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ML-L3

Less Complicate d, More Capable

Nikon digital SLR versatility and picture qua lity in a camera easy enough for everyone

-1 EV

+1 EV

Exposure compensation

Exposure compensation lets you raise or lower the exposure value from +5 to -5 EV. This means better-exposed pictures in unusual lighting conditions such as dimly lit theaters, sunsets and more.

Infrared receiver

Use the optional

Wireless Remote

Control ML-L3 as a

remote shutter release for self- portraits or to prevent camera shake caused when releasing the shutter.

Sure and comfortable ergonomics

Weighing only 1 lb. 1 oz., this light, compact camera body fits your hand perfectly, with a well-balanced design and grip to ensure easy

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 (Manual) 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

and creativity, just add an optional Nikon

Speedlight like the new SB-400.

SB-400 attached to the D40

Flash mode button

Self-timer/Function button

Nikkor lens*

All AF-S/AF-I Nikkor lenses work seamlessly with the D40. Each lens features the world’s finest optics and precision mechanisms and provides optimized performance for sharp, consistent results.

*Autofocus is supported only with AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses, which are equipped with an autofocus motor.

Detail enlarge-

ment function

Press the button and you can zoom in on your picture as close as approx. 19x (large images). The extra-large,

2.5-inch LCD color monitor is perfect for viewing sharpness or just showing recently captured pictures to friends and family.

USB connection

Connect easily to your computer using the supplied USB cable. The

Easy-to-use viewfinder

The D40’s optical viewfinder is bright, clear and magnified to ensure an ideal view for precise composition.

AE-L/AF-L button

Command dial

Multi selector

The D40 Digital SLR Camera Outfit includes AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II lens.

Information display formats

Choose your view: Classic format or the new Graphic and Wallpaper formats for Digital Vari-Program modes and P/S/A/M modes.

access to controls.

Long-lasting battery

supplied PictureProject

Easy setting changes with assist images

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 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.

software can then be used to load photographs to your computer where they can be organized, retouched and printed.

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 settings for your pictures.

	Retouch Menu
	The D40 lets you edit and enhance
	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	Before
	Simply apply to your images with
	even more interesting options in the
	menu. It’s easy, convenient, and fun!	After

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.

ISO 800

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.

	Metering system options
	Nikon’s exclusive 3D Color Matrix
	Metering II instantly evaluates the
	brightness, contrast and colors of
	any shooting scenario. In addition,
	Center-weighted and Spot
	metering are also available to
Spot Metering	meet specialized applications.