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Hello,
I just got my Nikon D40 and would like to know everything about it .I know the specs, I can find them online but how to set up ISO and Exposure etc. Does anyone have a tutorial, or can explain how it works? Thanks.
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nice purchase
should be canon tho im not going to be much good to you really since i do use canon but i would suggest (as i always do ) that you should get a magic lantern guide it will tell you how to use everything in your camera http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikon-D40-Ma...7936362&sr=8-6
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Here is the first picture I tool
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http://www.geofflawrence.com/photography_tutorials.htm
worth a read for some guides on various settings
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Thanks for the link ![]() I have found this one, I'm reading it right now: http://www.digital-slr-guide.com/nikon-d40-guide.html I also downloaded the English version of the manual, they sent me the german version with the camera lol.
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The menu's and setup can be a bit confusing on the D40. I typically use mine on (A)perature priority mode. I find it easiest letting the camera control the shutter and use the knob to control the aperture. Work on your white balance too... The D40 has some pretty crummy in-door auto white balance, at least without a flash.
It's a fun camera. Takes a little getting used to, but I love mine. I'll be getting the 50-200mm VR lens eventually. A tad slow but I need something. I actually still use my old Panasonic a fair amount simply because of it's 432mm lens!
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If I want to take a picture of stars for example, what would be the settings that I need to change?
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I'd probably set it to aperture mode and leave it about half way (around f.16) and spot exposure (within the menu) and try to get the exposure set for a single start. Otherwise it's going to use the whole sky and try to boost the exposure too high. Eh, well this method works well for the moon using my Panasonic
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How do you set up the time of the opening of the lens?
Thanks for your help so far
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Either using the dial on S or M modes should set the exposure.
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