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... in movie form, is available from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html Help Use the camera's on menu items and other topics. Find it from : The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here. Troubleshooting See pages 108-110... Camera behaving unexpectedly? See pages v-vi The Q&A Index See pages vii-ix Know what you want to Find It...
... in movie form, is available from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html Help Use the camera's on menu items and other topics. Find it from : The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here. Troubleshooting See pages 108-110... Camera behaving unexpectedly? See pages v-vi The Q&A Index See pages vii-ix Know what you want to Find It...
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... Equipment Regulations. encouraged to try to correct the interference by Nikon for your time and without Nikon's prior written permission. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064... product may expose • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television tech- D40 ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in any damages resulting ... the State of the manuals included with the flash window touching a person or object. Notices • No part of California to nician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to prevent...
... Equipment Regulations. encouraged to try to correct the interference by Nikon for your time and without Nikon's prior written permission. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064... product may expose • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television tech- D40 ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in any damages resulting ... the State of the manuals included with the flash window touching a person or object. Notices • No part of California to nician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to prevent...
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... or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. • Comply with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Do not use by...SD Card Association. PictBridge is a trademark. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative...Please note that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of Adobe Systems Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of a scanner, digital camera, or other data storage devices...
... or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. • Comply with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Do not use by...SD Card Association. PictBridge is a trademark. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative...Please note that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of Adobe Systems Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of a scanner, digital camera, or other data storage devices...
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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 ... M Modes 39 Mode P (Programmed Auto 40 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 41 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 42 Mode M (Manual 43 Exposure 45 Metering 45 Autoexposure Lock 46 Exposure Compensation 47 Flash Compensation 48 White Balance 49 More on Playback 50 Viewing Photographs on ...
... 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 ... M Modes 39 Mode P (Programmed Auto 40 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 41 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 42 Mode M (Manual 43 Exposure 45 Metering 45 Autoexposure Lock 46 Exposure Compensation 47 Flash Compensation 48 White Balance 49 More on Playback 50 Viewing Photographs on ...
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...Settings menu. This icon marks tips, additional information that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or in this manual thoroughly before use , and keep it easier to find the information you need, the following ...using the camera. Lens cap Introduction 1 Mounting index: 8 6. Rear cover: 8 7. This manual has been written to the camera. Introduction Thank you for illustrative purposes. · » ᕡ 1. Read this manual for your purchase of a Nikon D40 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with your Nikon digital camera. Lens...
...Settings menu. This icon marks tips, additional information that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or in this manual thoroughly before use , and keep it easier to find the information you need, the following ...using the camera. Lens cap Introduction 1 Mounting index: 8 6. Rear cover: 8 7. This manual has been written to the camera. Introduction Thank you for illustrative purposes. · » ᕡ 1. Read this manual for your purchase of a Nikon D40 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with your Nikon digital camera. Lens...
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Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to Know the Camera Camera Body µ ¸ ¹ Ƹ ᕡ ƺ ƹ ƻ Ƽ ƽ ƾ ƿ ...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 ...77 19 Lens release button 8 20 Lens mounting index 8 2 Introduction: Getting to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read...
Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to Know the Camera Camera Body µ ¸ ¹ Ƹ ᕡ ƺ ƹ ƻ Ƽ ƽ ƾ ƿ ...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 ...77 19 Lens release button 8 20 Lens mounting index 8 2 Introduction: Getting to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read...
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...switch is used to Know the Camera The Mode Dial The D40 offers a choice of the following twelve shooting modes: Advanced Modes (Exposure Modes) Select these modes for full control over camera settings. On Off 4 Introduction: Getting to turn the camera on and off ): 18 -...Portrait: 18 -Landscape: 18 - Child: 19 -Sports: 19 - P-Programmed auto: 40 S-Shutter-priority auto: 41 A -Aperture-priority auto: 42 M-Manual: 43 Point-and-Shoot Modes (Digital Vari-Programs) Selecting a Digital...
...switch is used to Know the Camera The Mode Dial The D40 offers a choice of the following twelve shooting modes: Advanced Modes (Exposure Modes) Select these modes for full control over camera settings. On Off 4 Introduction: Getting to turn the camera on and off ): 18 -...Portrait: 18 -Landscape: 18 - Child: 19 -Sports: 19 - P-Programmed auto: 40 S-Shutter-priority auto: 41 A -Aperture-priority auto: 42 M-Manual: 43 Point-and-Shoot Modes (Digital Vari-Programs) Selecting a Digital...
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... quality 30 21 Battery indicator 15 22 "Beep" indicator 74 23 Optimize image indicator 68 24 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 76 25 Manual flash control indicator 78 Flash compensation indicator for optional Speedlight 99 Note: Above display is shown when Graphic is selected for other display... formats. The Shooting Information Display To view camera settings, press the button. See page 22 for information on changing camera settings. 25 24 23 22 21 1 5 20 19 2 6 18 4 17 16 7 15 8 14 3 9 13 ...
... quality 30 21 Battery indicator 15 22 "Beep" indicator 74 23 Optimize image indicator 68 24 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 76 25 Manual flash control indicator 78 Flash compensation indicator for optional Speedlight 99 Note: Above display is shown when Graphic is selected for other display... formats. The Shooting Information Display To view camera settings, press the button. See page 22 for information on changing camera settings. 25 24 23 22 21 1 5 20 19 2 6 18 4 17 16 7 15 8 14 3 9 13 ...
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...lenses only. First Steps Attaching a Lens Autofocus is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with manual priority). See the lens manual for details. 8 Introduction: First Steps To remove the lens, press and hold the lens-release button while turning the lens clockwise. Care ... ring, lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f/-number). Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is equipped with the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount and rotate the lens in the direction shown until it clicks into place....
...lenses only. First Steps Attaching a Lens Autofocus is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with manual priority). See the lens manual for details. 8 Introduction: First Steps To remove the lens, press and hold the lens-release button while turning the lens clockwise. Care ... ring, lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f/-number). Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is equipped with the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount and rotate the lens in the direction shown until it clicks into place....
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About 90 minutes are required for an exhausted battery to the charger and plug it in. 1.3 Place the battery in the vicinity of this manual, together with any warnings and instructions provided by the battery manufacturer. During charging, the temperature should be in the charger. The CHARGE lamp will blink ...
About 90 minutes are required for an exhausted battery to the charger and plug it in. 1.3 Place the battery in the vicinity of this manual, together with any warnings and instructions provided by the battery manufacturer. During charging, the temperature should be in the charger. The CHARGE lamp will blink ...
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...for information on TV Connecting 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...Shooting Mode: 32 Using the Built-in Flash: 34 ISO Sensitivity: 37 Two-Button Reset: 38 P, S, A, and M Modes: 39 Let the camera choose shutter speed and aperture Mode P (Programmed Auto): 40 Freeze or blur motion Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto): 41 Choose whether to a Computer...
...for information on TV Connecting 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...Shooting Mode: 32 Using the Built-in Flash: 34 ISO Sensitivity: 37 Two-Button Reset: 38 P, S, A, and M Modes: 39 Let the camera choose shutter speed and aperture Mode P (Programmed Auto): 40 Freeze or blur motion Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto): 41 Choose whether to a Computer...
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...autofocus when subject is judged to be stationary, continuous-servo autofocus when subject is judged to be released if camera is able to focus. MF Manual focus User focuses manually ( 28). The AF-Assist Illuminator If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will not ... Custom Setting 9 (AF assist). Camera focuses continuously while shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Focus Mode Controls used Choose how the camera focuses. Shutter can be adjusted automatically (see "Focus Mode," below) or manually ( 28). Focus Focus can be released if camera is able to focus. AF-C ...
...autofocus when subject is judged to be stationary, continuous-servo autofocus when subject is judged to be released if camera is able to focus. MF Manual focus User focuses manually ( 28). The AF-Assist Illuminator If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will not ... Custom Setting 9 (AF assist). Camera focuses continuously while shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Focus Mode Controls used Choose how the camera focuses. Shutter can be adjusted automatically (see "Focus Mode," below) or manually ( 28). Focus Focus can be released if camera is able to focus. AF-C ...
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...effect in the viewfinder as follows: Closest subject Dynamic area 3- Dynamic area User selects focus area manually, but if subject leaves selected focus area even briefly, camera will focus based on Photography (All Modes)/Focus Single area Single area User selects focus area using ... , , , or . Viewfinder Display AF-area mode is shown in manual focus mode. selected automatically when mode dial is rotated to . Selected automatically when mode dial is rotated to camera. Default for P, S, A, and M modes; camera focuses on subject in autofocus mode. AF-Area Mode ( 75) AF-...
...effect in the viewfinder as follows: Closest subject Dynamic area 3- Dynamic area User selects focus area manually, but if subject leaves selected focus area even briefly, camera will focus based on Photography (All Modes)/Focus Single area Single area User selects focus area using ... , , , or . Viewfinder Display AF-area mode is shown in manual focus mode. selected automatically when mode dial is rotated to . Selected automatically when mode dial is rotated to camera. Default for P, S, A, and M modes; camera focuses on subject in autofocus mode. AF-Area Mode ( 75) AF-...
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... of three focus areas. At default settings, the camera chooses the focus area automatically or focuses on Photography (All Modes)/Focus 25 Reference: More on subject in the center focus area, but the focus area can also be selected manually to select the focus area in the viewfinder or... shooting information display. Focus Area Selection Controls used Multi selector The D40 offers a choice of the frame. 1 At default settings, the focus area is ...
... of three focus areas. At default settings, the camera chooses the focus area automatically or focuses on Photography (All Modes)/Focus 25 Reference: More on subject in the center focus area, but the focus area can also be selected manually to select the focus area in the viewfinder or... shooting information display. Focus Area Selection Controls used Multi selector The D40 offers a choice of the frame. 1 At default settings, the focus area is ...
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...does not perform well under the conditions listed below. Reference: More on another subject at different distances from the camera (e.g., the subject is inside a cage). If the camera is half in brightness). There is little or no contrast between the subject and the background (e.g., the subject ...the shade). The subject contains many fine details (e.g., a field of sharply contrasting brightness (e.g., the subject is unable to focus using autofocus, use manual focus ( 28) or use focus lock ( 26) to focus on Photography (All Modes)/Focus 27 The subject is the same color as the...
...does not perform well under the conditions listed below. Reference: More on another subject at different distances from the camera (e.g., the subject is inside a cage). If the camera is half in brightness). There is little or no contrast between the subject and the background (e.g., the subject ...the shade). The subject contains many fine details (e.g., a field of sharply contrasting brightness (e.g., the subject is unable to focus using autofocus, use manual focus ( 28) or use focus lock ( 26) to focus on Photography (All Modes)/Focus 27 The subject is the same color as the...
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...the distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal plane is in focus. The distance between your lens for details. To focus manually, select manual focus mode and adjust the lens focusing ring until the in-focus indicator (z) is not in .). 28 Reference: More on Photography ...image is displayed. See the documentation provided with the lens set to adjust focus manually or when using a lens that support M/A (autofocus with manual priority), focus can be adjusted manually with your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on the clear matte field in the ...
...the distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal plane is in focus. The distance between your lens for details. To focus manually, select manual focus mode and adjust the lens focusing ring until the in-focus indicator (z) is not in .). 28 Reference: More on Photography ...image is displayed. See the documentation provided with the lens set to adjust focus manually or when using a lens that support M/A (autofocus with manual priority), focus can be adjusted manually with your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on the clear matte field in the ...
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... fire immediately after command dial is back lit, flash pops up automatically when shut- In P, S, A, and M modes, press the button once to adjust sensitivity for manual flash control. curtain+ slow sync * Red-eye reduction S, M Fill flash Auto slow sync+ red-eye reduction Rear-curtain sync Slow sync+ red-eye reduction Slow...
... fire immediately after command dial is back lit, flash pops up automatically when shut- In P, S, A, and M modes, press the button once to adjust sensitivity for manual flash control. curtain+ slow sync * Red-eye reduction S, M Fill flash Auto slow sync+ red-eye reduction Rear-curtain sync Slow sync+ red-eye reduction Slow...
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... offer control over shutter speed and aperture: Mode P Programmed auto ( 40) S Shutter-priority auto ( 41) A Aperture-priority auto ( 42) M Manual ( 43) Description Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. User chooses shutter speed; The following figure shows how shutter speed and aperture affect exposure. User...will be used in exposure mode M, when aperture can be achieved with an aperture ring. User chooses aperture; The camera exposure meter and a variety of shutter speed and aperture, allowing you to "bulb" or "--" for long time-exposures...
... offer control over shutter speed and aperture: Mode P Programmed auto ( 40) S Shutter-priority auto ( 41) A Aperture-priority auto ( 42) M Manual ( 43) Description Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. User chooses shutter speed; The following figure shows how shutter speed and aperture affect exposure. User...will be used in exposure mode M, when aperture can be achieved with an aperture ring. User chooses aperture; The camera exposure meter and a variety of shutter speed and aperture, allowing you to "bulb" or "--" for long time-exposures...
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..., the electronic analog exposure displays in the electronic analog exposure displays (see the illustration at left , below). Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode M (Manual) 43 To set to values between 30s and ¼,000s, or the shutter can be under- Display at left indicates that picture will be underexposed...are exceeded, the displays will be set to values between the minimum and max- Aperture can be overexposed by 1/3EV. Mode M (Manual) In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. imum values for longer exposures ( ).
..., the electronic analog exposure displays in the electronic analog exposure displays (see the illustration at left , below). Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode M (Manual) 43 To set to values between 30s and ¼,000s, or the shutter can be under- Display at left indicates that picture will be underexposed...are exceeded, the displays will be set to values between the minimum and max- Aperture can be overexposed by 1/3EV. Mode M (Manual) In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. imum values for longer exposures ( ).
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...-release button is held down. before the exposure is pressed a second time. 35s, f/25 To prevent loss of "bulb," and -- To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter. Optional remote control required. then select delayed remote or quick-response remote mode ( 33). Note... stars, night scenery, or fireworks. Long Time-Exposures Shutter speeds of "bulb" and "--" can be present in the shooting menu. 44 Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode M (Manual)
...-release button is held down. before the exposure is pressed a second time. 35s, f/25 To prevent loss of "bulb," and -- To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter. Optional remote control required. then select delayed remote or quick-response remote mode ( 33). Note... stars, night scenery, or fireworks. Long Time-Exposures Shutter speeds of "bulb" and "--" can be present in the shooting menu. 44 Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode M (Manual)