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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...33 Using the Built-in Flash 34 ISO Sensitivity 37 Two-Button Reset 38 P, S, A, and 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 ...
...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...33 Using the Built-in Flash 34 ISO Sensitivity 37 Two-Button Reset 38 P, S, A, and 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 ...
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...38 76 78 33 33 74 80 84 86 Q&A Index vii How much charge does the battery have left? What lenses can I clean the camera or lens? What memory cards can I prevent the same file name from being reset when I insert a new memory card? How do I adjust monitor...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 view all the items in a different language? AF-...
...38 76 78 33 33 74 80 84 86 Q&A Index vii How much charge does the battery have left? What lenses can I clean the camera or lens? What memory cards can I prevent the same file name from being reset when I insert a new memory card? How do I adjust monitor...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 view all the items in a different language? AF-...
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... the product. This icon marks settings that may be finetuned from the Custom Settings menu. Lens Autofocus is supported with your purchase of a Nikon D40 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with interchangeable lenses. Mounting index: 8 6. This manual has been written to the camera. A-M mode switch: 8, 28 9. This icon marks tips, additional information that can be helpful when...
... the product. This icon marks settings that may be finetuned from the Custom Settings menu. Lens Autofocus is supported with your purchase of a Nikon D40 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with interchangeable lenses. Mounting index: 8 6. This manual has been written to the camera. A-M mode switch: 8, 28 9. This icon marks tips, additional information that can be helpful when...
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... 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 switch 108 17 USB connector 55, 58 18 (self-timer)... button 33 (function) button 77 19 Lens release button 8 20 Lens mounting index 8 2 Introduction: Getting to it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to Know the Camera Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with...
... 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 switch 108 17 USB connector 55, 58 18 (self-timer)... button 33 (function) button 77 19 Lens release button 8 20 Lens mounting index 8 2 Introduction: Getting to it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to Know the Camera Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with...
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... and remove the body cap. Care should be taken to prevent dust from the lens. 2 Keeping the mounting index on the lens aligned 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. Detaching Lenses Be sure...
... and remove the body cap. Care should be taken to prevent dust from the lens. 2 Keeping the mounting index on the lens aligned 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. Detaching Lenses Be sure...
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.... When operating the diopter adjustment control with your eye. Before shooting, make sure that the display in the viewfinder is in clear focus. 1 Remove the lens cap and turn off if no operations are performed for about eight seconds (auto meter off timers; 78). 14 Introduction: First Steps Focus brackets Auto...
.... When operating the diopter adjustment control with your eye. Before shooting, make sure that the display in the viewfinder is in clear focus. 1 Remove the lens cap and turn off if no operations are performed for about eight seconds (auto meter off timers; 78). 14 Introduction: First Steps Focus brackets Auto...
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Shutter release disabled. Battery fully charged. - Check the number of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on. 1.1 Remove the lens cap and turn on . Charge the battery. 1.3 The number of photographs that can be stored on the memory card is ...off, press the button to store additional photographs at current settings, the display will turn the camera on and the ...
Shutter release disabled. Battery fully charged. - Check the number of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on. 1.1 Remove the lens cap and turn on . Charge the battery. 1.3 The number of photographs that can be stored on the memory card is ...off, press the button to store additional photographs at current settings, the display will turn the camera on and the ...
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... the handgrip in on this subject. The camera will automatically select the focus area containing the subject closest to assist the focus operation and the flash may pop up. Using a Zoom Lens Focus area Zoom in Use the zoom ring to keep you upper body stable. 3.2 Frame a photo in the viewfinder ...with your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with the main subject positioned in any of the other to zoom in your left. Zoom out 4 Focus and shoot. 4.1 Press the shutter-release...
... the handgrip in on this subject. The camera will automatically select the focus area containing the subject closest to assist the focus operation and the flash may pop up. Using a Zoom Lens Focus area Zoom in Use the zoom ring to keep you upper body stable. 3.2 Frame a photo in the viewfinder ...with your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with the main subject positioned in any of the other to zoom in your left. Zoom out 4 Focus and shoot. 4.1 Press the shutter-release...
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... Flash range varies with aperture and ISO sensitivity ( 117); remove lens hoods when using the flash, see page 34. If the flash is raised, photographs can only be taken when the flash-ready indicator ( ) is complete. The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. Focus The Built-in...
... Flash range varies with aperture and ISO sensitivity ( 117); remove lens hoods when using the flash, see page 34. If the flash is raised, photographs can only be taken when the flash-ready indicator ( ) is complete. The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. Focus The Built-in...
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...and shoot. Digital Vari-Program modes are described below. Portrait Use for vivid landscape shots. The camera selects the ... to capture natural lighting under low light. The camera selects the focus area containing the closest subject. ...will be softened to , the D40 offers a choice of seven Digital Vari-Program modes. For moving subjects.... 18 Tutorial: Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) To take photographs in Digital Vari-Program modes: 1 Rotate...Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) In addition to lend the composition a sense of depth. The camera selects the focus...
...and shoot. Digital Vari-Program modes are described below. Portrait Use for vivid landscape shots. The camera selects the ... to capture natural lighting under low light. The camera selects the focus area containing the closest subject. ...will be softened to , the D40 offers a choice of seven Digital Vari-Program modes. For moving subjects.... 18 Tutorial: Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) To take photographs in Digital Vari-Program modes: 1 Rotate...Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) In addition to lend the composition a sense of depth. The camera selects the focus...
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.... Focus locks when shutter-release button is able to recompose photographs after focusing ( 26). The illuminator has a range of 24-200mm and remove the lens hood. 2- Focus Mode ( 75) Focus mode can also be adjusted automatically (see "Focus Mode," below) or manually ( 28). Reference: More ...modes, or if Off has been selected for automatic or manual focus ( 24, 25) or use a lens with a focal length of about 0.5-3.0m (1ft. 8in.-9ft. 10in.); Camera focuses continuously while shutter-release button is able to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter-release button is poorly...
.... Focus locks when shutter-release button is able to recompose photographs after focusing ( 26). The illuminator has a range of 24-200mm and remove the lens hood. 2- Focus Mode ( 75) Focus mode can also be adjusted automatically (see "Focus Mode," below) or manually ( 28). Reference: More ...modes, or if Off has been selected for automatic or manual focus ( 24, 25) or use a lens with a focal length of about 0.5-3.0m (1ft. 8in.-9ft. 10in.); Camera focuses continuously while shutter-release button is able to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter-release button is poorly...
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...be used Use this option when you wish to M or M/A. When using a manual focus lens. Photographs can be taken at any time, even when the image is in .). 28 Reference: More on the camera body. With lenses 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 Photography (All Modes)/Focus Focal Plane Position To determine the distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal plane is 46.5mm (1.83 in focus. The ...
...be used Use this option when you wish to M or M/A. When using a manual focus lens. Photographs can be taken at any time, even when the image is in .). 28 Reference: More on the camera body. With lenses 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 Photography (All Modes)/Focus Focal Plane Position To determine the distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal plane is 46.5mm (1.83 in focus. The ...
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... the Built-in the macro range of macro zoom lenses. Rear-Curtain Sync Normally the flash fires as the shutter opens ("front curtain sync"; Remove lens hoods to protect the flash after a short pause. The flash has a minimum range of light behind moving subjects. In rear-curtain sync, the flash fires...
... the Built-in the macro range of macro zoom lenses. Rear-Curtain Sync Normally the flash fires as the shutter opens ("front curtain sync"; Remove lens hoods to protect the flash after a short pause. The flash has a minimum range of light behind moving subjects. In rear-curtain sync, the flash fires...
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... 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. camera selects shutter speed for best results. Lens Aperture Ring When using the lens aperture ring (in exposure mode...Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring, lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f/-number). camera selects aperture for best results. User chooses aperture; Recommended for long time-exposures. User controls both foreground and background into ...
... 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. camera selects shutter speed for best results. Lens Aperture Ring When using the lens aperture ring (in exposure mode...Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring, lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f/-number). camera selects aperture for best results. User chooses aperture; Recommended for long time-exposures. User controls both foreground and background into ...
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... (shutter speed can also be faster than the inverse of the focal length of the lens, in flash ( 34) or an optional Speedlight ( 99), mounting the camera on a tripod, or using a lens with a focal length of 300mm, choose a shutter speed faster than 1/300s. To prevent... blur, try increasing ISO sensitivity ( 37), using the built-in seconds (for example, when using a vibration reduction (VR) lens. Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes...
... (shutter speed can also be faster than the inverse of the focal length of the lens, in flash ( 34) or an optional Speedlight ( 99), mounting the camera on a tripod, or using a lens with a focal length of 300mm, choose a shutter speed faster than 1/300s. To prevent... blur, try increasing ISO sensitivity ( 37), using the built-in seconds (for example, when using a vibration reduction (VR) lens. Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes...
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Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto) In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture from values between the minimum and maximum for the lens while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. played in the viewfinder (aperture can also be displayed in aperture-priority auto: 1 Rotate ...
Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto) In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture from values between the minimum and maximum for the lens while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. played in the viewfinder (aperture can also be displayed in aperture-priority auto: 1 Rotate ...
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... M. 2 Rotate the command dial to values between 30s and ¼,000s, or the shutter can be held open for indefinitely for the lens. Electronic Analog Exposure Display If a CPU lens is attached and a shutter speed other than 2EV. or over-exposed at left of the exposure metering system are exceeded, the displays...
... M. 2 Rotate the command dial to values between 30s and ¼,000s, or the shutter can be held open for indefinitely for the lens. Electronic Analog Exposure Display If a CPU lens is attached and a shutter speed other than 2EV. or over-exposed at left of the exposure metering system are exceeded, the displays...
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...RGB sensor. Metering ( 75) Metering can be selected from the Custom Settings menu. Type D lens Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Exposure 45 Camera meters exposure in most situations. CPU lens Type G lens 5- CPU lenses can also be identified by the presence of the frame and instantly sets exposure ...according to center area. Camera meters a wide area of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel. Type G lenses are available when the mode dial is rotated to P, S, A, or...
...RGB sensor. Metering ( 75) Metering can be selected from the Custom Settings menu. Type D lens Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Exposure 45 Camera meters exposure in most situations. CPU lens Type G lens 5- CPU lenses can also be identified by the presence of the frame and instantly sets exposure ...according to center area. Camera meters a wide area of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel. Type G lenses are available when the mode dial is rotated to P, S, A, or...
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... greens, and blues. BW Black-and-white Take photos in the setup menu; 80). Optimize Image Use a type G or D lens for most situations. VI Vivid Enhances saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce crisp images with exposure and the position of photographs, select ...scene. Noise reduction Reduce noise. * Available in publishing and commercial printing. 68 Menu Guide/Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu See "Using Camera Menus" ( 63) for color reproduction. Color Space The color space determines the gamut of portrait subjects. PO Portrait Lowers contrast while...
... greens, and blues. BW Black-and-white Take photos in the setup menu; 80). Optimize Image Use a type G or D lens for most situations. VI Vivid Enhances saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce crisp images with exposure and the position of photographs, select ...scene. Noise reduction Reduce noise. * Available in publishing and commercial printing. 68 Menu Guide/Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu See "Using Camera Menus" ( 63) for color reproduction. Color Space The color space determines the gamut of portrait subjects. PO Portrait Lowers contrast while...
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...press OK. The monitor turns off ref photo is too bright or too dark, the camera may be unable to acquire Image Dust Off reference data and the message shown at right will be displayed. A lens with CPU lenses only. Image Dust Off is used for more information. Image Dust Off... Dust off when the shutter-release button is displayed when reference images are viewed on the camera. If using computer imaging software. Reference images can be...
...press OK. The monitor turns off ref photo is too bright or too dark, the camera may be unable to acquire Image Dust Off reference data and the message shown at right will be displayed. A lens with CPU lenses only. Image Dust Off is used for more information. Image Dust Off... Dust off when the shutter-release button is displayed when reference images are viewed on the camera. If using computer imaging software. Reference images can be...