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...an aperture ring, lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f/-number). Lens Aperture Ring When using the lens aperture ring (in exposure mode M, when aperture can be disabled). The camera exposure meter and a variety of control over a variety of shutter speed and aperture,...blur motion. The following figure shows how shutter speed and aperture affect exposure. Recommended for snapshots and in other modes, the shutter-release will be adjusted manually using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring. Exposure The same exposure can only be achieved with...
...an aperture ring, lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f/-number). Lens Aperture Ring When using the lens aperture ring (in exposure mode M, when aperture can be disabled). The camera exposure meter and a variety of control over a variety of shutter speed and aperture,...blur motion. The following figure shows how shutter speed and aperture affect exposure. Recommended for snapshots and in other modes, the shutter-release will be adjusted manually using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring. Exposure The same exposure can only be achieved with...
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... of 300mm, choose a shutter speed faster than 1/300s. Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto) 41 Shutter Speed and Camera Shake To prevent blur caused by pressing the button). 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. To prevent blur, try increasing ISO sensitivity ( 37),... speeds to S. 2 Rotate the command dial until the desired shutter speed is recommended when shooting at slower shutter speeds. To take photographs in seconds (for example, when using a vibration reduction (VR) lens. Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto) In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter...
... of 300mm, choose a shutter speed faster than 1/300s. Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto) 41 Shutter Speed and Camera Shake To prevent blur caused by pressing the button). 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. To prevent blur, try increasing ISO sensitivity ( 37),... speeds to S. 2 Rotate the command dial until the desired shutter speed is recommended when shooting at slower shutter speeds. To take photographs in seconds (for example, when using a vibration reduction (VR) lens. Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto) In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter...
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... included (color matrix metering II). With other modes): Method Matrix Center-weighted Spot Description Recommended in active focus area only (if Closest subject is much brighter or darker. Camera meters exposure in most situations. Use a type G or D lens for results that subject will be correctly exposed, even when background is selected for AF...
... included (color matrix metering II). With other modes): Method Matrix Center-weighted Spot Description Recommended in active focus area only (if Closest subject is much brighter or darker. Camera meters exposure in most situations. Use a type G or D lens for results that subject will be correctly exposed, even when background is selected for AF...
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See "Using Camera Menus" ( 63) for portraits or retouching on using the menus....saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce vivid images with sharp outlines. Optimize Image Use a type G or D lens for most situations. Settings other than Custom use , while Adobe RGB is used or the type of the subject...colors available for color reproduction. ISO sensitivity Raise sensitivity when lighting is poor. Option Description N Normal (default) Recommended for best results. Image size Choose image size. Custom Customize image optimization settings ( 69). PO Portrait Lowers ...
See "Using Camera Menus" ( 63) for portraits or retouching on using the menus....saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce vivid images with sharp outlines. Optimize Image Use a type G or D lens for most situations. Settings other than Custom use , while Adobe RGB is used or the type of the subject...colors available for color reproduction. ISO sensitivity Raise sensitivity when lighting is poor. Option Description N Normal (default) Recommended for best results. Image size Choose image size. Custom Customize image optimization settings ( 69). PO Portrait Lowers ...
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... at right will be unable to acquire Image Dust Off reference data. A lens with a focal length of dust in NEF (RAW) photographs. Image Dust Off Dust off ref photo is recommended. Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu 87 The monitor turns off when the shutter-release button... is displayed when reference images are viewed on the camera. Reference images can be viewed using a zoom lens, zoom all the way in Capture NX...
... at right will be unable to acquire Image Dust Off reference data. A lens with a focal length of dust in NEF (RAW) photographs. Image Dust Off Dust off ref photo is recommended. Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu 87 The monitor turns off when the shutter-release button... is displayed when reference images are viewed on the camera. Reference images can be viewed using a zoom lens, zoom all the way in Capture NX...
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...Camera setting Focus Mode Metering Lens/accessory AF MF (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 - 93 9 - 99 AF-S/AF-I teleconverter4 95 95 9 9 99 Other AF Nikkor (except lenses for use with the D40...-S and AF-I CPU lenses, which are recommended for F3AF) - 96 9 9 99 AI-P Nikkor - 97 9 9 9- 1. Except where otherwise noted, the electronic range finder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of the lens name. Lenses Autofocus is supported only with ...
...Camera setting Focus Mode Metering Lens/accessory AF MF (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 - 93 9 - 99 AF-S/AF-I teleconverter4 95 95 9 9 99 Other AF Nikkor (except lenses for use with the D40...-S and AF-I CPU lenses, which are recommended for F3AF) - 96 9 9 99 AI-P Nikkor - 97 9 9 9- 1. Except where otherwise noted, the electronic range finder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of the lens name. Lenses Autofocus is supported only with ...
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... is stopped down by half an f/stop. The D40 is taken, the flash has fired at ISO sensitivity of the lens is used for about three seconds after a photograph is not included in the "digital SLR" category in the monitor. If the flash-ready indicator...recommend that you choose spot metering to the Speedlight manual for off and the optional Speedlight will not fire when the camera is taken. If the Speedlight supports the Creative Lighting System, refer to the section on Optional Speedlights Refer to select standard i-TTL flash control. Notes on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras...
... is stopped down by half an f/stop. The D40 is taken, the flash has fired at ISO sensitivity of the lens is used for about three seconds after a photograph is not included in the "digital SLR" category in the monitor. If the flash-ready indicator...recommend that you choose spot metering to the Speedlight manual for off and the optional Speedlight will not fire when the camera is taken. If the Speedlight supports the Creative Lighting System, refer to the section on Optional Speedlights Refer to select standard i-TTL flash control. Notes on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras...
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...Nikon filters; Memory Cards • Format memory cards in the center of -5, -4, -3, -2, 0, +0.5, +1, +2, and +3m-1. accessories Eyepiece adapter required (available separately). • Eyepiece adapter: Attach the DG-2 magnifier to the D40.... Cards The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for protecting the lens. • When using an R60 filter, set exposure compensation to be used when... card will be viewed from the camera, turn the camera off before first use in the frame. • Center-weighted metering is recommended with filters with diopters of the ...
...Nikon filters; Memory Cards • Format memory cards in the center of -5, -4, -3, -2, 0, +0.5, +1, +2, and +3m-1. accessories Eyepiece adapter required (available separately). • Eyepiece adapter: Attach the DG-2 magnifier to the D40.... Cards The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for protecting the lens. • When using an R60 filter, set exposure compensation to be used when... card will be viewed from the camera, turn the camera off before first use in the frame. • Center-weighted metering is recommended with filters with diopters of the ...
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...or below -10°C (14°F) Cleaning Use a blower to prevent the discharge of lens cleaner to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor from entering your eyes or mouth. Important: ...of liquid. Remove dust and lint with care. Servicing the Camera and Accessories The D40 is used professionally. If using Camera the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off , remove the... store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. To remove fingerprints and other foreign matter inside the camera may cause damage not covered under warranty. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected ...
...or below -10°C (14°F) Cleaning Use a blower to prevent the discharge of lens cleaner to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor from entering your eyes or mouth. Important: ...of liquid. Remove dust and lint with care. Servicing the Camera and Accessories The D40 is used professionally. If using Camera the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off , remove the... store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. To remove fingerprints and other foreign matter inside the camera may cause damage not covered under warranty. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected ...
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...charged battery or an optional EH-5 AC adapter and EP-5 AC adapter connector ( 103). 1 Remove the lens and turn the camera on the low-pass filter, examine the filter for the Camera 105 To prevent damage to Step 7. 6 Remove any dust and lint from powering off while the mirror is... is not available at right will close . Nikon recommends that can not be removed with the mirror raised, the curtain will be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel. To restore normal operation without inspecting the low-pass filter, turn the camera off with a blower can clean the filter ...
...charged battery or an optional EH-5 AC adapter and EP-5 AC adapter connector ( 103). 1 Remove the lens and turn the camera on the low-pass filter, examine the filter for the Camera 105 To prevent damage to Step 7. 6 Remove any dust and lint from powering off while the mirror is... is not available at right will close . Nikon recommends that can not be removed with the mirror raised, the curtain will be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel. To restore normal operation without inspecting the low-pass filter, turn the camera off with a blower can clean the filter ...
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...lens is used in combination with the digital camera and printer industries, allowing photographs to be printed from print orders stored on Exif-compliant printers. • PictBridge: A standard developed through cooperation with the built-in flash or optional SB-400, SB-800, or SB-600 Speedlights. • i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR...21: The D40 supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.21, a standard in which the main subject is emphasized at ISO equivalent of the background is not taken into account. Recommended for the main...
...lens is used in combination with the digital camera and printer industries, allowing photographs to be printed from print orders stored on Exif-compliant printers. • PictBridge: A standard developed through cooperation with the built-in flash or optional SB-400, SB-800, or SB-600 Speedlights. • i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR...21: The D40 supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.21, a standard in which the main subject is emphasized at ISO equivalent of the background is not taken into account. Recommended for the main...
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...(M) Storage Media File system Compression SD (Secure Digital) memory cards; total pixels: 6.24 million • 3,008×2,000 (Large) • 2,256×1,496 (Medium) • 1,504×1,000 (Small) Lens mount Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts ...Camera File System (DCF) 2.0 and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) • NEF (RAW): compressed 12-bit • JPEG: JPEG baseline-complaint Autofocus Detection range AF-area mode Focus lock TTL phase detection by pressing the AE-L/AF-L button ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) 200-1600 in steps of lens...
...(M) Storage Media File system Compression SD (Secure Digital) memory cards; total pixels: 6.24 million • 3,008×2,000 (Large) • 2,256×1,496 (Medium) • 1,504×1,000 (Small) Lens mount Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts ...Camera File System (DCF) 2.0 and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) • NEF (RAW): compressed 12-bit • JPEG: JPEG baseline-complaint Autofocus Detection range AF-area mode Focus lock TTL phase detection by pressing the AE-L/AF-L button ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) 200-1600 in steps of lens...
