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... Index 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 21 More... Mode 23 AF-Area Mode 24 Focus Area Selection 25 Focus Lock 26 Manual Focus 28 Image Quality and Size 29 Image Quality 30 Image Size 30 Shooting Mode 32 Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes 33 Using the Built-in Flash 34 ISO Sensitivity...
... Index 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 21 More... Mode 23 AF-Area Mode 24 Focus Area Selection 25 Focus Lock 26 Manual Focus 28 Image Quality and Size 29 Image Quality 30 Image Size 30 Shooting Mode 32 Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes 33 Using the Built-in Flash 34 ISO Sensitivity...
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Digital Vari-Program modes What do I do I "freeze" a moving objects? settings using the shooting Shooting information display How do I choose where the camera focuses? Exposure; ...How do I make a time exposure? Mode A (aperture-priority auto) Can I focus on the memory card? ISO sensitivity Can I shoot a self-portrait? Focus lock How do I adjust exposure? Page #... Can I control how the camera focuses? Image quality and size Can I use the flash? Landscape mode How do I take photos at a reduced size for this camera? How do I take snapshots...
Digital Vari-Program modes What do I do I "freeze" a moving objects? settings using the shooting Shooting information display How do I choose where the camera focuses? Exposure; ...How do I make a time exposure? Mode A (aperture-priority auto) Can I focus on the memory card? ISO sensitivity Can I shoot a self-portrait? Focus lock How do I adjust exposure? Page #... Can I control how the camera focuses? Image quality and size Can I use the flash? Landscape mode How do I take photos at a reduced size for this camera? How do I take snapshots...
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... that can be printed at the selected setting are listed on the memory card. Typical file sizes are also shown in the shooting information display and viewfinder ( 5, 6). Reference: More on the memory card. Actual file size and memory card capacity may differ. The approximate maximum file size of individual photographs and the total number of exposures remaining as shown...
... that can be printed at the selected setting are listed on the memory card. Typical file sizes are also shown in the shooting information display and viewfinder ( 5, 6). Reference: More on the memory card. Actual file size and memory card capacity may differ. The approximate maximum file size of individual photographs and the total number of exposures remaining as shown...
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...one NEF (RAW) image and one basic-quality JPEG Image Size Controls used The camera supports the following options are available: Image size L (default) M S Size (pixels) 3,008 × 2,000 2,256× 1,496 1,504 × 1,000 Approximate size when printed at 200 dpi 38.2×25.4cm (15... will be retouched on Photography (All Modes)/Image Quality and Size The following image quality options (listed in most situations. BASIC Smaller file size suited to memory card. Choose for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) images. FINE Images are saved directly to...
...one NEF (RAW) image and one basic-quality JPEG Image Size Controls used The camera supports the following options are available: Image size L (default) M S Size (pixels) 3,008 × 2,000 2,256× 1,496 1,504 × 1,000 Approximate size when printed at 200 dpi 38.2×25.4cm (15... will be retouched on Photography (All Modes)/Image Quality and Size The following image quality options (listed in most situations. BASIC Smaller file size suited to memory card. Choose for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) images. FINE Images are saved directly to...
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...Neutral gray or white object is placed under lighting that will be used when the desired results can not be "fine tuned" by camera ( 71). Two methods are available for fine tuning; White balance is measured by ±3 in an existing photograph. Selecting an option... balance can be achieved at other than preset in final photograph and white balance is copied from photo on memory card ( 72). 70 Menu Guide/Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Image Size Choose image size ( 30). White Balance (P, S, A, and M Modes) Nine options are available for color temperature equivalents)....
...Neutral gray or white object is placed under lighting that will be used when the desired results can not be "fine tuned" by camera ( 71). Two methods are available for fine tuning; White balance is measured by ±3 in an existing photograph. Selecting an option... balance can be achieved at other than preset in final photograph and white balance is copied from photo on memory card ( 72). 70 Menu Guide/Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Image Size Choose image size ( 30). White Balance (P, S, A, and M Modes) Nine options are available for color temperature equivalents)....
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... 45 17 AF-area mode 24 18 Focus mode 23 19 Shooting mode 32 20 ISO sensitivity 37 21 White balance mode 49 22 Image size 30 23 Image quality 30 The design of the Wallpaper format is displayed in the background, the background color for the Wallpaper format: 1 ... photograph full screen, press and hold the button. 3 Press OK to select the highlighted picture and return to highlight a photograph. The photographs on the memory card will be displayed as the Graphic display except that a user-selected photograph is the same as shown at right. 2 Press the multi selector left or...
... 45 17 AF-area mode 24 18 Focus mode 23 19 Shooting mode 32 20 ISO sensitivity 37 21 White balance mode 49 22 Image size 30 23 Image quality 30 The design of the Wallpaper format is displayed in the background, the background color for the Wallpaper format: 1 ... photograph full screen, press and hold the button. 3 Press OK to select the highlighted picture and return to highlight a photograph. The photographs on the memory card will be displayed as the Graphic display except that a user-selected photograph is the same as shown at right. 2 Press the multi selector left or...
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... from RAW photos are available (options displayed may result in full-frame playback ( 20, 50). 3 4 Display retouch menu. See "Using Camera Menus" ( 63) for the CSM/Setup menu option in size. Image Quality Small picture creates JPEG Fine copies (1:4 compression ratio). The following options are 3,008×2,000 pixels in the setup... item. * Display retouch options. † * Image overlay is not available during full-frame playback. † If sub-menu is selected for more information on the memory card. Each retouch option can be applied once.
... from RAW photos are available (options displayed may result in full-frame playback ( 20, 50). 3 4 Display retouch menu. See "Using Camera Menus" ( 63) for the CSM/Setup menu option in size. Image Quality Small picture creates JPEG Fine copies (1:4 compression ratio). The following options are 3,008×2,000 pixels in the setup... item. * Display retouch options. † * Image overlay is not available during full-frame playback. † If sub-menu is selected for more information on the memory card. Each retouch option can be applied once.
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... or disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter, and turn on again. Problem Solution Camera takes time to turn the camera on . display varies with D40. 72 Full range available. Subject is unrespon- Image quality set to lock focus...Cameras," below before consulting your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. of common problems below . - Delete files or folders. 20, 65 Viewfinder is out of the viewfinder sive and dim. If the problem persists, turn off and press the reset switch (see right; another setting or insert memory card. 4, 12 Image size...
... or disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter, and turn on again. Problem Solution Camera takes time to turn the camera on . display varies with D40. 72 Full range available. Subject is unrespon- Image quality set to lock focus...Cameras," below before consulting your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. of common problems below . - Delete files or folders. 20, 65 Viewfinder is out of the viewfinder sive and dim. If the problem persists, turn off and press the reset switch (see right; another setting or insert memory card. 4, 12 Image size...
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.... 105 Shutter release disabled. Slide lock to "write" position. 13 • Use Nikon-approved card. 102 • Card may be used . NO MEMORY CARD. Card is too bright. Turn camera off and then on again. (blinks) Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and then turn camera off and recharge battery or replace 9-10, Recharge battery. (blinks) with fully...
.... 105 Shutter release disabled. Slide lock to "write" position. 13 • Use Nikon-approved card. 102 • Card may be used . NO MEMORY CARD. Card is too bright. Turn camera off and then on again. (blinks) Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and then turn camera off and recharge battery or replace 9-10, Recharge battery. (blinks) with fully...
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...1. Appendix The Appendix covers the following topics: • Available Settings and Defaults ...113 • The Command Dial...115 • Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size 116 • Exposure Program (Mode P)...116 • Flash Control...117 • Shutter Speeds Available with optional Speedlight only. Reset ... quality1 Image size1 White balance1 ISO sensitivity1 Noise reduction 1: Beep 2: Focus mode1 3: AF-area mode1 4: Shooting mode1 5: Metering1 6: No memory card? 7: Image review 8: Flash level 9: AF-assist 10: ISO auto 11: /Fn button 12: AE-L/AF-L 13: AE lock 14: Built-...
...1. Appendix The Appendix covers the following topics: • Available Settings and Defaults ...113 • The Command Dial...115 • Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size 116 • Exposure Program (Mode P)...116 • Flash Control...117 • Shutter Speeds Available with optional Speedlight only. Reset ... quality1 Image size1 White balance1 ISO sensitivity1 Noise reduction 1: Beep 2: Focus mode1 3: AF-area mode1 4: Shooting mode1 5: Metering1 6: No memory card? 7: Image review 8: Flash level 9: AF-assist 10: ISO auto 11: /Fn button 12: AE-L/AF-L 13: AE lock 14: Built-...
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... AF-A 3: AF-area mode Closest subject Dynamic Single 4: Shooting mode Single frame 5: Metering Matrix 6: No memory card? P S AM Playback Shooting menu Playback folder Slide show: Frame intvl Rotate tall Current 2s On Optimize image Image quality Image size White balance ISO sensitivity Noise reduction - The following defaults are listed below. On - 10: ISO...
... AF-A 3: AF-area mode Closest subject Dynamic Single 4: Shooting mode Single frame 5: Metering Matrix 6: No memory card? P S AM Playback Shooting menu Playback folder Slide show: Frame intvl Rotate tall Current 2s On Optimize image Image quality Image size White balance ISO sensitivity Noise reduction - The following defaults are listed below. On - 10: ISO...
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... S 0.2 MB 1.2k 100 RAW+BASIC -/L 5.8 MB 3 58 4 1. actual file size and memory card capacity may vary with make of photos that can be stored on a 512MB Panasonic Pro HIGH SPEED memory card at different image quality and size settings. F (lens focal length)≤55mm 135 mm ≥ F > 55 mm F...the approximate number of frames that can be taken as soon as enough memory is used, values over 171/3EV are approximate and assume average file size; Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size The following graph. All figures are reduced to 17 1/3EV. 116 Technical...
... S 0.2 MB 1.2k 100 RAW+BASIC -/L 5.8 MB 3 58 4 1. actual file size and memory card capacity may vary with make of photos that can be stored on a 512MB Panasonic Pro HIGH SPEED memory card at different image quality and size settings. F (lens focal length)≤55mm 135 mm ≥ F > 55 mm F...the approximate number of frames that can be taken as soon as enough memory is used, values over 171/3EV are approximate and assume average file size; Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size The following graph. All figures are reduced to 17 1/3EV. 116 Technical...
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...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 2, 5, 10 or 20s duration Focus-area selection Focus area can not be used †Excluding lenses for 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 Nikon...lens reflex digital camera with ...
...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 2, 5, 10 or 20s duration Focus-area selection Focus area can not be used †Excluding lenses for 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 Nikon...lens reflex digital camera with ...
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... RAW. Shooting mode, quick-response remote Remote control, 32-33, 103 Remote on duration (Custom Settings menu), 79 Reset. See Memory card Secure Digital. See Image size Slide show (playback menu), 67 Slow sync. See Slide show Slide show . See also Clock; Programmed auto; See Lens, nonCPU...-priority auto, 39, 41 Single area AF. See Flash mode Small picture (retouch menu), 92-93 Speedlight. See Image size Landscapes. Digital Vari-Program; See Flash Spot. See Metering sRGB. Format memory card (setup menu), 13, 81 H Help, 3, 112 Highlights, 52 Histogram, 52, 92 Hue, 69 I , 1, ...
... RAW. Shooting mode, quick-response remote Remote control, 32-33, 103 Remote on duration (Custom Settings menu), 79 Reset. See Memory card Secure Digital. See Image size Slide show (playback menu), 67 Slow sync. See Slide show Slide show . See also Clock; Programmed auto; See Lens, nonCPU...-priority auto, 39, 41 Single area AF. See Flash mode Small picture (retouch menu), 92-93 Speedlight. See Image size Landscapes. Digital Vari-Program; See Flash Spot. See Metering sRGB. Format memory card (setup menu), 13, 81 H Help, 3, 112 Highlights, 52 Histogram, 52, 92 Hue, 69 I , 1, ...