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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... 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 37 Two-Button Reset 38 P, S, A, and M Modes 39 Mode P ...
...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... 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 37 Two-Button Reset 38 P, S, A, and M Modes 39 Mode P ...
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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 do with this "question and answer" index...
... 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 do with this "question and answer" index...
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...phrase Is there an easy way to take close ups of my kids? Digital Vari-Program modes What do I take more photos on a moving subject? Portrait mode How can I change camera information display? Landscape mode How do if flash photography is prohibited? Close-up... mode Can I do I get more creative shots? settings using the shooting Shooting information display How do I prevent red eye? Shooting mode Is there a remote control for e-mail? How...
...phrase Is there an easy way to take close ups of my kids? Digital Vari-Program modes What do I take more photos on a moving subject? Portrait mode How can I change camera information display? Landscape mode How do if flash photography is prohibited? Close-up... mode Can I do I get more creative shots? settings using the shooting Shooting information display How do I prevent red eye? Shooting mode Is there a remote control for e-mail? How...
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...122) The MH-23 is for use with the D40. . Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera 7 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 the supplied ..., 121) The EN-EL9 is for self-timer ( 33) or remote control photography ( 33). Supplied Accessories The DK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap Attach the DK-5 viewfinder eyepiece cap for use with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. Hold...
...122) The MH-23 is for use with the D40. . Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera 7 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 the supplied ..., 121) The EN-EL9 is for self-timer ( 33) or remote control photography ( 33). Supplied Accessories The DK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap Attach the DK-5 viewfinder eyepiece cap for use with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. Hold...
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... 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...camera Viewing Photographs on other playback options ( 65-67). More on Photography (All Modes): 22 Use the shooting information display Shoot a moving subject 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...
... 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...camera Viewing Photographs on other playback options ( 65-67). More on Photography (All Modes): 22 Use the shooting information display Shoot a moving subject 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...
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... is selected for Custom Setting 11 ( /Fn button), self-timer mode can also be selected by camera shake ( 33). 2s Delayed remote Optional ML-L3 remote control required. Only one shot will drop once the buffer has filled. The approximate number of photographs that photographs...the self-timer button. The Memory Buffer The camera is equipped with a remote control. Shooting Mode Controls used Shooting mode determines how the camera takes photographs: one at a time, in the memory buffer. Mode Description Single frame (default) Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release button...
... is selected for Custom Setting 11 ( /Fn button), self-timer mode can also be selected by camera shake ( 33). 2s Delayed remote Optional ML-L3 remote control required. Only one shot will drop once the buffer has filled. The approximate number of photographs that photographs...the self-timer button. The Memory Buffer The camera is equipped with a remote control. Shooting Mode Controls used Shooting mode determines how the camera takes photographs: one at a time, in the memory buffer. Mode Description Single frame (default) Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release button...
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...shooting modes: Mode Description 10s Self-timer Shutter released about 10s after camera has focused. 2s Delayed remote Shutter released about two seconds before the photograph is taken. If the remote control is used for about 2s after camera has focused. Reference: More on the ML-L3. Self-timer: ...(16ft.) or less, aim the transmitter on the ML-L3 at the infrared receiver on the camera and press the shutter-release button on Photography (All Modes)/Shooting Mode 33 Remote control: From a distance of the way down to start to blink, stopping two seconds before the ...
...shooting modes: Mode Description 10s Self-timer Shutter released about 10s after camera has focused. 2s Delayed remote Shutter released about two seconds before the photograph is taken. If the remote control is used for about 2s after camera has focused. Reference: More on the ML-L3. Self-timer: ...(16ft.) or less, aim the transmitter on the ML-L3 at the infrared receiver on the camera and press the shutter-release button on Photography (All Modes)/Shooting Mode 33 Remote control: From a distance of the way down to start to blink, stopping two seconds before the ...
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...loss of power before shooting, choose On for the Noise reduction option in long exposures; Optional remote control required. 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). 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) then select delayed remote or quick-response remote mode ( 33). To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use ...
...loss of power before shooting, choose On for the Noise reduction option in long exposures; Optional remote control required. 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). 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) then select delayed remote or quick-response remote mode ( 33). To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use ...
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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 by pressing the button. Menu Guide/Custom Settings 75 If Release locked (the default setting) is selected, the ... will be displayed in the monitor but will automatically 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 by pressing the button. Menu Guide/Custom Settings 75 If Release locked (the default setting) is selected, the ... will be displayed in the monitor but will automatically 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?
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...CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Flash units (Speedlights) ML-L3 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 Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to -date information on accessories for the D40... by multiplying the focal length of a 35-mm camera is 36×24mm. Technical Notes Optional Accessories One advantage of digital SLR cameras is the wide variety of lenses for up-to operate...
...CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Flash units (Speedlights) ML-L3 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 Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to -date information on accessories for the D40... by multiplying the focal length of a 35-mm camera is 36×24mm. Technical Notes Optional Accessories One advantage of digital SLR cameras is the wide variety of lenses for up-to operate...
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..., 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. See the Speedlight manual for bounce-flash or close -up photography. ... and 29S to be mounted directly on the accessory shoe, it can not be mounted directly on the camera without a sync cable. SB-R200 Wireless Remote Speedlight This high-performance wireless remote Speedlight has a Guide Number of 30/98 (18-mm zoom coverage), 53/174 (35-mm zoom ...
..., 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. See the Speedlight manual for bounce-flash or close -up photography. ... and 29S to be mounted directly on the accessory shoe, it can not be mounted directly on the camera without a sync cable. SB-R200 Wireless Remote Speedlight This high-performance wireless remote Speedlight has a Guide Number of 30/98 (18-mm zoom coverage), 53/174 (35-mm zoom ...
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...22, SB-20, SB-16B, SB-15 9 9 - 9 1. Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon Speedlights. Use Speedlight controls to select flash mode. Otherwise i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for multi-area AF2 9 Auto...or when automatically when a non-CPU lens is mounted on D40, flash mode is attached. 4. Use Speedlight controls to select flash mode. In P, S, A, and M ...Digital SLR 2. Available when camera is shown by the Speedlight flash-ready indicator. 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...
...22, SB-20, SB-16B, SB-15 9 9 - 9 1. Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon Speedlights. Use Speedlight controls to select flash mode. Otherwise i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for multi-area AF2 9 Auto...or when automatically when a non-CPU lens is mounted on D40, flash mode is attached. 4. Use Speedlight controls to select flash mode. In P, S, A, and M ...Digital SLR 2. Available when camera is shown by the Speedlight flash-ready indicator. 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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...-D100 video cable: View photos on TV or record them to video tape ( 62). • ML-L3 wireless remote control: Use as shown at Nikon websites or from our latest product catalogs. • EN-EL9 rechargeable Li-ion battery: Additional EN-EL9 batteries are in... or to power the camera for more information on using an AC adapter. When the camera is powered by camera shake. Up to date information is not in connector (f). Remote 1 2 3 4 5 controls Software • Capture NX: A complete photo editing package with support for the D40. Technical Notes/Optional Accessories...
...-D100 video cable: View photos on TV or record them to video tape ( 62). • ML-L3 wireless remote control: Use as shown at Nikon websites or from our latest product catalogs. • EN-EL9 rechargeable Li-ion battery: Additional EN-EL9 batteries are in... or to power the camera for more information on using an AC adapter. When the camera is powered by camera shake. Up to date information is not in connector (f). Remote 1 2 3 4 5 controls Software • Capture NX: A complete photo editing package with support for the D40. Technical Notes/Optional Accessories...
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...camera mode dial 39, 43, to M. 45 • Mode dial rotated to S after shutter speed of bulb 41, 43 selected in mode M: choose new shutter speed. • Replace battery in viewfinder. Choose AF-S. duration) has passed: reselect remote control mode. • Bright light is shown in remote control. 103 • Choose remote control... mode. 33 No photo taken when remote con- • Flash is charging. 17 ...
...camera mode dial 39, 43, to M. 45 • Mode dial rotated to S after shutter speed of bulb 41, 43 selected in mode M: choose new shutter speed. • Replace battery in viewfinder. Choose AF-S. duration) has passed: reselect remote control mode. • Bright light is shown in remote control. 103 • Choose remote control... mode. 33 No photo taken when remote con- • Flash is charging. 17 ...
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...• The Command Dial...115 • Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size 116 • Exposure Program (Mode P)...116 • Flash Control...117 • Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash 117 • Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range...117 • Supported Standards ...117...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. Other settings Custom Settings2 Shooting menu Optimize image Image quality1 Image...
...• The Command Dial...115 • Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size 116 • Exposure Program (Mode P)...116 • Flash Control...117 • Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash 117 • Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range...117 • Supported Standards ...117...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. Other settings Custom Settings2 Shooting menu Optimize image Image quality1 Image...
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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 Color mode..., 38, 74, 113- 114. Saturation; See Focus, autofocus, mode Contrast, 68-69. 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 Focus, AF-area mode E Electronic range finder. See Focus,...
...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 Color mode..., 38, 74, 113- 114. Saturation; See Focus, autofocus, mode Contrast, 68-69. 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 Focus, AF-area mode E Electronic range finder. See Focus,...
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... Retouch menu, 89-95 Rotate tall (playback menu), 66 Rotating photographs, 66, 88 S S. See Memory card Secure Digital. See Flash; Optimize image PRE. See Image quality R RAW. Shooting mode, quick-response remote Remote control, 32-33, 103 Remote on duration (Custom Settings menu), 79 Reset. See Manual mode Manual mode, 39, 43-44 Mass storage...
... Retouch menu, 89-95 Rotate tall (playback menu), 66 Rotating photographs, 66, 88 S S. See Memory card Secure Digital. See Flash; Optimize image PRE. See Image quality R RAW. Shooting mode, quick-response remote Remote control, 32-33, 103 Remote on duration (Custom Settings menu), 79 Reset. See Manual mode Manual mode, 39, 43-44 Mass storage...