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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... 50 Viewing Photographs on the Camera 50 Photo Information 51 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback ...........52 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 53 Protecting Photographs from Deletion...
...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... 50 Viewing Photographs on the Camera 50 Photo Information 51 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback ...........52 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 53 Protecting Photographs from Deletion...
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Introduction Thank 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. Rear cover: 8 7. This icon indicates that more information is used : This icon marks cautions, ... and conventions are used in this manual or in this manual for your Nikon digital camera. Focal length scale 4. Focus ring: 28 3. Lens cap Introduction 1 CPU contacts: 45 8. An 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6GII ED AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor lens ( 122) is available elsewhere in the Quick Start Guide. Focal length scale...
Introduction Thank 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. Rear cover: 8 7. This icon indicates that more information is used : This icon marks cautions, ... and conventions are used in this manual or in this manual for your Nikon digital camera. Focal length scale 4. Focus ring: 28 3. Lens cap Introduction 1 CPU contacts: 45 8. An 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6GII ED AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor lens ( 122) is available elsewhere in the Quick Start Guide. Focal length scale...
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...the three focus areas. The camera will automatically select the focus area containing the subject closest to zoom out). Using a Zoom Lens Focus area Zoom in Use the zoom ring to zoom in on this subject. If the subject is pressed halfway. 16 Tutorial: "Point-and-Shoot" Photography ( Mode) Zoom out 4 Focus and shoot.... be highlighted, a beep will sound, and the infocus indicator (z) will turn off. Holding the Camera Hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your torso for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the other to assist...
...the three focus areas. The camera will automatically select the focus area containing the subject closest to zoom out). Using a Zoom Lens Focus area Zoom in Use the zoom ring to zoom in on this subject. If the subject is pressed halfway. 16 Tutorial: "Point-and-Shoot" Photography ( Mode) Zoom out 4 Focus and shoot.... be highlighted, a beep will sound, and the infocus indicator (z) will turn off. Holding the Camera Hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your torso for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the other to assist...
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... 18-300mm or non-CPU lenses with red-eye reduction. The flash has a minimum range of macro zoom lenses. Rear-Curtain Sync Normally the flash fires as the shutter opens ("front curtain sync"; Remove lens hoods to protect the flash after a short pause. In rear-curtain sync, the flash fires just before...
... 18-300mm or non-CPU lenses with red-eye reduction. The flash has a minimum range of macro zoom lenses. Rear-Curtain Sync Normally the flash fires as the shutter opens ("front curtain sync"; Remove lens hoods to protect the flash after a short pause. In rear-curtain sync, the flash fires just before...
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...object so that it fills the viewfinder and then press the shutter-release button halfway. In autofocus mode, focus will automatically be viewed using a zoom lens, zoom all the way in NEF (RAW) photographs. If using computer imaging software. See the Capture NX manual for photographs taken with a focal ...more information, see the Capture NX manual). 1 Highlight On and press OK. Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu 87 Image Dust Off is too bright or too dark, the camera may be unable to acquire Image Dust Off reference data. The message shown at different apertures....
...object so that it fills the viewfinder and then press the shutter-release button halfway. In autofocus mode, focus will automatically be viewed using a zoom lens, zoom all the way in NEF (RAW) photographs. If using computer imaging software. See the Capture NX manual for photographs taken with a focal ...more information, see the Capture NX manual). 1 Highlight On and press OK. Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu 87 Image Dust Off is too bright or too dark, the camera may be unable to acquire Image Dust Off reference data. The message shown at different apertures....
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...Type G and D Lenses Type G and D AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses ( 45) are equipped with electronic range finder) MF Digital Vari Program, P, S, A M , , 1 AF-S, AF-I Nikkor 9 9 9 9 99 PC-Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D2 - ...,or 28-85 mm f/3.5-4.5S is zoomed while focusing at maximum. * Autofocus not available with the D40. Vibration reduction is available with the D40. other CPU lenses (including AF lenses...IX Nikkor CPU lenses can be adjusted manually via the lens aperture ring; Camera setting Focus Mode Metering Lens/accessory AF MF (with an autofocus motor. Lenses Autofocus...
...Type G and D Lenses Type G and D AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses ( 45) are equipped with electronic range finder) MF Digital Vari Program, P, S, A M , , 1 AF-S, AF-I Nikkor 9 9 9 9 99 PC-Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D2 - ...,or 28-85 mm f/3.5-4.5S is zoomed while focusing at maximum. * Autofocus not available with the D40. Vibration reduction is available with the D40. other CPU lenses (including AF lenses...IX Nikkor CPU lenses can be adjusted manually via the lens aperture ring; Camera setting Focus Mode Metering Lens/accessory AF MF (with an autofocus motor. Lenses Autofocus...
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... ED 200-400mm f/4G • AF-S VR 200mm f/2G At ranges under 1m (3ft. 3in.), the following lenses at ranges less than those given below: Lens AF-S DX ED 12-24mm f/4G AF-S ED 17-35mm f/2.8G AF-S DX ED 17-55mm f/2.8G AF ED 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D AF-S 18-70mm... f/3.5-4.5G AF 20-35mm f/2.8D AF-S VR ED 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED 28-70mm f/2.8D AF-S VR ED 200-400mm f/4G Zoom position 20 mm 24 mm 24 mm 28 mm 35 mm 28 mm 35 mm 45-55 mm 24 mm 28-35 mm 18 mm...
... ED 200-400mm f/4G • AF-S VR 200mm f/2G At ranges under 1m (3ft. 3in.), the following lenses at ranges less than those given below: Lens AF-S DX ED 12-24mm f/4G AF-S ED 17-35mm f/2.8G AF-S DX ED 17-55mm f/2.8G AF ED 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D AF-S 18-70mm... f/3.5-4.5G AF 20-35mm f/2.8D AF-S VR ED 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED 28-70mm f/2.8D AF-S VR ED 200-400mm f/4G Zoom position 20 mm 24 mm 24 mm 28 mm 35 mm 28 mm 35 mm 45-55 mm 24 mm 28-35 mm 18 mm...
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...10/32). The SB-800 and SB-600 support auto power zoom (24-105mm and 24-85mm, respectively), ensuring that can be mounted directly on the camera without a sync cable. Although it can not be mounted directly on the camera lens using an optional SB-800 Speedlight or SU-800 wireless Speedlight ... 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. The SB-800 and SB-600 can also be...
...10/32). The SB-800 and SB-600 support auto power zoom (24-105mm and 24-85mm, respectively), ensuring that can be mounted directly on the camera without a sync cable. Although it can not be mounted directly on the camera lens using an optional SB-800 Speedlight or SU-800 wireless Speedlight ... 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. The SB-800 and SB-600 can also be...
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...lens is selected 3. tal SLR is mounted on D40, flash mode is disabled. Use Speedlight controls to select flash mode. In TTL mode, the shutter-release button will lock and no photographs can only be selected from camera... camera or flash. Before using a Nikon Speedlight not listed in this section, contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for multi-area AF2 9 Auto zoom ... Non-TTL auto is attached. Otherwise i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR 2. When mounted on the camera accessory shoe, flash accessories can be taken. Negative voltages or voltages over...
...lens is selected 3. tal SLR is mounted on D40, flash mode is disabled. Use Speedlight controls to select flash mode. In TTL mode, the shutter-release button will lock and no photographs can only be selected from camera... camera or flash. Before using a Nikon Speedlight not listed in this section, contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for multi-area AF2 9 Auto zoom ... Non-TTL auto is attached. Otherwise i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR 2. When mounted on the camera accessory shoe, flash accessories can be taken. Negative voltages or voltages over...
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...600 Speedlights. The D40 is taken, the flash has fired at speeds of 1/500s or slower. Fill flash is automatically selected if the flash mode is set to off -camera flash photography, correct..., or 29 sync cable is used at some ranges or apertures. Auto power zoom is attached. Notes on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. Choose a flash mode other panels such as diffusion panels, as this may ...not be achieved in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals. If the maximum aperture of the lens ...
...600 Speedlights. The D40 is taken, the flash has fired at speeds of 1/500s or slower. Fill flash is automatically selected if the flash mode is set to off -camera flash photography, correct..., or 29 sync cable is used at some ranges or apertures. Auto power zoom is attached. Notes on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. Choose a flash mode other panels such as diffusion panels, as this may ...not be achieved in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals. If the maximum aperture of the lens ...
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... mode. The battery level displayed by the camera may vary with an 18- 55mm f/3.5-5.6GII ED AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens. Technical Notes/Specifications 121 All measurements are... Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish Power source • One rechargeable Nikon EN-EL9 Li-ion battery; requires optional EP-5 AC adapter connector) Dimensions (W×D×H) Approximately 126...any time and without battery, memory card, or body cap Operating environment Temperature 0-+40°C (+32-104°F) Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) Unless ...
... mode. The battery level displayed by the camera may vary with an 18- 55mm f/3.5-5.6GII ED AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens. Technical Notes/Specifications 121 All measurements are... Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish Power source • One rechargeable Nikon EN-EL9 Li-ion battery; requires optional EP-5 AC adapter connector) Dimensions (W×D×H) Approximately 126...any time and without battery, memory card, or body cap Operating environment Temperature 0-+40°C (+32-104°F) Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) Unless ...
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... to camera body Zoom Zoom adjusted by rotating lens ring Focus Autofocus with auto aperture Aperture range f/3.5-22 (18mm zoom); f/5.6-38 (55mm zoom) Metering Maximum aperture Filter diameter 52mm (P=0.75mm) Dimensions (W × D × H) Approximately 70.5mm diameter×74mm/2.8×3.0in. manual focus Min. reproduction ratio 1:3.5-5.6 Construction 7 elements in CPU and Nikon mount Supported cameras Nikon DX-format digital cameras Focal...
... to camera body Zoom Zoom adjusted by rotating lens ring Focus Autofocus with auto aperture Aperture range f/3.5-22 (18mm zoom); f/5.6-38 (55mm zoom) Metering Maximum aperture Filter diameter 52mm (P=0.75mm) Dimensions (W × D × H) Approximately 70.5mm diameter×74mm/2.8×3.0in. manual focus Min. reproduction ratio 1:3.5-5.6 Construction 7 elements in CPU and Nikon mount Supported cameras Nikon DX-format digital cameras Focal...
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... 111-112 (landscape mode), 4, 18 (night portrait mode), 4, 19 (playback) button, 3, 20, 50 (playback zoom) button, 3, 50, 52, 53 (portrait mode), 4, 18 (protect) button, 3, 54 (remote control indicator), ... 20, 54, 65. See also Memory card, formatting; Autoexposure lock; Lens; See Lens, AF-S/AF-I . See also Clock, battery EN-EL9, 7, 9-10..., 46, 77. Monitor, brightness of field, 39-40, 42 Design Rule for Camera File System Default settings, 38, 74, 113- 114.... See Design Rule for Camera File System, 117 Digital Print Order Format, 57, 60-61, 117 Digital Vari-Program, 4, 18-19...
... 111-112 (landscape mode), 4, 18 (night portrait mode), 4, 19 (playback) button, 3, 20, 50 (playback zoom) button, 3, 50, 52, 53 (portrait mode), 4, 18 (protect) button, 3, 54 (remote control indicator), ... 20, 54, 65. See also Memory card, formatting; Autoexposure lock; Lens; See Lens, AF-S/AF-I . See also Clock, battery EN-EL9, 7, 9-10..., 46, 77. Monitor, brightness of field, 39-40, 42 Design Rule for Camera File System Default settings, 38, 74, 113- 114.... See Design Rule for Camera File System, 117 Digital Print Order Format, 57, 60-61, 117 Digital Vari-Program, 4, 18-19...
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... Neutral Density (ND) NEF (RAW). See also Noise reduction Noise reduction (shooting menu), 73 No memory card? (Custom Settings menu), 75 Non-CPU lens. See Accessories, optional P P. See (portrait mode); (night portrait mode); Optimize image PRE. See Accessories, optional; See Reset Reset (Custom Settings menu...13, 81 lock, 13 (menu) button, 3, 63-64 Menus, 63-95. Digital Vari-Program; 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. See White balance, preset Printing, ...
... Neutral Density (ND) NEF (RAW). See also Noise reduction Noise reduction (shooting menu), 73 No memory card? (Custom Settings menu), 75 Non-CPU lens. See Accessories, optional P P. See (portrait mode); (night portrait mode); Optimize image PRE. See Accessories, optional; See Reset Reset (Custom Settings menu...13, 81 lock, 13 (menu) button, 3, 63-64 Menus, 63-95. Digital Vari-Program; 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. See White balance, preset Printing, ...