Nikon D40 manual Shooting Options The Shooting Menu, Optimize Image P, S, A, and M Modes

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Option

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

The shooting menu contains the following options (options dis- played may differ if My menu is selected for the CSM/Setup menu option in the setup menu; 80). See “Using Camera Menus” ( 63) for more information on using the menus.

Description

	Optimize image*	Optimize images according to scene.	68–69
	Image quality	Choose image quality.	70

	Image size	Choose image size.	70

	White balance*	Adjust colors according to the light source.	70
	ISO sensitivity	Raise sensitivity when lighting is poor.	73

	Noise reduction	Reduce noise at high ISO sensitivities and slow	73
	Noise reduction	shutter speeds.	73
		shutter speeds.

* Available in P, S, A, and M modes only.

Optimize Image (P, S, A, and M Modes)

Optimize contrast, sharpening, and other settings according to how photographs will be used or the type of scene.

		Option	Description

	N Normal (default)		Recommended for most situations.
	SO	Softer	Softens outlines, producing natural results suitable for portraits or retouching
	SO	Softer	on a computer.
			on a computer.

	VI	Vivid	Enhances saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce vivid images with
	VI	Vivid	vibrant reds, greens, and blues.
			vibrant reds, greens, and blues.

	VI	More vivid	Maximizes saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce crisp images with
	VI	More vivid	sharp outlines.
			sharp outlines.

	PO	Portrait	Lowers contrast while lending natural texture and rounded feel to skin of por-
	PO	Portrait	trait subjects.
			trait subjects.

	BW	Black-and-whiteTake photos in black-and-white.

		Custom	Customize image optimization settings ( 69).

Optimize Image

Use a type G or D lens for best results. Results are optimized for current shooting conditions and vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. For consistent results over a series of pho- tographs, select Custom and choose a setting other than Auto for image sharpening, tone compen- sation, and saturation.

Settings other than Custom use the sRGB color space.

Color Space

The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. sRGB is for general use, while Adobe RGB is used in publishing and commercial printing.

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Menu Guide/Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

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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 ModesLarge-Capacity Memory Cards Viewfinder DisplayViewfinder 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 LensesIntroduction First Steps Charging and Inserting the BatteryBattery and Charger Removing the Battery Introduction First Steps Basic SetupUsing Camera Menus Removing Memory Cards Inserting Memory CardsFront Write Protect Switch Write-protect switchHighlight Format memory card Display options Highlight YesAdjusting Viewfinder Focus Focus bracketsAuto Meter Off Exposure meters on Exposure meters offDescription Point-and-Shoot Photography ModeTutorial Point-and-Shoot Photography Mode Holding the Camera Tutorial Point-and-Shoot Photography ModeUsing a Zoom Lens 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 PortraitDeleting Unwanted Photographs Basic PlaybackTutorial Basic Playback 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 Focal Plane Position Manual FocusElectronic Range Finder Image Quality and Size Image Quality and SizeHighImage qualityLow SmallImage sizeLargeImage Quality Image SizeOption Format Description Image size Size pixels11- /Fn Button Capture NXFile Names 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 ApertureFlexible Program Mode P Programmed AutoReference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode P Programmed Auto 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 AutoDisplay Description Mode M ManualElectronic Analog Exposure Display 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/Exposure+2EV Exposure Compensation1EV No exposure compensation 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 History1Histogram Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail PlaybackHighlights 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 settingsDelete menu contains the following options Playback Options The Playback MenuDelete Playback Folder Rotate TallMenu Guide/Playback Options The Playback Menu Choose a folder for playbackFollowing operations can be performed during a slide show Slide ShowPrint Set Dpof Menu Guide/Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Shooting Options The Shooting MenuOptimize Image P, S, A, and M Modes 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 Noise Reduction Adjust ISO sensitivityISO Sensitivity 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 DurationMenu Guide/Basic Camera Settings The Setup Menu Basic Camera Settings The Setup MenuCSM/Setup menu Info Display Format Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings The Setup MenuFormat Memory Card 39-44 Manual flash control indicatorClassic format is shown below Video Mode Auto Shooting InfoWorld Time LCD BrightnessChoose the language for camera menus and messages from LanguageImage Comment 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 OffCounter-clockwise Auto Image RotationCamera rotated Orientation 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 BeforeAfterTrim Image Quality and Size Red-Eye CorrectionTrim Monochrome Filter EffectsSmall Picture ColorSelect pictures 65. Selected pictures are Highlight Select pictureViewing Small Pictures 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 Technical Notes/Appendix Following defaults are restored with Custom Setting R ResetDefaults for other settings are listed below Set flash compensation P, S Modes Command DialChoose a flash mode 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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