Nikon D40

Punk · 04-11-2008, 07:08 PM

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.

4NGU$ · 04-11-2008, 07:46 PM

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

Punk · 04-11-2008, 08:34 PM

Here is the first picture I tool

**jimmymac** · 04-11-2008, 08:59 PM

http://www.geofflawrence.com/photography_tutorials.htm

worth a read for some guides on various settings

Punk · 04-11-2008, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmymac

http://www.geofflawrence.com/photography_tutorials.htm

worth a read for some guides on various settings

Hey,

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.

**The_Other_One** · 04-11-2008, 09:16 PM

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!

Punk · 04-11-2008, 09:17 PM

If I want to take a picture of stars for example, what would be the settings that I need to change?

**The_Other_One** · 04-11-2008, 10:12 PM

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

Punk · 04-11-2008, 11:08 PM

How do you set up the time of the opening of the lens?

Thanks for your help so far

**The_Other_One** · 04-11-2008, 11:26 PM

Either using the dial on S or M modes should set the exposure.

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4NGU$ VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Liverpool, UK Age: 19 Posts: 2,322	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 __________________ Winner Photo Tourneys: Birds, Abstract, Shadows, Christmas, Not what it seems, Infinity, Colours of the Rainbow, Energy, Photographers and Lost "I am forever chasing light. Light turns the ordinary into the magical." - Trent Parke "Life as it unfolds in front of the camera is full of so much complexity, wonder and surprise that I find it unnecessary to create new realities. There is more pleasure, for me, in things as-they-are." -David Hurn

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jimmymac Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chester, UK Posts: 3,987	http://www.geofflawrence.com/photography_tutorials.htm worth a read for some guides on various settings __________________ I tried to put my signature in here but my pen ruined the monitor. https://www.photoshop.com/user/jimmymac

04-11-2008, 09:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 25 Posts: 13,407	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! __________________ Primary- i7 920 \| 6GB RAM \| 9800GT \| 160+160+500GB Secondary- Athlon X2 4200 \| 2GB RAM \| 7600GT \| 80+250GB Netbook - Atom N280 \| 2GB RAM \| GMA945\| 160GB

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Punk Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: France Age: 19 Posts: 5,283	If I want to take a picture of stars for example, what would be the settings that I need to change? __________________ Punk's Website making and registering tutorial! Rise And Fall, Rage And Grace The Offspring! Huck it! I just want to be who I want to be guess that's hard for others to see

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The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 25 Posts: 13,407	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 __________________ Primary- i7 920 \| 6GB RAM \| 9800GT \| 160+160+500GB Secondary- Athlon X2 4200 \| 2GB RAM \| 7600GT \| 80+250GB Netbook - Atom N280 \| 2GB RAM \| GMA945\| 160GB

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Punk Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: France Age: 19 Posts: 5,283	How do you set up the time of the opening of the lens? Thanks for your help so far __________________ Punk's Website making and registering tutorial! Rise And Fall, Rage And Grace The Offspring! Huck it! I just want to be who I want to be guess that's hard for others to see

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The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 25 Posts: 13,407	Either using the dial on S or M modes should set the exposure. __________________ Primary- i7 920 \| 6GB RAM \| 9800GT \| 160+160+500GB Secondary- Athlon X2 4200 \| 2GB RAM \| 7600GT \| 80+250GB Netbook - Atom N280 \| 2GB RAM \| GMA945\| 160GB

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