Creative Photography Digital Vari-Programs, Portrait | Nikon 25420

Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs)

In addition to , the D40 offers a choice of seven Digital Vari-Program modes. Selecting a program automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative pho- tography as easy as rotating the mode dial.

Mode	Description

Auto (flash off)	For pictures that do not use the flash.
Portrait	For portraits.
Landscape	For natural and man-made landscapes.
Child	For pictures of children.
Sports	For moving subjects
Close up	For close up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects.
Night portrait	For portraits taken under low light.

To take photographs in Digital Vari-Program modes:

1 Rotate the mode dial to select a Digital Vari-Program mode.

2Frame a photograph in the viewfinder, focus, and shoot.

Digital Vari-Program modes are described below.

Auto (Flash Off)

The built-in flash turns off. Use where flash photography is prohib- ited, to photograph infants without using the flash, or to capture natural lighting under low light. The camera selects the focus area containing the closest subject; the AF-assist illuminator will light to assist the focus operation when lighting is poor.

Portrait

Use for portraits with soft, natural-looking skin tones. The camera selects the focus area containing the closest subject. If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is used, background details will be softened to lend the composition a sense of depth.

Landscape

Use for vivid landscape shots. The camera selects the focus area containing the closest subject; the built-in flash and AF-assist illu- minator turn off automatically.

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Tutorial: Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs)

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Nikon 25420 manual Tutorial Creative Photography Digital Vari-Programs, Auto Flash Off, Portrait, Landscape

Contents

$4!, #!-%2 Troubleshooting See pages Where to Find ItError Messages See pages See pages More on Playback Custom SettingsIntroduction Technical Notes For Your Safety For Your Safety Iii Use appropriate cables Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries Table of Contents Table of Contents Technical Notes Index Camera SetupIndex General Questions Taking Photographs Can the flash fire automatically when needed?Viii Q&A Index How can I get more photos on the memory card? Viewing, Printing, and Retouching Photographs Life-Long Learning Introduction Age to the cameraLens Camera Body Getting to Know the CameraIntroduction Getting to Know the Camera 108 Multi selector D40 offers a choice of the following twelve shooting modes Mode DialSelect these modes for full control over camera settings Advanced Modes Exposure Modes Viewfinder Display ViewfinderLarge-Capacity Memory Cards Shooting Information Display Shutter-Speed and Aperture Displays Camera Strap Supplied AccessoriesDK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap MH-23 Quick Charger Introduction First Steps First StepsAttaching a Lens Detaching Lenses Charging and Inserting the Battery Battery and ChargerIntroduction First Steps Removing the Battery Basic Setup Using Camera MenusIntroduction First Steps Confirm that the access lamp is off Inserting Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Write Protect Switch Highlight Format memory cardFormatting Memory Cards Adjusting Viewfinder Focus Auto Meter Off Point-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 ButtonBuilt-in Flash Auto Flash Off Creative Photography Digital Vari-ProgramsTutorial Creative Photography Digital Vari-Programs Portrait Close Up ChildSports Night Portrait Basic Playback Tutorial Basic PlaybackDeleting Unwanted Photographs More on Playback More on Photography All ModesA, and M Modes Reference More on Photography All Modes Shooting Information Display Focus Mode Focus ModeFocus mode Description Focus Reference More on Photography All Modes/Focus AF-Area ModeAF-Area Mode Subject Focus Area Selection Focus Lock AE-L/AF-L Getting Good Results with Autofocus Manual Focus Electronic Range FinderFocal Plane Position HighImage qualityLow Image Quality and SizeImage Quality and Size SmallImage sizeLarge Option Image QualityImage Size Format File Names Image Quality 30/Image Size11- /Fn Button Mode Description Shooting ModeReference More on Photography All Modes/Shooting Mode Memory Buffer Level 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 focused Using 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 Press Flash Mode Custom Settings 76Button Rear-Curtain Sync ISO Sensitivity ISO SensitivitySensitivity ISO Auto Option Default Two-Button ResetReference More on Photography All Modes/Two-Button Reset Default Settings Lens Aperture Ring Exposure Mode P Programmed Auto Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode P Programmed AutoFlexible Program Mode S Shutter-Priority Auto Shutter Speed and Camera Shake Mode a Aperture-Priority Auto Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode a Aperture-Priority Auto Mode 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 Method Description ExposureMetering Metering Autoexposure Lock Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureMode Setting Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Exposure Exposure Compensation Flash Compensation Flash Level White Balance White Balance Auto Image Rotation 88/Rotate Tall Auto Off TimersViewing Photographs on the Camera Image Review Shooting Data, Photo InformationFile Information Retouch History1 Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback HighlightsHistogram Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Delete Protecting Photographs from DeletionDeleting Individual Photographs This option can be used to delete multiple photographs Connecting to a Computer Before Connecting the CameraConnecting the USB Cable Windows 2000 Professional Drag the camera volume Nikon D40 into the TrashWindows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional Mac OS Printing Photographs Printing Via Direct USB ConnectionPrinting Via Direct USB Connection Connecting the Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time Size, Border, and Time Stamp Choosing Print select displays the menu shown in Step Printing Multiple PicturesPrinting Selected Photographs Interrupting Printing Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Print Set Viewing Photographs on TV Tune the television to the video channelRecorded to video tape the camera monitor will remain off Move cursor up Increase number Using Camera MenusPersonalize camera settings Return to previous menu Menu Guide/Using Camera Menus To modify menu settings Delete menu contains the following options Playback Options The Playback MenuDelete Selecting Multiple Pictures Menu Guide/Playback Options The Playback Menu Playback FolderRotate Tall Choose a folder for playback Slide Show Print Set DpofFollowing operations can be performed during a slide show Menu Guide/Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Shooting Options The Shooting MenuOptimize Image P, S, A, and M Modes Optimize Image Default setting ±0 Default setting AutoDefault setting IIIa sRBG Color Mode White Balance P, S, A, and M Modes Fine-Tuning White BalancePreset White Balance Select image quality Measuring a Value for Preset White Balance Copying White Balance from a Photograph Adjust ISO sensitivity ISO SensitivityNoise Reduction Menu Guide/Custom Settings Custom SettingsReset Beep Metering P, S, A, and M Modes Only Shooting ModeMenu Guide/Custom Settings No Memory Card? AF-assist All Modes Except Adjust flash levelFlash Level P, S, A, and M Modes Only ISO Auto P, S, A, and M Modes Only AE Lock 11 /Fn ButtonAE-L/AF-L Choose the function performed by the Fn button Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Only Auto off TimersUsing an AC Adapter Optional SB-400 Speedlight Self-Timer Remote on Duration Basic 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 Classic format is shown below World Time Video ModeAuto Shooting Info LCD Brightness Choose the language for camera menus and messages from Language LangImage Comment Image Comment Naming Folders FoldersDelete Delete all empty folders on the memory card Folder Names Firmware Version File No. SequenceMirror Lock-Up View the current camera firmware version Dust off Ref Photo Image Dust Off Auto Image Rotation Retouching Copies Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch MenuDescription Lighting Image Quality Lighting Menu Guide/Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch MenuTo create retouched copies from the retouch menu Red-Eye Correction TrimTrim Image Quality and Size Small Picture MonochromeFilter Effects Color Highlight Select images Viewing Small Pictures Image Overlay Image Overlay Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Optional AccessoriesTechnical Notes/Optional Accessories Picture Angle and Focal Length Lenses Focus ModeLens/accessory Type G and D Lenses AF-Assist Illumination/Red-Eye Reduction TC-16A AF Teleconverter Non-AI lenses Optional Flash Units Speedlights SB-R200 Wireless Remote SpeedlightSU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander SB-400, SB-800, and SB-600 Speedlights Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Flash mode/featureFlash mode SB-26, SB-25, SB-24 SB-21B2, SB-29s2 AS-15 Accessory Shoe Adapter Technical Notes/Optional Accessories Mode Filters Other AccessoriesApproved Memory Cards Memory Cards Remote Controls Accessories for the D40Open the battery-chamber c and power-connector d Covers Software Technical Notes/Caring for the Camera CleaningCaring for the Camera Storage Low-pass filter Use a Reliable Power SourceLow-Pass Filter Present, proceed to Step Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Lens contacts Keep the lens contacts clean Turn the product off before replacing the battery Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter Problem Solution TroubleshootingTechnical Notes/Troubleshooting AF-A mode Technical Notes/Troubleshooting Rotation Camera Error Messages and Displays Message Set 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 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 MB1 Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Flash ControlShutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash Supported Standards White Balance and Color Temperature Fine tuning White balance None AutoDir. sunlight Specifications Technical Notes/Specifications Technical Notes/Specifications Matrix EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Battery LifeSpecifications Rated input Index Image size shooting menu, 30 Video mode setup menu, 62 126 0RINTEDNIN 4HAILAND -!