Using the Built-in Flash, Lowering the Built-in Flash | Nikon 25420

Using the Built-in Flash

Controls used

The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit sub- jects. The flash modes available depend on the mode selected with the mode dial; note that the flash can not be used in , , or mode. The default flash setting for Digital Vari- Program modes is automatically restored when the mode dial is rotated to a new setting or the camera is turned off.

Using the Built-in Flash: , , , , and Modes

1Rotate the mode dial to , , , , or .

2Choose a flash mode.

3 Take pictures. Unless (off ) is selected, the flash will pop up as required when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fire when a photograph is taken.

Using the Built-in Flash: P, S, A, and M Modes

1Rotate the mode dial to P, S, A, or M.

2 Press the

button to raise the flash.

3Choose a flash mode.

4Choose a metering method and adjust exposure.

5Take pictures. The flash will fire whenever a picture is taken. To prevent the flash from firing, lower the flash.

Lowering the Built-in Flash

To save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place.

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

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Nikon 25420 manual Using the Built-in Flash , , , , and Modes, Using the Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes

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$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 Age to the camera IntroductionLens 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 Viewfinder DisplayLarge-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 Battery and Charger Charging and Inserting the BatteryIntroduction First Steps Removing the Battery Using Camera Menus Basic SetupIntroduction First Steps Inserting Memory Cards Confirm that the access lamp is offRemoving Memory Cards Highlight Format memory card Write Protect SwitchFormatting Memory Cards Adjusting Viewfinder Focus Auto Meter Off Tutorial Point-and-Shoot Photography Mode Point-and-Shoot Photography ModeDescription Using a Zoom Lens Tutorial Point-and-Shoot Photography ModeHolding the Camera Shutter-Release Button Turn the camera off when shooting is completeBuilt-in Flash Auto Flash Off Creative Photography Digital Vari-ProgramsTutorial Creative Photography Digital Vari-Programs Portrait Close Up ChildSports Night Portrait Tutorial Basic Playback 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 Electronic Range Finder Manual FocusFocal Plane Position HighImage qualityLow Image Quality and SizeImage Quality and Size SmallImage sizeLarge Option Image QualityImage Size Format Image Quality 30/Image Size File Names11- /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 Custom Settings 76 Flash ModeButton 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 Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode P Programmed Auto 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 Electronic Analog Exposure Display Mode M ManualDisplay Description Long Time-Exposures Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode M ManualThirty 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 Highlights 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 photographs Before Connecting the Camera Connecting to a ComputerConnecting the USB Cable Windows 2000 Professional Drag the camera volume Nikon D40 into the TrashWindows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional Mac OS Printing Via Direct USB Connection Printing PhotographsPrinting 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 Tune the television to the video channel Viewing Photographs on TVRecorded 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 Print Set Dpof Slide ShowFollowing 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 ISO Sensitivity Adjust 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 CSM/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 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 Menu Guide/Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu LightingTo create retouched copies from the retouch menu Trim Red-Eye CorrectionTrim 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 Defaults for other settings are listed below Following defaults are restored with Custom Setting R ResetTechnical 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 Fine tuning White balance None Auto White Balance and Color TemperatureDir. sunlight Specifications Technical Notes/Specifications Technical Notes/Specifications Matrix Battery Life EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion BatterySpecifications Rated input Index Image size shooting menu, 30 Video mode setup menu, 62 126 0RINTEDNIN 4HAILAND -!