D40X User's Manual
Page 7
... 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 ...Autoexposure Lock 46 Exposure Compensation 47 Flash Compensation 48 White Balance 49 More on Playback 50 Viewing Photographs on the Camera 50 Photo Information 51 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback ...........52 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 53 Protecting Photographs...
... 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 ...Autoexposure Lock 46 Exposure Compensation 47 Flash Compensation 48 White Balance 49 More on Playback 50 Viewing Photographs on the Camera 50 Photo Information 51 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback ...........52 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 53 Protecting Photographs...
D40X User's Manual
Page 9
General Questions Question How do I do with this card? How much charge does the battery have left? What do I clean the camera or lens? How do I keep the shutter speed and aperture displays Stand-by mode from turning off the light on a menu? How do... 39 Self timer, remote control 7, 33 Optional flash units 99 Lenses 97 Accessories for the D40x 96 Approved memory cards 102 Accessories for the D40x 103 Servicing the camera x Cleaning the camera 104 Camera Setup Question Key phrase How do I change the remote delay? How do I restore default settings...
General Questions Question How do I do with this card? How much charge does the battery have left? What do I clean the camera or lens? How do I keep the shutter speed and aperture displays Stand-by mode from turning off the light on a menu? How do... 39 Self timer, remote control 7, 33 Optional flash units 99 Lenses 97 Accessories for the D40x 96 Approved memory cards 102 Accessories for the D40x 103 Servicing the camera x Cleaning the camera 104 Camera Setup Question Key phrase How do I change the remote delay? How do I restore default settings...
D40X User's Manual
Page 13
... manual or in this manual thoroughly before use to prevent damage to find the information you enjoy taking pictures with your purchase of a Nikon D40x single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with AF-S and AF-I lenses only. Focus ring: 28 3. Zoom ring ¾ º¶ ²´ ¿ ...in the Quick Start Guide. Read this manual for your Nikon digital camera. Focal length scale index 5. This icon marks settings that should be adjusted using the camera. An 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6GII ED AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor lens ( 122) is used : This icon marks cautions, ...
... manual or in this manual thoroughly before use to prevent damage to find the information you enjoy taking pictures with your purchase of a Nikon D40x single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with AF-S and AF-I lenses only. Focus ring: 28 3. Zoom ring ¾ º¶ ²´ ¿ ...in the Quick Start Guide. Read this manual for your Nikon digital camera. Focal length scale index 5. This icon marks settings that should be adjusted using the camera. An 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6GII ED AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor lens ( 122) is used : This icon marks cautions, ...
D40X User's Manual
Page 14
You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Camera Body µ ¸ ¹ Ƹ ᕡ ƺ ƹ ƻ Ƽ ƽ ƾ ... 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)...
You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Camera Body µ ¸ ¹ Ƹ ᕡ ƺ ƹ ƻ Ƽ ƽ ƾ ... 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)...
D40X User's Manual
Page 20
...lens-release button while turning the lens clockwise. After removing the lens, replace the camera body cap and rear lens cover. 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...Remove the rear lens cap from entering the camera when exchanging lenses. 1 Turn the camera off when removing or exchanging lenses. Aperture Ring If the lens is supported with AF-S and AF-I lenses only. First Steps Attaching a Lens Autofocus is ...
...lens-release button while turning the lens clockwise. After removing the lens, replace the camera body cap and rear lens cover. 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...Remove the rear lens cap from entering the camera when exchanging lenses. 1 Turn the camera off when removing or exchanging lenses. Aperture Ring If the lens is supported with AF-S and AF-I lenses only. First Steps Attaching a Lens Autofocus is ...
D40X User's Manual
Page 26
... display in the viewfinder ( 17). 8s Exposure meters on Exposure meters off automatically can be careful not to the viewfinder, be focused by removing the lens cap and sliding the diopter adjustment control up and down until the focus brackets are framed in clear focus. Adjusting Viewfinder Focus Photographs are in...
... display in the viewfinder ( 17). 8s Exposure meters on Exposure meters off automatically can be careful not to the viewfinder, be focused by removing the lens cap and sliding the diopter adjustment control up and down until the focus brackets are framed in clear focus. Adjusting Viewfinder Focus Photographs are in...
D40X User's Manual
Page 27
... how to take photographs in (auto) mode, an automatic "pointand-shoot" mode in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in the shooting information display and viewfinder. Check the battery level as shown at right. Prepare to display shooting information. The monitor will ...turn the camera on the memory card is shown in response to shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on. 1.1 Remove the lens cap and turn on and the viewfinder display will flash as described below.
... how to take photographs in (auto) mode, an automatic "pointand-shoot" mode in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in the shooting information display and viewfinder. Check the battery level as shown at right. Prepare to display shooting information. The monitor will ...turn the camera on the memory card is shown in response to shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on. 1.1 Remove the lens cap and turn on and the viewfinder display will flash as described below.
D40X User's Manual
Page 28
...subject is pressed halfway. 16 Tutorial: "Point-and-Shoot" Photography ( Mode) Keep your elbows propped lightly against your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with the main subject positioned in the viewfinder. Zoom out 4 Focus and shoot. 4.1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. Holding the... Camera Hold the handgrip in your torso for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the frame, or zoom out to...
...subject is pressed halfway. 16 Tutorial: "Point-and-Shoot" Photography ( Mode) Keep your elbows propped lightly against your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with the main subject positioned in the viewfinder. Zoom out 4 Focus and shoot. 4.1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. Holding the... Camera Hold the handgrip in your torso for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the frame, or zoom out to...
D40X User's Manual
Page 29
... Flash range varies with aperture and ISO sensitivity ( 117); For more information on using the flash. The camera focuses and the monitor turns off when shooting is complete. remove lens hoods when using the flash, see page 34. 4.2 Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of ... be taken and the flash-ready indicator is not displayed, remove your finger briefly from firing when lighting is displayed. The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. If the subject is stationary (or if single-servo autofocus is selected in P, S, A, or M mode;...
... Flash range varies with aperture and ISO sensitivity ( 117); For more information on using the flash. The camera focuses and the monitor turns off when shooting is complete. remove lens hoods when using the flash, see page 34. 4.2 Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of ... be taken and the flash-ready indicator is not displayed, remove your finger briefly from firing when lighting is displayed. The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. If the subject is stationary (or if single-servo autofocus is selected in P, S, A, or M mode;...
D40X User's Manual
Page 30
... and AF-assist illuminator turn off automatically. 18 Tutorial: Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) For natural and man-made landscapes. If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is prohibited, to photograph infants without using the flash, or to capture... the closest subject; The camera selects the focus area containing the closest subject; For portraits. the built-in flash turns off ) Portrait Landscape Child Sports Close up shots of children. Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) In addition to , the D40x offers a choice of depth...
... and AF-assist illuminator turn off automatically. 18 Tutorial: Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) For natural and man-made landscapes. If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is prohibited, to photograph infants without using the flash, or to capture... the closest subject; The camera selects the focus area containing the closest subject; For portraits. the built-in flash turns off ) Portrait Landscape Child Sports Close up shots of children. Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) In addition to , the D40x offers a choice of depth...
D40X User's Manual
Page 35
... be adjusted automatically (see "Focus Mode," below) or manually ( 28). Focus mode Description AF-A Auto-servo AF (default setting) Camera automatically selects single-servo autofocus when subject is judged to be moving subjects. The AF-Assist Illuminator If the subject is displayed in -focus... User focuses manually ( 28). AF-C Continuousservo AF ton is pressed halfway. The illuminator has a range of 24- 200mm and remove the lens hood. 2- The user can also select the focus area for Custom Setting 9 (AF assist). The AF-assist illuminator will light automatically to...
... be adjusted automatically (see "Focus Mode," below) or manually ( 28). Focus mode Description AF-A Auto-servo AF (default setting) Camera automatically selects single-servo autofocus when subject is judged to be moving subjects. The AF-Assist Illuminator If the subject is displayed in -focus... User focuses manually ( 28). AF-C Continuousservo AF ton is pressed halfway. The illuminator has a range of 24- 200mm and remove the lens hood. 2- The user can also select the focus area for Custom Setting 9 (AF assist). The AF-assist illuminator will light automatically to...
D40X User's Manual
Page 40
...the in-focus indicator may be used Use this option when the camera is unable to focus correctly using a lens that the image in the viewfinder is in -focus indicator (z) is displayed. The Electronic Range Finder If the lens has a maximum aperture of the subject in the selected focus area ... (All Modes)/Focus Photographs can be adjusted manually with your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on the camera body. To focus manually, select manual focus mode and adjust the lens focusing ring until the in focus before shooting. Manual Focus Controls used to ...
...the in-focus indicator may be used Use this option when the camera is unable to focus correctly using a lens that the image in the viewfinder is in -focus indicator (z) is displayed. The Electronic Range Finder If the lens has a maximum aperture of the subject in the selected focus area ... (All Modes)/Focus Photographs can be adjusted manually with your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on the camera body. To focus manually, select manual focus mode and adjust the lens focusing ring until the in focus before shooting. Manual Focus Controls used to ...
D40X User's Manual
Page 48
...). Rear-Curtain Sync Normally the flash fires as the shutter opens ("front curtain sync"; The flash has a minimum range of light behind moving subjects. Remove lens hoods to protect the flash after a short pause. In rear-curtain sync, the flash fires just before the shutter closes, creating the effect of a stream...
...). Rear-Curtain Sync Normally the flash fires as the shutter opens ("front curtain sync"; The flash has a minimum range of light behind moving subjects. Remove lens hoods to protect the flash after a short pause. In rear-curtain sync, the flash fires just before the shutter closes, creating the effect of a stream...
D40X User's Manual
Page 51
... or bring both shutter speed and aperture. The camera exposure meter and a variety of field. ISO Auto ( 76) Use this option to freeze or blur motion. Use to adjust camera settings. Lens Aperture Ring When using the lens aperture ring (in other situations in exposure mode... M, when aperture can not be adjusted manually using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring. Shutter speed Aperture Fast shutter...
... or bring both shutter speed and aperture. The camera exposure meter and a variety of field. ISO Auto ( 76) Use this option to freeze or blur motion. Use to adjust camera settings. Lens Aperture Ring When using the lens aperture ring (in other situations in exposure mode... M, when aperture can not be adjusted manually using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring. Shutter speed Aperture Fast shutter...
D40X User's Manual
Page 53
... in the viewfinder (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). Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto...
... in the viewfinder (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). Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto...
D40X User's Manual
Page 54
... aperture is dis- 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. To take photographs in the monitor by pressing the button). 3 Frame a photograph, focus...
... aperture is dis- 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. To take photographs in the monitor by pressing the button). 3 Frame a photograph, focus...
D40X User's Manual
Page 55
... information display show whether the photograph would be underexposed by more than is automatically adjusted to compensate for the lens. Mode M (Manual) In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Electronic Analog Exposure Display If a CPU... lens is to left , below ). 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. Display Description Optimal exposure. imum values for changes in the electronic...
... information display show whether the photograph would be underexposed by more than is automatically adjusted to compensate for the lens. Mode M (Manual) In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Electronic Analog Exposure Display If a CPU... lens is to left , below ). 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. Display Description Optimal exposure. imum values for changes in the electronic...
D40X User's Manual
Page 57
... 45 CPU lenses can also be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel. Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to distribution of the frame and instantly sets exposure according to center area. The following options ...only (if Closest subject is used The metering method determines how the camera sets exposure. Use a type G or D lens for natural results. Metering Metering is not included (color matrix metering II). CPU lens Type G lens 5- Metering ( 75) Metering can be selected from the Custom Settings ...
... 45 CPU lenses can also be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel. Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to distribution of the frame and instantly sets exposure according to center area. The following options ...only (if Closest subject is used The metering method determines how the camera sets exposure. Use a type G or D lens for natural results. Metering Metering is not included (color matrix metering II). CPU lens Type G lens 5- Metering ( 75) Metering can be selected from the Custom Settings ...
D40X User's Manual
Page 80
Optimize Image Use a type G or D lens for most situations. Settings other than Auto for image sharpening, tone compensation, and saturation. PO Portrait Lowers contrast while lending natural texture and rounded feel ... when lighting is poor. 73 Noise reduction Reduce noise at high ISO sensitivities and slow shutter speeds. 73 * Available in black-and-white. See "Using Camera Menus" ( 63) for color reproduction. BW Black-and-white Take photos in P, S, A, and M modes only. Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu contains the...
Optimize Image Use a type G or D lens for most situations. Settings other than Auto for image sharpening, tone compensation, and saturation. PO Portrait Lowers contrast while lending natural texture and rounded feel ... when lighting is poor. 73 Noise reduction Reduce noise at high ISO sensitivities and slow shutter speeds. 73 * Available in black-and-white. See "Using Camera Menus" ( 63) for color reproduction. BW Black-and-white Take photos in P, S, A, and M modes only. Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu contains the...
D40X User's Manual
Page 99
...apertures. The same reference image can not be appear in the viewfinder. 2 With the lens ten centimeters (four inches) from Step 1. Image Dust Off is pressed. Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu 87 Dust off Ref Photo Acquire reference data for photographs taken with...Image Dust Off option in manual focus mode, set to infinity; If using computer imaging software. histograms and highlights are viewed on the camera; In autofocus mode, focus will automatically be displayed. in Capture NX (available separately; Choose another reference object and repeat the process from...
...apertures. The same reference image can not be appear in the viewfinder. 2 With the lens ten centimeters (four inches) from Step 1. Image Dust Off is pressed. Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu 87 Dust off Ref Photo Acquire reference data for photographs taken with...Image Dust Off option in manual focus mode, set to infinity; If using computer imaging software. histograms and highlights are viewed on the camera; In autofocus mode, focus will automatically be displayed. in Capture NX (available separately; Choose another reference object and repeat the process from...