Nikon D40 manual Viii Q&A Index, Taking Photographs, Can the flash fire automatically when needed?

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Taking Photographs

	Question	Key phrase	Page #

	Is there an easy way to take snapshots?	Auto mode	15
	Is there an easy way to take more creative shots?	Digital Vari-Program modes
	What do I do if flash photography is prohibited?	Auto (flash off) mode	18
	How do I bring out a portrait subject?	Portrait mode	18
	How do I bring out a portrait subject?	Portrait mode
	How can I get good landscape shots?	Landscape mode
	How do I take snapshots of my kids?	Child mode
	How do I “freeze” a moving subject?	Sports mode	19
	How do I take close ups of small objects?	Close-up mode	19
	How do I take close ups of small objects?	Close-up mode
	Can I include night backgrounds in my portraits?	Night portrait mode
	How do I change camera settings using the shooting	Shooting information display	22
	information display?
	How do I take a lot of photographs quickly?		32
		Shooting mode
	Can I shoot a self-portrait?	Shooting mode	33

	Is there a remote control for this camera?		33

	How do I adjust exposure?	Exposure; P, S, A, and M modes	39

	How do I freeze or blur moving objects?	Mode S (shutter-priority auto)	41

	How do I blur background details?	Mode A (aperture-priority auto)	42

	Can I make photos brighter or darker?	Exposure compensation	47

	How do I make a time exposure?	Long time-exposures	44

	How do I use the flash?
		Flash photography, flash mode	34
	Can the flash fire automatically when needed?	Flash photography, flash mode	34

	How do I keep the flash from firing?

	How do I prevent red eye?	Red-eye reduction	35

	Can I take pictures under low light without the flash?	ISO sensitivity	37

	Can I control how the camera focuses?	Autofocus	23

	How do I focus on a moving subject?	Focus mode	23

	How do I choose where the camera focuses?	Focus area	25

	Can I change the composition after focusing?	Focus lock	26

	How do I improve image quality?

	How do I take bigger photographs?	Image quality and size	29–30

	How can I get more photos on the memory card?
	How can I get more photos on the memory card?

	Can I take photos at a reduced size for e-mail?

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Contents $4!, #!-%2 Troubleshooting See pages Where to Find ItError Messages See pages See pagesMore on Playback Custom SettingsIntroduction Technical NotesFor Your Safety For Your SafetyIii Use appropriate cablesSymbol for Separate Collection in European Countries Table of Contents Table of Contents Index Camera SetupIndex General QuestionsTaking Photographs Can the flash fire automatically when needed?Viii Q&A Index How can I get more photos on the memory card?Is there an automatic playback slide show option? Viewing, Printing, and Retouching PhotographsCan I zoom in on pictures to make sure they’re in focus? Can I create a monochrome copy of a photograph?Life-Long Learning Introduction LensCamera Body Getting to Know the CameraIntroduction Getting to Know the Camera 108Menus/shooting info 22 Multi selectorPlayback Press upD40 offers a choice of the following twelve shooting modes Mode DialSelect these modes for full control over camera settings Advanced Modes Exposure ModesViewfinder Viewfinder DisplayLarge-Capacity Memory Cards Shooting Information Display Shutter-Speed and Aperture DisplaysDK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap Supplied AccessoriesEN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 103 Camera StrapIntroduction First Steps First StepsAttaching a Lens Detaching LensesBattery and Charger Charging and Inserting the BatteryIntroduction First Steps Removing the Battery Using Camera Menus Basic SetupIntroduction First Steps Front Inserting Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Highlight Format memory card Write Protect SwitchWrite-protect switch Display options Highlight YesAuto Meter Off Adjusting Viewfinder FocusFocus brackets Exposure meters on Exposure meters offTutorial Point-and-Shoot Photography Mode Point-and-Shoot Photography ModeDescription Using a Zoom Lens Tutorial Point-and-Shoot Photography ModeHolding the Camera Focus Turn the camera off when shooting is completeShutter-Release Button Built-in FlashAuto Flash Off Creative Photography Digital Vari-ProgramsTutorial Creative Photography Digital Vari-Programs PortraitClose Up ChildSports Night PortraitTutorial Basic Playback Basic PlaybackDeleting Unwanted Photographs More on Playback More on Photography All ModesA, and M Modes ReferenceMore on Photography All Modes Shooting Information DisplayFocus Mode Focus ModeFocus mode Description FocusAF-Area Mode Reference More on Photography All Modes/FocusFocus Area Selection Controls used Shutter-release button/AE-L/AF-L button Focus LockRelease button halfway to initiate focus AE-L/AF-LGetting Good Results with Autofocus Electronic Range Finder Manual FocusFocal Plane Position HighImage qualityLow Image Quality and SizeImage Quality and Size SmallImage sizeLargeOption Format Description Image QualityImage Size Image size Size pixelsFile Names Capture NX11- /Fn Button Mode Description Shooting ModeReference More on Photography All Modes/Shooting Mode Memory BufferLevel surface Select one of the following shooting modes Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesShutter released when camera focuses Shutter released about 2s after camera has focusedUsing the Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash , , , , and Modes Rotate the mode dial to P, S, A, or M PressSlow Red-eye Flash ModeCustom Settings 76 SyncRear-Curtain Sync ISO Sensitivity ISO SensitivitySensitivity ISO AutoOption Default Two-Button ResetReference More on Photography All Modes/Two-Button Reset Default SettingsLens Aperture Ring Shutter Speed and ApertureReference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode P Programmed Auto Mode P Programmed AutoFlexible Program Mode S Shutter-Priority Auto Shutter Speed and Camera ShakeMode a Aperture-Priority Auto Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode a Aperture-Priority AutoElectronic Analog Exposure Display Mode M ManualDisplay Description Thirty minutes or until the button is pressed a second time Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode M ManualLong Time-Exposures 35s, f/25Metering Metering can also be selected from the Custom Settings menuExposure Method DescriptionAutoexposure Lock Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureMode Setting Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Exposure1EV No exposure compensation Exposure Compensation+2EV Flash Compensation Flash CompensationWhite Balance Auto Image Rotation 88/Rotate Tall Auto Off TimersViewing Photographs on the Camera Image ReviewShooting Data, Photo InformationFile Information Retouch History1Highlights Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail PlaybackHistogram Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Delete Protecting Photographs from DeletionDeleting Individual Photographs This option can be used to delete multiple photographsConnecting the USB Cable Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Computer operating systemWindows 2000 Professional Drag the camera volume Nikon D40 into the TrashWindows Vista/Windows XP Mac OSTake photographs Printing PhotographsPrinting Via Direct USB Connection Printing Via Direct USB ConnectionConnecting the Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time Choosing Print select displays the menu shown in Step Printing Multiple PicturesPrinting Selected Photographs Additional picturesCreating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Print SetRecorded to video tape the camera monitor will remain off Viewing Photographs on TVTune the television to the video channel Connect to video deviceMove cursor up Increase number Using Camera MenusPersonalize camera settings Return to previous menuMenu Guide/Using Camera Menus To modify menu settingsDelete Playback Options The Playback MenuDelete menu contains the following options Menu Guide/Playback Options The Playback Menu Playback FolderRotate Tall Choose a folder for playbackPrint Set Dpof Slide ShowFollowing operations can be performed during a slide show Optimize Image P, S, A, and M Modes Shooting Options The Shooting MenuMenu Guide/Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Default setting ±0 Default setting AutoDefault setting IIIa sRGB Customizing Image Enhancement Options CustomWhite Balance P, S, A, and M Modes Fine-Tuning White BalancePreset White Balance Select image qualityMeasuring a Value for Preset White Balance Copying White Balance from a Photograph ISO Sensitivity Adjust ISO sensitivityNoise Reduction Menu Guide/Custom Settings Custom SettingsReset BeepMetering P, S, A, and M Modes Only Shooting ModeMenu Guide/Custom Settings No Memory Card?AF-assist All Modes Except Adjust flash levelFlash Compensation P, S, A, and M Modes Only ISO Auto P, S, A, and M Modes OnlyAE Lock 11 /Fn ButtonAE-L/AF-L Choose the function performed by the Fn buttonOptional SB-400 Speedlight Auto off TimersBuilt-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Only Auto OffSelf-Timer Remote on DurationCSM/Setup menu Basic Camera Settings The Setup MenuMenu Guide/Basic Camera Settings The Setup Menu Format Memory Card Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings The Setup MenuInfo Display Format Classic format is shown below Manual flash control indicator39-44 World Time Video ModeAuto Shooting Info LCD BrightnessImage Comment LanguageChoose the language for camera menus and messages from Delete Delete all empty folders on the memory card NCD40 default Folder Current folderFolders Naming FoldersFirmware Version File No. SequenceMirror Lock-Up View the current camera firmware versionDust off Ref Photo Image Dust OffCamera rotated Orientation Auto Image RotationCounter-clockwise Retouching Copies Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch MenuDescription Lighting Image QualityTo create retouched copies from the retouch menu LightingMenu Guide/Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu BeforeAfterTrim Red-Eye CorrectionTrim Image Quality and Size Small Picture MonochromeFilter Effects ColorViewing Small Pictures Highlight Select pictureSelect pictures 65. Selected pictures are Image Overlay Image Overlay Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Optional AccessoriesTechnical Notes/Optional Accessories Picture Angle and Focal LengthAI-P Nikkor Lens/accessoryLenses Type G and D LensesIncompatible Non-CPU Lenses and Accessories AF-Assist Illumination/Red-Eye ReductionOptional Flash Units Speedlights SB-R200 Wireless Remote SpeedlightSU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander SB-400, SB-800, and SB-600 SpeedlightsUse Only Nikon Flash Accessories Flash mode/featureFlash mode SB-26, SB-25, SB-24 SB-21B2, SB-29s2 AS-15 Accessory Shoe AdapterTechnical Notes/Optional Accessories Filters Other AccessoriesApproved Memory Cards Memory CardsAccessories for the D40 Remote ControlsTechnical Notes/Caring for the Camera CleaningCaring for the Camera StorageLow-pass filter Use a Reliable Power SourceLow-Pass Filter Present, proceed to StepCaring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Lens contacts Keep the lens contacts cleanTurn the product off before replacing the battery Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass FilterProblem Solution TroubleshootingTechnical Notes/Troubleshooting AF-A modeTechnical Notes/Troubleshooting Rotation Set USB to MTP/PTPCamera Error Messages and Displays MessageSet Playback folder to All Appendix Defaults for other settings are listed below Following defaults are restored with Custom Setting R ResetTechnical Notes/Appendix Choose a flash mode Modes Command DialSet flash compensation P, S Modes Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size Exposure Program Mode PExposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph Image size File size MB1Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Flash ControlShutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash Supported StandardsFine tuning added to value selected by camera White Balance and Color TemperatureFine tuning White balance None Auto Dir. sunlightSpecifications Technical Notes/SpecificationsTechnical Notes/Specifications Specifications EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryBattery Life Slow shutter speedsAC 100-240V, 50/60Hz 80g 2.8oz., excluding power cableZoom adjusted by rotating lens ring DC 8.4V/0.9AIndex Image size shooting menu, 30 Video mode setup menu, 62 126 0RINTEDNIN Elgium 3& -!

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