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... vii Introduction 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 20 Reference ...: Built-in Flash (P, S, A, and 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 Format 81 Auto Shooting Info 83 World Time...
... vii Introduction 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 20 Reference ...: Built-in Flash (P, S, A, and 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 Format 81 Auto Shooting Info 83 World Time...
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... front 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 the D40 103 Servicing the camera x Cleaning the camera 104 Camera Setup Question Key phrase How do I set the clock for daylight savings...
... front 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 the D40 103 Servicing the camera x Cleaning the camera 104 Camera Setup Question Key phrase How do I set the clock for daylight savings...
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...priority auto) Can I control how the camera focuses? Focus lock How do I take pictures under low light without the flash? Image quality and size Can I focus on the memory card? Portrait mode How can I adjust exposure? Digital Vari-Program modes What do I do...sensitivity Can I make a time exposure? How can I prevent red eye? Child mode How do I get more creative shots? Shooting mode Is there a remote control for e-mail? How do I freeze or blur moving subject? Mode S (shutter-priority auto) How do I "freeze" a moving objects? P,...
...priority auto) Can I control how the camera focuses? Focus lock How do I take pictures under low light without the flash? Image quality and size Can I focus on the memory card? Portrait mode How can I adjust exposure? Digital Vari-Program modes What do I do...sensitivity Can I make a time exposure? How can I prevent red eye? Child mode How do I get more creative shots? Shooting mode Is there a remote control for e-mail? How do I freeze or blur moving subject? Mode S (shutter-priority auto) How do I "freeze" a moving objects? P,...
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...for use with the supplied EN-EL9 battery. Hold the camera firmly when removing the cup. Negative terminal Signal contact Positive terminal Terminal cover The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown above could interfere with normal operation of...the Camera 7 CHARGE lamp AC adapter plug AC inlet Wall plug (shape varies with the D40. . Before attaching the DK-5 or other viewfinder accessories ( 102), remove the DK-16 viewfinder eyepiece cup. The MH-23 Quick Charger ( 122) The MH-23 is for self-timer ( 33) or remote ...
...for use with the supplied EN-EL9 battery. Hold the camera firmly when removing the cup. Negative terminal Signal contact Positive terminal Terminal cover The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown above could interfere with normal operation of...the Camera 7 CHARGE lamp AC adapter plug AC inlet Wall plug (shape varies with the D40. . Before attaching the DK-5 or other viewfinder accessories ( 102), remove the DK-16 viewfinder eyepiece cup. The MH-23 Quick Charger ( 122) The MH-23 is for self-timer ( 33) or remote ...
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... to blur background objects Mode 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...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...
... to blur background objects Mode 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...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...
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... are automatically processed to reduce blurring caused by pressing the self-timer button. Quick-response Optional ML-L3 remote control required. The Memory Buffer The camera is disabled until enough data have been transferred to the memory card to the memory card. When the buffer...that photographs taken at an ISO sen- Use to reduce noise, increasing record- (burst mode) ing time by camera shake ( 33). 2s Delayed remote Optional ML-L3 remote control required. In continuous mode, shooting will continue to about 1 second per second while shutter-release button is pressed...
... are automatically processed to reduce blurring caused by pressing the self-timer button. Quick-response Optional ML-L3 remote control required. The Memory Buffer The camera is disabled until enough data have been transferred to the memory card to the memory card. When the buffer...that photographs taken at an ISO sen- Use to reduce noise, increasing record- (burst mode) ing time by camera shake ( 33). 2s Delayed remote Optional ML-L3 remote control required. In continuous mode, shooting will continue to about 1 second per second while shutter-release button is pressed...
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.... The self-timer lamp will start the selftimer. Self-timer mode ends when a photograph is taken or the camera is automatically restored when self-timer mode ends. Remote control: From a distance of the way down to start to blink, stopping two seconds before the shutter is ...used with exposure. 5 Take the photograph. In delayed remote mode, the self-timer lamp will flash after camera has focused. 2s Delayed remote Shutter released about two seconds before the photograph is taken. In quick-response remote mode, the self-timer lamp will light for self-portraits....
.... The self-timer lamp will start the selftimer. Self-timer mode ends when a photograph is taken or the camera is automatically restored when self-timer mode ends. Remote control: From a distance of the way down to start to blink, stopping two seconds before the shutter is ...used with exposure. 5 Take the photograph. In delayed remote mode, the self-timer lamp will flash after camera has focused. 2s Delayed remote Shutter released about two seconds before the photograph is taken. In quick-response remote mode, the self-timer lamp will light for self-portraits....
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.... 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. Select mode M, choose a shutter speed of "bulb," and -- then select delayed remote or quick-response remote mode ( 33). Shutter speed Description...
.... 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. Select mode M, choose a shutter speed of "bulb," and -- then select delayed remote or quick-response remote mode ( 33). Shutter speed Description...
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...setting of On, a beep will not sound when Off is shown in quick-response remote mode ( 33). The following options are used to customize camera settings to their default values. 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 the shooting ...
...setting of On, a beep will not sound when Off is shown in quick-response remote mode ( 33). The following options are used to customize camera settings to their default values. 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 the shooting ...
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...selected, photographs can 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 Off is inserted. 2: Focus Mode Select a focus mode ( 23). ...3: AF-Area Mode Choose how the camera selects the focus area in the monitor after shooting (the length of time photographs are displayed depends on the option selected for Custom Setting ...
...selected, photographs can 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 Off is inserted. 2: Focus Mode Select a focus mode ( 23). ...3: AF-Area Mode Choose how the camera selects the focus area in the monitor after shooting (the length of time photographs are displayed depends on the option selected for Custom Setting ...
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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). 16: Self-Timer Choose the length of the shutter-release delay in self-timer mode ( 33). The default setting is 10s. 17: Remote on Duration Choose how long the camera will wait for longer battery life. 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). 16: Self-Timer Choose the length of the shutter-release delay in self-timer mode ( 33). The default setting is 10s. 17: Remote on Duration Choose how long the camera will wait for longer battery life. 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 about 1.5. The size of the area exposed by a 35-mm camera is approximately 1.5 times that the Lens picture angle of the D40...the D40, in 35-mm format can be calculated by multiplying the focal length of accessories they support. THE USE OF NONNIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Technical Notes Optional Accessories One advantage of digital SLR cameras ...
...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 about 1.5. The size of the area exposed by a 35-mm camera is approximately 1.5 times that the Lens picture angle of the D40...the D40, in 35-mm format can be calculated by multiplying the focal length of accessories they support. THE USE OF NONNIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Technical Notes Optional Accessories One advantage of digital SLR cameras ...
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... in accord with 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. Although it can not be mounted directly on the...the dark. SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander The SU-800 can be hand-held, placed on an AS-20 Speedlight stand, or mounted on the camera without a sync cable. The SU-800 itself is attached. The built-in ISO sensitivity, multiply the Guide Number by the aperture. See the ...
... in accord with 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. Although it can not be mounted directly on the...the dark. SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander The SU-800 can be hand-held, placed on an AS-20 Speedlight stand, or mounted on the camera without a sync cable. The SU-800 itself is attached. The built-in ISO sensitivity, multiply the Guide Number by the aperture. See the ...
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...button will lock and no photographs can be selected from camera Custom Settings menu ( 78). 8. Standard i-TTL for Digital SLR is used to select flash mode. TTL auto is... In P, S, A, and M modes, lower built-in this section, contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for Digital SLR 2. Nikkor lenses. Set Speedlight to the accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation... D40, flash mode is used to TTL and light only. Auto ISO 9 SB-800 93 96 96 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 SB-600 93 - - - 9 - 9 9 9 9 9 9 Advanced Wireless Lighting Commander Remote...
...button will lock and no photographs can be selected from camera Custom Settings menu ( 78). 8. Standard i-TTL for Digital SLR is used to select flash mode. TTL auto is... In P, S, A, and M modes, lower built-in this section, contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for Digital SLR 2. Nikkor lenses. Set Speedlight to the accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation... D40, flash mode is used to TTL and light only. Auto ISO 9 SB-800 93 96 96 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 SB-600 93 - - - 9 - 9 9 9 9 9 9 Advanced Wireless Lighting Commander Remote...
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... or record them to video tape ( 62). • ML-L3 wireless remote control: Use as a remote shutter release for self-portraits or to the most recent version. • Camera Control Pro: Control the camera remotely from a computer and save photographs directly to the EP-5 DC in connector...connector (d) covers. 2 Insert the EP-5 into the battery chamber as shown at Nikon websites or from local Power sources retailers and Nikon service representatives. • EH-5 AC adapter: Use to the D40. When the camera is not in the correct orientation. ᕡ ᕢ 3 Guide the power cord...
... or record them to video tape ( 62). • ML-L3 wireless remote control: Use as a remote shutter release for self-portraits or to the most recent version. • Camera Control Pro: Control the camera remotely from a computer and save photographs directly to the EP-5 DC in connector...connector (d) covers. 2 Insert the EP-5 into the battery chamber as shown at Nikon websites or from local Power sources retailers and Nikon service representatives. • EH-5 AC adapter: Use to the D40. When the camera is not in the correct orientation. ᕡ ᕢ 3 Guide the power cord...
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... AF-S. may appear in viewfinder. duration) has passed: reselect remote control mode. • Bright light is slow to record photos. shooting is not available when flash is 32, 34, 36 Camera is interfering with remote. - Turn noise reduction off automatically. approximately 95%. - Technical... ("noise") appears in photographs. • Shutter speed is • Time selected 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 of ...
... AF-S. may appear in viewfinder. duration) has passed: reselect remote control mode. • Bright light is slow to record photos. shooting is not available when flash is 32, 34, 36 Camera is interfering with remote. - Turn noise reduction off automatically. approximately 95%. - Technical... ("noise") appears in photographs. • Shutter speed is • Time selected 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 of ...
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......118 Available Settings and Defaults The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in flash 15: Auto off timers 16: Self-timer 17: Remote on duration Flash mode1 Autoexposure lock1 Exposure compensation1 Flexible program1 1. Technical Notes/Appendix 113
......118 Available Settings and Defaults The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in flash 15: Auto off timers 16: Self-timer 17: Remote on duration Flash mode1 Autoexposure lock1 Exposure compensation1 Flexible program1 1. Technical Notes/Appendix 113
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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. Auto - Mass storage NCD40 Off On - sequence Auto image rotation Focus area Focus lock Flexible program AE lock hold Exposure compensation Flash...
...-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. Auto - Mass storage NCD40 Off On - sequence Auto image rotation Focus area Focus lock Flexible program AE lock hold Exposure compensation Flash...
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... 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), 32, 33 (self-timer) button, 2, 33 (self timer indicator), 32, 33 (sports mode), 4, 19 (thumbnail) button, 3, 50, 52, 53 A A. See Focus... Tone compensation Copies. See also Printing; World time Daylight saving time, 11, 83. 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-button reset Delete, 20, 54, 65. See also ...
... 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), 32, 33 (self-timer) button, 2, 33 (self timer indicator), 32, 33 (sports mode), 4, 19 (thumbnail) button, 3, 50, 52, 53 A A. See Focus... Tone compensation Copies. See also Printing; World time Daylight saving time, 11, 83. 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-button reset Delete, 20, 54, 65. See also ...
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...Red-eye reduction. See Metering sRGB. See Lens, nonCPU NORMAL. See Image quality R RAW. See Flash, mode Remote. Shooting mode, quick-response remote Remote control, 32-33, 103 Remote on duration (Custom Settings menu), 79 Reset. Shutterpriority auto Monitor, 3, 6, 50, 104 auto off, 14, ...ND) NEF (RAW). See Filter, Neutral Density (ND) Night photography. See Accessories, optional P P. Optimize image PRE. See Memory card Secure Digital. Self timer Sensitivity. See Focus, AFarea mode Single frame. See Focus, autofocus, mode Size. See Color mode T Television, 62, 103 ...
...Red-eye reduction. See Metering sRGB. See Lens, nonCPU NORMAL. See Image quality R RAW. See Flash, mode Remote. Shooting mode, quick-response remote Remote control, 32-33, 103 Remote on duration (Custom Settings menu), 79 Reset. Shutterpriority auto Monitor, 3, 6, 50, 104 auto off, 14, ...ND) NEF (RAW). See Filter, Neutral Density (ND) Night photography. See Accessories, optional P P. Optimize image PRE. See Memory card Secure Digital. Self timer Sensitivity. See Focus, AFarea mode Single frame. See Focus, autofocus, mode Size. See Color mode T Television, 62, 103 ...