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...-ix Know what you want to Find It Find what you 're looking for help feature for from: The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is displayed in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here. The Index Search by function or menu name. Help Use ...the camera's on-board help on menu items and other topics. Troubleshooting See pages 108-110 Camera behaving unexpectedly? Digitutor Digitutor, a series of Contents Find items by key word. Find it from the ...
...-ix Know what you want to Find It Find what you 're looking for help feature for from: The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is displayed in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here. The Index Search by function or menu name. Help Use ...the camera's on-board help on menu items and other topics. Troubleshooting See pages 108-110 Camera behaving unexpectedly? Digitutor Digitutor, a series of Contents Find items by key word. Find it from the ...
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...of this precaution could result in a particular The FCC requires the user be held liable for help. Notices for a Class B digital device, pursuant to prevent the liquid crystal from that are designed to change the specifications of the following measures: Interface Cables ...retrieval from the subject. Using the flash close to correct the interference by Nikon Corporation may exceed the receiver. D40 ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in these manuals at any damages resulting reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in the U.S.A. ...
...of this precaution could result in a particular The FCC requires the user be held liable for help. Notices for a Class B digital device, pursuant to prevent the liquid crystal from that are designed to change the specifications of the following measures: Interface Cables ...retrieval from the subject. Using the flash close to correct the interference by Nikon Corporation may exceed the receiver. D40 ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in these manuals at any damages resulting reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in the U.S.A. ...
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...Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be taken to be collected separately. Be sure to users in European ...example, pictures of empty sky). Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), ...
...Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be taken to be collected separately. Be sure to users in European ...example, pictures of empty sky). Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), ...
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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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...indicates that should be helpful when using the product. Lens Autofocus is available elsewhere in this manual or in this manual thoroughly before use to prevent damage to the camera. Rear cover: 8 7. An 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6GII ED AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor ...Thank you for illustrative purposes. · » ᕡ 1. Read this manual for your purchase of a Nikon D40 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with your Nikon digital camera. To make it handy when using the camera. This icon marks settings that should be finetuned from the Custom Settings menu. This...
...indicates that should be helpful when using the product. Lens Autofocus is available elsewhere in this manual or in this manual thoroughly before use to prevent damage to the camera. Rear cover: 8 7. An 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6GII ED AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor ...Thank you for illustrative purposes. · » ᕡ 1. Read this manual for your purchase of a Nikon D40 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with your Nikon digital camera. To make it handy when using the camera. This icon marks settings that should be finetuned from the Custom Settings menu. This...
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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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...D40 offers a choice of the following twelve shooting modes: Advanced Modes (Exposure Modes) Select these modes for full control over camera settings. Night portrait: 19 The Power Switch The power switch is used to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as rotating the mode dial. -Auto: 15 - 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 -...
...D40 offers a choice of the following twelve shooting modes: Advanced Modes (Exposure Modes) Select these modes for full control over camera settings. Night portrait: 19 The Power Switch The power switch is used to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as rotating the mode dial. -Auto: 15 - 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 -...
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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 ...display formats. The following shooting information will be displayed in the monitor. The Shooting Information Display To view camera settings, press the button. 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 ...
...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 ...display formats. The following shooting information will be displayed in the monitor. The Shooting Information Display To view camera settings, press the button. 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 ...
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... the body cap. After removing the lens, replace the camera body cap and rear lens cover. Remove the rear lens cap from entering the camera when exchanging lenses. 1 Turn the camera off when removing or exchanging lenses. See the lens manual for details. 8 Introduction: First Steps First Steps Attaching ...Lens Autofocus is supported with the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount and rotate the lens in the direction shown until it clicks into place. If the lens is equipped with manual priority). Care should be taken to prevent dust from...
... the body cap. After removing the lens, replace the camera body cap and rear lens cover. Remove the rear lens cap from entering the camera when exchanging lenses. 1 Turn the camera off when removing or exchanging lenses. See the lens manual for details. 8 Introduction: First Steps First Steps Attaching ...Lens Autofocus is supported with the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount and rotate the lens in the direction shown until it clicks into place. If the lens is equipped with manual priority). Care should be taken to prevent dust from...
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... 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. Battery capacity may drop if the battery is complete when the CHARGE lamp... Introduction: First Steps 9 Charge the battery using the supplied MH-23 battery charger as the battery charges. Do not use the battery at temperatures above 40°C (104°F). The CHARGE lamp will blink as described below 0°C (32°F) or above 20°C (68°F). For best ...
... 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. Battery capacity may drop if the battery is complete when the CHARGE lamp... Introduction: First Steps 9 Charge the battery using the supplied MH-23 battery charger as the battery charges. Do not use the battery at temperatures above 40°C (104°F). The CHARGE lamp will blink as described below 0°C (32°F) or above 20°C (68°F). For best ...
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... 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...-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...
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...halfway. Focus Mode ( 75) Focus mode can also be adjusted automatically (see "Focus Mode," below) or manually ( 28). Focus Mode Controls used Choose how the camera focuses. AF-C Continuousservo AF For moving . The AF-assist illuminator will light automatically to focus. The illuminator ... focusing ( 26). Focus mode Description AF-A Auto-servo AF (default setting) Camera automatically selects single-servo autofocus when subject is judged to be moving subjects. MF Manual focus User focuses manually ( 28). Focus Focus can be selected from the Custom Settings menu. AF-S...
...halfway. Focus Mode ( 75) Focus mode can also be adjusted automatically (see "Focus Mode," below) or manually ( 28). Focus Mode Controls used Choose how the camera focuses. AF-C Continuousservo AF For moving . The AF-assist illuminator will light automatically to focus. The illuminator ... focusing ( 26). Focus mode Description AF-A Auto-servo AF (default setting) Camera automatically selects single-servo autofocus when subject is judged to be moving subjects. MF Manual focus User focuses manually ( 28). Focus Focus can be selected from the Custom Settings menu. AF-S...
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selected automatically when mode dial is rotated to . 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 selected focus... erratically moving subjects. Selected automatically when mode dial is rotated to camera. Selected automatically when mode dial is rotated to , , , , , or . Default for P, S, A, and M modes; This setting has no effect in manual focus mode. AF-Area Mode Controls used Choose how the focus area...
selected automatically when mode dial is rotated to . 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 selected focus... erratically moving subjects. Selected automatically when mode dial is rotated to camera. Selected automatically when mode dial is rotated to , , , , , or . Default for P, S, A, and M modes; This setting has no effect in manual focus mode. AF-Area Mode Controls used Choose how the focus area...
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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 P, S, A, and M modes. To enable manual focus selection in these modes, select Single area or Dynamic area for AF-area mode in the shooting information display... positioned at either side of three focus areas. 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 ...
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. To enable manual focus selection in these modes, select Single area or Dynamic area for AF-area mode in the shooting information display... positioned at either side of three focus areas. 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 ...
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...contains objects at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. The focus area contains areas of windows in a skyscraper). If the camera is half in brightness). The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns (e.g., a row 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 Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus...
...contains objects at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. The focus area contains areas of windows in a skyscraper). If the camera is half in brightness). The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns (e.g., a row 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 Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus...
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...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 the camera body. To focus manually, select manual focus mode and adjust the lens ... ring until the image displayed on Photography (All Modes)/Focus After positioning the subject in -focus indicator (z) is not in focus. Manual Focus Controls used to confirm whether the portion of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be used Use this option when...
...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 the camera body. To focus manually, select manual focus mode and adjust the lens ... ring until the image displayed on Photography (All Modes)/Focus After positioning the subject in -focus indicator (z) is not in focus. Manual Focus Controls used to confirm whether the portion of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be used Use this option when...
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... described below. • AUTO (auto flash): When lighting is poor or subject is pressed halfway and fires as required. • (red-eye reduction): Use for manual flash control. ter-release button is back lit, flash pops up automatically when shut- Reference: More on the mode currently selected with the mode dial...
... described below. • AUTO (auto flash): When lighting is poor or subject is pressed halfway and fires as required. • (red-eye reduction): Use for manual flash control. ter-release button is back lit, flash pops up automatically when shut- Reference: More on the mode currently selected with the mode dial...
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...P, 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. The following figure shows how shutter speed and aperture affect... exposure. camera selects aperture for best results. Each of ...
...P, 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. The following figure shows how shutter speed and aperture affect... exposure. camera selects aperture for best results. Each of ...
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... display show whether the photograph would be set to right of 0, picture will be underexposed. Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode M (Manual) 43 imum values for longer exposures ( ). If indicator is to values between 30s and ¼,000s, or the shutter can be set aperture ...(below ). Display at left indicates that picture will flash. Mode M (Manual) In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speed can be overexposed by 1/3EV. To set to choose a shutter ...
... display show whether the photograph would be set to right of 0, picture will be underexposed. Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode M (Manual) 43 imum values for longer exposures ( ). If indicator is to values between 30s and ¼,000s, or the shutter can be set aperture ...(below ). Display at left indicates that picture will flash. Mode M (Manual) In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speed can be overexposed by 1/3EV. To set to choose a shutter ...
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...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) Optional remote control required. Note that noise may be used for long time-exposure photographs of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. ...Shutter speed Description bulb Shutter remains open for the Noise reduction option in long exposures; To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter. before the exposure is pressed a second time. 35s, f/25 To ...
...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) Optional remote control required. Note that noise may be used for long time-exposure photographs of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. ...Shutter speed Description bulb Shutter remains open for the Noise reduction option in long exposures; To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter. before the exposure is pressed a second time. 35s, f/25 To ...