Nikon D40

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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.
 
Here is the first picture I tool :D

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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!
 
If I want to take a picture of stars for example, what would be the settings that I need to change?
 
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 :P
 
How do you set up the time of the opening of the lens?

Thanks for your help so far :)
 
Just received my 70-300mm lens!

18mm:
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55mm:
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70mm:
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300mm:
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Here is the camera :P: (pictures taken with the old camera :D)

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should be canon tho
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is there anything in the canon lineup that competes with the d40s in that price bracket? I dont think the 350d goes down that low (it's on par with the d40x if im not mistaken).


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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If it's pure-stars, you can do the lowest possible aperture, if you want to capture other things too (some trees and/or far city scape) set a higher than normal aperture (say, f/14 or f/22). In either case you're looking at a VERY LONG shutter speed (when i do star pics, it's usually "a medium coffee"). Yes a tripod is necessary.
 
Praetor said:
If it's pure-stars, you can do the lowest possible aperture, if you want to capture other things too (some trees and/or far city scape) set a higher than normal aperture (say, f/14 or f/22). In either case you're looking at a VERY LONG shutter speed (when i do star pics, it's usually "a medium coffee"). Yes a tripod is necessary.
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Yep I set it to aperture mode and leave the shutter open for 30 seconds.

This is a picture I took under a shiny moon:

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