Introduction to the Nikon D40 / D40x

       
 
If you have just purchased your Nikon D40 or D40x, the controls on the outside of the camera coupled with all the menus and custom settings can be downright overwhelming. We give you a structure for looking at the controls as well as a repeatable ritual for taking great photos with your new camera. You spent a bundle on this camera. Let it be an extension of your hands rather than a struggle.

 

 

 

   
  The Nikon D40(x)  is a powerful piece of equipment. A solid understanding of its features and controls can really unleash its potential. Once you learn how the camera’s components work together, you’ll have all the tools you need to capture the best image under all conditions.  

Understanding Size and Compression

  
 

This DVD is REGION FREE. It was developed for new to intermediate photographers buying their first DSLR camera.

 		 

Tripods and the Self Timer

 
  Topics include:


*  Be prepared (to get the shot)


*  Shutter priority


*  Aperture priority/Depth of field


*  Focus alternatives


*  Metering and bracketing


*  White balance/Color temperature


*  ISO


*  Playback and image review


*  Creating your own menus


*  Lens choices and results


*  Understanding histograms


*  Exposure compensation


*  Flash overview


*  Custom settings


*  Programmable buttons


*  RAW (NEF) files


*  Composition


*  Self timer and tripods


*  Picture Project Software


*  And much more!

 

RAW vs. JPEG

PictureProject Software



Optimizing the Image

Why, How, and When to Meter

 
  Take great pictures with your Nikon D40!  All you need is this training DVD and about two hours, and you’ll have the knowledge and the confidence to create the images you want. The topics are arranged in chapters, so you can move at your own pace, and return later to individual subjects.  

How Fast is Fast Enough?

Understanding the Monitor Information

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