Nikon D40 User's Manual
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1. Simple user friendly operation See it clearly Bright viewfinder Nikon Stay charged r Keep moving Compact lightweight Strong long lasting battery e The D40 Digital SLR Camera Outfit includes AF S DX Zoom Nikkor 18 55mm 1 3 5 5 6G ED II lens e Autofocus is supported only with AF S and AF I CPU lenses which are equipped with an autofocus motor eLens AF S DX Zoom Nikkor 17 55mm f 2 8G ED IF Exposure mode A 1 250 second f 2 8 eWhite balance Auto Sensitivity ISO equiv 200 eLens AF S DX Zoom Nikkor 12 24mm f 4G ED IF e Exposure mode AUTO 1 320 second f 9 White balance Auto Sensitivity ISO equiv 200 Less Science Fiction More Magic It s never been easier to take amazing pictures th Great pictures have never been easier Great pictures used to require complicated and cumbersome equipment along with years of experience Not any more The D40 is compact lightweight and designed specifi cally for ease of use yet contains all the top quality high performance technologies that you expect from a Nikon digital SLR And with world famous Nikkor lenses you know you have the sharpest and most reliable optical performance available All in a camera light enough to carry with you everywhere Beautiful photography has never been easier Ay The large bright 2 5 inch LCD monitor lets you see your images clearly while simple helb menus are always easy to navigate A fundame2. piel ae aie Control Pro Supplied accessories Non Nikon products ENJOY THESE FUN EASY FUNCTIONS PROCESS LIKE A PRO THE EASY gt Connect your camera to a computer and your INTUITIVE CAPTURE NX ee F z images are automatically imported with R thumbnail previews that make it easy to a select and organize your favorites D Red eye corrections brightness and color can be fixed with ease Nikon s revolutionary new software D Its easy to create slideshows using your favorite music A variety of gives you an unprecedented degree of With a high 4 3x zooming power this For enhanced twilight shots or an added effects including Slide Wipe and Cross control over your images Thanks to compact lightweight telephoto lens impact to daylight images Ideal for Fade are also at your disposal exclusive U Point Technology by Nik zooms further towards your subject entry level users the new SB 400 is Software Capture NX does all the Ree aN while the VR Nikon s exclusive compact lightweight and offers many Photo printing made simple Handy calculations for you making it the first 70 300mm 4 5 6G ED IF Vibration Reduction system eliminates of Nikon s creative features For even _ i blur caused by hand shake more versatility creativity and Th templates and easy to select func truly usable editing imaging software y B 4 y PictBridge IONS SUCH as borderless print offer you a POMS ete SB 400 att
3. EH 5 can be used to power the camera for even longer periods an AC Adapter Connector EP 5 is required available separately 2 200 shots when shot under the following conditions fully charged EN EL9 battery temperature of 20 C 68 F AF S DX Zoom Nikkor 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6G ED II lens continuous shooting mode continuous servo autofocus image quality set to JPEG BASIC image size set to Medium shutter speed 1 250 second shutter release pressed halfway for three seconds and focus cycled from infinity to minimum range three times with each shot monitor turned on for five seconds after six shots and then turned off cycle repeated once exposure meters turned off controls D Lighting Does part of an image seem dark with too little detail No problem D lighting lets you enhance brightness or contrast in camera after the shot is taken Retouch Menu The D40 lets you edit and enhance fe RETOUCH MENU fy C lightins ie at re correction Trim H Monochrome Ea Filter effects E Smal picture amp made overlay your pictures easily in the camera with several color filter effects or use black and white or sepia tone Before Simply apply to your images with even more interesting options in the menu It s easy convenient and fun After Detail enlarge ment function Press the Q button and you can zoom in on your picture as close as approx 19x large images The extra large 2 5 inch
4. Focus Area Can be selected from 3 focus areas AF Area Modes 1 Single Area AF 2 Dynamic Area AF 3 Dynamic Area AF with Closest Subject Priority Focus Lock Focus can be locked by pressing shutter release button halfway single servo AF or by pressing AE L AF L button Exposure Metering System TTL full aperture exposure metering system 1 3D Color Matrix Metering II type G and D lenses Color Matrix Metering II other CPU lenses metering performed by 420 segment RGB sensor 2 Center weighted Weight of 75 given to 8mm circle in center of frame 3 Spot Meters 3 5mm circle about 2 5 of frame centered on active focus area Exposure Metering Range 1 0 to 20 EV 3D Color Matrix or center weighted metering 2 2 to 20 EV spot metering Exposure Modes Digital Vari Program Auto Auto Flash Off Portrait lal Landscape amp child X Sports W Close Up Fl Night Portrait Programmed Auto P with flexible program Shutter Priority Auto S Aperture Priority Auto A Manual M Exposure Compensation 5 EV in increments of 1 3 EV Exposure Lock Exposure locked at detected value with AE L AF L button Shooting Modes 1 Single frame shooting mode 2 Continuous shooting mode approx 2 5 frames per second 3 Self timer mode 4 Delayed remote mode 2 s delay 5 Quick response remote mode Shutter Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter 30 to 1 4000 s in steps of 1 3 bulb Sync Contact X contact only flash synchronization at u
5. LCD color monitor is perfect for viewing sharpness or just showing recently captured pictures to friends and family en lg ce E 1 i H L F f USB connection Connect easily to your computer using the supplied USB cable The supplied PictureProject software can then be used to load photographs to your computer where they can be organized retouched and printed ISO 800 Easy to use viewfinder The D40 s optical viewfinder is bright clear and magnified to ensure an ideal view for precise composition The D40 Digital SLR Camera Outfit includes AF S DX Zoom Nikkor 18 55mm 1 3 5 5 6G ED II lens AE L AF L button Command dial Information display formats Multi selector Choose your view Classic format or the new Graphic and Wallpaper formats for Digital Vari Program modes and P S A M modes Easy setting changes with assist images The D40 offers handy assist images for main camera features when you change camera settings These images are readily available to help you select the right Broad ISO sensitivity range Your D40 s ISO sensitivity can be set from 200 all the way to 1600 enabling beautiful images in many challenging low light situations without using a flash settings for your pictures Metering system options Nikon s exclusive 3D Color Matrix Metering Il instantly evaluates the brightness contrast and colors of any shoo
6. light sensitivity where the main subject stands out clearly The camera tracks your Whether it s a museum concert or school play you re ready subject adjusting the focus with split second response whenever flash photography is not allowed v Close Up Discover the hidden beauty in flowers coins insects A Portrait Select this mode when you want a sophisticated and other small treasures Close Up mode renders every detail professional looking portrait with your subject sharply focused of the foreground while a softened background helps your and the background stylishly softened subject stand out Use a tripod to get the sharpest results Landscape This mode ensures beautiful pictures of landscapes eX Night Portrait This mode focuses on the closest subject in a low buildings and other large scale subjects It s also ideal for light situation and then calculates a balanced exposure for both shooting groups of friends and family with a backdrop of the foreground and the background For the sharpest pictures a beautiful scenery tripod is recommended 11 12 Less Complicate d More Capable Nikon digital SLR versatility and picture qua lity in a camera easy enough for everyone Exposure mode dial All you need is right here Now great pictures are a snap in every shooting situation For more control over shutter speed and aperture choose P Program Auto S Shutter Priority Auto A Aperture Priority Auto or M Ma
7. Nikon Digital SLR Camera D40 Specifications Type of Camera Single lens reflex digital camera Effective Pixels 6 1 million Image Sensor RGB CCD 23 7 x 15 6 mm total pixels 6 24 million Image Size pixels 3 008 x 2 000 L 2 256 x 1 496 M 1 504 x 1 000 S ISO Sensitivity 200 to 1 600 in steps of 1 EV with additional setting one step over 1600 Storage Media Storage System SD memory card SDHC compliant Compressed NEF RAW 12 bit compression JPEG JPEG baseline compliant File System Exif 2 21 Compliant DCF 2 0 and DPOF White Balance Auto TTL white balance with 420 pixel RGB sensor six manual modes with fine tuning and preset white balance LCD Monitor 2 5 in 230 000 dot low temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment Playback Function 1 frame Thumbnail 4 or 9 segments Magnifying playback Slide show Histogram indication Highlight point display Auto image rotation Delete Function Card format All frames delete Selected frames delete Video Output NTSC or PAL Interface Hi speed USB Mass Storage and MTP PTP selectable Text Input Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi selector stored in Exif header Lens Mount Nikon F mount with AF contacts Compatible Lenses Type G or D AF Nikkor 1 AF S AF I All functions supported 2 Other Type G or D AF Nikkor All functions supported except autofocus 3 PC Micro Nikkor 85mm f 2 8D Can only be used in mod
8. ached to the Dag Pernormance trom wireless f variety of layout options PictBridge is the EISA ane flash photography try the otograpners The number of F mount j quick and fun way to print pictures directly P Lap 2006 2007 a Nikkor lenges has anes oF ie AOUE from your camera Simply connect to any 36 million as of July 2006 professional level results compatible printer using the supported USB U Point Technology Capture NX SB 600 in an easy to use format Nikon Speedlights 14 15
9. anced technology gives you sharp clear focusing even after sundown It s all because of Nikon s exclusive focusing system called the 3 area Multi CAM 530 AF sensor Module You don t need to remember the name but isn t it nice to know it s there pane E ra Py E Kaar fa Take up to 100 action shots at approx 2 5 frames per second using Continuous Shooting Mode eLens AF S VR DX Zoom Nikkor 18 200mm f 3 5 5 6G ED IF e Exposure mode M 1 2 second f 6 3 White balance Auto Sensitivity ISO equiv 200 e Built in Flash TTL Less Night More Light Let Nikon flash technology illuminate your images Simply brilliant Nikon flash technology Light is essential to great pictures That s why the D40 comes with Nikon s unmatched flash technology Forget about washed out unnatural color The D40 provides the right light even in low light or backlit situations Just use Auto mode and Nikon will do the calculations for you The result subtle superb images For more sophisticated flash photography try Nikon s external Speedlights When combined with the D40 the advanced Creative Lighting System turns the darkest situations into dazzling photo opportunities Four flash modes are available Auto flash Red eye reduction Slow sync and Rear curtain sync The D40 offers the most consistent flash exposures because Nikon s industry leading I TTL Through The Lens technology is built right in Befor
10. e M all other functions supported except autofocus 4 Other AF Nikkor Al P Nikkor All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering Il 5 Non CPU Can be used in mode M but exposure meter does not function electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f 5 6 or faster 1 IX Nikkor lenses can not be used 2 Excluding lenses for F3AF Picture Angle Equivalent in 35mm 135 format is approx 1 5 times lens focal length Viewfinder Fixed eyelevel penta Dach mirror type built in diopter adjustment 1 7 to 0 5m Eyepoint 18mm 1 0m Focusing Screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets Viewfinder Frame Coverage Approx 95 vertical horizontal Viewfinder Magnification Approx 0 8x with 50mm lens at infinity 1 0m Viewfinder Information Focus indications AE lock indicator Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure Exposure compensation indicator Exposure mode Flash output level compensation Exposure compensation Number of remaining exposures Flash ready indicator Autofocus TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi CAM 530 autofocus module with AF assist range approximately 1ft 8in 9ft 10in Detection range 1 to 19 EV ISO 100 at 68 F Lens Servo 1 Autofocus AF Instant single servo AF AF S continuous servo AF AF C auto AF S AF C selection AF A predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status 2 Manual focus M
11. e each shot the camera evaluates the scene to calculate ideal lighting With every picture comes a new calculation and ideal exposure Instantly No extra buttons no complicated procedures Just point and shoot and the D40 does all the work Flash photography has never been easier or more accurate a i Nikon s exclusive I TTL flash control works accurately even with reflective objects in the background 10 Oo eLens AF S DX Zoom Nikkor 18 55mm 3 5 5 6G ED Il Exposure mode Digital Vari Program Child 1 320 second f 6 3 J 0 2 O e White balance Auto eSensitivity ISO equiv 200 eLens AF S DX Zoom Nikkor 18 135mm f 3 5 5 6G ED IF Exposure S S l e al O e O l l l 1 o mode Digital Vari Program Portrait 1 100 second f 5 3 White balance Auto Sensitivity ISO equiv 400 eLens AF S DX 9 7 6 Zoom Nikkor 17 55mm f 2 8G ED IF Exposure mode AUTO 1 60 second f 4 eWhite balance Auto Sensitivity ISO equiv 400 eLens AF S DX Zoom Nikkor 17 55mm f 2 8G ED IF Exposure mode Digital Vari Program Close Up 1 60 second f 4 5 White balance Auto Sensitivity ISO i i f equiv 400 eLens AF S DX Zoom Nikkor 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6G ED II Exposure mode Digital Vari Program AUTO Flash Off 1 40 second f 5 3 White balance C reative D h otog ra hy SIM ly by rotat n th e m ode d la Auto Sensitivity SO equiv 400 eLens AF S DX Zoom Nikkor 17 55mm f 2 8G ED IF Ex
12. lable in buffer 3 Total file size of NEF RAW and JPEG images Online Video Tutorial Digitutor http www nikondigitutor com index_eng html by Nik Software TO ENSURE CORRECT USAGE READ MANUALS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR EQUIPMENT SOME DOCUMENTATION IS SUPPLIED ON CD ROM ONLY y Pete Exif Print NIKON INC 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville N Y 11747 3064 U S A m Wwww nikonusa com Printed in Japan Code No 6CE60205 0703B K 22 PictBridge 4 TI CERTIFIED FOR Windows Vista PHOTO CONTEST INTERNATIONAL 2007 http nikonimaging com global activity npci 2006 by FotoNation DSLR D40 30 10 06 DIGITAL SLR CAMERA DQ At the heart of the image Celebrate Every Moment Isn t it time you switched from simple snapshots to great pictures If so then get to know the fun easy to use Nikon D40 Now you can capture spectacular pictures using the type of digital and optical technologies that professionals use but without the complications and calculations that SLR photography once required Let Nikon s cutting edge technology do all the work for you Just look through the viewfinder and press a button for wonderful pictures you ll be proud of It s never been easier to capture the moments of your life so beautifully and that is certainly worth celebrating Less Complication More Celebration Be ready Fast response Shoot with ease
13. ntal rule of photography great images come from great lenses When it comes to quality Nikkor lenses stand alone in terms of color clarity and sharpness Try the D40 with a compact telephoto Zoom Nikkor lens for family sporting events and beautiful nature photography And wide angle Zoom Nikkor lenses are ideal for everything from everyday picture taking to capturing breathtaking landscape shots during your vacation eLens AF S DX Zoom Nikkor 17 55mm f 2 8G ED IF e Exposure mode A 1 1600 second f 5 White balance Auto Sensitivity ISO equiv 200 Less Waiting More Wonder Speed and accuracy to act on the moment A traction of a second can last forever some of life s most powerful moments are also the shortest your daughter after her first ballet lesson your son as he scores the winning goal your dog catching that first Frisbee Did you capture the decisive moment Missing it can be frustrating but with the D40 those days are over Just turn it on for a near instant response 0 18 seconds and a fast razor sharp autofocus Shoot and voila Your special moments are saved perfectly Adjust the focus auto matically or manually It s also possible to select a focus area and use focus lock which lets you recompose a picture Now you can enjoy consistently fast and accurate autofocus in nearly any situation Whether it s the beach the soccer field or an amusement park the D40 s adv
14. nual mode Built in Flash The auto pop up Flash gives just the right light to make the scene look both beauti ful and natural To extend your flash shooting range 1 EV 0 1 EV Exposure compensation and creativity just add an optional Nikon Speedlight like the new SB 400 Exposure compensation lets you raise or lower the exposure value from 5 to 5 EV This means better exposed SB 400 attached to pictures in unusual lighting the D40 conditions such as dimly lit theaters sunsets and more Flash mode button Infrared receiver Self timer Function button Use the optional Wireless Remote Control ML L3 as a remote shutter release for self Nikkor lens All AF S AF I Nikkor lenses work seamlessly with the D40 Each lens features the world s finest optics portraits or to prevent camera shake caused when releasing the shutter and precision mechanisms Sure and comfortable ergonomics Weighing only 1 Ib 1 oz this light compact camera body fits your hand perfectly with a and provides optimized performance for sharp consistent results Autofocus is supported only with AF S and AF CPU lenses which are equipped with an autofocus motor well balanced design and grip to ensure easy access to Long lasting battery The newly developed Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL9 lets you take up to 470 shots in single frame shooting mode at CIPA standards The optional AC Adapter
15. ountry or area The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the D40 e SanDisk 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB e Toshiba 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB e Panasonic 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB e Lexar 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 1 If card will be used with card reader or other device check that device supports 2GB and 4GB cards 2 SDHC compliant If card will be used with card reader or other device check that device supports SDHC Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality Size The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 512MB Panasonic Pro HIGH SPEED memory card at different image quality and size settings Image quality Image size File size Number of Number of consecutive available shots shots available RAW 5 0MB 65 5 L 2 9MB 137 100 FINE M 1 6MB 235 100 S 0 8MB 503 100 L 1 5MB 260 100 NORMAL M 0 8MB 444 100 S 0 4MB 839 100 L 0 8MB 503 100 BASIC M 0 4MB 755 100 S 0 2MB 1200 100 RAW BASIC L 5 8MB 58 4 1 All figures are approximate and assume average file size actual file size and memory card capacity may vary with scene recorded and make of memory card 2 Maximum number of frames that can be taken before shooting stops Actual number of photos that can be taken before buffer fills may vary with make of memory card Additional photographs can be taken as soon as enough memory is avai
16. p to 1 500 s Macintosh Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association The SDHC logo is a trademark Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc PictBridge is a trademark All other products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Images on LCDs and monitors shown in this brochure are simulated specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer November 2006 2006 NIKON INC Flash Control 1 TTL TTL flash contro by 420 segment RGB sensor i TTL balanced fill flash for digital SLR and standard i TTL fill flash for digital SLR available when CPU lens is used with Built in Flash SB 800 SB 600 and SB 400 2 Auto aperture Available with SB 800 with CPU lens 3 Non TTL Auto Available with Speedlights such as SB 800 80DX 28DX 28 27 and 22s 4 Range priority manual available with SB 800 Flash Sync Modes a Z amp amp Auto auto with red eye reduction fill flash and red eye reduction available with optional Speedlight Auto auto slow sync auto slow sync with red eye reduction slow sync and slow sync with red eye reduction available with optional Speedlight lal amp Fill flash and red eye reduction available
17. posure mode Digital Vari Program Sports 1 800 second f 3 2 eWhite balance Auto Sensitivity ISO equiv 400 eLens AF S DX Zoom Nikkor 17 55mm f 2 8G ED IF e Exposure mode AUTO 1 30 second f 2 8 eWhite balance Auto e Sensitivity SO equiv 400 eLens AF S DX Zoom Nikkor 17 55mm 2 8G ED IF Exposure mode Digital Vari Program Night Portrait 1 10 second f 2 8 White balance Auto Sensitivity ISO equiv 200 Built in Flash TTL eLens AF S VR DX Zoom Nikkor 18 200mm f 3 5 5 6G ED IF Exposure mode Digital Vari Program Landscape 8 seconds f 4 2 White balance Auto Sensitivity ISO equiv 200 All photos taken with image quality mode RAW NEF By ii Get better shots in almost any situation Each of the eight Digital Vari Program modes is designed to calculate the best settings for your scene automatically Simply choose one or select AUTO and let the D40 do all the work AUTO AUTO This automatic point and shoot mode lets you Child Capture beautifully expressive images of children with concentrate on getting the shot Settings are controlled m Child mode Your pictures will feature natural skin tones while automatically to match shooting conditions clearly and vividly rendering clothing and background details D Auto Flash Off Captures low light situations without the Built in 8 Sports High shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic action shots Flash by using available light and boosting
18. ting scenario In addition Center weighted and Spot metering are also available to meet specialized applications Spot Metering 13 Less Hassle More Potential software and accessories to expand your possibilities anA means SHOW OFF YOUR IMAGES WITH SYSTEM CHART a PICTUREPROJECT SPEEDLIGHTS DIGISCOPING LENSES VIEWFINDER ACCESSORIES sae ACCESSORY eedli Supplied with the D40 and designed as a Diopter Adjustment Viewfinder im ean Speedlight Speedlight H e e Nea n l enses 5 to 3m DK 20C Commander Kit Fieldscope Digital simple intuitive and seamless experi nN l RICI SLR Camera Eyepiece Speedlight Attachment FSA L1 Magnifier E SB 400 ence PictureProject is for digital photo graphers of any skill level Its powerful tools let you truly explore digital imaging Angle Finder C Rubber Eyecup DK 16 without having to study for it It greatly TV ACCESSORIES simplifies image transfer and sharing Video Cable EG D100 REMOTE CONTROL while giving you basic post production Wireless Remote Control ML L3 mer enhancements on a personal computer en COMPUTER RELATED ACCESSORIES Data In your memory card can easily be AC ADAPTERS BATTERIES AND BATTERY PACKS CASE uploaded to your computer and images A CH Semi Soft Case SD memory card B Cat adanter CF DC1 SD memory card reader can be quickly printed e mailed or uploaded to an online photo community
19. with optional Speedlight P A Fill flash rear curtain with slow sync slow sync slow sync with red eye reduction red eye reduction S M Fill flash rear curtain sync red eye reduction Built in Flash a 4 amp amp Fa Auto flash with auto pop up P S A M Manual pop up with button release Guide number ISO 200 ISO 100 ft approx 55 39 manual full 59 42 Flash Compensation 3 to 1 EV in increments of 1 3 EV Accessory Shoe Standard ISO hot shoe contact with sync signal and ground contacts and safety lock Self timer Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2 5 10 or 20 s Remote Control Via Wireless Remote Control ML L3 optional Power Source One Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL9 charging voltage Quick Charger MH 23 7 4V DC AC Adapter EH 5 available separately requires optional AC Adapter Connector EP 5 Tripod Socket 1 4 in ISO1222 Dimensions W x D x H Approx 5 0 x 2 5 x 3 7 in Weight Approx 1lb 10z without battery memory card or body cap Supplied Accessories Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL9 Quick Charger MH 23 USB Cable UC E4 PictureProject Rubber Eyecup DK 16 Camera Strap Body Cap BF 1A Eyepiece Cap DK 5 Accessory Shoe Cap BS 1 Optional Accessories Wireless Remote Control ML L3 Capture NX Camera Control Pro AC Adapter Connector EP 5 AC Adapter EH 5 Video Cable EG D100 Semi Soft Case CF DC1 Speedlight SB 800 SB 600 SB 400 R1C1 Supplied accessories may differ depending on c
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