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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 ... 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 Exposure...
...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 ... 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 Exposure...
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... -Landscape: 18 - Close up: 19 - 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 Know the Camera Child: 19 -Sports: 19 - Auto (flash off . The Mode Dial The D40 offers a choice of the following twelve shooting...
... -Landscape: 18 - Close up: 19 - 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 Know the Camera Child: 19 -Sports: 19 - Auto (flash off . The Mode Dial The D40 offers a choice of the following twelve shooting...
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... 16, 26 3 Focus area 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 Number of exposures remaining 15, 116... (appears when memory remains for approximately 1,160 exposures, the exposure count display will be shown in thousands, rounded down to Know the Camera 5 This is room for over 1000 exposures) 16 Warning indicator 3, 111 The Viewfinder The response time and brightness of exposures remaining will...
... 16, 26 3 Focus area 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 Number of exposures remaining 15, 116... (appears when memory remains for approximately 1,160 exposures, the exposure count display will be shown in thousands, rounded down to Know the Camera 5 This is room for over 1000 exposures) 16 Warning indicator 3, 111 The Viewfinder The response time and brightness of exposures remaining will...
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.... 1.2 Connect the power cord to fully charge. 1.4 Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking. For best results, charge the battery at temperatures above 40°C (104°F). Charging and Inserting the Battery The supplied EN-EL9 battery is charged or used at lower temperatures. Charge the battery using the...
.... 1.2 Connect the power cord to fully charge. 1.4 Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking. For best results, charge the battery at temperatures above 40°C (104°F). Charging and Inserting the Battery The supplied EN-EL9 battery is charged or used at lower temperatures. Charge the battery using the...
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... 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 lighting White Balance:... 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....
... 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 lighting White Balance:... 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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Option Default Image quality ( 30) JPEG Normal Image size ( 30) White balance ( 49)* Large Auto ISO sensitivity ( 37) , Digital Vari-Program Auto P, S, A, M 200 Shooting mode ( 32) Single frame Focus mode ( 23) AF-A AF-area mode ( 24)...Exposure compensation ( 47) Flash sync mode ( 34) , , , P, S, A, M Focus area ( 25) Flexible program ( 40) Default Matrix ±0 ±0 Auto Auto slow sync Fill flash Center Off Default Settings See the Appendix for more than two seconds ...Two-Button Reset Controls used: button + button The camera settings listed below can be restored to 0.
Option Default Image quality ( 30) JPEG Normal Image size ( 30) White balance ( 49)* Large Auto ISO sensitivity ( 37) , Digital Vari-Program Auto P, S, A, M 200 Shooting mode ( 32) Single frame Focus mode ( 23) AF-A AF-area mode ( 24)...Exposure compensation ( 47) Flash sync mode ( 34) , , , P, S, A, M Focus area ( 25) Flexible program ( 40) Default Matrix ±0 ±0 Auto Auto slow sync Fill flash Center Off Default Settings See the Appendix for more than two seconds ...Two-Button Reset Controls used: button + button The camera settings listed below can be restored to 0.
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... exposure ( 45), white balance, and image optimization. P, S, A, and M Modes P, S, A, and M modes offer control over a variety of 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.
... exposure ( 45), white balance, and image optimization. P, S, A, and M Modes P, S, A, and M modes offer control over a variety of 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.
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...that blur motion. Rotate the command dial to the left for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in most situations. To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the command dial until the indicator is recommended for ...exposure. Rotate the command dial to P. 2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. This mode is no longer displayed, choose another mode, or turn the camera off. 40 Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode P (Programmed Auto) To take photographs in the viewfinder. While flexible program is in effect, a indicator appears ...
...that blur motion. Rotate the command dial to the left for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in most situations. To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the command dial until the indicator is recommended for ...exposure. Rotate the command dial to P. 2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. This mode is no longer displayed, choose another mode, or turn the camera off. 40 Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode P (Programmed Auto) To take photographs in the viewfinder. While flexible program is in effect, a indicator appears ...
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... AE-L/AF-L button pressed, recompose the photograph and shoot. Mode Programmed auto Shutter-priority auto Aperture-priority auto Setting Shutter speed and aperture (flexible program; 40) Shutter speed Aperture The new values can be confirmed in the viewfinder. Note that the in-focus indicator (z) appears in the viewfinder and shooting information...
... AE-L/AF-L button pressed, recompose the photograph and shoot. Mode Programmed auto Shutter-priority auto Aperture-priority auto Setting Shutter speed and aperture (flexible program; 40) Shutter speed Aperture The new values can be confirmed in the viewfinder. Note that the in-focus indicator (z) appears in the viewfinder and shooting information...
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...; 77) Shooting mode Image quality/size + ISO sensitivity White balance Technical Notes/Appendix 115 Exposure Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (flexible program, mode P; 40).
...; 77) Shooting mode Image quality/size + ISO sensitivity White balance Technical Notes/Appendix 115 Exposure Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (flexible program, mode P; 40).
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... be held liable for continuous shooting mode is repeated once exposure meters have turned off ; The battery level displayed by the camera may vary with a fully-charged battery operating at any mistakes that may contain. requires optional EP-5 AC adapter connector) Dimensions...without battery, memory card, or body cap Operating environment Temperature 0-+40°C (+32-104°F) Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) Unless otherwise stated, all figures are performed with every other shot). Nikon will lose their charge if left unused. charging voltage (MH-...
... be held liable for continuous shooting mode is repeated once exposure meters have turned off ; The battery level displayed by the camera may vary with a fully-charged battery operating at any mistakes that may contain. requires optional EP-5 AC adapter connector) Dimensions...without battery, memory card, or body cap Operating environment Temperature 0-+40°C (+32-104°F) Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) Unless otherwise stated, all figures are performed with every other shot). Nikon will lose their charge if left unused. charging voltage (MH-...
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...60Hz Rated output DC 8.4V/0.9A Supported batteries EN-EL9 rechargeable Li-ion batteries Charging time Approximately 90 minutes Operating temperature 0-+40°C (+32-104°F) Dimensions (W×D×H) Approximately 82.5×65×28mm (3.2×2.6×1.1in.) Length of... ED AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens (Available Separately) Type G-type AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens with built-in CPU and Nikon mount Supported cameras Nikon DX-format digital cameras Focal length 18 - 55 mm Max. f/5.6-38 (55mm zoom) Metering Maximum aperture Filter diameter 52mm (P=0.75mm) Dimensions (W ...
...60Hz Rated output DC 8.4V/0.9A Supported batteries EN-EL9 rechargeable Li-ion batteries Charging time Approximately 90 minutes Operating temperature 0-+40°C (+32-104°F) Dimensions (W×D×H) Approximately 82.5×65×28mm (3.2×2.6×1.1in.) Length of... ED AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens (Available Separately) Type G-type AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens with built-in CPU and Nikon mount Supported cameras Nikon DX-format digital cameras Focal length 18 - 55 mm Max. f/5.6-38 (55mm zoom) Metering Maximum aperture Filter diameter 52mm (P=0.75mm) Dimensions (W ...
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See Metering 420-segment RGB sensor. Lens; See Exposure; Monitor, brightness of field, 39-40, 42 Design Rule for Camera File System Default settings, 38, 74, 113- 114. Filter effects; See Color mode Color temperature, 70, 118. See also Optimize image;...area mode CLS. See Shooting mode, continuous Continuous-servo AF. sequence (setup menu), 86 Filter. 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, AF-area mode E Electronic range finder. See Focus, AFarea...
See Metering 420-segment RGB sensor. Lens; See Exposure; Monitor, brightness of field, 39-40, 42 Design Rule for Camera File System Default settings, 38, 74, 113- 114. Filter effects; See Color mode Color temperature, 70, 118. See also Optimize image;...area mode CLS. See Shooting mode, continuous Continuous-servo AF. sequence (setup menu), 86 Filter. 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, AF-area mode E Electronic range finder. See Focus, AFarea...
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...See Programmed auto PictBridge, 57-61, 117 PictureProject, 31, 55-56, 57, 88, 103 Picture Transfer Protocol. 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. Optimize image PRE... 74 Retouch menu, 89-95 Rotate tall (playback menu), 66 Rotating photographs, 66, 88 S S. See Image size S. See Memory card Secure Digital. See Memory card Self timer. See Shooting mode, self timer Self-timer (Custom Settings menu), 79 Self-portraits. Self timer Sensitivity. See ISO ...
...See Programmed auto PictBridge, 57-61, 117 PictureProject, 31, 55-56, 57, 88, 103 Picture Transfer Protocol. 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. Optimize image PRE... 74 Retouch menu, 89-95 Rotate tall (playback menu), 66 Rotating photographs, 66, 88 S S. See Image size S. See Memory card Secure Digital. See Memory card Self timer. See Shooting mode, self timer Self-timer (Custom Settings menu), 79 Self-portraits. Self timer Sensitivity. See ISO ...