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... 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 ...Autoexposure Lock 46 Exposure Compensation 47 Flash Compensation 48 White Balance 49 More on Playback 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...
... 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 ...Autoexposure Lock 46 Exposure Compensation 47 Flash Compensation 48 White Balance 49 More on Playback 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...
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... use ? What does "exposure" mean ? What software is available for my camera? How much charge does the battery have left? What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I clean the camera or lens? LCD brightness How do these indicators mean and how does it work? Language How...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 keep the monitor from beeping? ...
... use ? What does "exposure" mean ? What software is available for my camera? How much charge does the battery have left? What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I clean the camera or lens? LCD brightness How do these indicators mean and how does it work? Language How...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 keep the monitor from beeping? ...
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... length scale 4. Rear cover: 8 7. Zoom ring ¾ º¶ ²´ ¿ 2. Mounting index: 8 6. Lens cap Introduction 1 Read this manual for your purchase of a Nikon D40 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with your Nikon digital camera. This icon marks settings that can be read before using camera menus. This icon marks tips, additional information that should be adjusted using the...
... length scale 4. Rear cover: 8 7. Zoom ring ¾ º¶ ²´ ¿ 2. Mounting index: 8 6. Lens cap Introduction 1 Read this manual for your purchase of a Nikon D40 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with your Nikon digital camera. This icon marks settings that can be read before using camera menus. This icon marks tips, additional information that should be adjusted using the...
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... 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 connector 62 16 Reset switch 108 17 USB connector 55, 58 18 (self-timer) button 33... (function) button 77 19 Lens release button 8 20 Lens mounting index 8 2 Introduction: Getting to it as you read through the rest of the manual. You may find it helpful to bookmark this ...
... 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 connector 62 16 Reset switch 108 17 USB connector 55, 58 18 (self-timer) button 33... (function) button 77 19 Lens release button 8 20 Lens mounting index 8 2 Introduction: Getting to it as you read through the rest of the manual. You may find it helpful to bookmark this ...
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..., lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f/-number). After removing the lens, replace the camera body cap and rear lens cover. Aperture Ring If the lens is equipped with manual priority). First Steps Attaching a Lens Autofocus is supported with the mounting index on the lens aligned with AF-S and AF-I lenses only. Detaching Lenses Be sure...
..., lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f/-number). After removing the lens, replace the camera body cap and rear lens cover. Aperture Ring If the lens is equipped with manual priority). First Steps Attaching a Lens Autofocus is supported with the mounting index on the lens aligned with AF-S and AF-I lenses only. Detaching Lenses Be sure...
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... off timers; 78). 14 Introduction: First Steps When operating the diopter adjustment control with your fingers or fingernails in clear focus. 1 Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on The length of time before the exposure meters turn off if no operations are framed in sharp focus. Focus brackets Auto Meter...
... off timers; 78). 14 Introduction: First Steps When operating the diopter adjustment control with your fingers or fingernails in clear focus. 1 Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on The length of time before the exposure meters turn off if no operations are framed in sharp focus. Focus brackets Auto Meter...
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... shooting information. Tutorial: "Point-and-Shoot" Photography ( Mode) 15 Monitor Viewfinder Description - If there is shown in response to shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on. 1.1 Remove the lens cap and turn on . Low battery. No further pictures can be taken until the memory card has been replaced or photographs have been deleted...) This section describes how to take photographs in (auto) mode, an automatic "pointand-shoot" mode in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in the shooting information display and viewfinder. The monitor will turn the...
... shooting information. Tutorial: "Point-and-Shoot" Photography ( Mode) 15 Monitor Viewfinder Description - If there is shown in response to shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on. 1.1 Remove the lens cap and turn on . Low battery. No further pictures can be taken until the memory card has been replaced or photographs have been deleted...) This section describes how to take photographs in (auto) mode, an automatic "pointand-shoot" mode in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in the shooting information display and viewfinder. The monitor will turn the...
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... the main subject positioned in the viewfinder. 3.1 Hold the camera as shown. Zoom out 4 Focus and shoot. 4.1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. 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 the camera and focus on the subject so that can be highlighted,...
... the main subject positioned in the viewfinder. 3.1 Hold the camera as shown. Zoom out 4 Focus and shoot. 4.1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. 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 the camera and focus on the subject so that can be highlighted,...
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Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete. 5 Turn the camera off ) mode). Focus The Built-in Flash If additional lighting is required for correct exposure in mode, the built-in use, return it gently ...from the shutter-release button and try again. If the flash-ready indicator is pressed halfway. remove lens hoods when using the flash, see page 34. For more information on using the flash. The camera focuses and the monitor turns off when the shutter-release button is not displayed, remove your finger...
Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete. 5 Turn the camera off ) mode). Focus The Built-in Flash If additional lighting is required for correct exposure in mode, the built-in use, return it gently ...from the shutter-release button and try again. If the flash-ready indicator is pressed halfway. remove lens hoods when using the flash, see page 34. For more information on using the flash. The camera focuses and the monitor turns off when the shutter-release button is not displayed, remove your finger...
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.... If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is prohibited, to photograph infants without using the flash, or to capture natural lighting under low light. The camera selects the focus area containing the closest subject; For portraits taken ... camera selects the focus area containing the closest subject; Landscape Use for portraits with soft, natural-looking skin tones. The camera selects the focus area containing the closest subject. Digital Vari-Program modes are described below. Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) In addition to , the D40 offers...
.... If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is prohibited, to photograph infants without using the flash, or to capture natural lighting under low light. The camera selects the focus area containing the closest subject; For portraits taken ... camera selects the focus area containing the closest subject; Landscape Use for portraits with soft, natural-looking skin tones. The camera selects the focus area containing the closest subject. Digital Vari-Program modes are described below. Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) In addition to , the D40 offers...
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...judged to be stationary, continuous-servo autofocus when subject is judged to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Camera focuses continuously while shutter-release button is pressed halfway. MF Manual focus User focuses manually ( 28). Focus Mode ( 75) Focus mode ... (see "Focus Mode," below) or manually ( 28). AF-C Continuousservo AF For moving . The illuminator has a range of 24-200mm and remove the lens hood. 2- AF-S and AF-C are available only in , or modes, or if Off has been selected for automatic or manual focus ( 24, 25...
...judged to be stationary, continuous-servo autofocus when subject is judged to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Camera focuses continuously while shutter-release button is pressed halfway. MF Manual focus User focuses manually ( 28). Focus Mode ( 75) Focus mode ... (see "Focus Mode," below) or manually ( 28). AF-C Continuousservo AF For moving . The illuminator has a range of 24-200mm and remove the lens hood. 2- AF-S and AF-C are available only in , or modes, or if Off has been selected for automatic or manual focus ( 24, 25...
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... the clear matte field in the viewfinder is 46.5mm (1.83 in.). 28 Reference: More on the camera body. Focal Plane Position To determine the distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal plane is in focus. With lenses that support M/A (autofocus with manual priority.... Photographs can be adjusted manually with your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on Photography (All Modes)/Focus See the documentation provided with the lens set to adjust focus manually or when using a lens that offers A-M selection, select M when focusing manually. The...
... the clear matte field in the viewfinder is 46.5mm (1.83 in.). 28 Reference: More on the camera body. Focal Plane Position To determine the distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal plane is in focus. With lenses that support M/A (autofocus with manual priority.... Photographs can be adjusted manually with your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on Photography (All Modes)/Focus See the documentation provided with the lens set to adjust focus manually or when using a lens that offers A-M selection, select M when focusing manually. The...
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...speed for best results. Non-CPU lenses can be adjusted manually using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring, lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f/-number). The camera exposure meter and a variety of advanced settings, including exposure ( 45), white... optimization. The following figure shows how shutter speed and aperture affect exposure. camera selects aperture for best results. User controls both foreground and background into focus. Lens Aperture Ring When using the lens aperture ring (in exposure mode M, when aperture can only be used (...
...speed for best results. Non-CPU lenses can be adjusted manually using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring, lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f/-number). The camera exposure meter and a variety of advanced settings, including exposure ( 45), white... optimization. The following figure shows how shutter speed and aperture affect exposure. camera selects aperture for best results. User controls both foreground and background into focus. Lens Aperture Ring When using the lens aperture ring (in exposure mode M, when aperture can only be used (...
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...speed can also be displayed in the monitor by camera shake, the shutter speed should be faster than the inverse of the focal length of the lens, in flash ( 34) or an optional Speedlight ( 99), mounting the camera on a tripod, or using a lens with a focal length of 300mm, choose a ...shutter speed faster than 1/300s. Shutter Speed and Camera Shake To prevent blur caused by pressing the button). ...
...speed can also be displayed in the monitor by camera shake, the shutter speed should be faster than the inverse of the focal length of the lens, in flash ( 34) or an optional Speedlight ( 99), mounting the camera on a tripod, or using a lens with a focal length of 300mm, choose a ...shutter speed faster than 1/300s. Shutter Speed and Camera Shake To prevent blur caused by pressing the button). ...
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...) soften background details. Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto) In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture from values between the minimum and maximum for the lens while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. To take photographs in the monitor by pressing the button). 3 Frame a photograph, focus...
...) soften background details. Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto) In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture from values between the minimum and maximum for the lens while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. To take photographs in the monitor by pressing the button). 3 Frame a photograph, focus...
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... assigns greatest weight to distribution of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel. Camera meters exposure in most situations. CPU lens Type G lens 5- Type D lens Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Exposure 45 With other modes): Method Matrix Center-weighted Spot Description...background is much brighter or darker. Camera meters a wide area of the frame and instantly sets exposure according to center area. Ensures that include range information (3D color matrix metering II; 97). Use a type G or D lens for portraits. In matrix metering,...
... assigns greatest weight to distribution of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel. Camera meters exposure in most situations. CPU lens Type G lens 5- Type D lens Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Exposure 45 With other modes): Method Matrix Center-weighted Spot Description...background is much brighter or darker. Camera meters a wide area of the frame and instantly sets exposure according to center area. Ensures that include range information (3D color matrix metering II; 97). Use a type G or D lens for portraits. In matrix metering,...
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...and sharpness to produce crisp images with sharp outlines. Custom Customize image optimization settings ( 69). Optimize Image Use a type G or D lens for most situations. Results are optimized for current shooting conditions and vary with vibrant reds, greens, and blues. Settings other than Auto for...following options (options displayed may differ if My menu is selected for the CSM/Setup menu option in black-and-white. See "Using Camera Menus" ( 63) for more information on a computer. SO Softer Softens outlines, producing natural results suitable for color reproduction. For ...
...and sharpness to produce crisp images with sharp outlines. Custom Customize image optimization settings ( 69). Optimize Image Use a type G or D lens for most situations. Results are optimized for current shooting conditions and vary with vibrant reds, greens, and blues. Settings other than Auto for...following options (options displayed may differ if My menu is selected for the CSM/Setup menu option in black-and-white. See "Using Camera Menus" ( 63) for more information on a computer. SO Softer Softens outlines, producing natural results suitable for color reproduction. For ...
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... object, frame the object so that it fills the viewfinder and then press the shutter-release button halfway. A lens with different lenses or at least 50mm is too bright or too dark, the camera may be unable to reduce the effects of dust in . Reference images can be set focus to infinity...
... object, frame the object so that it fills the viewfinder and then press the shutter-release button halfway. A lens with different lenses or at least 50mm is too bright or too dark, the camera may be unable to reduce the effects of dust in . Reference images can be set focus to infinity...
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...lens pointing up or down. 88 Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu Camera orientation is not recorded when Off is changed during playback ( 50) or when viewed in Capture NX (available separately; 103) or PictureProject.* The following orientations are recorded: Landscape (wide) orientation Camera rotated 90° Camera... rotated 90° clockwise counter-clockwise * In continuous mode ( 32), orientation recorded for first shot applies to all images in same burst, even if camera orientation is selected. Auto ...
...lens pointing up or down. 88 Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu Camera orientation is not recorded when Off is changed during playback ( 50) or when viewed in Capture NX (available separately; 103) or PictureProject.* The following orientations are recorded: Landscape (wide) orientation Camera rotated 90° Camera... rotated 90° clockwise counter-clockwise * In continuous mode ( 32), orientation recorded for first shot applies to all images in same burst, even if camera orientation is selected. Auto ...
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...a locking pin, 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. GN at full power, divide the Guide Number by... for Speedlights with a flash. Although it can not be mounted directly on the accessory shoe, it can be mounted directly on the camera lens using an optional SB-800 Speedlight or SU-800 wireless Speedlight commander. For each twofold increase in flash will not fire when an optional...
...a locking pin, 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. GN at full power, divide the Guide Number by... for Speedlights with a flash. Although it can not be mounted directly on the accessory shoe, it can be mounted directly on the camera lens using an optional SB-800 Speedlight or SU-800 wireless Speedlight commander. For each twofold increase in flash will not fire when an optional...