Nikon D40 Guide User Manual 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. The can]era focuses
continuously while the shutter release button is pressed halfway,
tracking the subject in the center focus area. if the subject leaves
the center focus area, the can]era will continue to focus based on
information from the other focus areas. The starting focus area can be selected with the
multi selector: The built in flash and AF assist illuminator turn offautomatically.
_ Close Up
Use for close up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects.
The camera automatically focuses on the subject in the center
focus area; other focus areas can be selected using the multi selec
tor. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur.
[] Night Portrait
Use for a natural balance between the main subject and the back
ground in portraits taken under low light. The camera selects tile
focus area containing the closest subject. Use of a tripod is recom
mended to prevent blur.
TheBuilt-in flash
If additional lighting is required for correct exposure in _,_ ._.,_ _T_, _ or [] mode, the built in flash will
pop automatically when the shutter releasebutton is pressed halfway. See"Using the Built in Flash"
for information on choosing a flash mode (_ 34).
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