Flash Compensation | Nikon D40 manual

Flash Compensation

Controls used

Flash compensation (available only in P, S, A, and M modes) is used to alter flash output by from –3EV to +1EV in increments of 1/3EV, changing the brightness of the main subject rela- tive to the background. Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, or reduced to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections.

Flash compensation is shown in the shooting information display. Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash compensa- tion to ±0.0. Flash exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off.

Flash compensation is also available with SB-400, SB-800, SB-600, and SU-800 flash units ( 99).

The () Button

Flash compensation can also be adjusted by pressing the () and buttons and rotating the command dial until the desired value is shown in the viewfinder or shooting information display. The viewfinder display is illustrated at right.

–3.0EV

+0.7EV

8—Flash Compensation ( 76)

Flash compensation can also be adjusted from the Custom Settings menu.

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Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Exposure

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Nikon D40 manual Flash Compensation

Contents

$4!, #!-%2 Where to Find It Error Messages See pagesTroubleshooting See pages See pages Custom Settings IntroductionMore on Playback 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 Camera Setup IndexIndex General Questions Can 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 Lens Getting to Know the Camera Introduction Getting to Know the CameraCamera Body 108 Multi selector PlaybackMenus/shooting info 22 Press up Mode Dial Select these modes for full control over camera settingsD40 offers a choice of the following twelve shooting modes Advanced Modes Exposure Modes Viewfinder Display ViewfinderLarge-Capacity Memory Cards Shooting Information Display Shutter-Speed and Aperture Displays Supplied Accessories EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 103DK-5 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap Camera Strap First Steps Attaching a LensIntroduction First Steps Detaching Lenses Charging 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 Yes Adjusting Viewfinder Focus Focus bracketsAuto Meter Off Exposure meters on Exposure meters 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 ButtonFocus Built-in Flash Creative Photography Digital Vari-Programs Tutorial Creative Photography Digital Vari-ProgramsAuto Flash Off Portrait Child SportsClose Up Night Portrait Basic Playback Tutorial Basic PlaybackDeleting Unwanted Photographs More on Photography All Modes A, and M ModesMore on Playback Reference More on Photography All Modes Shooting Information Display Focus Mode Focus mode DescriptionFocus Mode Focus AF-Area Mode Reference More on Photography All Modes/Focus Focus Area Selection Focus Lock Release button halfway to initiate focusControls used Shutter-release button/AE-L/AF-L button AE-L/AF-L Getting Good Results with Autofocus Manual Focus Electronic Range FinderFocal Plane Position Image Quality and Size Image Quality and SizeHighImage qualityLow SmallImage sizeLarge Image Quality Image SizeOption Format Description Image size Size pixels Capture NX File Names11- /Fn Button Shooting Mode Reference More on Photography All Modes/Shooting ModeMode Description Memory Buffer Self-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 focused Using 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 Press Flash Mode Custom Settings 76Slow Red-eye Sync Rear-Curtain Sync ISO Sensitivity SensitivityISO Sensitivity ISO Auto Two-Button Reset Reference More on Photography All Modes/Two-Button ResetOption Default Default Settings Lens Aperture Ring Shutter Speed and Aperture 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 35s, f/25 Metering can also be selected from the Custom Settings menu ExposureMetering Method Description Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture Mode SettingAutoexposure Lock Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Exposure Exposure Compensation 1EV No exposure compensation+2EV Flash Compensation Flash Compensation White Balance Auto Off Timers Viewing Photographs on the CameraAuto Image Rotation 88/Rotate Tall Image Review Photo Information File InformationShooting Data, Retouch History1 Viewing 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 photographs Connecting to a Computer Before Connecting the CameraConnecting the USB Cable Computer operating system Drag the camera volume Nikon D40 into the Trash Windows Vista/Windows XPWindows 2000 Professional Mac OS Printing Photographs Printing Via Direct USB ConnectionTake photographs Printing Via Direct USB Connection Connecting the Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time Printing Multiple Pictures Printing Selected PhotographsChoosing Print select displays the menu shown in Step Additional pictures 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 Connect to video device Using Camera Menus Personalize camera settingsMove cursor up Increase number Return to previous menu Menu Guide/Using Camera Menus To modify menu settings Playback Options The Playback Menu DeleteDelete menu contains the following options Playback Folder Rotate TallMenu Guide/Playback Options The Playback Menu Choose a folder for playback Slide 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 Custom Fine-Tuning White Balance Preset White BalanceWhite Balance P, S, A, and M Modes Select image quality Measuring a Value for Preset White Balance Copying White Balance from a Photograph Adjust ISO sensitivity ISO SensitivityNoise Reduction Custom Settings ResetMenu Guide/Custom Settings Beep Shooting 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 Only 11 /Fn Button AE-L/AF-LAE Lock Choose the function performed by the Fn button Auto off Timers Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes OnlyOptional SB-400 Speedlight Auto Off 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 Manual flash control indicator Classic format is shown below39-44 Video Mode Auto Shooting InfoWorld Time LCD Brightness Language 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 Folders File No. Sequence Mirror Lock-UpFirmware Version View the current camera firmware version Dust off Ref Photo Image Dust Off Auto Image Rotation Camera rotated OrientationCounter-clockwise Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu Description LightingRetouching Copies Image Quality Lighting Menu Guide/Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch MenuTo create retouched copies from the retouch menu BeforeAfter Red-Eye Correction TrimTrim Image Quality and Size Monochrome Filter EffectsSmall Picture Color Highlight 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 Length Lens/accessory LensesAI-P Nikkor Type G and D Lenses Incompatible Non-CPU Lenses and Accessories AF-Assist Illumination/Red-Eye Reduction SB-R200 Wireless Remote Speedlight SU-800 Wireless Speedlight CommanderOptional Flash Units Speedlights SB-400, SB-800, and SB-600 Speedlights Flash mode/feature Flash mode SB-26, SB-25, SB-24 SB-21B2, SB-29s2Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories AS-15 Accessory Shoe Adapter Technical Notes/Optional Accessories Other Accessories Approved Memory CardsFilters Memory Cards Accessories for the D40 Remote Controls Cleaning Caring for the CameraTechnical Notes/Caring for the Camera Storage Use a Reliable Power Source Low-Pass FilterLow-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 Troubleshooting Technical Notes/TroubleshootingProblem Solution AF-A mode Technical Notes/Troubleshooting Rotation Set USB to MTP/PTP 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 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 MB1 Flash Control Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in FlashAperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Supported Standards White Balance and Color Temperature Fine tuning White balance None AutoFine tuning added to value selected by camera Dir. sunlight Specifications Technical Notes/Specifications Technical Notes/Specifications EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Battery LifeSpecifications Slow shutter speeds 80g 2.8oz., excluding power cable Zoom adjusted by rotating lens ringAC 100-240V, 50/60Hz DC 8.4V/0.9A Index Image size shooting menu, 30 Video mode setup menu, 62 126 0RINTEDNIN Elgium 3& -!