Nikon D40 Customizing Image Enhancement Options Custom, Default setting Auto, Default setting ±0

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Customizing Image Enhancement Options: Custom

Select Custom to make separate adjustments to the following options. After adjusting set- tings, highlight Done and press OK.

•Image sharpening: Choose how much outlines are sharpened dur- ing shooting. Choose high settings for sharp outlines, low set- tings for softer outlines.

Default setting: Auto.

•Tone compensation: Control contrast. Lower settings prevent loss of detail in highlights under harsh lighting or in direct sunlight. Higher settings preserve detail in misty landscapes and other low-contrast subjects. Choose Custom to select a user-defined tone curve created using Camera Control Pro (available sepa- rately; 103). See the Camera Control Pro manual for details.

Default setting: Auto.

•Color mode: Control color reproduction. Photos taken in modes Ia and IIIa are adapted to the sRGB color space and are suited for printing or use “as is,” with no further modification. Choose Ia for portrait shots and IIIa for nature or landscape shots. Mode II is adapted to the Adobe RGB color space, which supports a wider gamut of colors than sRGB. Mode II is the preferred choice for photos that will be extensively processed or retouched.

Default setting: IIIa (sRGB).

•Saturation: Control the vividness of colors. Choose Moderate for less saturated colors, Enhanced for more vivid colors.

Default setting: Auto.

•Hue adjustment: Hue can be adjusted between –9° to +9° in incre- ments of 3° (the degrees refer to the “color wheel” often used to express hue). Positive values make reds more orange, greens more blue, and blues more purple. Negative values make reds more purple, blues more green, and greens more yellow.

Default setting: ±0.

Color Mode

Modes Ia and IIIa are recommended for photos that will be printed without modification or viewed in applications that do not support color management. If the application supports color management, choose the Adobe RGB color space when opening photos taken in mode II.

Menu Guide/Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

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Contents $4!, #!-%2 Error Messages See pages Where to Find ItTroubleshooting See pages See pagesIntroduction Custom SettingsMore on Playback Technical NotesFor Your Safety For Your SafetyUse appropriate cables IiiSymbol for Separate Collection in European Countries Table of Contents Table of Contents Index Camera SetupIndex General QuestionsViii Q&A Index Can the flash fire automatically when needed?Taking Photographs How can I get more photos on the memory card?Can I zoom in on pictures to make sure they’re in focus? Viewing, Printing, and Retouching PhotographsIs there an automatic playback slide show option? Can I create a monochrome copy of a photograph?Life-Long Learning Lens IntroductionIntroduction Getting to Know the Camera Getting to Know the CameraCamera Body 108Playback Multi selectorMenus/shooting info 22 Press upSelect these modes for full control over camera settings Mode DialD40 offers a choice of the following twelve shooting modes Advanced Modes Exposure ModesViewfinder Display ViewfinderLarge-Capacity Memory Cards Shutter-Speed and Aperture Displays Shooting Information DisplayEN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 103 Supplied AccessoriesDK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap Camera StrapAttaching a Lens First StepsIntroduction 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 YesFocus brackets Adjusting Viewfinder FocusAuto 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 Shutter-Release Button Turn the camera off when shooting is completeFocus Built-in FlashTutorial Creative Photography Digital Vari-Programs Creative Photography Digital Vari-ProgramsAuto Flash Off PortraitSports ChildClose Up Night PortraitBasic Playback Tutorial Basic PlaybackDeleting Unwanted Photographs A, and M Modes More on Photography All ModesMore on Playback ReferenceShooting Information Display More on Photography All ModesFocus mode Description Focus ModeFocus Mode FocusReference More on Photography All Modes/Focus AF-Area ModeFocus Area Selection Release button halfway to initiate focus Focus LockControls 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 Size Image QualityOption Format Description Image size Size pixelsCapture NX File Names11- /Fn Button Reference More on Photography All Modes/Shooting Mode Shooting ModeMode Description Memory BufferShutter released when camera focuses Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesLevel surface Select one of the following shooting modes Shutter released about 2s after camera has focusedUsing the Built-in Flash , , , , and Modes Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Rotate the mode dial to P, S, A, or M PressCustom Settings 76 Flash ModeSlow Red-eye SyncRear-Curtain Sync Sensitivity ISO SensitivityISO Sensitivity ISO AutoReference More on Photography All Modes/Two-Button Reset Two-Button ResetOption Default Default SettingsShutter Speed and Aperture Lens Aperture RingMode P Programmed Auto Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode P Programmed AutoFlexible Program Shutter Speed and Camera Shake Mode S Shutter-Priority AutoReference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode a Aperture-Priority Auto Mode a Aperture-Priority AutoMode M Manual Electronic Analog Exposure DisplayDisplay Description Long Time-Exposures Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode M ManualThirty minutes or until the button is pressed a second time 35s, f/25Exposure Metering can also be selected from the Custom Settings menuMetering Method DescriptionMode Setting Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureAutoexposure Lock Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/ExposureExposure Compensation 1EV No exposure compensation+2EV Flash Compensation Flash CompensationWhite Balance Viewing Photographs on the Camera Auto Off TimersAuto Image Rotation 88/Rotate Tall Image ReviewFile Information Photo InformationShooting Data, Retouch History1Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback HighlightsHistogram Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Deleting Individual Photographs Protecting Photographs from DeletionDelete This option can be used to delete multiple photographsBefore Connecting the Camera Connecting to a ComputerConnecting the USB Cable Computer operating systemWindows Vista/Windows XP Drag the camera volume Nikon D40 into the TrashWindows 2000 Professional Mac OSPrinting Via Direct USB Connection Printing PhotographsTake photographs Printing Via Direct USB ConnectionConnecting the Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time Printing Selected Photographs Printing Multiple PicturesChoosing Print select displays the menu shown in Step Additional picturesPrint Set Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetTune the television to the video channel Viewing Photographs on TVRecorded to video tape the camera monitor will remain off Connect to video devicePersonalize camera settings Using Camera MenusMove cursor up Increase number Return to previous menuTo modify menu settings Menu Guide/Using Camera MenusPlayback Options The Playback Menu DeleteDelete menu contains the following options Rotate Tall Playback FolderMenu 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 IIIa sRGB Default setting AutoDefault setting ±0 Customizing Image Enhancement Options CustomPreset White Balance Fine-Tuning 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 Reset Custom SettingsMenu Guide/Custom Settings BeepMenu Guide/Custom Settings Shooting ModeMetering P, S, A, and M Modes Only No Memory Card?Flash Compensation P, S, A, and M Modes Only Adjust flash levelAF-assist All Modes Except ISO Auto P, S, A, and M Modes OnlyAE-L/AF-L 11 /Fn ButtonAE Lock Choose the function performed by the Fn buttonBuilt-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Only Auto off TimersOptional SB-400 Speedlight Auto OffRemote on Duration Self-TimerBasic 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 Auto Shooting Info Video ModeWorld Time LCD BrightnessLanguage Image CommentChoose the language for camera menus and messages from Folders NCD40 default Folder Current folderDelete Delete all empty folders on the memory card Naming FoldersMirror Lock-Up File No. SequenceFirmware Version View the current camera firmware versionImage Dust Off Dust off Ref PhotoAuto Image Rotation Camera rotated OrientationCounter-clockwise Description Lighting Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch MenuRetouching Copies Image QualityMenu Guide/Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu LightingTo create retouched copies from the retouch menu BeforeAfterRed-Eye Correction TrimTrim Image Quality and Size Filter Effects MonochromeSmall Picture ColorHighlight Select picture Viewing Small PicturesSelect pictures 65. Selected pictures are Image Overlay Image Overlay Technical Notes/Optional Accessories Optional AccessoriesUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Picture Angle and Focal LengthLenses Lens/accessoryAI-P Nikkor Type G and D LensesAF-Assist Illumination/Red-Eye Reduction Incompatible Non-CPU Lenses and AccessoriesSU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander SB-R200 Wireless Remote SpeedlightOptional Flash Units Speedlights SB-400, SB-800, and SB-600 SpeedlightsFlash mode SB-26, SB-25, SB-24 SB-21B2, SB-29s2 Flash mode/featureUse Only Nikon Flash Accessories AS-15 Accessory Shoe AdapterTechnical Notes/Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards Other AccessoriesFilters Memory CardsRemote Controls Accessories for the D40Caring for the Camera CleaningTechnical Notes/Caring for the Camera StorageLow-Pass Filter Use a Reliable Power SourceLow-pass filter Present, proceed to StepLens contacts Keep the lens contacts clean Caring for the Camera and Battery CautionsForeign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter Turn the product off before replacing the batteryTechnical Notes/Troubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Solution AF-A modeTechnical Notes/Troubleshooting Set USB to MTP/PTP RotationMessage Camera Error Messages and DisplaysSet 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 for mode P is shown in the following graph Exposure Program Mode PMemory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size Image size File size MB1Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash Flash ControlAperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Supported StandardsFine tuning White balance None Auto White Balance and Color TemperatureFine tuning added to value selected by camera Dir. sunlightTechnical Notes/Specifications SpecificationsTechnical Notes/Specifications Battery Life EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion BatterySpecifications Slow shutter speedsZoom adjusted by rotating lens ring 80g 2.8oz., excluding power cableAC 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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