Charging and Inserting the Battery The supplied EN-EL9 battery is not charged at temperatures above 40°C (104°F). About 90 minutes are required for an exhausted battery to the charger and plug it in. 1.3 Place the battery in... the vicinity of this manual, together with any warnings and instructions provided by the battery manufacturer. For best results, charge the battery at shipment. The CHARGE lamp will ...
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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 cover more advanced shooting and playback options... Photographs on the Tutorial 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 and flash level Exposure: 45 Make colors look natural Take photos under unusual...
...-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 cover more advanced shooting and playback options... Photographs on the Tutorial 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 and flash level Exposure: 45 Make colors look natural Take photos under unusual...
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...pressed halfway. Shutter can also select the focus area for Custom Setting 9 (AF assist). Shutter can be released if camera is able to focus. MF Manual focus User focuses manually ( 28). AF-S Single-servo AF For stationary subjects. Reference: More on Photography (All Modes)/Focus 23 AF-C...pressed halfway. Focus Mode ( 75) Focus mode can be adjusted automatically (see "Focus Mode," below) or manually ( 28). Focus Mode Controls used Choose how the camera focuses. The AF-Assist Illuminator If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will not light in...
...pressed halfway. Shutter can also select the focus area for Custom Setting 9 (AF assist). Shutter can be released if camera is able to focus. MF Manual focus User focuses manually ( 28). AF-S Single-servo AF For stationary subjects. Reference: More on Photography (All Modes)/Focus 23 AF-C...pressed halfway. Focus Mode ( 75) Focus mode can be adjusted automatically (see "Focus Mode," below) or manually ( 28). Focus Mode Controls used Choose how the camera focuses. The AF-Assist Illuminator If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will not light in...
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... Selected automatically when mode dial is rotated to , , , , , or . Option Description Closest subject Camera automatically selects focus area containing subject closest to camera. Single area User selects focus area using multi selector; Use with erratically moving subjects. AF-Area Mode Controls... subject Dynamic area 3- Default for P, S, A, and M modes; Dynamic area User selects focus area manually, but if subject leaves selected focus area even briefly, camera will focus based on information from the Custom Settings menu. 24 Reference: More on subject in autofocus mode...
... Selected automatically when mode dial is rotated to , , , , , or . Option Description Closest subject Camera automatically selects focus area containing subject closest to camera. Single area User selects focus area using multi selector; Use with erratically moving subjects. AF-Area Mode Controls... subject Dynamic area 3- Default for P, S, A, and M modes; Dynamic area User selects focus area manually, but if subject leaves selected focus area even briefly, camera will focus based on information from the Custom Settings menu. 24 Reference: More on subject in autofocus mode...
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At default settings, the camera chooses the focus area automatically or focuses on Photography (All Modes)/Focus 25 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 the viewfinder or shooting information display. To enable manual focus selection in... positioned at either side of three focus areas. Reference: More on subject in the center focus area, but the focus area can also be selected manually to select the focus area in P, S, A, and M modes.
At default settings, the camera chooses the focus area automatically or focuses on Photography (All Modes)/Focus 25 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 the viewfinder or shooting information display. To enable manual focus selection in... positioned at either side of three focus areas. Reference: More on subject in the center focus area, but the focus area can also be selected manually to select the focus area in P, S, A, and M modes.
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...distant buildings). The subject contains many fine details (e.g., a field of sharply contrasting brightness (e.g., the subject is unable to focus using autofocus, use manual focus ( 28) or use focus lock ( 26) to focus on Photography (All Modes)/Focus 27 The focus area contains areas of flowers or...that are small or lack variation in the shade). Reference: More on another subject at different distances from the camera (e.g., the subject is inside a cage). If the camera is half in brightness). The focus area contains objects at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. ...
...distant buildings). The subject contains many fine details (e.g., a field of sharply contrasting brightness (e.g., the subject is unable to focus using autofocus, use manual focus ( 28) or use focus lock ( 26) to focus on Photography (All Modes)/Focus 27 The focus area contains areas of flowers or...that are small or lack variation in the shade). Reference: More on another subject at different distances from the camera (e.g., the subject is inside a cage). If the camera is half in brightness). The focus area contains objects at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. ...
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... can be used Use this option when you wish 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 the camera body. Photographs can be taken at any time, even when the image...
... can be used Use this option when you wish 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 the camera body. Photographs can be taken at any time, even when the image...
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... optimal flash output. Use to include background lighting in Flash 35 Custom Settings ( 76, 78) Use Custom Setting 10 (ISO auto) to adjust sensitivity for manual flash control. The Button Flash mode can be selected by pressing the button and rotating the command dial. curtain+ slow sync * Red-eye reduction S, M Fill...
... optimal flash output. Use to include background lighting in Flash 35 Custom Settings ( 76, 78) Use Custom Setting 10 (ISO auto) to adjust sensitivity for manual flash control. The Button Flash mode can be selected by pressing the button and rotating the command dial. curtain+ slow sync * Red-eye reduction S, M Fill...
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... aperture (large f-/number) Slow shutter speed Large aperture (small f/-number) Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes 39 camera selects aperture for optimal exposure. Use to enable auto ISO sensitivity control in other modes, the shutter-release will be disabled... 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 best results. Recommended for best results. camera selects shutter speed for snapshots and in other features can not be...
... aperture (large f-/number) Slow shutter speed Large aperture (small f/-number) Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes 39 camera selects aperture for optimal exposure. Use to enable auto ISO sensitivity control in other modes, the shutter-release will be disabled... 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 best results. Recommended for best results. camera selects shutter speed for snapshots and in other features can not be...
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...the minimum and max- Electronic Analog Exposure Display If a CPU lens is attached and a shutter speed other than 2EV. Mode M (Manual) In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Aperture can be overexposed. or over-exposed at left of 0, picture will flash.... ). Check exposure in the monitor, press the button). Display at current settings. If indicator is selected, the electronic analog exposure displays in manual exposure mode: 1 Rotate the mode dial to M. 2 Rotate the command dial to values between 30s and ¼,000s, or the shutter...
...the minimum and max- Electronic Analog Exposure Display If a CPU lens is attached and a shutter speed other than 2EV. Mode M (Manual) In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Aperture can be overexposed. or over-exposed at left of 0, picture will flash.... ). Check exposure in the monitor, press the button). Display at current settings. If indicator is selected, the electronic analog exposure displays in manual exposure mode: 1 Rotate the mode dial to M. 2 Rotate the command dial to values between 30s and ¼,000s, or the shutter...
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To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter. Select mode M, choose a shutter speed of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. Optional ... reduction option in long exposures; Long Time-Exposures Shutter speeds of "bulb" and "--" can be present in the shooting menu. 44 Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode M (Manual) Shutter opens when the shutter-release button on the remote control is pressed and remains open while the shutter-release button is pressed a second time...
To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter. Select mode M, choose a shutter speed of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. Optional ... reduction option in long exposures; Long Time-Exposures Shutter speeds of "bulb" and "--" can be present in the shooting menu. 44 Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode M (Manual) Shutter opens when the shutter-release button on the remote control is pressed and remains open while the shutter-release button is pressed a second time...