The Nikon D40 is an entry-level Digital SLR camera that is easy to use and offers pristine images for beginning or professional photographers. The camera's dummy-proof interface takes little time to understand, and your photos will not disappoint.
Instructions
Use the Nikon D40 With a Lens
1. Switch the power button on the top of the camera to the "On" position. The screen will now read "Image Sensor Cleaning."
2. Adjust the setting dial to your desired setting. Choose "Auto" if you want your camera to automatically adjust for different types of pictures.
3. Press the "Menu" button to select and change the camera's custom settings. Highlight a menu option then press and hold the "Zoom Out" button to see what each menu option does. Scroll through and select the settings by pressing the "Scroll" and "OK" buttons to the right of the display screen.
4. Press the "Zoom In" button to see the settings that will be used when a picture is taken. Press the "Zoom In" button again to change these settings. These include metering, aperture and ISO.
5. Switch the button from "A" to "M" on the camera lens to select the focus mode of your camera. "A," which stands for automatic, will focus your camera automatically. "M," or manual, allows you to set the focus mode on your own by rotating the focus chamber at the end of the lens.
6. Look through the viewfinder at the front of the camera above the display screen and line up your shot. Slide the larger chamber behind the manual focus to zoom in and out. To auto focus, press the silver button inside the power switch halfway to auto focus. When it is focused, the camera will beep. Press down the button all of the way to take the picture.
7. Press the button with an arrow on it to view your pictures. Press the trashcan button to delete any unwanted files.
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