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...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 ... 29 Image Quality 30 Image Size 30 Shooting Mode 32 Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes 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...
...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 ... 29 Image Quality 30 Image Size 30 Shooting Mode 32 Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes 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...
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... Battery level 15 Exposure 39 Self timer, remote control 33 Optional flash units 99 Lenses 97 Accessories for the D40 96 Approved memory cards 102 Accessories for daylight savings time? What software is available for my camera? Beep How do these indicators mean and...80 84 86 Q&A Index vii Remote control How do I travel? What does "exposure" mean ? Stand-by mode How do I clean the camera or lens? LCD brightness How do I set the clock for the D40 103 Servicing the camera x Cleaning the camera 104 Camera Setup Question Key phrase How ...
... Battery level 15 Exposure 39 Self timer, remote control 33 Optional flash units 99 Lenses 97 Accessories for the D40 96 Approved memory cards 102 Accessories for daylight savings time? What software is available for my camera? Beep How do these indicators mean and...80 84 86 Q&A Index vii Remote control How do I travel? What does "exposure" mean ? Stand-by mode How do I clean the camera or lens? LCD brightness How do I set the clock for the D40 103 Servicing the camera x Cleaning the camera 104 Camera Setup Question Key phrase How ...
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...How do I take snapshots of small objects? Exposure compensation How do I choose where the camera focuses? Shooting mode Is there a remote control for e-mail? P, S, A, and M modes How do I keep the flash from firing...? Can the flash fire automatically when needed? Focus mode How do I improve image quality? ISO sensitivity Can I get good landscape shots? Taking Photographs Question Key phrase Is there an easy way to take more photos on a moving subject? Digital...
...How do I take snapshots of small objects? Exposure compensation How do I choose where the camera focuses? Shooting mode Is there a remote control for e-mail? P, S, A, and M modes How do I keep the flash from firing...? Can the flash fire automatically when needed? Focus mode How do I improve image quality? ISO sensitivity Can I get good landscape shots? Taking Photographs Question Key phrase Is there an easy way to take more photos on a moving subject? Digital...
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... contact Positive terminal Terminal cover The use with normal operation of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown above could interfere with the D40. . Before attaching the DK-5 or other viewfinder accessories ( 102), remove the DK-16 viewfinder eyepiece cup. ...EL9 battery. Supplied Accessories The DK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap Attach the DK-5 viewfinder eyepiece cap for self-timer ( 33) or remote control photography ( 33). The Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown below. Hold the camera firmly when removing the cup.
... contact Positive terminal Terminal cover The use with normal operation of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown above could interfere with the D40. . Before attaching the DK-5 or other viewfinder accessories ( 102), remove the DK-16 viewfinder eyepiece cup. ...EL9 battery. Supplied Accessories The DK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap Attach the DK-5 viewfinder eyepiece cap for self-timer ( 33) or remote control photography ( 33). The Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown below. Hold the camera firmly when removing the cup.
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...or focus manually Adjust image quality and size Take photographs in one at a time, in bursts, or using the self-timer or a remote control Use the built-in flash Raise ISO sensitivity when lighting is poor Restore default settings The Shooting Information Display: 22 Focus: 23 Image ... performed 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. Connecting...
...or focus manually Adjust image quality and size Take photographs in one at a time, in bursts, or using the self-timer or a remote control Use the built-in flash Raise ISO sensitivity when lighting is poor Restore default settings The Shooting Information Display: 22 Focus: 23 Image ... performed 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. Connecting...
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... for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are automatically processed to reduce blurring caused by camera shake ( 33). 2s Delayed remote Optional ML-L3 remote control required. Continuous sitivity of photographs that photographs taken at a time, in the memory buffer. Quick-response... Optional ML-L3 remote control required. The Memory Buffer The camera is pressed (note that can also be taken if flash fires; The approximate number of 100 shots,...
... for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are automatically processed to reduce blurring caused by camera shake ( 33). 2s Delayed remote Optional ML-L3 remote control required. Continuous sitivity of photographs that photographs taken at a time, in the memory buffer. Quick-response... Optional ML-L3 remote control required. The Memory Buffer The camera is pressed (note that can also be taken if flash fires; The approximate number of 100 shots,...
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... of the following shooting modes: Mode Description 10s Self-timer Shutter released about 10s after camera has focused. 2s Delayed remote Shutter released about 2s after the shutter has been released. If the remote control is released. In quick-response remote mode, the self-timer lamp will light for about two seconds before the photograph...
... of the following shooting modes: Mode Description 10s Self-timer Shutter released about 10s after camera has focused. 2s Delayed remote Shutter released about 2s after the shutter has been released. If the remote control is released. In quick-response remote mode, the self-timer lamp will light for about two seconds before the photograph...
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...remote control required. To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter. before shooting, choose On for thirty minutes or until the button is pressed a second time. 35s, f/25 To prevent loss of power before the exposure is complete, use a tripod or an optional remote control... ( 33, 103). Shutter opens when the shutter-release button on the remote control is held down. then select delayed remote or quick-response remote mode ( 33). Shutter speed Description bulb ...
...remote control required. To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter. before shooting, choose On for thirty minutes or until the button is pressed a second time. 35s, f/25 To prevent loss of power before the exposure is complete, use a tripod or an optional remote control... ( 33, 103). Shutter opens when the shutter-release button on the remote control is held down. then select delayed remote or quick-response remote mode ( 33). Shutter speed Description bulb ...
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... enable the shutter-release button when no memory card is inserted. 2: Focus Mode Select a focus mode ( 23). 3: AF-Area Mode Choose how the camera selects the focus area in autofocus mode ( 24). 4: Shooting Mode Select from single-frame, continuous, self-timer, and remote control mode ( 32). 5: Metering (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Choose how the...
... enable the shutter-release button when no memory card is inserted. 2: Focus Mode Select a focus mode ( 23). 3: AF-Area Mode Choose how the camera selects the focus area in autofocus mode ( 24). 4: Shooting Mode Select from single-frame, continuous, self-timer, and remote control mode ( 32). 5: Metering (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Choose how the...
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...Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to -date information on accessories for the D40. Picture Angle and Focal Length The size of accessories they support. Technical Notes Optional Accessories One advantage of digital SLR cameras is the wide variety of the area exposed by a 35-mm camera... ML-L3 remote control Viewfinder accessories Lenses Batteries Software Filters AC adapters AC adapter connectors Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for the D40 in 35-mm format can be calculated by the D40, in contrast...
...Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to -date information on accessories for the D40. Picture Angle and Focal Length The size of accessories they support. Technical Notes Optional Accessories One advantage of digital SLR cameras is the wide variety of the area exposed by a 35-mm camera... ML-L3 remote control Viewfinder accessories Lenses Batteries Software Filters AC adapters AC adapter connectors Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for the D40 in 35-mm format can be calculated by the D40, in contrast...
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...camera without a sync cable. For each twofold increase in accord with a flash. The built-in wide panel that 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...is 10/32). SB-R200 Wireless Remote Speedlight This high-performance wireless remote Speedlight has a Guide Number of f/5.6 is equipped with a safety lock for Speedlights with compatible flash units such as a commander for remote control and close -up i-TTL photography....
...camera without a sync cable. For each twofold increase in accord with a flash. The built-in wide panel that 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...is 10/32). SB-R200 Wireless Remote Speedlight This high-performance wireless remote Speedlight has a Guide Number of f/5.6 is equipped with a safety lock for Speedlights with compatible flash units such as a commander for remote control and close -up i-TTL photography....
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...- 9 1. Available when camera is used . The AS-15 Accessory Shoe Adapter When the AS-15 accessory shoe adapter (available separately) is mounted on D40, flash mode is automatically set... 1/500s or slower. M Manual 94 RPT Repeating flash - Standard i-TTL for Digital SLR is used to select flash mode. TTL auto is selected automatically if non-CPU ...Nikon-authorized service representative for multi-area AF2 9 Auto zoom - Negative voltages or voltages over 250V applied to A (non-TTL auto) mode. 2. tal SLR is used to control other flash units. 5. Use Speedlight controls...
...- 9 1. Available when camera is used . The AS-15 Accessory Shoe Adapter When the AS-15 accessory shoe adapter (available separately) is mounted on D40, flash mode is automatically set... 1/500s or slower. M Manual 94 RPT Repeating flash - Standard i-TTL for Digital SLR is used to select flash mode. TTL auto is selected automatically if non-CPU ...Nikon-authorized service representative for multi-area AF2 9 Auto zoom - Negative voltages or voltages over 250V applied to A (non-TTL auto) mode. 2. tal SLR is used to control other flash units. 5. Use Speedlight controls...
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...version. • Camera Control Pro: Control the camera remotely from local Power sources retailers and Nikon service representatives. • EH-5 AC adapter: Use to power the camera for extended periods. EP-5 AC adapter connec- The ML-L3 uses a 3V CR2505 battery. Accessories for the D40 At the time of... for RAW images. When the camera is available at right, making sure the "+" and "-" terminals are available from a computer and save photographs directly to video tape ( 62). • ML-L3 wireless remote control: Use as shown at Nikon websites or from our latest product...
...version. • Camera Control Pro: Control the camera remotely from local Power sources retailers and Nikon service representatives. • EH-5 AC adapter: Use to power the camera for extended periods. EP-5 AC adapter connec- The ML-L3 uses a 3V CR2505 battery. Accessories for the D40 At the time of... for RAW images. When the camera is available at right, making sure the "+" and "-" terminals are available from a computer and save photographs directly to video tape ( 62). • ML-L3 wireless remote control: Use as shown at Nikon websites or from our latest product...
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... charging. 17 • Camera is not in focus. 23 Shutter release is disabled. • CPU lens with aperture ring attached without lock- 8, 39 ing aperture at shutter 44, 73 speeds of bulb 41, 43 selected in mode M: choose new shutter speed. • Replace battery in remote control. 103 • Choose remote control mode. 33 No...
... charging. 17 • Camera is not in focus. 23 Shutter release is disabled. • CPU lens with aperture ring attached without lock- 8, 39 ing aperture at shutter 44, 73 speeds of bulb 41, 43 selected in mode M: choose new shutter speed. • Replace battery in remote control. 103 • Choose remote control mode. 33 No...
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... Settings and Defaults ...113 • The Command Dial...115 • Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size 116 • Exposure Program (Mode P)...116 • Flash Control...117 • Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash 117 • Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range...117 • Supported Standards ...117 • White Balance...118 Available Settings and Defaults The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in flash 15: Auto off timers 16: Self-timer 17: Remote on duration Flash mode1 Autoexposure lock1 Exposure compensation1 Flexible program1 1.
... Settings and Defaults ...113 • The Command Dial...115 • Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size 116 • Exposure Program (Mode P)...116 • Flash Control...117 • Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash 117 • Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range...117 • Supported Standards ...117 • White Balance...118 Available Settings and Defaults The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in flash 15: Auto off timers 16: Self-timer 17: Remote on duration Flash mode1 Autoexposure lock1 Exposure compensation1 Flexible program1 1.
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...button, 3, 20, 50 (playback zoom) button, 3, 50, 52, 53 (portrait mode), 4, 18 (protect) button, 3, 54 (remote control indicator), 32, 33 (self-timer) button, 2, 33 (self timer indicator), 32, 33 (sports mode), 4, 19 (thumbnail) button, ... autofocus, mode Contrast, 68-69. See Design Rule for Camera File System, 117 Digital Print Order Format, 57, 60-61, 117 Digital Vari-Program, 4, 18-19 Diopter, 14. See Focus, ...85 Folders (setup menu), 85 Index 123 Monitor, brightness of field, 39-40, 42 Design Rule for Camera File System Default settings, 38, 74, 113- 114. See also White balance...
...button, 3, 20, 50 (playback zoom) button, 3, 50, 52, 53 (portrait mode), 4, 18 (protect) button, 3, 54 (remote control indicator), 32, 33 (self-timer) button, 2, 33 (self timer indicator), 32, 33 (sports mode), 4, 19 (thumbnail) button, ... autofocus, mode Contrast, 68-69. See Design Rule for Camera File System, 117 Digital Print Order Format, 57, 60-61, 117 Digital Vari-Program, 4, 18-19 Diopter, 14. See Focus, ...85 Folders (setup menu), 85 Index 123 Monitor, brightness of field, 39-40, 42 Design Rule for Camera File System Default settings, 38, 74, 113- 114. See also White balance...
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...117 PictureProject, 31, 55-56, 57, 88, 103 Picture Transfer Protocol. See USB, PTP Q Quality. See Accessories, optional; See Memory card Secure Digital. See Memory card Self timer. See Monochrome Setup menu, 80-88 Sharpening, 69 Shooting information display, 6, 22, 81-83 Shooting menu, 68-73.... See USB, PTP (flexible program indicator), 5, 40 Playback, 20, 50-54 full frame, 20, 50 menu, 65-67 thumbnail, 52 zoom, 53 Playback folder (playback menu), 66 Portraits. See Image quality, NEF (RAW ) Rear curtain sync. See Remote control; See also Exposure Shutter-priority auto, 39, 41...
...117 PictureProject, 31, 55-56, 57, 88, 103 Picture Transfer Protocol. See USB, PTP Q Quality. See Accessories, optional; See Memory card Secure Digital. See Memory card Self timer. See Monochrome Setup menu, 80-88 Sharpening, 69 Shooting information display, 6, 22, 81-83 Shooting menu, 68-73.... See USB, PTP (flexible program indicator), 5, 40 Playback, 20, 50-54 full frame, 20, 50 menu, 65-67 thumbnail, 52 zoom, 53 Playback folder (playback menu), 66 Portraits. See Image quality, NEF (RAW ) Rear curtain sync. See Remote control; See also Exposure Shutter-priority auto, 39, 41...