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... local government bonds, even if ductions of a scanner, digital camera, or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. stamps or post cards issued by means of securities issued by prohibited. Be sure... use this product for the purpose of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other device may be taken to also replace any pictures selected for preset white balance and ... this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited.
... local government bonds, even if ductions of a scanner, digital camera, or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. stamps or post cards issued by means of securities issued by prohibited. Be sure... use this product for the purpose of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other device may be taken to also replace any pictures selected for preset white balance and ... this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited.
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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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... monitor from being File number sequence assigned to repair or inspect my camera? Language How do I insert a new memory card? What does this card? What accessories are available for daylight savings time? How do I clean the camera or lens? How do I set the clock? World time How ...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 change the self timer delay? What do ...
... monitor from being File number sequence assigned to repair or inspect my camera? Language How do I insert a new memory card? What does this card? What accessories are available for daylight savings time? How do I clean the camera or lens? How do I set the clock? World time How ...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 change the self timer delay? What do ...
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...A, and M modes How do I change the composition after focusing? Mode S (shutter-priority auto) How do I choose where the camera focuses? Mode A (aperture-priority auto) Can I make photos brighter or darker? Flash photography, flash mode How do I freeze or... Index Focus area Can I take snapshots? Digital Vari-Program modes What do I get good landscape shots? Portrait mode How can I take photos at a reduced size for this camera? Can the flash fire automatically when needed? ... How do I use the flash? How can I focus on the memory card?
...A, and M modes How do I change the composition after focusing? Mode S (shutter-priority auto) How do I choose where the camera focuses? Mode A (aperture-priority auto) Can I make photos brighter or darker? Flash photography, flash mode How do I freeze or... Index Focus area Can I take snapshots? Digital Vari-Program modes What do I get good landscape shots? Portrait mode How can I take photos at a reduced size for this camera? Can the flash fire automatically when needed? ... How do I use the flash? How can I focus on the memory card?
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...) button 63 19 (playback) button 20, 50 * Multi selector The multi selector is used for menu navigation and playback. to Know the Camera 3 Help is displayed in the monitor by pressing the button. Introduction: Getting to scroll the display, press the multi selector up Playback ( ... 14 4 (AE-L/AF-L) button 46, 77 (protect) button 54 5 Command dial 115 6 Eyelet for camera strap 7 7 Multi selector * 8 Memory card slot cover 12 9 (delete) button 20, 54 10 Memory card access lamp 12 11 Power connector cover for optional AC adapter connector 103 12 Battery-chamber cover latch 10 13...
...) button 63 19 (playback) button 20, 50 * Multi selector The multi selector is used for menu navigation and playback. to Know the Camera 3 Help is displayed in the monitor by pressing the button. Introduction: Getting to scroll the display, press the multi selector up Playback ( ... 14 4 (AE-L/AF-L) button 46, 77 (protect) button 54 5 Command dial 115 6 Eyelet for camera strap 7 7 Multi selector * 8 Memory card slot cover 12 9 (delete) button 20, 54 10 Memory card access lamp 12 11 Power connector cover for optional AC adapter connector 103 12 Battery-chamber cover latch 10 13...
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...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 ...memory remains for over 1000 exposures) 16 Warning indicator 3, 111 The Viewfinder The response time and brightness of exposures remaining will be shown in thousands, rounded down to the nearest hundred (e.g., if there is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Large-Capacity Memory Cards When enough memory remains on the memory card to Know the Camera...
...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 ...memory remains for over 1000 exposures) 16 Warning indicator 3, 111 The Viewfinder The response time and brightness of exposures remaining will be shown in thousands, rounded down to the nearest hundred (e.g., if there is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Large-Capacity Memory Cards When enough memory remains on the memory card to Know the Camera...
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Front Removing Memory Cards 1. Turn the camera off and open the memory card slot cover. 3. The memory card access lamp will light for about a second. The card can then be removed by hand (d). 12 Introduction: First Steps Inserting Memory Cards The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately). 1 Insert a memory card. 1.1 Before inserting or removing memory cards, turn the camera off and open the card slot cover...
Front Removing Memory Cards 1. Turn the camera off and open the memory card slot cover. 3. The memory card access lamp will light for about a second. The card can then be removed by hand (d). 12 Introduction: First Steps Inserting Memory Cards The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately). 1 Insert a memory card. 1.1 Before inserting or removing memory cards, turn the camera off and open the card slot cover...
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...left to highlight icon for current menu. 2.3 2.4 Highlight . 2.5 Position cursor in the camera before formatting the card. 2.1 2.2 Turn camera on. Note that formatting memory cards permanently deletes all data you wish to keep have been copied to warn that photos can not...First Steps 13 Performance may contain. 2 Memory cards must be formatted. Formatting Memory Cards Use the camera Format memory card option to prevent accidental loss of data. The Write Protect Switch SD cards are formatted in the "lock" position, the camera will display a message to another storage...
...left to highlight icon for current menu. 2.3 2.4 Highlight . 2.5 Position cursor in the camera before formatting the card. 2.1 2.2 Turn camera on. Note that formatting memory cards permanently deletes all data you wish to keep have been copied to warn that photos can not...First Steps 13 Performance may contain. 2 Memory cards must be formatted. Formatting Memory Cards Use the camera Format memory card option to prevent accidental loss of data. The Write Protect Switch SD cards are formatted in the "lock" position, the camera will display a message to another storage...
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...the battery. 1.3 The number of photographs that can be stored on the memory card is exhausted. If there is not enough memory to store additional photographs at right. No further pictures can be taken until the memory card has been replaced or photographs have been deleted ( 20, 65). 2... and the viewfinder display will flash as described below. Check the number of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on. 1.1 Remove the lens cap and turn on . Battery fully charged. - Tutorial Photography and Playback "Point-and-Shoot" ...
...the battery. 1.3 The number of photographs that can be stored on the memory card is exhausted. If there is not enough memory to store additional photographs at right. No further pictures can be taken until the memory card has been replaced or photographs have been deleted ( 20, 65). 2... and the viewfinder display will flash as described below. Check the number of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on. 1.1 Remove the lens cap and turn on . Battery fully charged. - Tutorial Photography and Playback "Point-and-Shoot" ...
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... page 34. Tutorial: "Point-and-Shoot" Photography ( Mode) 17 The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. Take photograph To save battery power when the flash is pressed halfway (to the memory card slot cover will pop up automatically when the shutter-release button is not in flash...prevent the flash from the shutter-release button and try again. Flash range varies with aperture and ISO sensitivity ( 117); Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete. 5 Turn the...
... page 34. Tutorial: "Point-and-Shoot" Photography ( Mode) 17 The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. Take photograph To save battery power when the flash is pressed halfway (to the memory card slot cover will pop up automatically when the shutter-release button is not in flash...prevent the flash from the shutter-release button and try again. Flash range varies with aperture and ISO sensitivity ( 117); Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete. 5 Turn the...
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... Small Medium SmallLarge Large Changes to image quality and size are displayed ( 30). Actual file size and memory card capacity may differ. Typical file sizes are listed on the memory card. Larger, higher quality images can be printed at the selected setting are also shown in the shooting information...in the number of pictures that can be recorded at larger sizes but also require more memory, meaning that fewer such images can be stored on page 116. Reference: More on the memory card. Image Quality and Size Together, image quality and size determine how much space each ...
... Small Medium SmallLarge Large Changes to image quality and size are displayed ( 30). Actual file size and memory card capacity may differ. Typical file sizes are listed on the memory card. Larger, higher quality images can be printed at the selected setting are also shown in the shooting information...in the number of pictures that can be recorded at larger sizes but also require more memory, meaning that fewer such images can be stored on page 116. Reference: More on the memory card. Image Quality and Size Together, image quality and size determine how much space each ...
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...quality options (listed in pixels. When viewed on a computer. are recorded: one NEF (RAW) image and one basic-quality JPEG Image Size Controls used The camera supports the following options are available: Image size L (default) M S Size (pixels) 3,008 × 2,000 2,256× 1,496 1,504 ... be retouched on a computer, NEF images are 3,008×2,000 pixels in most situations. BASIC Smaller file size suited to memory card. Image Quality Controls used Image size is measured in descending order by image quality and file size): Option Format Description RAW NEF...
...quality options (listed in pixels. When viewed on a computer. are recorded: one NEF (RAW) image and one basic-quality JPEG Image Size Controls used The camera supports the following options are available: Image size L (default) M S Size (pixels) 3,008 × 2,000 2,256× 1,496 1,504 ... be retouched on a computer, NEF images are 3,008×2,000 pixels in most situations. BASIC Smaller file size suited to memory card. Image Quality Controls used Image size is measured in descending order by image quality and file size): Option Format Description RAW NEF...
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... disabled until enough data have been transferred to the memory card to make room for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are automatically processed to a maximum of 100 shots, although the frame rate will be stored in the memory buffer. The Memory Buffer The camera is equipped with a remote control. Only one shot...
... disabled until enough data have been transferred to the memory card to make room for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are automatically processed to a maximum of 100 shots, although the frame rate will be stored in the memory buffer. The Memory Buffer The camera is equipped with a remote control. Only one shot...
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...dialogs will be deleted using the button or the Delete option in the playback menu, and have DOS "read-only" status when viewed on the Camera Delete ( 65) This option can not be marked with a icon. To remove protection from accidental deletion. The photograph will be used to ...playback or highlighted in the thumbnail list. press the button again to exit without deleting the photograph. Protected files can be deleted when the memory card is displayed in full-frame or zoom playback or highlighted in the thumbnail list. Note that it can be displayed; Press the button ...
...dialogs will be deleted using the button or the Delete option in the playback menu, and have DOS "read-only" status when viewed on the Camera Delete ( 65) This option can not be marked with a icon. To remove protection from accidental deletion. The photograph will be used to ...playback or highlighted in the thumbnail list. press the button again to exit without deleting the photograph. Protected files can be deleted when the memory card is displayed in full-frame or zoom playback or highlighted in the thumbnail list. Note that it can be displayed; Press the button ...
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... ( 61). • Transfer pictures ( 55) and print them from a camera connected to printer ( 58) Print photographs one at a time ( 59) ... Connect the camera to a printer and print JPEG photographs directly from the camera (see below). • Insert the camera memory card in camera USB menu and connect camera to a ... using Print set (DPOF) ( 61). • Take the camera memory card to exit without printing the remaining pages. Reference: Connecting to resume...(DPOF) ( 61) Select PTP in a printer equipped with a card slot (see the printer manual for printing RAW (NEF) pictures. ...
... ( 61). • Transfer pictures ( 55) and print them from a camera connected to printer ( 58) Print photographs one at a time ( 59) ... Connect the camera to a printer and print JPEG photographs directly from the camera (see below). • Insert the camera memory card in camera USB menu and connect camera to a ... using Print set (DPOF) ( 61). • Take the camera memory card to exit without printing the remaining pages. Reference: Connecting to resume...(DPOF) ( 61) Select PTP in a printer equipped with a card slot (see the printer manual for printing RAW (NEF) pictures. ...
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...menu displays the menu shown in "Printing Selected Photographs" to modify and print the current order ( 60). To print the current print order when the camera is connected to a PictBridge printer, select Print (DPOF) in the PictBridge menu and follow the steps in Step 1. 1 2 Highlight Select/set. Display...can not be used if there is not enough space on the memory card to store the print order. Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The Print set (DPOF) option in the playback menu is used to create digital "print orders" for PictBridge-compatible printers and devices that RAW (...
...menu displays the menu shown in "Printing Selected Photographs" to modify and print the current order ( 60). To print the current print order when the camera is connected to a PictBridge printer, select Print (DPOF) in the PictBridge menu and follow the steps in Step 1. 1 2 Highlight Select/set. Display...can not be used if there is not enough space on the memory card to store the print order. Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The Print set (DPOF) option in the playback menu is used to create digital "print orders" for PictBridge-compatible printers and devices that RAW (...
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Move cursor up Increase number Press up Return to navigate the camera menus. Menu Guide Using Camera Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be viewed by pressing button Slider shows position in current menu...below) If "?" Create retouched copies of existing photographs ( 89). Choose from the camera menus. Format memory cards and perform basic camera setup ( 80). Adjust shooting settings ( 68). To view the menus, press the button. Personalize camera settings ( 74). icon is highlighted Menu Playback Shooting Custom Settings Setup Retouch Description Adjust...
Move cursor up Increase number Press up Return to navigate the camera menus. Menu Guide Using Camera Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be viewed by pressing button Slider shows position in current menu...below) If "?" Create retouched copies of existing photographs ( 89). Choose from the camera menus. Format memory cards and perform basic camera setup ( 80). Adjust shooting settings ( 68). To view the menus, press the button. Personalize camera settings ( 74). icon is highlighted Menu Playback Shooting Custom Settings Setup Retouch Description Adjust...
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... are displayed during playback. Select All to rotate "tall" (portrait-orientation) photos for display in the camera monitor. If a memory card (default) is taken. Photographs taken with Off selected for Folders in all folders on the memory card. This option is Current selected automatically when a photo is inserted and this option selected before photos have...
... are displayed during playback. Select All to rotate "tall" (portrait-orientation) photos for display in the camera monitor. If a memory card (default) is taken. Photographs taken with Off selected for Folders in all folders on the memory card. This option is Current selected automatically when a photo is inserted and this option selected before photos have...
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... placed under lighting that will be "fine tuned" by camera ( 71). Selecting an option other settings or to match white balance to lend images a bluish tinge. Two methods are available for setting preset white balance: Method Direct measurement Copy from photo on memory card ( 72). 70 Menu Guide/Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu...
... placed under lighting that will be "fine tuned" by camera ( 71). Selecting an option other settings or to match white balance to lend images a bluish tinge. Two methods are available for setting preset white balance: Method Direct measurement Copy from photo on memory card ( 72). 70 Menu Guide/Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu...
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... 74 4 Shooting mode 75 1 Beep 74 5 Metering 75 2 Focus mode 75 6 No memory card? 75 3 AF-area mode 75 To display the following options are used to customize camera settings to their default values. The beep will sound when the camera focuses in single-servo AF (AF-S or when shooting stationary subjects in AF...
... 74 4 Shooting mode 75 1 Beep 74 5 Metering 75 2 Focus mode 75 6 No memory card? 75 3 AF-area mode 75 To display the following options are used to customize camera settings to their default values. The beep will sound when the camera focuses in single-servo AF (AF-S or when shooting stationary subjects in AF...