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  • Page 1 Nikon The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with DiGiTAL CAMERA...
  • Page 2 Find what you're looking for from: Table of Contents See pages v-vi Find items by function or menu name. pages [_ The Q&A Index vii-ix Know what you want to do but don't know the function name? Find it from the "question and answer"...
  • Page 3 Introduction Photographyand Playback Moreon Photography(All Modes) P,S,A, and M Modes Moreon Playback Connectingto a Computer, Printer, or TV PlaybackOptions:The PlaybackMenu Shooting Options:The Shooting Menu CustomSettings Basic Camera Settings:The Setup Menu Creating RetouchedCopies:The RetouchMenu TechnicalNotes...
  • Page 4 To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the follow ing safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
  • Page 5 State of Cali_rnia nidan Br help cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hond_ alT_r handling Nikon Inc, 1300 Wait Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747 3064, USA Tel: 631 547 4200 Notices for Customers in Canada CAUTION ATTENTION...
  • Page 6 Adobe, Acrobat, and Adobe Reader are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. PictBridge is a trademark All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trade marks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Notices...
  • Page 7 For Your Safety ................ i i Connecting to a Computer, Printer, or TV ..... 55 Notices ..................iii Connecting to a Computer ..........55 Q&A index ................vii Before Connecting the Camera ..........Connecting the USB Cable ............Introduction ............Printing Photographs ............57 Getting to Know the Camera...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Folders ....................Technical Notes ..........File No, Sequence ................Optional Accessories ............96 Mirror Lock Up .................. Lenses ....................Firmware Version ................Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) ........Dust off Ref Photo ................Other Accessories ................ Accessories for the D40 ............Auto Image Rotation ..............Creating Retouched Copies: The Retouch...
  • Page 9 Find what you're looking for using this "question and answer" index. General Questions Question Keyphrase Page# How do I use the menus? Using the menus 63-64 How do I get more information on a menu? Help What do these indicators mean? Monitor, viewfinder 81-82 What does this warning...
  • Page 10 Taking Photographs Question Keyphrase Rage# Auto mode Isthere an easy way to take snapshots? Digital Vari-Program modes Isthere an easy way to take more creative shots? Auto (flash off) mode What do I do if flash photography is prohibited? Portrait mode How do I bring out a portrait subject? How can I get good landscape shots? Landscape mode...
  • Page 11 Viewing, Printing, and Retouching Photographs Question Keyphrase Page# Can [ view my photographs on the camera? Camera playback Can I view more information about photos? Photo info Why parts of my photos blink? Photo info, highlights How do l get rid of an unwanted photo? Deleting individual photos...
  • Page 12 For users in the U.S.A.: http://wwv, xnikonusr;.corr}/ o For users in Europe and Africa: kttp://www.europc, nikon.com/suppor_ o For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East:/_rttpJ/www.nikon _sio.com/ Visit these sites to keep up to date with the latest product...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon D40 single lens reflex (SLR)digital camera with interchangeable lenses. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Readthis manual thoroughly before use,and keep it handy when using the product.

  • Page 14: Getting To Know The Camera

    Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Camera Body Infrared receiver .............. Accessory shoe cover ..........Power switch ...............
  • Page 15 Eyelet for camera strap ..........Multi selector _ Memory card slot cover ..........O (delete) button ..........20, 54 Mernory card access lamp ........Power connector cover for optional adapter connector ............. Battery-chamber cover latch ......... Battery-chamber cover ........10, 103 Tripod socket Monitor ..............
  • Page 16 The Mode Dial following twelve shooting The D40 offers a choice of the modes: Advanced Modes (Exposure Modes) settings. Select these modes for full control over camera piprogrammed auto:i_ 40 AJ Aperture-priorityauto:_i42 SiShutter.pr or ty auto: _ 41 M J Manuah _ 43 Point-and-Shoot Modes (Digital Vari-Programs) Selecting a Digital...
  • Page 17 The Viewfinder Display Focus brackets (focus areas)..] 4, ] 6, 24, 25, 26 Number of exposures remaining ....1S, 116 Focus indicator ............16, 26 Number of shots remaining before Focus area display ......14, 16, 24, 25, 26 memory buffer fills ..........

  • Page 18: Caring For The Camera And Battery: Cautions

    The Shooting Information Display To view camera settings, press the _ button. The following shooting information will be displayed in the monitor. See page 22 for information on changing camera settings. [I,Changeshooting Focus area display ......14, 16, 24, 25, 26 Metering mode ..............
  • Page 19 AC inlet The EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (_ 103, 121) The EN EL9 is for use with the D40. The use of third party rechargeable Lidon batteries bearing Nikon holographic seal shown above could interfere with normal opera- tion of the camera or result in the...

  • Page 20: First Steps

    Attaching a Lens Autofocus is supported with AF S and AF I lenses only. Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when exchanging lenses. 1 Turn the camera offand remove the cap. body Removethe rear lenscap from the lens. 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...

  • Page 21: Charging And Inserting The Battery

    Charging and Inserting the Battery The supplied EN EL9battery is not charged at shipment. Charge tile battery using tile sup plied MH 23 battery charger asdescribed below. Chargethe battery. 1,1 Remove the terminal cover from the battery. 1,2 Connect the power cord to the charger and plug it in. 1,3 Place the battery in the charger.
  • Page 22 Insertthe battery. 2.1 After confirming that tile power switch is in the off posi tion, open the battery chamber cover. 2.2 Insert a fully charged battery as shown at right. Close tile ba tte ryc ham be r cove r. Removing the 8artery Turn the camera off before removing the battery.

  • Page 23: Basic Setup

    BasicSetup The first time tile camera is turned on, the language selection dialog shown in Step 1 will be displayed in the monitor. Follow the steps below to choose a language and set the time and date. No photographs can be taken until the camera clock has been set. Turn camera on, Select language.
  • Page 24 Inserting Memory Cards The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately). Insert a memory card. 1.1 Before inserting or removing memory cards, rum _hecd_m- em offand open the card slot cover: 1,2 Slide the memory card in as shown at right until it clicks into place.
  • Page 25 Memory cards must be formatted in the camera before first use. Note that formatting memory cards permanently deletes all photoqraphs and other data they may contain. Be sure all data you wish to keep have been copied to another storage device before for matting the card.
  • Page 26 Adjusting Viewfinder Focus Photographs are framed in the viewfinder. Before shooting, make sure that tile display the viewfinder is in clear focus. 1 Removethe lens cap and turn the camera on. Slide the diopter adjustment control up and down until the focus brackets are in sharp focus.

  • Page 27: Tutorial

    Photography and Playback This section describes how to take photographs in A_ (auto) mode, an automatic "point and shoot" mode in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions. Turn the camera on. 1.1 Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on.
  • Page 28 Frame a photograph in the viewfinder. 3.1 Hold tile camera as shown. _Uolding the (amera Hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. Keep your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the other to keep you upper body stable.
  • Page 29 Smoothly press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photo graph. The access lamp next to the memory card slot cover will light. Oo not _ject the memory cord or remove or disconnectthe power sourceuntil the Idmp hosgone out ond recordingis complete.

  • Page 30: Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs)

    In addition to A_o, the D40 offers a choice of seven Digital Vari Program modes. Selecting program automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative tography as easy as rotating the mode dial. Mode Description Auto (flash off) For pictures that do not use the flash.
  • Page 31 o_ Child Use for snapshots of children. Clothing and background details are vividly rendered while skin tones are given a soft, natural finish. The can]era selects the focus area containing the closest subject. Sports High shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots in which the main subject stands out clearly.

  • Page 32: Basic Playback

    Photographs areautomatically displayed after s hooting. The bat terylevel a ndnumber ofexposures remaining are also displayed. If no photograph is displayed in tile monitor, tile most recent pic ture can be viewed by pressing the @ button (_ 50). Additional pictures can be displayed by rotating the command dial or pressing the multi selector left or right.

  • Page 33: Reference

    This section builds on the Tutorial to cover more advanced shooting and playback options. More on Photography (All Modes): _ 22 Take photographs in one at a time, in bursts, or using the self-timer or a remote control R 5, A, andM Modes:_39 et the camera choose shutter speed and aper-...

  • Page 34: More On Photography (All Modes)

    i ¸ ¸ HMedes) Pressing the _ button displays shooting information in the moni tot: Shooting information is also displayed when the _B' button is pressed (shooting mode only), the _/Fn, O, or _ (P,S, and A modes only) buttons are pressed, and immediately after tile cam era is turned The display format depends...

  • Page 35: Focus

    Focus can be adjusted automatically (see "Focus Model' below) or manually 28). (_ 24,25) user can also select the focus area for automatic or manual focus or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing 26). Focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses.

  • Page 36: Af Area Mode

    AF-Area Mode Choose the focus area is selected in autofocus mode. This setting has no effect manual focus mode. Option Description Camera automatically selects focus area containing subject closest to camera. Default AUTO Closest for P,S, A,and M modes; selected automatically when mode dial is rotated to n, t_,_, [==]s.bject _,._, or_.

  • Page 37: Focus Area Selection

    Focus Area Selection The 1)40 offers a choice of three focus areas. At default settings, tile camera chooses the focus area automatically or focuses on subject in the center focus area, but the focus area can also be selected manually to compose photographs with the main subject positioned at either side of the frame.

  • Page 38: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock s utter-reease utton/AE-L/_ Focus lock can be used to change tile composition after focusing, making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in a focus area in the final composition. It can also be used when the autofocus system is unable to focus (_ 27).
  • Page 39 Getling Good Results wilh Aulofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, use manual focus (_ 28) or use focus lock (_ 26) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph.

  • Page 40: Manual Focus

    Manual Focus Use this option when you wish to adjust focus manually or when using a manual focus lens. Tofocus manually, select manual focus mode and adjust the lens focusing ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in focus. Photographs can be taken at any time, even when the image is not in focus.

  • Page 41: Image Quality And Size

    Together} image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card. Larger} higher quality in]ages can be printed at larger sizes but also require more menlory, meaning that fewer such in]ages can be stored on the men]ory card. Image Qualityand S ize Large file size JPEG Fine...

  • Page 42: Image Quality

    Image Quality The camera supports tile following image quality options (listed in descending order by in]age quality and file size): Option Format Description Compressed raw data from the image sensor are saved directly to memory card. Choose for irnages that will be retouched on a computer.
  • Page 43 NEF(RAW)/RAW+B Capture NX (available separately; _ ] 03) or the supplied PictureProject software are required to view NEF (RAW) images on a computer. NEF (RAW) photographs can not be printed by most print services or by direct USB connection; use PictureProject or Capture NX to print NEF (RAW) photographs.

  • Page 44: Shooting Mode

    Shooting mode determines how tile camera takes photographs: one at a time, in a continu ous sequence, with a timed shutter release delay, or with a remote control. Mode Description Single frame (default) Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release button is pressed.
  • Page 45 Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes Tile sel_timer or optional MbL3 remote control can be used for sel_portraits. Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface. Select one of the following shooting modes: has focused. J Sh_er _ck-respor/se releasedwhen camera focuses.

  • Page 46: Using The Built-In Flash

    The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit sub jects. The flash modes available depend on the mode selected with the mode dial; note that the flash can not be used in _, _, or [] mode. The default flash setting for Digital Vari Program modes is automatically restored when the mode dial is rotated to a new setting or the camera is turned off.
  • Page 47 FJashMode The flash modes available depend on the mode currently sdected with the mode dial, Auto Auto slow sync red-eye Auto slow sync+ reduction red-eye tttt reduction Fill flash Fill flash Red-eye curtain+Rear- reduction slow Red-eye _ Rear-curtain sync reduction sync "iii Slow sync+...
  • Page 48 Usewith CPU lenses with focal lengths of 18 300ram or non CPU lenses with focal lengths of 18 200ram (_ 97 g8). Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows. Lensesthat block the su_ect's view of the AF assist lamp may interfere with red eye reduction. The flash has a minimum range of 60cm (2 ft.) and can not be used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses.

  • Page 49: Iso Sensitivity

    Photographs taken at slow shutter speeds are prone to blurring. If 190 sensitivity is raised above the base setting of ISO 200 equivalent, the same exposures can be achieved at faster shutter speeds, preventing blur. 150 sensitivity can be set to values between 190 200 and 190 1600 in steps of 1EV, with a further high sensitivity setting of HI 1 available for an 190 equivalent...

  • Page 50: Two-Button Reset

    Controls used:_ button + _ button The camera settings listed below can be restored to default values by holding the _ and Q buttons down together for more than _:_ two seconds (these buttons are marked by a green dot). monitor turns off briefly while settings are reset.

  • Page 51: P,,A, And M Mode

    P,S,A, and M modes offer control overa variety of advanced settings, including exposure (B_ 45), white balance, and image optimization. Each of these modes offers a different degree of control over shutter speed and aperture: Mode Description p Programmed auto Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal...

  • Page 52: Mode P (Programmed Auto)

    In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture. To take photographs in programmed auto:...

  • Page 53: Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto)

    In shutter priority auto, you choose the shutter speed from values between 30s and V4,000s while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving subjects, high shutter speeds to "freeze"...

  • Page 54: Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto)

    In aperture priority auto, you choose the aperture from values between the minimum maximum for the lens while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Small apertures (high f/numbers) increase depth of field, bringing both the main subject and background into focus.

  • Page 55: Mode M (Manual)

    In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speed can be set to values between 30s and V4,000s, or the shutter can be held open for indefinitely for longer exposures (bu _.b). Aperture can be set to values between the minimum and max imum values for the lens.
  • Page 56 Long Time-Exposures Shutter speeds of"bulb" and " "can be used for long time exposure photographs of mov ing lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a tripod or an optional remote control (_ 33, 103). Shutterspeed Description bulb Shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is held down.

  • Page 57: Exposure

    Metering The metering method determines how the camera sets exposure. The following options are available when the mode dial is F)tated to P,S, A, or M (matrix metering is used in other modes): Method Description Recommended in most situations. Camera meters a wide area of the frame Matrix and instantly sets exposure according to distribution...
  • Page 58 Autoexposure Lock AE-L/_ if tile subject is not in tile metered area when center weighted or spot metering is used, exposure will be based on lighting conditions in the background and the main subject may not be correctly exposed. This can be prevented by using autoexposure lock.

  • Page 59: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure by up to +5 EV in increments of %EV, mak ing pictures brighter or darker. It is available only in P, S ,A,and M modes and is most effective when used with center weighted or spot metering (_ 45).

  • Page 60: Flash Compensation

    Flash Compensation Flash compensation (available only in _ S,A, and iVl modes) is used to alter flash output from 3 EVto +I EV in increments of %EV, changing the brightness of the main subject rela tive to the background. Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, or reduced to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections.
  • Page 61 8-'- Direct sunlight Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight. Flash Use with built-in flash or optional Nikon flash units. Cloudy Use in daylight under overcast skies. Shade Use in daylight with subjects in the shade. Use gray or white object or existing photograph...

  • Page 62: More On Playback

    enPlayback To play photographs back, press the O button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor: Photographs taken in "tall" (portrait) orientation are displayed in tall orientation shown at right. The following operations can be performed in full frame playback: Description View additional Press multi selector to right or rotate command...

  • Page 63: Photo Information

    Photo Information Photo inforrnation is superimposed on images displayed in full frame playback. Press the multi selector down cycle through following inforrnation: File Inforrnatione+Shooting Data Page 1 e+Shooting Data Page 2 e+ Retouch History (retouched copies only) e+Highlightse+RGB Histograrn e+ File Information. File Information Protect status......
  • Page 64 Highlights Hiqhliqht_ are the brightest portions of the image. Details may be Eost("washed out") in areas of highEights that are overexposed. Protect status ......................Retouch indicator ....................Highlights (indicated by flashing border) Frame number/total number of images Histogram A histogrom is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the...
  • Page 65 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press the Q button to zoom in on a photograph in full frame play following operations performed: back. The can be Description Zoom in and out zoom in to maximum approximately (large images), 15>4 (medium images) or lOx (small images).
  • Page 66 Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full frame, zoom, and thumbnail playback, tile Q button carl be used to protect photo graphs from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted using tile O button or tile Delete option in tile playback menu, and have DOS "read only" status when viewed on a Windows computer.

  • Page 67: Connecting To A Computer, Printer, Or Tv

    to a Compute Printer, or 7V The camera can be connected to a computer using the supplied USBcable. The supplied PictureProject software can then be used to copy photographs to the computer, where they can be organized, retouched, and printed. Before Connecting the Camera...
  • Page 68 Stop USB Mass Storage Device. or Eject H ardware _Unplug !!!!!! Mec OSX Drag the camera volume ('NIKON D40") into the Trash. During Transfer Do not turn the camera off or disconnect the USBcable while transfer is in progress. Camera Centrel Pro Camera Control Pro (available separatdy;_...

  • Page 69: Printing Photographs

    Photographs can be printed by any of the following methods: • Connect the can]era to a printer and print JPEG photographs directly fr_>m the can]era (see below). • Insert the can]era memory card in a printer equipped with a card slot (see the printer manual for details).
  • Page 70 Connecting the Printer Before printing, check that the camera battery is fully charged. If in doubt, charge the bat tery or use an EH 5 AC adapter and EP5 AC adapter connector (available separately; _ 103). Set the camera USB option to PTP (_ 84). Turn the printer on.
  • Page 71 Printing Pictures One at a Time To print the picture currently selected in the PictBridge playback display, press OIL The menu shown at right will be displayed. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option and press to the right to select.
  • Page 72 Printing Multiple Pictures To print multiple pictures or create an index print listing all JPEG photographs as small thumbnail images, press the _ button the PictBridge playback display. The menu shown at right will be displayed. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight option and press to the right to select.
  • Page 73 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The Print set (DPOF) option in the playback menu is used to create digital "print orders" for PictBridge compatible printers and devices that support DPOF. Selecting Print set (DPOF) from the playback menu displays the menu shown in Step 1. Highlight Select/set.

  • Page 74: Viewing Photographs On Tv

    An EG D100 video cable (available separately; _ 103) can be used to connect the camera to a television or VCR for playback or recording. Use of an optional EH 5 AC adapter and EP 5 AC adapter connector is recommended for extended playback (_ 103).

  • Page 75: Menu Guide

    Guide Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the can]era menus. To view the menus, press the _ button. Slider shows position in current Choose from playback, shooting, Custom Settings, setup, menu retouch menus (see below) g for each option If "?"...
  • Page 76 To modify menu settings: Display menus. Highlight icon for current menu. Select menu, Position cursor in selected menu, Highlight menu item. Display options. Highlight option. Menu items that are displayed in gray are not cur- rendy available. Make selection. Press the shutter release button halfway to exit the menus and return to shooting mode.

  • Page 77: Rotate Tall

    The playback menu contains the following options (options dis played may differ if My menu is selected for the CSM/Setup menu option in the setup menu; _ 80). See "Using Camera Menus" (_¢_ 63) for more information on using the menus. Option Description Delete...
  • Page 78 Playback Folder Choose a folder for playback: Option Description Only photos in the folder currently selected for Folders in the setup menu are displayed during playback. This option Current selected automatically when a photo is taken. If a memory card (default) is inserted and this option selected before photos have been...

  • Page 79: Print Set (Dpof)

    Slide Show Create a slide show of the pictures in the current playback folder. The following options are available: Option Description Frameintvl Choose how long each picture will be displayed. Start Start slide show. The following operations can be performed during a slide show: 1"o Description...

  • Page 80: Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

    The shooting menu contains the following options (options dis played may differ if My menu is selected for the CSM/Setup menu option in the setup menu; _ 80). See "Using Camera Menus" (_¢_ 63) for more information on using the menus. Option Description Optimizeimage_...
  • Page 81 Customizing Image Enhancement Options: Custom Select Custom to make separate adjustments to tile following options. After adjusting set tings, highlight Done and press OK. • Image sharpening: Choose how much outlines are sharpened dur ing shooting. Choose high settings for sharp outlines, low set tings for softer outlines.

  • Page 82: Image Size

    Image Quality Select image quality (_ 30). Image Size ¢hoose image size (_ 30). White Balance (P, S, A, and M Modes) Nine options are available for white balance. See "Reference: White Balance"(_4%. Fine-Tuning White Balance At settings other than White balance preset white balance can be "fine tuned"...
  • Page 83 Measuring a Value for PresetWhite Balance 1 Placea neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used it] the final photograph. A standard gray card can be used as a reference in studio settings. Do alter exposure from the value selected by the camera; when shooting in mode M,use the electronic analog exposure display to select optimum exposure.
  • Page 84 Copying White Balance from a Photograph A white balance value copied from an existing photograph can be used for preset white balance. Select White balance>White balance preset in the shooting menu. The menu Step displayed. shown 1 will be Highlight Use photo.

  • Page 85: Noise Reduction

    ISO Sensitivity Adjust ISO sensitivity 37). Noise Reduction Photographs taken at high sensitivities or at shutter speeds of 1 s or slower can be processed to reduce "noise" in the form of mot tling or randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels. Choose from the following...

  • Page 86: Custom Settings

    Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences. The following options are available when Simple (the default option) is selected for CSM/Setup menu in the setup menu (_ 80): Option Option R Reset 4 Shootingmode 1 Beep 5 Metering 2 Focusmode 6 Nomemorycard?

  • Page 87: Focus Mode

    2: Focus Mode Select a focus mode (_ 23). 3: AF-Area Mode Choose how tile camera selects tile focus area in autofocus mode 4: Shooting Mode Select from single frarne, continuous, sel_timer_and remote con trol mode (_ 32). 5: Metering (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Choose how tile camera rneters exposure (_45).

  • Page 88: Flash Level (P,S, A, And M Modes Only)

    8: Flash Level (P,S,A, and M Modes Only) Adjust flash level (_ 48). (All Modes Except [] and 4) 9: AF-assist If On (the default setting) is selected and tile subject is poorly lit, the AF assist illuminator will light to assist the focus operation single servo AF (AF-Sor single servo AF selected in AF-Aautofocus mode).

  • Page 89: Fn Button

    11: __)/Fn Button Choose the function performed by the Fn button. Option Description Self-timer Press the Fn button to select self-timer mode (_ 33). (default) Shooting Press the Fn button and rotate the cornmand dial to select mode shooting mode (_ 32). Image Press the Fn button and rotate the command...

  • Page 90: S: Auto Offtimers

    14: Built-in Flash (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Choose a flash control mode for tile built in flash or tile optional Speedlight. SB 400 TTL(default): Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions. Manual:Tile flash fires at the level selected in the menu shown at right.
  • Page 91 16: Self-Timer Choose tile length of tile shutter release delay hi sel_timer mode (_ 33). The default setting is l Os. 17: Remote on Duration Choose how long tile camera will wait for a signal from tile remote before cancelling delayed or quicbresponse remote modes (_@ 33).

  • Page 92: Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu

    The setup menu contains tile options listed below (options dis played may differ if My menu is selected for CSM/Setup menu, See "Using Camera Menus" (_ 63) for more information on using the menus. The following options are available when] To display the following additional options,...

  • Page 93: Info Display Format

    Pressthe multi selector up or down to highlight items and then press to the right to select or deselect. Selected items are indicated by a check mark. Highlight Done and press OKto return to the list of menu names shown in Step 1. Repeat steps 2 3 to edit additional menus.
  • Page 94 Classic format is shown below. Mode ..................Electronic analog exposure display ....43 Shutter speed ............39 44 Exposure compensation ........... Auto ISO sensitivity indicator ......... Aperture (f/mumber) .......... 39-44 Optimize image indicator ........Flash sync mode ............Focus area display ......14, 16, 24, 25, 26 Exposure compensation value ......

  • Page 95: World Time

    Auto Shooting Info Choose whether to automatically display shooting information the monitor in Digital Vari Program (A_o_, _, _, ,_, _, _, and _) modes or P,S,A, and M modes. Select On to automatically display shooting information after the shutter release button is released. If Custom Setting 7 (Image review) is off, shooting information will also be displayed after a photograph...

  • Page 96: Image Comment

    Language (LANG) Choose tile language for camera menus and messagesflora: De Deutsch German Pt Portugu_s Portuguese En English English Ru PyccK._ Russian Es Espa_ol Spanish Sv Svenska Swedish Fi Suomi Finnish q_: (_)TraditionalChinese Fr Fran;ais French _£]" q_A: (tt]]_$) Sirnplified Chinese Italiano Italian FI FI;_...

  • Page 97: Folders

    9ggg, the camera will create a new folder by adding one to the current folder number (e.g., 101NCD40). The camera treats folders with the same name but different folder numbers as the same folder. For example, if the folder NIKON is selected...

  • Page 98: File No, Sequence

    File No. Sequence Choose how the camera names files. • Off (default): File numbering is reset to 0001 when a new folder is created, the memory card is formatted, or a new memory card is inserted. • On: File numbering continues from the last number used after a new folder is created, the memory card is formatted, or a new...

  • Page 99: Dust Off Ref Photo

    Dust off Ref Photo Acquire reference data for tile Image Dust Off option in (apture NX (available separately; for more information, see the Capture NX manual). Highlight On and press OK. Tile message shown at right will be displayed. With the lens ten centimeters (four inches) from a well lit, featureless white object, frame tile object so that it fills the viewfinder and then press the shutter release but ton halfway.

  • Page 100: Auto Image Rotation

    Auto Image Rotation Photographs taker] while On (tile default option) is selected con tain information on camera orientation, allowing then] to be rotated automatically during playback (_ SO)or when viewed in Capture NX (available separately; _ 103) or PictureProject." The following orientations are recorded:...

  • Page 101: Creating Retouched Copies: The Retouch Menu

    The options in the retouch menu are used to create trimmed, resized, or retouched copies of the photographs on the memory card. The following options are available (options displayed may differ if My menu is selected for the CSM/Setup menu option in the setup menu;...

  • Page 102: D Lighting

    To create retouched copies from the retouch menu: Highlight menu item, Display selection screen, Highlight photo, _ Display retouch options, t Photos can also be highlighted using command dial. To view selected picture full frame, pressand hold Q button, fTo exit to playback mode without creating modified copy, pressQ button. D-Lighting D lighting brightens...

  • Page 103: Red Eye Correction

    Red-Eye Correction Selecting this option displays a preview image as shown below. Confirm tile effects of red eye correction and create a corrected copy as described in the following table. Note that red eye correction may not always produce the expected results and may in very rare cir cumstances be applied to portions of the image that are not affected by red eye;...

  • Page 104: Monochrome

    Monochrome Choose fiom Black-and-white, Sepia, and Cyanotype (blue and white monodlrome). Selecting Sepia or Cyanotype displays a preview of the selected image; press tile multi selector up to increase color saturation, down to decrease. Press OKto create a monochr_)me copy and return to full frame playback.
  • Page 105 Selecting Small picture from the retouch menu displays the menu shown in Step 1. Fol low the steps below to create small copies of multiple pictures. Highlight Choose size. Display options. ® Highlight desired picture size. Make selection and return to previous menu.

  • Page 106: Image Overlay

    Image Overlay Image overlay combines two existing RAW photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals. The new picture is saved at current image quality and size settings; before creating an overlay, set image quality and size (_ 30; all options are available).
  • Page 107 Pressthe muki selector left or right to highlight the Preview column. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight one of the following options and pressOK. • Overlay:Preview the overlay as shown at right. PressOKto save the new image. To return to Step 6 and select new photos or adjust gain, press @.

  • Page 108: Technical Notes

    Batteries AC adapters Filters AC adapter connectors UseOnlyIlikon Brand Electronic Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. THE USEOF NON- NIKONACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE_OURCAMERA AND MAYVOID_OURNIKONWARRANTY.

  • Page 109: Lenses

    /@11S@$ Autofocus is supported only with AF S and AF I CPU lenses, which are equipped with an autofocus motor: IX Nikkor CPU lenses can not be used; other CPU lenses (including lenses not equipped with an autofocus motor) can be used in manual focus mode. lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts (_ 45), AF S and AF I lenses by "AF S"...

  • Page 110: Optional Accessories

    _nconlpatibBeNon-CPULensesand Accessories The following r/on-CPU lenses and accessories can NOTbe used: o TC 16A AF Teleconverter .200 60OnIra f/95 (serial numbers 280001 300490) • Non AI lenses . Lensesfor the F3AF (80ram f/28, 200ram f/35, Tdl 16 Telec:onverter) • Lenses that require the AU 1 focusing unit...

  • Page 111: Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)

    When used with compatible flash units 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_TL flash control and Flash Color Information Communication.
  • Page 112 Negative voltages or voltages over 250V applied to the accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation, but damage the sync circuitry of the camera or flash. Before using a Nikon Speedlight not listed in this section, contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for more information. TheAS-15AccessoryShoe Adapter...
  • Page 113 Noteson OptionalSpeedlights Referto the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. If the Speedlight supports the Creative Light- ing System,refer to the section on CLS<ompatible digital SLRcameras. The D40 is not included in the "digital SLR"category in the SB-8ODX, S B28DX,and SB-5ODX manuals. Ifan optional SpeedJight is attached with the camera in AM_:_, _, I--_,._., _, _, or [] mode, the built-in flash will turn off and the optional Speedlight will fire whenever a photograph istaken.

  • Page 114: Other Accessories

    • Nikon filters can be divided into three types: screw-in, slip-in, and rear-interchange. Nikon filters; other filters may interfere with autofocus or dectronic range finding.

  • Page 115: Accessories For The D40

    • EN-EL9rechargeable Li-ion battery: Additional EN-EL9 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon service representatives. Power • EH-5ACadapter:Use to power the carnera for extended periods. EP-5 AC adapter connec- sources tot required (available separately).

  • Page 116: Caring For The Camera

    Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon service representative once every one to two years, and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to these services)
  • Page 117 Note, however, that tile filter is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Nikon recommends that the filter be cleaned only by Nikon authorized service personnel. To prevent the camera from powering offwhile the mirF)r is raised, use a full charged battery or an optional EH 5 AC adapter and EP5 AC adapter connector (_ 103).
  • Page 118 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected Cleaning:When cleaning tile camera body, use a blower to strong shocks or vibration gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth After using the camera at the beach or seaside, Keepdry: This product...
  • Page 119 Should foreign matter find its way onto the low passfilter, clean the filter or have it cleaned by autho- rized Nikon service personnel (_ x). Photographs affected by the presence of foreign matter on the filter can be retouched using Capture NX (available separately; _ 103) or the clean image options available in some third-party imaging applications.

  • Page 120: Troubleshooting

    AC adapter, and turn the camera on again. If the problem per- sists, turn the camera off and press the reset switch (see right; note that this resets the clock). In the event of continued malfundion, contact your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. 108 TechnicalNotes/Troubleshooting...
  • Page 121 Problem Solution • Manual focus selected: if AF-S orAFd lens is attached, 28, 97 choose autofocus mode. Otherwise focus manually. 26, 28 Image in viewfinder is not in focus. • Camera unable to focus using autofocus: use manual focus or focus lock. Lens is not AF-S or AF-I: use manual focus.
  • Page 122 Problem Solution Flashing areas appear in images Press multi selector up or down to choose photo infor- Shooting data appear on images mation displayed. A graph appears during playback RAW image is not played back. Photo was taken at image quality of NEF+JPEG. •...

  • Page 123: Camera Error Messages And Displays

    Slide card write-protect switch to "write" position. Slide lock to "write" position. (blinks) • Use Nikon-approved card. • Card may be damaged. Contact retailer or Nikon- ([HFI) This card can not be used. authorized service representative. (blinks) • Delete unwanted files or insert new memory card.
  • Page 124 Nikon-authodzed service representa- 16-17 (blinks) button again. rive. Initialization error. Contact Nikon-authorized service rep- Contact Nikon-authorized service representative, (blinks) resentative. Help A blinking [ is displayed in the monitor or viewfinder indicates that a description of the current prob lem can be viewed by pressing the _ button.

  • Page 125: Appendix

    The Appendix covers the following topics: • AvailableSettingsand Defaults..........................• TheCommandDial..............................• MemoryCardCapacity and ImageQuality/Size....................• Exposure Program(Mode P)..........................• FlashControl ................................. • ShutterSpeeds Availablewith the Built-inFlash ....................• Aperture,Sensitivity,andFlashRange........................• Supported Standards............................• White Balance andColor Temperature ........................Available Settings and Defaults...
  • Page 126 The following defaults are restored with Custom Setting R (Reset): 1: Beep 2: Focus mode AF A 3: AF area mode Closest sub]ect Closest subject 4: Shooting mode Single frame 5: Metering Matrix Release locked 6: No memory card? 7: Image review 8: Flash level 9: AF assist 10: ISO auto...
  • Page 127 The Command Dial The command dial can be used in alone or in combination with other controls to adjust the following settings. Changes to the affected setting are visible in the viewfinder and shoot ing information display. Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (flexible program, mode P;_ 40).
  • Page 128 Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 512 MB Panasonic Pro HIGH SPEED memory card at different image quality and size settings. Image quality Image size Filesize(MB)1 Numberof images1 Buffercapacity1,2...
  • Page 129 The following types of flash control are supported when a CPU lens is used in combination with the built in flash or optional SB 400, SB 800, or SB 600 Speedlights. • i-TTLBalancedFill-Flash for DigitalSIR: Flash output is adjusted for a natural balance between the main subject and the background.
  • Page 130 White Balance and Color Temperature Approximate color temperatures for each white balance setting are given below (values may differ from color temperatures given by photo color meters): Finetuning White balance None 3,500 K 8,000 K AUTO Auto Fine tuning added to value selected by camera 3,000 K 3,300K H 3,200K...

  • Page 131: Specifications

    Single lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lenses 61 million 3,008x 2,000 (Large) • 2,256 x 1,496 (Medium) 1,504x 1,000 (Small) Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts IX N enses can not Equivalent in 35 mm format is approximately 15 times lens focal length.
  • Page 132 NTS(- and PAL • " • - USB 24) Hi speed be upgraded by user 120 TechnicalNotes/Specifications...
  • Page 133 • One rechargeable Nikon EN ELg Li ion battery; charging voltage (MH 23 quic i charger): 7.4V DC Approximately 126×64×g4mm (5.0x2.Sx3.7in.) 475g (1 lb. I oz.) without battery, memory card, or body cap_ (no condensation) Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged...
  • Page 134 MH-23 Quick Charger 18-55 mm f/3.5- 5.6GII ED AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens (Available Separately) 18 55mm _XimU r'i} aperture 122 TechnicalNotes/Specifications...

  • Page 135: Index 123

    Symbols AF-area mode (Custom Set SeeCreative Lighting tern 3D polol matrix metering tings menu), 24, 75 Electronic range finder Colon See Color mode; Filter Focus, manual Metering AF-assist (Custom Settings 420 segment BGB senso_ menu), effects; Hue; Saturation; Exif version 221,117 AF assist illuminator, 2, 23, 76...
  • Page 136 Format memory card (setup Options SeE,Accessories, Saturation, menu), 13, 81 M See Image size optional SD See Memory card Secure Digital¸ See Memory See Manual mode card Manual mode, 39, 43 44 R See Programmed auto Self timer ,SeeShooting mode, Help, 3,112 Mass storage See USB, _sss...
  • Page 137 USB (setup menu), 5S, 84 Video cable, 62,103 Video device, 62 Video mode (setup menu), 62, 83 VIDEO OUT, 2, 62 Viewfinder, S, 14,16,102,111 accessories, _ocus, 14 indicators, S, 111 112 Viewing photographs Playback (white balance indicator), 4g, 70 72 White balance,4g, 72 See a/so Color temperature...
  • Page 138 I No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except forl authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. NIKON CORPORATION Fuji Bldg., 2-3 Marunouchi 3-chome, Printed in Thailand Chiyoda-ku,Tokyo 100-8331, Japan 6MBA7511-02...

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