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...Mode 15 Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs).........18 Basic Playback 20 Reference 21 More on Photography (All Modes 22 The Shooting Information Display 22 Focus 23 Focus Mode 23 AF-Area Mode...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...Flash (P, S, A, and M Modes Only 78 15: Auto off Timers 78 16: Self-Timer 79 17: Remote on Duration 79 Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu 80...
...Mode 15 Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs).........18 Basic Playback 20 Reference 21 More on Photography (All Modes 22 The Shooting Information Display 22 Focus 23 Focus Mode 23 AF-Area Mode...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...Flash (P, S, A, and M Modes Only 78 15: Auto off Timers 78 16: Self-Timer 79 17: Remote on Duration 79 Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu 80...
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... memory cards 102 Accessories for the D40 103 Servicing the camera x Cleaning the camera 104 Camera Setup Question Key phrase How do I set the clock? What software is available for my camera? Self timer How do I restore default settings? What does "exposure" mean ? shutter speed and aperture displays Stand-by mode How do I set the clock for...
... memory cards 102 Accessories for the D40 103 Servicing the camera x Cleaning the camera 104 Camera Setup Question Key phrase How do I set the clock? What software is available for my camera? Self timer How do I restore default settings? What does "exposure" mean ? shutter speed and aperture displays Stand-by mode How do I set the clock for...
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... 43 Flash compensation 48 5 (shooting information) button 22 z (reset) button 38 6 AF-assist illuminator 23 Self-timer lamp 33 Red-eye reduction lamp 35 7 (focal plane mark 28 8 Mode dial 4 9 Built-in flash 34 10 Accessory shoe cover 99 11 Accessory shoe (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 connector 55,...
... 43 Flash compensation 48 5 (shooting information) button 22 z (reset) button 38 6 AF-assist illuminator 23 Self-timer lamp 33 Red-eye reduction lamp 35 7 (focal plane mark 28 8 Mode dial 4 9 Built-in flash 34 10 Accessory shoe cover 99 11 Accessory shoe (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 connector 55,...
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...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 Quality and Size: 29 Shooting Mode: 32 Using the Built-in P, S, A, and M modes, including customizing ...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...
...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 Quality and Size: 29 Shooting Mode: 32 Using the Built-in P, S, A, and M modes, including customizing ...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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... ML-L3 remote control required. Mode Description Single frame (default) Camera takes one at an ISO sen- Camera records photographs at up to reduce blurring caused by remote camera shake ( 33). 11- /Fn Button ( 77) If Self-timer (the default option) is selected for Custom Setting 11 ( /Fn button), self-timer mode can be stored in the...
... ML-L3 remote control required. Mode Description Single frame (default) Camera takes one at an ISO sen- Camera records photographs at up to reduce blurring caused by remote camera shake ( 33). 11- /Fn Button ( 77) If Self-timer (the default option) is selected for Custom Setting 11 ( /Fn button), self-timer mode can be stored in the...
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... released about two seconds before the photograph is released. Single-frame or continuous shooting mode is turned off. Self-timer mode ends when a photograph is taken or the camera is automatically restored when self-timer mode ends. Quick-response remote Shutter released when camera focuses. 3 Frame the photograph. Remote control: From a distance of 5m (16ft.) or less...
... released about two seconds before the photograph is released. Single-frame or continuous shooting mode is turned off. Self-timer mode ends when a photograph is taken or the camera is automatically restored when self-timer mode ends. Quick-response remote Shutter released when camera focuses. 3 Frame the photograph. Remote control: From a distance of 5m (16ft.) or less...
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... Create retouched copy of current photograph ( 89). The following operations can be displayed in the monitor during playback. 7 - Auto Off Timers ( 78) Choose how long the monitor remains on before turning off automatically to save power. 50 Reference: More on Playback/Viewing Photographs...in full-frame playback: To View additional photographs View photo information Zoom in on the Camera Press multi selector up or down to shooting mode, press shutter-release button halfway mode or or press the button. Delete photo Delete current photograph ( 54). Exit to ...
... Create retouched copy of current photograph ( 89). The following operations can be displayed in the monitor during playback. 7 - Auto Off Timers ( 78) Choose how long the monitor remains on before turning off automatically to save power. 50 Reference: More on Playback/Viewing Photographs...in full-frame playback: To View additional photographs View photo information Zoom in on the Camera Press multi selector up or down to shooting mode, press shutter-release button halfway mode or or press the button. Delete photo Delete current photograph ( 54). Exit to ...
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... Auto off ( 6). 74 Menu Guide/Custom Settings The beep will sound when the camera focuses in single-servo AF (AF-S or when shooting stationary subjects in AF-A autofocus mode), while the release timer is counting down in self-timer and delayed remote modes ( 33), or when a photograph is selected for CSM/Setup menu in the...
... Auto off ( 6). 74 Menu Guide/Custom Settings The beep will sound when the camera focuses in single-servo AF (AF-S or when shooting stationary subjects in AF-A autofocus mode), while the release timer is counting down in self-timer and delayed remote modes ( 33), or when a photograph is selected for CSM/Setup menu in the...
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2: Focus Mode Select a focus mode ( 23). 3: AF-Area Mode Choose how the camera selects the focus area in the monitor by pressing the button. If Off is selected, photographs will not be saved. 7: Image Review If On (... will be displayed in the monitor but will automatically be displayed 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 camera meters exposure ( 45). 6: No Memory Card? Choose Enable release to enable the shutter-release button when no memory...
2: Focus Mode Select a focus mode ( 23). 3: AF-Area Mode Choose how the camera selects the focus area in the monitor by pressing the button. If Off is selected, photographs will not be saved. 7: Image Review If On (... will be displayed in the monitor but will automatically be displayed 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 camera meters exposure ( 45). 6: No Memory Card? Choose Enable release to enable the shutter-release button when no memory...
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... AE-L/AF-L button is selected, pressing the shutter-release button halfway does not lock exposure. The shutter-release button can be used to select self-timer mode ( 33). Menu Guide/Custom Settings 77 Image Press the Fn button and rotate the command dial to select ISO sensitivity sensitivity ( 37). ISO Press the...
... AE-L/AF-L button is selected, pressing the shutter-release button halfway does not lock exposure. The shutter-release button can be used to select self-timer mode ( 33). Menu Guide/Custom Settings 77 Image Press the Fn button and rotate the command dial to select ISO sensitivity sensitivity ( 37). ISO Press the...
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...has a Guide Number of the setting chosen, the monitor and exposure meters do not turn off Timers Choose how long the monitor and exposure meters ( 14) remain on , pictures are performed. ... time from 4s, 8s, 20s, 1minute, or 30minutes. Choose auto meter-off automatically when the camera is adjusted automatically in the menu shown at right. Option Short Normal (default) Long Custom Description ..., 20s, 1minute, and 10minutes. 14: Built-in Flash (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Choose a flash control mode for the built-in monitor for 20s after shooting ( 75). When Image review is used ...
...has a Guide Number of the setting chosen, the monitor and exposure meters do not turn off Timers Choose how long the monitor and exposure meters ( 14) remain on , pictures are performed. ... time from 4s, 8s, 20s, 1minute, or 30minutes. Choose auto meter-off automatically when the camera is adjusted automatically in the menu shown at right. Option Short Normal (default) Long Custom Description ..., 20s, 1minute, and 10minutes. 14: Built-in Flash (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Choose a flash control mode for the built-in monitor for 20s after shooting ( 75). When Image review is used ...
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Menu Guide/Custom Settings 79 The default setting is one minute. The default setting is 10s. 17: Remote on Duration Choose how long the camera will wait for longer battery life. Choose shorter times for a signal from the remote before cancelling delayed or quick-response remote modes ( 33). 16: Self-Timer Choose the length of the shutter-release delay in self-timer mode ( 33).
Menu Guide/Custom Settings 79 The default setting is one minute. The default setting is 10s. 17: Remote on Duration Choose how long the camera will wait for longer battery life. Choose shorter times for a signal from the remote before cancelling delayed or quick-response remote modes ( 33). 16: Self-Timer Choose the length of the shutter-release delay in self-timer mode ( 33).
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...topics: • Available 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 • ...and Color Temperature...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.
...topics: • Available 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 • ...and Color Temperature...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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... flash - 15: Auto off timers Normal 16: Self-timer 10 s 17: Remote on duration 1 min. 1. shutter speed set to 1/30. P S AM Closest subject 0.0 On Off1 TTL Defaults for other settings are restored with region of sale Varies with Custom Setting R (Reset): 1: Beep On 2: Focus mode AF-A 3: AF-area mode Closest subject Dynamic Single 4: Shooting...
... flash - 15: Auto off timers Normal 16: Self-timer 10 s 17: Remote on duration 1 min. 1. shutter speed set to 1/30. P S AM Closest subject 0.0 On Off1 TTL Defaults for other settings are restored with region of sale Varies with Custom Setting R (Reset): 1: Beep On 2: Focus mode AF-A 3: AF-area mode Closest subject Dynamic Single 4: Shooting...
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...8224;Excluding lenses for Camera File System (DCF) 2.0 and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) • NEF (RAW): compressed 12-bit • JPEG: JPEG baseline-complaint Autofocus Detection range AF-area mode Focus lock TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 530 autofocus...50-mm lens at infinity; -1.0m-1) Reflex mirror Quick return Lens aperture Electronically controlled with instant return Self-timer Electronically controlled timer with additional setting one step over 1600 Technical Notes/Specifications 119 Viewfinder Diopter Eyepoint Focusing screen Frame coverage Magnification ...
...8224;Excluding lenses for Camera File System (DCF) 2.0 and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) • NEF (RAW): compressed 12-bit • JPEG: JPEG baseline-complaint Autofocus Detection range AF-area mode Focus lock TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 530 autofocus...50-mm lens at infinity; -1.0m-1) Reflex mirror Quick return Lens aperture Electronically controlled with instant return Self-timer Electronically controlled timer with additional setting one step over 1600 Technical Notes/Specifications 119 Viewfinder Diopter Eyepoint Focusing screen Frame coverage Magnification ...
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...74-79 D Date, 11, 83. World time Daylight saving time, 11, 83. See Design Rule for Camera File System, 117 Digital Print Order Format, 57, 60-61, 117 Digital Vari-Program, 4, 18-19 Diopter, 14. Protecting photographs all images, 65 selected images, 65 single-frame ...also Battery; See Focus, mode AF-area mode. See also AE lock Autofocus. See also Self timer; Shooting mode, quickresponse remote Brightness. Monitor, brightness of field, 39-40, 42 Design Rule for Camera File System Default settings, 38, 74, 113- 114. See Shooting mode, continuous C Camera Control Pro, 56, 103 ...
...74-79 D Date, 11, 83. World time Daylight saving time, 11, 83. See Design Rule for Camera File System, 117 Digital Print Order Format, 57, 60-61, 117 Digital Vari-Program, 4, 18-19 Diopter, 14. Protecting photographs all images, 65 selected images, 65 single-frame ...also Battery; See Focus, mode AF-area mode. See also AE lock Autofocus. See also Self timer; Shooting mode, quickresponse remote Brightness. Monitor, brightness of field, 39-40, 42 Design Rule for Camera File System Default settings, 38, 74, 113- 114. See Shooting mode, continuous C Camera Control Pro, 56, 103 ...
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...NEF (RAW). See Memory card Self timer. See ISO sensitivity Sepia. Print set (DPOF) Print set (DPOF) (playback menu), 60-61, 67 Programmed auto, 39, 40 Protecting photographs, 54 PTP. See Memory card Secure Digital. See Focus, autofocus, mode Size. See also Black and white ...Monochrome (retouch menu), 92 Moving subjects. See Shooting mode, self timer Self-timer (Custom Settings menu), 79 Self-portraits. See ...
...NEF (RAW). See Memory card Self timer. See ISO sensitivity Sepia. Print set (DPOF) Print set (DPOF) (playback menu), 60-61, 67 Programmed auto, 39, 40 Protecting photographs, 54 PTP. See Memory card Secure Digital. See Focus, autofocus, mode Size. See also Black and white ...Monochrome (retouch menu), 92 Moving subjects. See Shooting mode, self timer Self-timer (Custom Settings menu), 79 Self-portraits. See ...