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...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... 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... 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 CSM/Setup Menu 80 Format Memory Card 81 Info Display ...
...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... 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... 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 CSM/Setup Menu 80 Format Memory Card 81 Info Display ...
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... of exposures remaining 29, 116 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 accessories are available for my camera? Key phrase Page # Using the menus 63-64 Help 3 Monitor, viewfinder...
... of exposures remaining 29, 116 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 accessories are available for my camera? Key phrase Page # Using the menus 63-64 Help 3 Monitor, viewfinder...
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... Can I freeze or blur moving subject? Shooting mode Is there a remote control for e-mail? P, S, A, and M modes How do I make a time exposure? Mode A (aperture-priority auto) Can I take close ups of my kids? How do I take photos at a reduced size for this camera? Digital Vari-Program modes What do I change the composition after focusing...
... Can I freeze or blur moving subject? Shooting mode Is there a remote control for e-mail? P, S, A, and M modes How do I make a time exposure? Mode A (aperture-priority auto) Can I take close ups of my kids? How do I take photos at a reduced size for this camera? Digital Vari-Program modes What do I change the composition after focusing...
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... use with the D40. . CHARGE lamp AC adapter plug AC inlet Wall plug (shape varies with country of sale) The EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery ( 103, 121) The EN-EL9 is for self-timer ( 33) or remote control photography ( 33). The Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown ... Charger ( 122) The MH-23 is for use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown above could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. Supplied Accessories The DK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap...
... use with the D40. . CHARGE lamp AC adapter plug AC inlet Wall plug (shape varies with country of sale) The EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery ( 103, 121) The EN-EL9 is for self-timer ( 33) or remote control photography ( 33). The Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown ... Charger ( 122) The MH-23 is for use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown above could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. Supplied Accessories The DK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap...
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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 ...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 blur background objects Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto): 42 ...
... 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 ...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 blur background objects Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto): 42 ...
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... More on the number of HI 1 are being saved to reduce noise, increasing record- (burst mode) ing time by camera shake ( 33). 2s Delayed remote Optional ML-L3 remote control required. Camera records photographs at up to reduce blurring caused by about 2.5 frames per frame). select Auto (flash off ) mode ( ...timer Use for Custom Setting 11 ( /Fn button), self-timer mode can also be stored in the memory buffer. Use to reduce blurring caused by remote camera shake ( 33). 11- /Fn Button ( 77) If Self-timer (the default option) is selected for self-portraits or to about 1 second...
... More on the number of HI 1 are being saved to reduce noise, increasing record- (burst mode) ing time by camera shake ( 33). 2s Delayed remote Optional ML-L3 remote control required. Camera records photographs at up to reduce blurring caused by about 2.5 frames per frame). select Auto (flash off ) mode ( ...timer Use for Custom Setting 11 ( /Fn button), self-timer mode can also be stored in the memory buffer. Use to reduce blurring caused by remote camera shake ( 33). 11- /Fn Button ( 77) If Self-timer (the default option) is selected for self-portraits or to about 1 second...
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... of the way down to blink, stopping two seconds before the shutter is taken. In delayed remote mode, the self-timer lamp will flash after camera has focused. Remote control: From a distance of 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 released. In quick-response remote mode, the self-timer lamp will light for self-portraits. 1 Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface...
... of the way down to blink, stopping two seconds before the shutter is taken. In delayed remote mode, the self-timer lamp will flash after camera has focused. Remote control: From a distance of 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 released. In quick-response remote mode, the self-timer lamp will light for self-portraits. 1 Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface...
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..., or fireworks. Select mode M, choose a shutter speed of "bulb," and -- then select delayed remote or quick-response remote mode ( 33). Shutter opens when the shutter-release button on the remote control is pressed and remains open while the shutter-release button is complete, use a tripod or an... optional remote control ( 33, 103). To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter. Optional remote control required. Note that noise may be used for the Noise reduction ...
..., or fireworks. Select mode M, choose a shutter speed of "bulb," and -- then select delayed remote or quick-response remote mode ( 33). Shutter opens when the shutter-release button on the remote control is pressed and remains open while the shutter-release button is complete, use a tripod or an... optional remote control ( 33, 103). To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter. Optional remote control required. Note that noise may be used for the Noise reduction ...
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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 taken in quick-response remote mode ( 33). The current ...Beep 74 5 Metering 75 2 Focus mode 75 6 No memory card? 75 3 AF-area mode 75 To display the following options are used to customize camera settings to their default values. See the Appendix ( 113) for CSM/Setup menu: Option Option 7 Image review 75 13 AE lock 77 8 Flash level...
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 taken in quick-response remote mode ( 33). The current ...Beep 74 5 Metering 75 2 Focus mode 75 6 No memory card? 75 3 AF-area mode 75 To display the following options are used to customize camera settings to their default values. See the Appendix ( 113) for CSM/Setup menu: Option Option 7 Image review 75 13 AE lock 77 8 Flash level...
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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. Choose Enable release to enable the shutter-release button when no memory card is...selected, photographs 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? If Release locked (the default setting) is selected, the shutterrelease is disabled when no...
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. Choose Enable release to enable the shutter-release button when no memory card is...selected, photographs 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? If Release locked (the default setting) is selected, the shutterrelease is disabled when no...
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Menu Guide/Custom Settings 79 Choose shorter times for a signal from the remote before cancelling delayed or quick-response remote modes ( 33). The default setting is 10s. 17: Remote on Duration Choose how long the camera will wait for longer battery life. 16: Self-Timer Choose the length of the shutter-release delay in self-timer mode ( 33). The default setting is one minute.
Menu Guide/Custom Settings 79 Choose shorter times for a signal from the remote before cancelling delayed or quick-response remote modes ( 33). The default setting is 10s. 17: Remote on Duration Choose how long the camera will wait for longer battery life. 16: Self-Timer Choose the length of the shutter-release delay in self-timer mode ( 33). The default setting is one minute.
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...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 the D40, in 35-mm format can be calculated by multiplying the focal length of the area exposed by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera...angle (35-mm format) Picture angle (D40) Picture size (D40) (23.7 mm × 15.6 mm) 96 Technical Notes/Optional Accessories Technical Notes Optional Accessories One advantage of digital SLR cameras is the wide variety of the area exposed...
...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 the D40, in 35-mm format can be calculated by multiplying the focal length of the area exposed by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera...angle (35-mm format) Picture angle (D40) Picture size (D40) (23.7 mm × 15.6 mm) 96 Technical Notes/Optional Accessories Technical Notes Optional Accessories One advantage of digital SLR cameras is the wide variety of the area exposed...
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...equipped with compatible flash units such 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 and Flash Color Information Communication. For each twofold increase in feet, ...or 98ft.; See the Speedlight manual for Speedlights with a safety lock for details. The flash head can be mounted directly on the camera lens using an optional SB-800 Speedlight or SU-800 wireless Speedlight commander. Although it can not be mounted directly on the accessory ...
...equipped with compatible flash units such 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 and Flash Color Information Communication. For each twofold increase in feet, ...or 98ft.; See the Speedlight manual for Speedlights with a safety lock for details. The flash head can be mounted directly on the camera lens using an optional SB-800 Speedlight or SU-800 wireless Speedlight commander. Although it can not be mounted directly on the accessory ...
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...lens is used in non-TTL auto and manual modes at shutter speeds of the camera or flash. In P, S, A, and M modes, lower built-in this section, contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for Digital SLR 2. The following Speedlights can be taken. Use Speedlight controls to select flash mode. ...only be selected from camera Custom Settings menu ( 78). 8. Available when camera is attached. tal SLR is used . Only available when SU-800 is used to TTL and light only. TTL auto is selected automatically if non-CPU lens is mounted on D40, flash mode is ...
...lens is used in non-TTL auto and manual modes at shutter speeds of the camera or flash. In P, S, A, and M modes, lower built-in this section, contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for Digital SLR 2. The following Speedlights can be taken. Use Speedlight controls to select flash mode. ...only be selected from camera Custom Settings menu ( 78). 8. Available when camera is attached. tal SLR is used . Only available when SU-800 is used to TTL and light only. TTL auto is selected automatically if non-CPU lens is mounted on D40, flash mode is ...
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...D40. The ML-L3 uses a 3V CR2505 battery. Update to the most recent version. Technical Notes/Optional Accessories 103 tor required (available separately). • EP-5 AC adapter connector: Connect the EH-5 to the most recent version. • Camera Control Pro: Control the camera remotely from local Power sources retailers and Nikon... service representatives. • EH-5 AC adapter: Use to the computer. When the camera is powered by the AC adapter, ...
...D40. The ML-L3 uses a 3V CR2505 battery. Update to the most recent version. Technical Notes/Optional Accessories 103 tor required (available separately). • EP-5 AC adapter connector: Connect the EH-5 to the most recent version. • Camera Control Pro: Control the camera remotely from local Power sources retailers and Nikon... service representatives. • EH-5 AC adapter: Use to the computer. When the camera is powered by the AC adapter, ...
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...Otherwise focus manually. AF-assist illuminator does not light. • Choose On for Custom Setting 17 (Remote on when shooting at highest f/-number. • Non-CPU lens is attached: rotate camera mode dial 39, 43, to M. 45 • Mode dial rotated to S after shutter speed... or M and adjust Optimize image 39, 68 settings. duration) has passed: reselect remote control mode. • Bright light is interfering with continued use noise reduction. 73 Reddish areas may appear in focus. • Camera unable to focus using autofocus: use manual 26, 28 focus or focus lock. •...
...Otherwise focus manually. AF-assist illuminator does not light. • Choose On for Custom Setting 17 (Remote on when shooting at highest f/-number. • Non-CPU lens is attached: rotate camera mode dial 39, 43, to M. 45 • Mode dial rotated to S after shutter speed... or M and adjust Optimize image 39, 68 settings. duration) has passed: reselect remote control mode. • Bright light is interfering with continued use noise reduction. 73 Reddish areas may appear in focus. • Camera unable to focus using autofocus: use manual 26, 28 focus or focus lock. •...
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...-assist 10: ISO auto 11: /Fn button 12: AE-L/AF-L 13: AE lock 14: Built-in flash 15: Auto off timers 16: Self-timer 17: Remote on duration Flash mode1 Autoexposure lock1 Exposure compensation1 Flexible program1 1. Reset with Custom Setting R (Reset).
...-assist 10: ISO auto 11: /Fn button 12: AE-L/AF-L 13: AE lock 14: Built-in flash 15: Auto off timers 16: Self-timer 17: Remote on duration Flash mode1 Autoexposure lock1 Exposure compensation1 Flexible program1 1. Reset with Custom Setting R (Reset).
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...-timer 12: AE-L/AF-L AE/AF lock 13: AE lock Off 14: Built-in flash - 15: Auto off timers Normal 16: Self-timer 10 s 17: Remote on duration 1 min. 1.
...-timer 12: AE-L/AF-L AE/AF lock 13: AE lock Off 14: Built-in flash - 15: Auto off timers Normal 16: Self-timer 10 s 17: Remote on duration 1 min. 1.
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...106- 107, 121. See Exposure; LCD brightness; Monitor, brightness of field, 39-40, 42 Design Rule for Camera File System Default settings, 38, 74, 113- 114. See also Printing; Autoexposure ..., 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)...See also World time DCF. See Design Rule for Camera File System, 117 Digital Print Order Format, 57, 60-61, 117 Digital Vari-Program, 4, 18-19 Diopter, 14. Two...
...106- 107, 121. See Exposure; LCD brightness; Monitor, brightness of field, 39-40, 42 Design Rule for Camera File System Default settings, 38, 74, 113- 114. See also Printing; Autoexposure ..., 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)...See also World time DCF. See Design Rule for Camera File System, 117 Digital Print Order Format, 57, 60-61, 117 Digital Vari-Program, 4, 18-19 Diopter, 14. Two...
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...-priority auto (single-frame shooting indicator), 32 Saturation, 68-69 SD. See Memory card Secure Digital. See Flash Spot. See also Clock; See Number of exposures remaining, 5, 6, 15 O...set (DPOF) Print set (DPOF) (playback menu), 60-61, 67 Programmed auto, 39, 40 Protecting photographs, 54 PTP. See Playback, thumbnail Trim (retouch menu), 91 Tone compensation, 69 Two...39, 41 Single area AF. See Lens, nonCPU NORMAL. Shooting mode, quick-response remote Remote control, 32-33, 103 Remote on duration (Custom Settings menu), 79 Reset. Manual mode; See Programmed auto PictBridge...
...-priority auto (single-frame shooting indicator), 32 Saturation, 68-69 SD. See Memory card Secure Digital. See Flash Spot. See also Clock; See Number of exposures remaining, 5, 6, 15 O...set (DPOF) Print set (DPOF) (playback menu), 60-61, 67 Programmed auto, 39, 40 Protecting photographs, 54 PTP. See Playback, thumbnail Trim (retouch menu), 91 Tone compensation, 69 Two...39, 41 Single area AF. See Lens, nonCPU NORMAL. Shooting mode, quick-response remote Remote control, 32-33, 103 Remote on duration (Custom Settings menu), 79 Reset. Manual mode; See Programmed auto PictBridge...
