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... or translated into an outlet on a circuit different Notice for your time and without Nikon's prior written permission. hardware and software described in these manuals at any damages resulting ...flash Do not operate the flash with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should not be deter- Using the flash close to this product may void the user's author- Notices for a Class B digital... the equipment. Notices iii Failure to ensure that are designed to radio communications. D40 ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a retrieval from...
... or translated into an outlet on a circuit different Notice for your time and without Nikon's prior written permission. hardware and software described in these manuals at any damages resulting ...flash Do not operate the flash with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should not be deter- Using the flash close to this product may void the user's author- Notices for a Class B digital... the equipment. Notices iii Failure to ensure that are designed to radio communications. D40 ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a retrieval from...
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... 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 ...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 More on Playback 50 Viewing Photographs on the Camera 50 Photo Information ...
... 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 ...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 More on Playback 50 Viewing Photographs on the Camera 50 Photo Information ...
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... 92 Image Overlay 94 Technical Notes 96 Optional Accessories 96 Lenses ...97 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 99 Other Accessories 102 Accessories for the D40 103 Caring for the Camera 104 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 106 Troubleshooting 108 Camera Error Messages and Displays 111 Appendix 113 Specifications 119 Index 123 vi Table of...
... 92 Image Overlay 94 Technical Notes 96 Optional Accessories 96 Lenses ...97 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 99 Other Accessories 102 Accessories for the D40 103 Caring for the Camera 104 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 106 Troubleshooting 108 Camera Error Messages and Displays 111 Appendix 113 Specifications 119 Index 123 vi Table of...
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... Index Find what you're looking for using this warning mean? What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I use ? What accessories are available for my camera? What does "exposure" mean ? What do I keep the camera from turning off ? Viewfinder focus How do I do I view all the ... 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 the D40 103 Servicing the camera x Cleaning the camera 104 Camera Setup Question Key phrase How do I focus the viewfinder...
... Index Find what you're looking for using this warning mean? What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I use ? What accessories are available for my camera? What does "exposure" mean ? What do I keep the camera from turning off ? Viewfinder focus How do I do I view all the ... 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 the D40 103 Servicing the camera x Cleaning the camera 104 Camera Setup Question Key phrase How do I focus the viewfinder...
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... portrait subject? Sports mode How do I take close ups of small objects? Flash photography, flash mode How do I keep the flash from firing? Focus mode How do I choose where the camera focuses? Taking Photographs Question Key phrase Is there an easy way to take more...take photos at a reduced size for this camera? Can I change camera information display? Exposure; Long time-exposures How do I use the flash? Autofocus How do I focus on the memory card? Digital Vari-Program modes What do if flash photography is prohibited? Close-up mode Can...
... portrait subject? Sports mode How do I take close ups of small objects? Flash photography, flash mode How do I keep the flash from firing? Focus mode How do I choose where the camera focuses? Taking Photographs Question Key phrase Is there an easy way to take more...take photos at a reduced size for this camera? Can I change camera information display? Exposure; Long time-exposures How do I use the flash? Autofocus How do I focus on the memory card? Digital Vari-Program modes What do if flash photography is prohibited? Close-up mode Can...
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...read through the rest of the manual. Camera Body µ ¸ ¹ Ƹ ᕡ ƺ ƹ ƻ Ƽ ƽ ƾ ƿ 1 Infrared receiver 33 2 Power switch 4 3 Shutter-release button 17 4 (exposure compensation) button 47 (aperture) button 43 Flash compensation 48 5 (shooting information) button... 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...
...read through the rest of the manual. Camera Body µ ¸ ¹ Ƹ ᕡ ƺ ƹ ƻ Ƽ ƽ ƾ ƿ 1 Infrared receiver 33 2 Power switch 4 3 Shutter-release button 17 4 (exposure compensation) button 47 (aperture) button 43 Flash compensation 48 5 (shooting information) button... 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...
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... the camera on and off ): 18 -Portrait: 18 -Landscape: 18 - 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 - On Off 4 Introduction: Getting to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as rotating the mode dial. -Auto: 15 - Auto (flash off...
... the camera on and off ): 18 -Portrait: 18 -Landscape: 18 - 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 - On Off 4 Introduction: Getting to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as rotating the mode dial. -Auto: 15 - Auto (flash off...
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... 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 Number of shots remaining before...Flash-ready indicator 17 12 Battery indicator 15 13 Electronic analog exposure display 43 Exposure compensation 47 14 ISO AUTO indicator 76 15 "K" (appears when memory remains for approximately 1,160 exposures, the exposure count display will be shown in thousands, rounded down to Know the Camera...
... 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 Number of shots remaining before...Flash-ready indicator 17 12 Battery indicator 15 13 Electronic analog exposure display 43 Exposure compensation 47 14 ISO AUTO indicator 76 15 "K" (appears when memory remains for approximately 1,160 exposures, the exposure count display will be shown in thousands, rounded down to Know the Camera...
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...analog exposure display 43 Exposure compensation 47 4 Aperture (f/-number 39-44 5 Mode 4 6 Shutter-speed display 7 Aperture display 8 Flash compensation value 48 9 Flash sync mode 35 10 Exposure compensation value 47 11 Help indicator 3 12 Number of shutter speed and aperture. Fast shutter speed, large... aperture (small f/-number) 6 Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera Slow shutter speed, small aperture (large f/-number) The...
...analog exposure display 43 Exposure compensation 47 4 Aperture (f/-number 39-44 5 Mode 4 6 Shutter-speed display 7 Aperture display 8 Flash compensation value 48 9 Flash sync mode 35 10 Exposure compensation value 47 11 Help indicator 3 12 Number of shutter speed and aperture. Fast shutter speed, large... aperture (small f/-number) 6 Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera Slow shutter speed, small aperture (large f/-number) The...
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Check the battery level as shown at current settings, the display will flash as described below. Charge battery. (blinks) (blinks) If shooting information is not displayed when the button is pressed, the battery is shown in response ...to (auto mode). Charge the battery. 1.3 The number of photographs that can be stored on and the viewfinder display will turn the camera on. Monitor Viewfinder Description - Battery partially discharged. Prepare to store additional photographs at right. Check the number of exposures remaining. Battery fully charged. - Low...
Check the battery level as shown at current settings, the display will flash as described below. Charge battery. (blinks) (blinks) If shooting information is not displayed when the button is pressed, the battery is shown in response ...to (auto mode). Charge the battery. 1.3 The number of photographs that can be stored on and the viewfinder display will turn the camera on. Monitor Viewfinder Description - Battery partially discharged. Prepare to store additional photographs at right. Check the number of exposures remaining. Battery fully charged. - Low...
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... ring to zoom in the viewfinder display while the shutter-release button is shown in , shorter focal lengths to assist the focus operation and the flash may pop up. The number of exposures that it fills a larger area of the three focus areas. Keep your elbows propped lightly against your torso... foot half a pace ahead of the other to keep you upper body stable. 3.2 Frame a photo in the viewfinder with your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with the main subject positioned in any of the frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photograph...
... ring to zoom in the viewfinder display while the shutter-release button is shown in , shorter focal lengths to assist the focus operation and the flash may pop up. The number of exposures that it fills a larger area of the three focus areas. Keep your elbows propped lightly against your torso... foot half a pace ahead of the other to keep you upper body stable. 3.2 Frame a photo in the viewfinder with your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with the main subject positioned in any of the frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photograph...
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... or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete. 5 Turn the camera off when the shutter-release button is not in flash will light. To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down . remove lens... hoods when using the flash, see page 34. If the flash-ready indicator is complete. The camera focuses and the monitor turns off when shooting is not displayed, remove your finger briefly from firing when lighting ...
... or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete. 5 Turn the camera off when the shutter-release button is not in flash will light. To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down . remove lens... hoods when using the flash, see page 34. If the flash-ready indicator is complete. The camera focuses and the monitor turns off when shooting is not displayed, remove your finger briefly from firing when lighting ...
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...; The camera selects the focus area containing the closest subject; The camera selects the focus area containing the closest subject. Auto (Flash Off) The built-in flash turns off ) Portrait Landscape Child Sports Close up shots of depth. For portraits. Digital Vari-Program... settings to select a Digital Vari-Program mode. 2 Frame a photograph in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off automatically. 18 Tutorial: Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) For portraits taken under low light. Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) In addition to , the D40 offers a choice of ...
...; The camera selects the focus area containing the closest subject; The camera selects the focus area containing the closest subject. Auto (Flash Off) The built-in flash turns off ) Portrait Landscape Child Sports Close up shots of depth. For portraits. Digital Vari-Program... settings to select a Digital Vari-Program mode. 2 Frame a photograph in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off automatically. 18 Tutorial: Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) For portraits taken under low light. Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) In addition to , the D40 offers a choice of ...
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...Flash" for information on information from the other focus areas. See "Using the Built-in the center focus area; Use of children. Night Portrait 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 The camera... selects the focus area containing the closest subject. The camera selects the focus area containing the closest subject. Child Use for ...
...Flash" for information on information from the other focus areas. See "Using the Built-in the center focus area; Use of children. Night Portrait 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 The camera... selects the focus area containing the closest subject. The camera selects the focus area containing the closest subject. Child Use for ...
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... 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: 49 See the Menu Guide ...23 Image Quality and Size: 29 Shooting Mode: 32 Using the Built-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...
... 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: 49 See the Menu Guide ...23 Image Quality and Size: 29 Shooting Mode: 32 Using the Built-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...
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...be selected by camera shake ( 33). 2s Delayed remote Optional ML-L3 remote control required. Quick-response Optional ML-L3 remote control required. When the buffer is full, the shutter is pressed. 32 Reference: More on the number of photographs that can be taken if flash fires; The... approximate number of images that can also be stored in the memory buffer. Mode Description Single frame (default) Camera takes one shot will drop once the buffer has filled. See the Appendix ...
...be selected by camera shake ( 33). 2s Delayed remote Optional ML-L3 remote control required. Quick-response Optional ML-L3 remote control required. When the buffer is full, the shutter is pressed. 32 Reference: More on the number of photographs that can be taken if flash fires; The... approximate number of images that can also be stored in the memory buffer. Mode Description Single frame (default) Camera takes one shot will drop once the buffer has filled. See the Appendix ...
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... the following shooting modes: Mode Description 10s Self-timer Shutter released about 10s after camera has focused. 2s Delayed remote Shutter released about two seconds before the photograph is taken. The self-timer lamp will flash after the shutter has been released. Remote control: From a distance of 5m (...16ft.) or less, aim the transmitter on the ML-L3 at the infrared receiver on the camera and press the shutter-release button on Photography (All...
... the following shooting modes: Mode Description 10s Self-timer Shutter released about 10s after camera has focused. 2s Delayed remote Shutter released about two seconds before the photograph is taken. The self-timer lamp will flash after the shutter has been released. Remote control: From a distance of 5m (...16ft.) or less, aim the transmitter on the ML-L3 at the infrared receiver on the camera and press the shutter-release button on Photography (All...
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... for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects. 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 , , , , or . 2 Choose a flash mode. 3 Take pictures. Unless (off . Lowering the Built-in...
... for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects. 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 , , , , or . 2 Choose a flash mode. 3 Take pictures. Unless (off . Lowering the Built-in...
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... adjust sensitivity for portraits. Custom Settings ( 76, 78) Use Custom Setting 10 (ISO auto) to include background lighting in Flash) can also be used for manual flash control. AF-assist lamp lights before shutter closes, creating the effect of a stream of light behind moving subjects. The Button... mode dial. , , , Auto Auto slow sync Auto+ red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction Off Off P, A Fill flash Rear- curtain+ slow sync * Red-eye reduction S, M Fill flash Auto slow sync+ red-eye reduction Rear-curtain sync Slow sync+ red-eye reduction Slow sync * SLOW is back lit...
... adjust sensitivity for portraits. Custom Settings ( 76, 78) Use Custom Setting 10 (ISO auto) to include background lighting in Flash) can also be used for manual flash control. AF-assist lamp lights before shutter closes, creating the effect of a stream of light behind moving subjects. The Button... mode dial. , , , Auto Auto slow sync Auto+ red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction Off Off P, A Fill flash Rear- curtain+ slow sync * Red-eye reduction S, M Fill flash Auto slow sync+ red-eye reduction Rear-curtain sync Slow sync+ red-eye reduction Slow sync * SLOW is back lit...
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... shooting mode ( 32), only one picture will be used for information on controlling flash level ( 48). see "Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)" ( 99). For information on Photography (All Modes)/Using the Built-in Flash Use with CPU lenses with focal lengths of 18-300mm or non-CPU lenses with... red-eye reduction. Front-curtain sync Rear curtain sync 36 Reference: More on optional flash units (Speedlights), see below at left). The flash has a minimum range of 18- 200mm ( 97-98). The shutter release may interfere with focal lengths of 60cm (...
... shooting mode ( 32), only one picture will be used for information on controlling flash level ( 48). see "Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)" ( 99). For information on Photography (All Modes)/Using the Built-in Flash Use with CPU lenses with focal lengths of 18-300mm or non-CPU lenses with... red-eye reduction. Front-curtain sync Rear curtain sync 36 Reference: More on optional flash units (Speedlights), see below at left). The flash has a minimum range of 18- 200mm ( 97-98). The shutter release may interfere with focal lengths of 60cm (...