Nikon D40 manual Built-in Flash, Rear-Curtain Sync

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The Built-in Flash

Use with CPU lenses with focal lengths of 18–300mm or non-CPU lenses with focal lengths of 18– 200mm ( 97–98). Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows. Lenses that block the subject’s view of the AF-assist lamp may interfere with red-eye reduction. The flash has a minimum range of 60cm (2ft.) and can not be used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses.

If the flash fires in continuous shooting mode ( 32), only one picture will be taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.

The shutter release may be briefly disabled to protect the flash after it has been used for several con- secutive shots. The flash can be used again after a short pause.

For information on optional flash units (Speedlights), see “Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)” ( 99). See “Flash Compensation” for information on controlling flash level ( 48).

Rear-Curtain Sync

Normally the flash fires as the shutter opens (“front curtain sync”; see below at left). In rear-curtain sync, the flash fires just before the shutter closes, creating the effect of a stream of light behind mov- ing subjects.

Front-curtain sync

Rear curtain sync

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Reference: More on Photography (All Modes)/Using the Built-in Flash

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Contents $4!, #!-%2 Where to Find It Error Messages See pagesTroubleshooting See pages See pagesCustom Settings IntroductionMore on Playback Technical NotesFor Your Safety For Your SafetyIii Use appropriate cablesSymbol for Separate Collection in European Countries Table of Contents Table of Contents Camera Setup IndexIndex General QuestionsCan the flash fire automatically when needed? Viii Q&A IndexTaking Photographs How can I get more photos on the memory card?Viewing, Printing, and Retouching Photographs Can I zoom in on pictures to make sure they’re in focus?Is there an automatic playback slide show option? Can I create a monochrome copy of a photograph?Life-Long Learning Introduction LensGetting to Know the Camera Introduction Getting to Know the CameraCamera Body 108Multi selector PlaybackMenus/shooting info 22 Press upMode Dial Select these modes for full control over camera settingsD40 offers a choice of the following twelve shooting modes Advanced Modes Exposure ModesViewfinder Display ViewfinderLarge-Capacity Memory Cards Shooting Information Display Shutter-Speed and Aperture DisplaysSupplied Accessories EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 103DK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap Camera StrapFirst Steps Attaching a LensIntroduction First Steps Detaching LensesCharging and Inserting the Battery Battery and ChargerIntroduction First Steps Removing the Battery Basic Setup Using Camera MenusIntroduction First Steps Inserting Memory Cards FrontRemoving Memory Cards Write Protect Switch Write-protect switchHighlight Format memory card Display options Highlight YesAdjusting Viewfinder Focus Focus bracketsAuto Meter Off Exposure meters on Exposure meters offPoint-and-Shoot Photography Mode Tutorial Point-and-Shoot Photography ModeDescription Tutorial Point-and-Shoot Photography Mode Using a Zoom LensHolding the Camera Turn the camera off when shooting is complete Shutter-Release ButtonFocus Built-in FlashCreative Photography Digital Vari-Programs Tutorial Creative Photography Digital Vari-ProgramsAuto Flash Off PortraitChild SportsClose Up Night PortraitBasic Playback Tutorial Basic PlaybackDeleting Unwanted Photographs More on Photography All Modes A, and M ModesMore on Playback ReferenceMore on Photography All Modes Shooting Information DisplayFocus Mode Focus mode DescriptionFocus Mode FocusAF-Area Mode Reference More on Photography All Modes/FocusFocus Area Selection Focus Lock Release button halfway to initiate focusControls used Shutter-release button/AE-L/AF-L button AE-L/AF-LGetting Good Results with Autofocus Manual Focus Electronic Range FinderFocal Plane Position Image Quality and Size Image Quality and SizeHighImage qualityLow SmallImage sizeLargeImage Quality Image SizeOption Format Description Image size Size pixelsCapture NX File Names11- /Fn Button Shooting Mode Reference More on Photography All Modes/Shooting ModeMode Description Memory BufferSelf-Timer and Remote Control Modes Shutter released when camera focusesLevel surface Select one of the following shooting modes Shutter released about 2s after camera has focusedUsing the Built-in Flash Using the Built-in Flash , , , , and ModesUsing the Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Rotate the mode dial to P, S, A, or M PressFlash Mode Custom Settings 76Slow Red-eye SyncRear-Curtain Sync ISO Sensitivity SensitivityISO Sensitivity ISO AutoTwo-Button Reset Reference More on Photography All Modes/Two-Button ResetOption Default Default SettingsLens Aperture Ring Shutter Speed and ApertureMode P Programmed Auto Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/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 AutoMode M Manual Electronic Analog Exposure DisplayDisplay Description Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode M Manual Long Time-ExposuresThirty minutes or until the button is pressed a second time 35s, f/25Metering can also be selected from the Custom Settings menu ExposureMetering Method DescriptionAdjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture Mode SettingAutoexposure Lock Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/ExposureExposure Compensation 1EV No exposure compensation+2EV Flash Compensation Flash CompensationWhite Balance Auto Off Timers Viewing Photographs on the CameraAuto Image Rotation 88/Rotate Tall Image ReviewPhoto Information File InformationShooting Data, Retouch History1Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback HighlightsHistogram Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Protecting Photographs from Deletion Deleting Individual PhotographsDelete This option can be used to delete multiple photographsConnecting to a Computer Before Connecting the CameraConnecting the USB Cable Computer operating systemDrag the camera volume Nikon D40 into the Trash Windows Vista/Windows XPWindows 2000 Professional Mac OSPrinting Photographs Printing Via Direct USB ConnectionTake photographs Printing Via Direct USB ConnectionConnecting the Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time Printing Multiple Pictures Printing Selected PhotographsChoosing Print select displays the menu shown in Step Additional picturesCreating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Print SetViewing Photographs on TV Tune the television to the video channelRecorded to video tape the camera monitor will remain off Connect to video deviceUsing Camera Menus Personalize camera settingsMove cursor up Increase number Return to previous menuMenu Guide/Using Camera Menus To modify menu settingsPlayback Options The Playback Menu DeleteDelete menu contains the following options Playback Folder Rotate TallMenu Guide/Playback Options The Playback Menu Choose a folder for playbackSlide Show Print Set DpofFollowing operations can be performed during a slide show Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Optimize Image P, S, A, and M ModesMenu Guide/Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Default setting Auto Default setting IIIa sRGBDefault setting ±0 Customizing Image Enhancement Options CustomFine-Tuning White Balance Preset White BalanceWhite Balance P, S, A, and M Modes Select image qualityMeasuring a Value for Preset White Balance Copying White Balance from a Photograph Adjust ISO sensitivity ISO SensitivityNoise Reduction Custom Settings ResetMenu Guide/Custom Settings BeepShooting Mode Menu Guide/Custom SettingsMetering P, S, A, and M Modes Only No Memory Card?Adjust flash level Flash Compensation P, S, A, and M Modes OnlyAF-assist All Modes Except ISO Auto P, S, A, and M Modes Only11 /Fn Button AE-L/AF-LAE Lock Choose the function performed by the Fn buttonAuto off Timers Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes OnlyOptional SB-400 Speedlight Auto OffSelf-Timer Remote on DurationBasic Camera Settings The Setup Menu CSM/Setup menuMenu Guide/Basic Camera Settings The Setup Menu Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings The Setup Menu Format Memory CardInfo Display Format Manual flash control indicator Classic format is shown below39-44 Video Mode Auto Shooting InfoWorld Time LCD BrightnessLanguage Image CommentChoose the language for camera menus and messages from NCD40 default Folder Current folder FoldersDelete Delete all empty folders on the memory card Naming FoldersFile No. Sequence Mirror Lock-UpFirmware Version View the current camera firmware versionDust off Ref Photo Image Dust OffAuto Image Rotation Camera rotated OrientationCounter-clockwise Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu Description LightingRetouching Copies Image QualityLighting Menu Guide/Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch MenuTo create retouched copies from the retouch menu BeforeAfterRed-Eye Correction TrimTrim Image Quality and Size Monochrome Filter EffectsSmall Picture ColorHighlight Select picture Viewing Small PicturesSelect pictures 65. Selected pictures are Image Overlay Image Overlay Optional Accessories Technical Notes/Optional AccessoriesUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Picture Angle and Focal LengthLens/accessory LensesAI-P Nikkor Type G and D LensesIncompatible Non-CPU Lenses and Accessories AF-Assist Illumination/Red-Eye ReductionSB-R200 Wireless Remote Speedlight SU-800 Wireless Speedlight CommanderOptional Flash Units Speedlights SB-400, SB-800, and SB-600 SpeedlightsFlash mode/feature Flash mode SB-26, SB-25, SB-24 SB-21B2, SB-29s2Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories AS-15 Accessory Shoe AdapterTechnical Notes/Optional Accessories Other Accessories Approved Memory CardsFilters Memory CardsAccessories for the D40 Remote ControlsCleaning Caring for the CameraTechnical Notes/Caring for the Camera StorageUse a Reliable Power Source Low-Pass FilterLow-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 FilterTroubleshooting Technical Notes/TroubleshootingProblem Solution AF-A modeTechnical Notes/Troubleshooting Rotation Set USB to MTP/PTPCamera Error Messages and Displays MessageSet Playback folder to All Appendix Following defaults are restored with Custom Setting R Reset Defaults for other settings are listed belowTechnical Notes/Appendix Command Dial Choose a flash mode ModesSet flash compensation P, S Modes Exposure Program Mode P Exposure program for mode P is shown in the following graphMemory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size Image size File size MB1Flash Control Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in FlashAperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Supported StandardsWhite Balance and Color Temperature Fine tuning White balance None AutoFine tuning added to value selected by camera Dir. sunlightSpecifications Technical Notes/SpecificationsTechnical Notes/Specifications EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Battery LifeSpecifications Slow shutter speeds80g 2.8oz., excluding power cable Zoom adjusted by rotating lens ringAC 100-240V, 50/60Hz DC 8.4V/0.9AIndex Image size shooting menu, 30 Video mode setup menu, 62 126 0RINTEDNIN Elgium 3& -!

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