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... Effects 92 Small Picture 92 Image Overlay 94 Technical Notes 96 Optional Accessories 96 Lenses ...97 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 99 Other Accessories 102 Accessories for the D40 103 Caring for the Camera 104 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 106 Troubleshooting 108 Camera Error Messages and Displays 111 Appendix 113 Specifications 119 Index 123 vi...
... Effects 92 Small Picture 92 Image Overlay 94 Technical Notes 96 Optional Accessories 96 Lenses ...97 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 99 Other Accessories 102 Accessories for the D40 103 Caring for the Camera 104 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 106 Troubleshooting 108 Camera Error Messages and Displays 111 Appendix 113 Specifications 119 Index 123 vi...
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... 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? How much ...charge does the battery have left? What does "exposure" mean ? What accessories are available for daylight savings time? ...
... 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? How much ...charge does the battery have left? What does "exposure" mean ? What accessories are available for daylight savings time? ...
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...7 (focal plane mark 28 8 Mode dial 4 9 Built-in flash 34 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 ...77 19 Lens release button 8 20 Lens mounting index 8 2 Introduction: Getting to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to Know the Camera You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest...
...7 (focal plane mark 28 8 Mode dial 4 9 Built-in flash 34 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 ...77 19 Lens release button 8 20 Lens mounting index 8 2 Introduction: Getting to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to Know the Camera You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest...
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...Accessories The DK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap Attach the DK-5 viewfinder eyepiece cap for use with the D40. . 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...is for use with country of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. Before attaching the DK-5 or other viewfinder accessories ( 102), remove the DK-16 viewfinder eyepiece cup. The Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown below. CHARGE lamp...
...Accessories The DK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap Attach the DK-5 viewfinder eyepiece cap for use with the D40. . 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...is for use with country of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. Before attaching the DK-5 or other viewfinder accessories ( 102), remove the DK-16 viewfinder eyepiece cup. The Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown below. CHARGE lamp...
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... of the area exposed by Nikon specifically for the D40. The approximate focal length of lenses for the D40 in contrast, is 23.7×15.6, meaning that 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 is the wide variety of...
... of the area exposed by Nikon specifically for the D40. The approximate focal length of lenses for the D40 in contrast, is 23.7×15.6, meaning that 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 is the wide variety of...
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...identified by "AF-S" or "AF-I" at maximum. * Autofocus not available with TC-17E II/TC-20E II AF-S teleconverter. 3. 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 ... Nikkor (electronic range finder can not be used) • PC Nikkor (electronic range finder can not be used with the D40. With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster. Except where otherwise noted, the electronic range finder can only be used ....
...identified by "AF-S" or "AF-I" at maximum. * Autofocus not available with TC-17E II/TC-20E II AF-S teleconverter. 3. 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 ... Nikkor (electronic range finder can not be used) • PC Nikkor (electronic range finder can not be used with the D40. With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster. Except where otherwise noted, the electronic range finder can only be used ....
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... / 2ft. 3in. 1.0m / 3ft. 3in. 0.6m / 2ft. 3in. 1.5m / 4ft. 11in. 0.6m / 2ft. 3in. 2.5m / 8ft. 2in. 2.0m / 6ft. 7in. 98 Technical Notes/Optional Accessories The flash may block the AF-assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when lighting is not available with the following lenses: • AF-S VR ED...2G At ranges under 1m (3ft. 3in.), the following lenses may be unable to light the entire subject with the following non-CPU lenses and accessories can NOT be used with CPU lenses with focal lengths of the AF-assist illuminator can be used : • TC-16A AF Teleconverter •...
... / 2ft. 3in. 1.0m / 3ft. 3in. 0.6m / 2ft. 3in. 1.5m / 4ft. 11in. 0.6m / 2ft. 3in. 2.5m / 8ft. 2in. 2.0m / 6ft. 7in. 98 Technical Notes/Optional Accessories The flash may block the AF-assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when lighting is not available with the following lenses: • AF-S VR ED...2G At ranges under 1m (3ft. 3in.), the following lenses may be unable to light the entire subject with the following non-CPU lenses and accessories can NOT be used with CPU lenses with focal lengths of the AF-assist illuminator can be used : • TC-16A AF Teleconverter •...
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...-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. Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) The accessory shoe allows SB-series Speedlights, including the SB400, 800, 600, 80DX,... Speedlight commander. tively). The SB-R200 can be hand-held, placed on an AS-20 Speedlight stand, or mounted on the camera without a sync cable. SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander The SU-800 can be used when adjusting settings in ISO sensitivity, multiply ...
...-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. Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) The accessory shoe allows SB-series Speedlights, including the SB400, 800, 600, 80DX,... Speedlight commander. tively). The SB-R200 can be hand-held, placed on an AS-20 Speedlight stand, or mounted on the camera without a sync cable. SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander The SU-800 can be used when adjusting settings in ISO sensitivity, multiply ...
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... and no photographs can be selected from camera Custom Settings menu ( 78). 8. shutter release is attached. 4. Nikkor lenses. Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon Speedlights. The following Speedlights can be used...Digital SLR 2. Only available when SU-800 is mounted on D40, flash mode is attached. The following features are available with Speedlight. The AS-15 Accessory Shoe Adapter When the AS-15 accessory shoe adapter (available separately) is used with AF-S VR ED 105mm f/2.8G IF Micro 4. Standard i-TTL for Digi- 7. When mounted on the camera accessory...
... and no photographs can be selected from camera Custom Settings menu ( 78). 8. shutter release is attached. 4. Nikkor lenses. Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon Speedlights. The following Speedlights can be used...Digital SLR 2. Only available when SU-800 is mounted on D40, flash mode is attached. The following features are available with Speedlight. The AS-15 Accessory Shoe Adapter When the AS-15 accessory shoe adapter (available separately) is used with AF-S VR ED 105mm f/2.8G IF Micro 4. Standard i-TTL for Digi- 7. When mounted on the camera accessory...
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The D40 is attached. This may produce incorrect exposure. Choose a flash mode other ...Take a test shot and view the results in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals. Technical Notes/Optional Accessories 101 The optional Speedlight will fire whenever a photograph is selected for Custom Setting 10 (ISO auto) in P, S, A, or...SB-600 Speedlight is attached with an external flash at ISO sensitivity of the lens. Notes on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. If the Speedlight supports the Creative Lighting System, refer to the section on Optional Speedlights Refer to off ...
The D40 is attached. This may produce incorrect exposure. Choose a flash mode other ...Take a test shot and view the results in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals. Technical Notes/Optional Accessories 101 The optional Speedlight will fire whenever a photograph is selected for Custom Setting 10 (ISO auto) in P, S, A, or...SB-600 Speedlight is attached with an external flash at ISO sensitivity of the lens. Notes on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. If the Speedlight supports the Creative Lighting System, refer to the section on Optional Speedlights Refer to off ...
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...O56, R60, X0, X1, C-PL, ND4S, ND8S, A2, A12, B2, B8, B12). Memory Cards • Format memory cards in the camera before purchase to ensure that device † SDHC compliant. Viewfinder • DG-2 magnifier: Magnify the scene displayed in diopter adjustment control (-1.7 to .... accessories Eyepiece adapter required (available separately). • Eyepiece adapter: Attach the DG-2 magnifier to the D40. • DR-6 right-angle viewing attachment: The DR-6 attaches at a right angle to the viewfinder eyepiece, allowing the image in portrait orientation. • Nikon filters...
...O56, R60, X0, X1, C-PL, ND4S, ND8S, A2, A12, B2, B8, B12). Memory Cards • Format memory cards in the camera before purchase to ensure that device † SDHC compliant. Viewfinder • DG-2 magnifier: Magnify the scene displayed in diopter adjustment control (-1.7 to .... accessories Eyepiece adapter required (available separately). • Eyepiece adapter: Attach the DG-2 magnifier to the D40. • DR-6 right-angle viewing attachment: The DR-6 attaches at a right angle to the viewfinder eyepiece, allowing the image in portrait orientation. • Nikon filters...
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...-L3 uses a 3V CR2505 battery. Video cables EG-D100 video cable: View photos on using an AC adapter. Technical Notes/Optional Accessories 103 Accessories for the D40 At the time of dust when a lens is powered by the AC adapter, the battery-level indicator in the monitor will show... shutter release for self-portraits or 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 D40. Up to date information is available at right, making sure the "+" and...
...-L3 uses a 3V CR2505 battery. Video cables EG-D100 video cable: View photos on using an AC adapter. Technical Notes/Optional Accessories 103 Accessories for the D40 At the time of dust when a lens is powered by the AC adapter, the battery-level indicator in the monitor will show... shutter release for self-portraits or 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 D40. Up to date information is available at right, making sure the "+" and...
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... of over 60% • are easily damaged. If using Camera the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off , remove the battery, and store the battery in body distilled water and dry thoroughly. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by broken glass and to humidities of lens cleaner to... fields, such as this could result in place. Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, turn the camera off sand or salt with care. Servicing the Camera and Accessories The D40 is used professionally. After using an aerosol blower, keep the can...
... of over 60% • are easily damaged. If using Camera the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off , remove the battery, and store the battery in body distilled water and dry thoroughly. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by broken glass and to humidities of lens cleaner to... fields, such as this could result in place. Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, turn the camera off sand or salt with care. Servicing the Camera and Accessories The D40 is used professionally. After using an aerosol blower, keep the can...
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...manual 13/42) Flash Sync contact Flash control TTL Auto aperture Non-TTL auto Range-priority manual Flash mode Flash-ready indicator Accessory shoe Nikon Creative Lighting System X-contact only; slow sync and slow sync with red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight • ,...Auto, auto with red-eye reduction; aperture-priority auto (A); programmed auto (P) with 420-segment RGB sensor); i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL fill-flash for about 2.5% of up , night portrait); fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight ...
...manual 13/42) Flash Sync contact Flash control TTL Auto aperture Non-TTL auto Range-priority manual Flash mode Flash-ready indicator Accessory shoe Nikon Creative Lighting System X-contact only; slow sync and slow sync with red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight • ,...Auto, auto with red-eye reduction; aperture-priority auto (A); programmed auto (P) with 420-segment RGB sensor); i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL fill-flash for about 2.5% of up , night portrait); fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight ...
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.... Filter effects; See Color mode Color space. See Color mode Color temperature, 70, 118. See Design Rule for Camera File System, 117 Digital Print Order Format, 57, 60-61, 117 Digital Vari-Program, 4, 18-19 Diopter, 14. See also Reset; See Focus, manual Exif version 2.21, 117 Exposure...See Focus, AF-area mode CLS. White balance Color mode, 69 Color profile. Tone compensation Copies. See also Memory card, formatting; See also Accessories, optional; See Focus, mode AF-S. See also Self timer; Hue; See also Optimize image; See also World time DCF. See Firmware version ...
.... Filter effects; See Color mode Color space. See Color mode Color temperature, 70, 118. See Design Rule for Camera File System, 117 Digital Print Order Format, 57, 60-61, 117 Digital Vari-Program, 4, 18-19 Diopter, 14. See also Reset; See Focus, manual Exif version 2.21, 117 Exposure...See Focus, AF-area mode CLS. White balance Color mode, 69 Color profile. Tone compensation Copies. See also Memory card, formatting; See also Accessories, optional; See Focus, mode AF-S. See also Self timer; Hue; See also Optimize image; See also World time DCF. See Firmware version ...
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... quality Number of exposures remaining L L. See USB, PTP Q Quality. Shooting mode, delayed remote; See Image size S. See Memory card Secure Digital. See also Exposure Shutter-priority auto, 39, 41 Single area AF. See Focus, autofocus, mode Size. See Programmed auto PictBridge, 57-61,..., 11, 83. See USB, Mass storage Matrix. See also Aperture-priority auto; See (night portrait mode) Noise, 37, 44, 73, 76. See Accessories, optional P P. See also PictBridge; See Number of exposures remaining, 5, 6, 15 O Optimize image (shooting menu), 68-69 Options. White balance Long time...
... quality Number of exposures remaining L L. See USB, PTP Q Quality. Shooting mode, delayed remote; See Image size S. See Memory card Secure Digital. See also Exposure Shutter-priority auto, 39, 41 Single area AF. See Focus, autofocus, mode Size. See Programmed auto PictBridge, 57-61,..., 11, 83. See USB, Mass storage Matrix. See also Aperture-priority auto; See (night portrait mode) Noise, 37, 44, 73, 76. See Accessories, optional P P. See also PictBridge; See Number of exposures remaining, 5, 6, 15 O Optimize image (shooting menu), 68-69 Options. White balance Long time...
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See Playback W (white balance indicator), 6, 49, 70-72 White balance, 49, 70-72. See also Color temperature preset, 49, 70-72 White balance (shooting menu), 49, 70-72 World time (setup menu), 11, 83 Index 125 USB (setup menu), 55, 84 V Video cable, 62, 103 Video device, 62 Video mode (setup menu), 62, 83 VIDEO OUT, 2, 62 Viewfinder, 5, 14, 16, 102, 111- 112 accessories, 102 focus, 14 indicators, 5, 111-112 Viewing photographs.
See Playback W (white balance indicator), 6, 49, 70-72 White balance, 49, 70-72. See also Color temperature preset, 49, 70-72 White balance (shooting menu), 49, 70-72 World time (setup menu), 11, 83 Index 125 USB (setup menu), 55, 84 V Video cable, 62, 103 Video device, 62 Video mode (setup menu), 62, 83 VIDEO OUT, 2, 62 Viewfinder, 5, 14, 16, 102, 111- 112 accessories, 102 focus, 14 indicators, 5, 111-112 Viewing photographs.