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...for example, pictures of Copying or Reproduction Note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other documentation provided with your Nikon product are circulated in possession of certified documents stipulated by prohibited. Notice Concerning Prohibition of empty sky). Also, do not... is designated for business use of Adobe Systems Inc. Be sure to users in this product for the purpose of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be collected separately. coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are stamped "Sample." The SDHC...
...for example, pictures of Copying or Reproduction Note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other documentation provided with your Nikon product are circulated in possession of certified documents stipulated by prohibited. Notice Concerning Prohibition of empty sky). Also, do not... is designated for business use of Adobe Systems Inc. Be sure to users in this product for the purpose of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be collected separately. coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are stamped "Sample." The SDHC...
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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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... do I freeze or blur moving subject? How do I change camera information display? P, S, A, and M modes How do I use the flash? Red-eye reduction Can I take pictures under low light without the flash? Digital Vari-Program modes What do I take snapshots? Long time-exposures ...How do I do I shoot a self-portrait? Image quality and size Can I take photos at a reduced size for this camera? Can I blur background details? ...
... do I freeze or blur moving subject? How do I change camera information display? P, S, A, and M modes How do I use the flash? Red-eye reduction Can I take pictures under low light without the flash? Digital Vari-Program modes What do I take snapshots? Long time-exposures ...How do I do I shoot a self-portrait? Image quality and size Can I take photos at a reduced size for this camera? Can I blur background details? ...
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...need, the following symbols and conventions are used in the Quick Start Guide. This icon marks settings that may be adjusted using the camera. An 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6GII ED AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor lens ( 122) is used : This icon marks cautions, information... keep it easier to help you enjoy taking pictures with your purchase of a Nikon D40 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with AF-S and AF-I lenses only. To make it handy when using the camera. Read this manual for your Nikon digital camera. Zoom ring ¾ º¶ ²´ ¿ 2. Introduction...
...need, the following symbols and conventions are used in the Quick Start Guide. This icon marks settings that may be adjusted using the camera. An 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6GII ED AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor lens ( 122) is used : This icon marks cautions, information... keep it easier to help you enjoy taking pictures with your purchase of a Nikon D40 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with AF-S and AF-I lenses only. To make it handy when using the camera. Read this manual for your Nikon digital camera. Zoom ring ¾ º¶ ²´ ¿ 2. Introduction...
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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 - Close up: 19 - The Mode Dial The D40 offers a choice of the following twelve shooting modes: Advanced Modes (Exposure Modes) Select...
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 - Close up: 19 - The Mode Dial The D40 offers a choice of the following twelve shooting modes: Advanced Modes (Exposure Modes) Select...
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...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 memory card slot cover. 3. The memory card access... lamp will light for about a second. Close the memory card slot cover. Press the card in as shown at right until it clicks into place. Turn the camera off . 2.
...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 memory card slot cover. 3. The memory card access... lamp will light for about a second. Close the memory card slot cover. Press the card in as shown at right until it clicks into place. Turn the camera off . 2.
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...-Program mode. 2 Frame a photograph in flash turns off automatically. 18 Tutorial: Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) The camera selects the focus area containing the closest subject; Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) In addition to , the D40 offers a choice of children. Digital Vari-Program modes are described below. Portrait Use for vivid landscape shots. Selecting a program...
...-Program mode. 2 Frame a photograph in flash turns off automatically. 18 Tutorial: Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) The camera selects the focus area containing the closest subject; Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) In addition to , the D40 offers a choice of children. Digital Vari-Program modes are described below. Portrait Use for vivid landscape shots. Selecting a program...
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... Use for a natural balance between the main subject and the background in which the main subject stands out clearly. Tutorial: Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) 19 Sports High shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots in portraits taken under low light. If the subject leaves the...rendered while skin tones are given a soft, natural finish. The starting focus area can be selected with the multi selector. The camera selects the focus area containing the closest subject. See "Using the Built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off automatically.
... Use for a natural balance between the main subject and the background in which the main subject stands out clearly. Tutorial: Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) 19 Sports High shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots in portraits taken under low light. If the subject leaves the...rendered while skin tones are given a soft, natural finish. The starting focus area can be selected with the multi selector. The camera selects the focus area containing the closest subject. See "Using the Built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off automatically.
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...when a photograph is taken. To prevent the flash from firing, lower the flash. note that the flash can not be used The camera supports a variety of flash modes for Digital VariProgram modes is automatically restored when the mode dial is rotated to raise the flash. 3 Choose a flash mode. 4 Choose a ...All Modes)/Using the Built-in Flash: P, S, A, and M Modes 1 Rotate the mode dial to P, S, A, or M. 2 Press the button to a new setting or the camera is turned off ) is selected, the flash will fire whenever a picture is not in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place...
...when a photograph is taken. To prevent the flash from firing, lower the flash. note that the flash can not be used The camera supports a variety of flash modes for Digital VariProgram modes is automatically restored when the mode dial is rotated to raise the flash. 3 Choose a flash mode. 4 Choose a ...All Modes)/Using the Built-in Flash: P, S, A, and M Modes 1 Rotate the mode dial to P, S, A, or M. 2 Press the button to a new setting or the camera is turned off ) is selected, the flash will fire whenever a picture is not in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place...
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... a further high sensitivity setting of HI 1 available for an ISO equivalent of roughly 3200. (auto) and Digital Vari-Program modes also offer an Auto setting that allows the camera to automatically raise sensitivity when lighting is poor or lower sensitivity when lighting is bright. When HI 1 is ...ISO 200 and ISO 1600 in the shooting menu. 10 - The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to or a Digital Vari-Program mode automatically restores the default ISO sensitivity of film speed. Photos taken at high ISO sensitivities are automatically processed to reduce noise...
... a further high sensitivity setting of HI 1 available for an ISO equivalent of roughly 3200. (auto) and Digital Vari-Program modes also offer an Auto setting that allows the camera to automatically raise sensitivity when lighting is poor or lower sensitivity when lighting is bright. When HI 1 is ...ISO 200 and ISO 1600 in the shooting menu. 10 - The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to or a Digital Vari-Program mode automatically restores the default ISO sensitivity of film speed. Photos taken at high ISO sensitivities are automatically processed to reduce noise...
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... Reset Controls used: button + button The camera settings listed below can be restored to 0. Option Metering ( 45) Flash compensation ( 48) Exposure compensation ( 47) Flash sync mode ( 34) , , , P, S, A, M Focus area ( 25) Flexible program ( 40) Default Matrix ±0 ±0 Auto ...Button Reset Custom Settings are reset. 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) , , , , , ,...
... Reset Controls used: button + button The camera settings listed below can be restored to 0. Option Metering ( 45) Flash compensation ( 48) Exposure compensation ( 47) Flash sync mode ( 34) , , , P, S, A, M Focus area ( 25) Flexible program ( 40) Default Matrix ±0 ±0 Auto ...Button Reset Custom Settings are reset. 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) , , , , , ,...
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...can be selected according to the type of the light source. Shade Use in daylight with subjects in Digital Vari-Program modes): Option Description Auto Camera sets white balance automatically. The following options are unaffected by direct sunlight. Flash Use with subjects lit by... the color of source. White Balance ( 70) In addition to selecting white balance, the White balance option in flash or optional Nikon flash...
...can be selected according to the type of the light source. Shade Use in daylight with subjects in Digital Vari-Program modes): Option Description Auto Camera sets white balance automatically. The following options are unaffected by direct sunlight. Flash Use with subjects lit by... the color of source. White Balance ( 70) In addition to selecting white balance, the White balance option in flash or optional Nikon flash...
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... PictureProject or Capture NX (available separately; 103). RAW (NEF) photographs can be selected for the Custom>Color mode option in camera USB menu and connect camera to printer ( 58) Print photographs one at a time ( 59) Print multiple photographs ( 60) Disconnect USB cable Create index... Printing Photographs Photographs can be printed directly from a camera connected to a PictBridge printer ( 117). After checking the printer, press the multi selector up or down to highlight Continue and press OK to a developer or digital printer center. They are displayed in a printer equipped ...
... PictureProject or Capture NX (available separately; 103). RAW (NEF) photographs can be selected for the Custom>Color mode option in camera USB menu and connect camera to printer ( 58) Print photographs one at a time ( 59) Print multiple photographs ( 60) Disconnect USB cable Create index... Printing Photographs Photographs can be printed directly from a camera connected to a PictBridge printer ( 117). After checking the printer, press the multi selector up or down to highlight Continue and press OK to a developer or digital printer center. They are displayed in a printer equipped ...
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...To complete print order and exit, highlight Done and press OK. Print Set The Print set (DPOF) option can not be used to create digital "print orders" for printing. 4 Display options. Display selection dialog. 3 Select pictures and specify number of recording on all pic- Reference: ...Connecting 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 "Printing Selected Photographs" to a...
...To complete print order and exit, highlight Done and press OK. Print Set The Print set (DPOF) option can not be used to create digital "print orders" for printing. 4 Display options. Display selection dialog. 3 Select pictures and specify number of recording on all pic- Reference: ...Connecting 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 "Printing Selected Photographs" to a...
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... names and press OK to a computer before formatting. Formatting Memory Cards Do not turn the camera off or remove the memory card while formatting is in the list of the following shooting information display formats for Digital Vari-Program and ) modes and P, S, A, and M modes. Be sure that this permanently... to highlight items and then press to the right to the list of menu names shown in Step 1. Classic Graphic Wallpaper Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu 81 Selected items are indicated by a check mark. 4 Highlight Done and press OK to return to select or deselect...
... names and press OK to a computer before formatting. Formatting Memory Cards Do not turn the camera off or remove the memory card while formatting is in the list of the following shooting information display formats for Digital Vari-Program and ) modes and P, S, A, and M modes. Be sure that this permanently... to highlight items and then press to the right to the list of menu names shown in Step 1. Classic Graphic Wallpaper Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu 81 Selected items are indicated by a check mark. 4 Highlight Done and press OK to return to select or deselect...
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...month, day, and year are displayed. Choose the order in Digital Vari-Program and ) modes or P, S, A, and M modes. Turn daylight saving time on if you find yourself frequently checking camera settings. Choose PAL when connecting the camera to an NTSC television or VCR. If "Clock not set back... adapter connector ( 103). Set the clock to the current date and time. Reset the clock regularly for about one hour. The camera clock is released. Three days of charging will automatically be displayed after the shutter-release button is automatically advanced or set " is displayed...
...month, day, and year are displayed. Choose the order in Digital Vari-Program and ) modes or P, S, A, and M modes. Turn daylight saving time on if you find yourself frequently checking camera settings. Choose PAL when connecting the camera to an NTSC television or VCR. If "Clock not set back... adapter connector ( 103). Set the clock to the current date and time. Reset the clock regularly for about one hour. The camera clock is released. Three days of charging will automatically be displayed after the shutter-release button is automatically advanced or set " is displayed...
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...format can be calculated by multiplying the focal length of the lens by the D40, in contrast, is 23.7×15.6, meaning that the Lens picture angle of a 35-mm camera is approximately 1.5 times that of the D40. Picture size (35-mm format) (36 mm × 24 mm) Picture...the area exposed by about 1.5. Technical Notes Optional Accessories One advantage of digital SLR cameras is 36×24mm. Picture Angle and Focal Length The size of the area exposed by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to -date information on accessories for up-to operate...
...format can be calculated by multiplying the focal length of the lens by the D40, in contrast, is 23.7×15.6, meaning that the Lens picture angle of a 35-mm camera is approximately 1.5 times that of the D40. Picture size (35-mm format) (36 mm × 24 mm) Picture...the area exposed by about 1.5. Technical Notes Optional Accessories One advantage of digital SLR cameras is 36×24mm. Picture Angle and Focal Length The size of the area exposed by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to -date information on accessories for up-to operate...
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... 99-101) The following shutter speeds are output on the memory card. • Exif version 2.21: The D40 supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.21, a standard in which the main subject is used. i-TTL balanced fill-flash for shots in...• Standard i-TTL Fill-Flash for Digital SLR: Flash output is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on Exif-compliant printers. • PictBridge: A standard developed through cooperation with the digital camera and printer industries, allowing photographs to be ...
... 99-101) The following shutter speeds are output on the memory card. • Exif version 2.21: The D40 supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.21, a standard in which the main subject is used. i-TTL balanced fill-flash for shots in...• Standard i-TTL Fill-Flash for Digital SLR: Flash output is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on Exif-compliant printers. • PictBridge: A standard developed through cooperation with the digital camera and printer industries, allowing photographs to be ...
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...tracking activated automatically according to subject status • Manual focus (M) Storage Media File system Compression SD (Secure Digital) memory cards; Specifications Type Single-lens reflex digital camera with AF coupling and AF contacts Compatible lenses* Type G or D AF Nikkor AF-S, AF-I All functions...• 3,008×2,000 (Large) • 2,256×1,496 (Medium) • 1,504×1,000 (Small) Lens mount Nikon F mount with interchangeable lenses Effective pixels 6.1 million CCD Image size (pixels) 23.7×15.6mm; Viewfinder Diopter Eyepoint Focusing screen Frame...
...tracking activated automatically according to subject status • Manual focus (M) Storage Media File system Compression SD (Secure Digital) memory cards; Specifications Type Single-lens reflex digital camera with AF coupling and AF contacts Compatible lenses* Type G or D AF Nikkor AF-S, AF-I All functions...• 3,008×2,000 (Large) • 2,256×1,496 (Medium) • 1,504×1,000 (Small) Lens mount Nikon F mount with interchangeable lenses Effective pixels 6.1 million CCD Image size (pixels) 23.7×15.6mm; Viewfinder Diopter Eyepoint Focusing screen Frame...
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...; D × H) Approximately 70.5mm diameter×74mm/2.8×3.0in. reproduction ratio 1:3.5-5.6 Construction 7 elements in CPU and Nikon mount Supported cameras Nikon DX-format digital cameras Focal length 18 - 55 mm Max. MH-23 Quick Charger Rated input AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz Rated output DC ...8.4V/0.9A Supported batteries EN-EL9 rechargeable Li-ion batteries Charging time Approximately 90 minutes Operating temperature 0-+40°...
...; D × H) Approximately 70.5mm diameter×74mm/2.8×3.0in. reproduction ratio 1:3.5-5.6 Construction 7 elements in CPU and Nikon mount Supported cameras Nikon DX-format digital cameras Focal length 18 - 55 mm Max. MH-23 Quick Charger Rated input AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz Rated output DC ...8.4V/0.9A Supported batteries EN-EL9 rechargeable Li-ion batteries Charging time Approximately 90 minutes Operating temperature 0-+40°...