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Contents

Acknowledgments vi

Introduction xiii

The Nikon D40/D40X’s

Advantages xiv

Where to go from here xv

Quick Tour: Shooting Your

First D40/D40x Picture 1

Selecting a Shooting Mode 2

Selecting a focus mode 5

Using the self-timer and

remote controls 6

Reviewing Your Pictures 7

Correcting Exposure 9

Transferring Images to Your

Computer 10

Part I: Using the

Nikon D40/D40x 13

Chapter 1: Exploring

the Nikon D40/D40x 15

Up Front 16

Sides and Bottom 19

Left side 19

Right side 20

Bottom 20

On the Lens 21

On Top 24

On the Back 26

Upper half 26

Lower half 26

Viewﬁnder Display 29

LCD Display 30

Viewing and Playing Back Images 33

Choosing Metering Modes 37

Adjusting ISO Sensitivity 37

Setting White Balance 38

Programmed Exposure Modes 38

Semiautomatic and Manual

Exposure Modes 39

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Contents vi Introduction xiii The Nikon D40/D40X’s Advantages Where to go from here xiv xv Part I: Using the Nikon D40/D40x 13 Chapter 1: Exploring the Nikon D40/D40x 15 AL Acknowledgments MA TE RI Quick Tour: Shooting Your First D40/D40x Picture 1 GH TE D Up Front Sides and Bottom Left side Right side Bottom On the Lens On Top On the Back Upper half Lower half Viewfinder Display LCD Display Viewing and Playing Back Images Choosing Metering Modes Adjusting ISO Sensitivity Setting White Bala
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Chapter 2: Nikon D40/D40x Essentials 41 Chapter 3: Setting Up Nikon D40/D40x 51 Choosing Metering Modes Matrix metering Center-weighted metering Spot metering Adjusting Exposures with EV Adjusting ISO Sensitivity Using Noise Reduction Working with the Retouch Menu D-Lighting Red-Eye Correction Trim Monochrome Filter Effects Small Picture Image Overlay Playback Menu Settings Delete Playback folder Rotate Tall Slide show Print set (DPOF) Shooting Menu Preferences Optimize Image More on custom image optimiz
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CSM 13: AE lock CSM 14: Built-in flash CSM 15: Auto off timers CSM 16: Self-timer CSM 17: Remote on duration Setup Menu Options CSM/Setup menu Format memory card Info display format Auto shooting info World time LCD brightness Video mode Language Image comment USB Folders File no.
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To add creative distortion 97 To provide an interesting angle 98 Working with telephotos 98 To decrease distance 98 To isolate your subject 99 To grab sports action 99 To capture wildlife in its native habitat 100 To create flattering portraits 100 To get up close — from afar 100 Chapter 6: Working with Light 103 Choosing Between Continuous and Flash Illumination 103 Ability to preview the lighting effect 104 Ease of exposure calculation 105 Portability of add-on illumination Evenness of illumination Act
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Choosing an orientation Applying the Rule of Thirds Using lines Achieving balance Working with framing Avoiding fusion and mergers Abstract and Pattern Photography Inspiration Abstract and pattern photography practice Abstract and pattern photography tips Action Photography Inspiration Action photography practice Action and sports photography tips Animal Photography Inspiration Animal photography practice Animal photography tips Architectural Photography Inspiration Architectural photography practice Archit
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Still life and product photography tips Sunset and Sunrise Photography Inspiration Sunset and sunrise photography practice Sunset and sunrise photography tips Water Scene Photography Inspiration Water scene photography practice Water scene photography tips Chapter 8: Downloading and Editing Images 189 190 190 Appendix: Troubleshooting 213 191 192 193 194 195 197 199 Upgrading Your Firmware Extending Battery Life Fixing Flash Problems Reviving Bad Memory Cards Cleaning Your Sensor Glossary 221 Startin