BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO THE NIKON D40 DSLR

[@codygore7530]

I know this is 10 years old but I just got a D40 today and I found this video super helpful, thank you! And I hope you are doing great and wonderful things still!

[@lexisheldahl1402]

I just got mine a week agi

[@ArtsyDork]

Thanks so much! So glad you found it helpful!

[@gabe5518]

Same here! Thanks a ton for keeping it uploaded!

[@gibudd]

I've been using this camera for a few years and learned more in this 4 minutes than I have from reading the manuals. GREAT Video.

[@ArtsyDork]

Thanks! I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@marlings]

Like George, I’ve learned so much . I have a d40x so I guess the screen layouts are different to the d40? Thanks x

[@mariajacobson7934]

I'm also a beginner. Had our camera for a while now, but never really played with all the settings. This was a very help introduction so I'm going to try playing with it now. Thank you!

[@jimmymeeker7296]

I have had my Nikon d 40 for 10 yrs and still going strong . and it takes great pics

[@Britneymphotography88]

Same here i love it,do you still use it i need help for taken pictures with people on dirtbikes, i am working on way up there. i did clouds and sunsets on my d40 i still love my camera

[@JovanGimarangan2020]

Wow! Awsome can you teach how to set a good quality image?

[@matthewcaweewee347]

Yo

[@brendantuck8734]

My sister just gave me hers im super stoked!

[@noobribs6481]

my dad gave this camera to me because he didn't use it anymore so since i knew nothing about cameras i watched this video, very helpful

[@angiel6198]

Thank you! This video was from years ago but helped me today! I am a beginner starting out with this camera and nothing I have found on the internet helped me as much as this video did.

[@ArtsyDork]

So glad it helped! Good luck with your new camera!

[@DiRtYLaWs2007]

I still use my D40. Magic little camera.

[@Britneymphotography88]

do you still use it i need help for taken pictures with people on dirtbikes, i am working on way up there. i did clouds and sunsets on my d40 i still love my camera

[@morallygray6527]

Ibaxi Same!

[@rambam69]

I have a d40 & I bought it off a guy who was desperate to move out of state.

[@radtanuki3041]

Thank you for this video :) I’m new to cameras, bought this for class, and found this extremely helpful!

[@ArtsyDork]

Glad it was helpful!

[@GenX_in_the_wild]

New D40 owner here 🙂

[@horsejumpride8423]

I've had my Nikon D 40 since Nikon started making them probably 10 or 12 years ago and I still have it and it works great. But these videos help because I tend to forget the settings exactly.

[@chantesusanstuart5723]

I have had my camera for over 3 years and learnt a lot from this video.. thanks for making it

[@ArtsyDork]

Glad you found it useful! Thanks for watching!

[@Giiiiiiiooooooooo]

thank you for this video! my sister just gave me one and had some doubt as how to properly use it!

[@Britneymphotography88]

do you still use it i need help for taken pictures with people on dirtbikes, i am working on way up there. i did clouds and sunsets on my d40 i still love my camera

[@simonsimons9287]

Wow I have had my D40 for 6 yes and never new this. Thank you 👍

[@S.BloomsCrafting]

thank you for this tutorial it really helped me understand my D40 Nikon.

[@Britneymphotography88]

do you still use it i need help for taken pictures with people on dirtbikes, i am working on way up there. i did clouds and sunsets on my d40 i still love my camera

[@justauser3174]

@@Britneymphotography88 i ha d40x same tutorial

[@Britneymphotography88]

@@justauser3174 oh awesome 😎 is it same as d40?

[@mykuljay]

A big help - thanks!!! Old camera but still takes great photos. I've not explored all the things it can do.

[@ArtsyDork]

Glad it helped!

[@UKEDC]

Im a beginner too and found this really useful, thanks.

[@ArtsyDork]

Glad I could help!

[@stephenscott4019]

Thank You.. For this INFORMATIVE video.... Just got a D40x....

[@josephcottone3347]

I PURCHASED MINE NEW AND I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT HAPPENED TO THE INSTRUCTIONS,THIS AND OTHER VIDEO'S COME IN HANDY ❤

[@handwoundpickups6555]

Fantastic video thanks for the clear explanation. 👍

[@allawy2009]

Super Amazing fast short video

[@sophiajamil8173]

Im a beginner and i just got the D40 today, this was extreemely helful! Make more videos :)

[@ArtsyDork]

So glad it was helpful!

[@Britneymphotography88]

do you still use it i need help for taken pictures with people on dirtbikes, i am working on way up there. i did clouds and sunsets on my d40 i still love my camera

[@praveenkumar.g250]

E B for videos about Nikon d40 please.....

[@VoiceForTheSilenced]

Amazing video!! I followed the info given, but my camera isn’t cameraing lol The auto focus just won’t work. Someone please help!!

[@RaxSoller]

Great tutorial. Thanks

[@ArtsyDork]

You're welcome! So glad it was helpful!

[@kennethzindela6487]

Thanks for d40 camera.i need a spare battery for the D40 camera Im in Swaziland.

[@outfield1988]

Great video .

[@ArtsyDork]

Thank you! Glad you found it helpful.

[@iodedonpepto]

I wanna buy a dslr camera, but I don’t wanna spent $500 minimum on one. Would getting one of these cheap be a good idea?

[@TechOwnage]

thank you for this guide. im a newbie with this camera

[@ArtsyDork]

Glad it helped!

[@user-py6qv5bn6k]

Great tutorial :D

[@ArtsyDork]

Thanks!

[@Laura_Keatin]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@ArtsyDork]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@Nastynik91]

Is it possible to use the back screen while taking the image or no?

[@abigailoleniczak754]

Very helpful!!!! Thank you!!

[@alexandra.vijlanescu]

Can you record on this camera? And how to? I need a little help!

[@ArtsyDork]

I'm sorry but you cannot record video on the D40.

[@mermer4636]

thanks a lot you are so great ...

[@ArtsyDork]

Thanks for watching!

[@nutellacannelle1250]

How to switch between menu items and the viewfinder on this camera please

[@vanessamarianabrotsky7886]

How do you know when it’s done charging? Like what does the blinking light mean on the battery?-thanks :)

[@ArtsyDork]

On my charger, the light stays solid when it's done charging. I hope that helps.

[@naomyfey2962]

do you have any idea how i can take more photos mine only allows 72 but i have a 2gb sd card

[@ZakMcDonnell]

How do I set the function button to change the iso ?

[@stardomo15]

I’m not sure but something when I take photos, it doesn’t want to take it. This red Rectangle shape pops up.

[@ArtsyDork]

Hi. The red rectangle pops up to show you where your focus area is but shouldn’t affect your ability to shoot. It may be that you don’t have enough light. Make sure your light meter is centered. Hope this helps! Good luck.

[@taytumchristine]

If you are using your own camera, will the side Fn button still be set up to change the ISO?

[@ArtsyDork]

No. You can set it to do that in the menu though. 😊

[@Jackcirca]

Thank you Artsy Dork

[@BugzBugz-cb3ov]

I been using Sony forever I had me icel 6400 stolen so now I'm on this jawn I appreciate u helped me actually get the mf screen on after I replaced the battery and charger haha

[@Joshva_Mani]

Video function available or not in D40

[@farukhkhan6270]

Thanks for information. But i don't have a camera

[@saltygoat]

Good instruction.

[@ArtsyDork]

Thanks!

[@praveenkumar.g250]

Some more Nikon d40 videos please...

[@spirituallylovingme-11]

Hi I'm ordering a Nikkon the body only what kind of lens should I order for the camera

[@ArtsyDork]

18-55 ml is standard and works well in a variety of settings.

[@spirituallylovingme-11]

@@ArtsyDork Thankyou and one more question does this camera work well with doing youtube videos

[@ArtsyDork]

This camera doesn't shoot video.

[@spirituallylovingme-11]

@@ArtsyDork thankyou you helped a lot have a good day and stay safe

[@ArtsyDork]

Glad to have helped! Thank you! 😊

[@Mcgjea69]

What 200 lenses did you use?

[@tinajones6313]

thanks for sharing!

[@Sangamalli]

The Fn button is triggering a self timer. Unable to change the ISO. Any pointers?

[@ArtsyDork]

The Fn button can be set up to do a number of functions. You can set it to a different function in your menu. The ISO can also be changed in the same menu in which you change the exposure compensation. I wish I could give you more detailed information but I no longer have access to these cameras as I stopped teaching at the school that used them in order to stay at home with my newborn. Good luck!

[@Sangamalli]

@@ArtsyDork Thank you so much for taking the time to respond.

[@ArtsyDork]

Absolutely!

[@oakley1952]

what is the shutter release button?

[@dudewithswag27]

Can you take videos with this camera?

[@ArtsyDork]

Unfortunately, no.

[@mikeferretti7422]

Can you not see what you are taking a picture of on the screen before taking it or can only see via the view finder?

[@ArtsyDork]

Just the viewfinder. No preview on the screen, I’m afraid.

[@mikeferretti7422]

@@ArtsyDork was just given this camera and wasn't sure. Still alot of fun and good to learn on

[@-eminay-]

Can anyone tell me what Sutter speed and A. Is good

[@chellapandi1039]

Nice

[@ArtsyDork]

Thanks!

[@shershan2085]

i have nikon d 40 but i din;t understand it setting during the d how we set it

[@mexzikan1313]

ive had my Nikon D40 for about a year now. im not sure if I can use the menu screen as a view finder or just for menus and viewing of pictures. please can you fill me in. thank you .

[@ArtsyDork]

You can't use it as a viewfinder. You can only see photos that you have already shot. Hope that helps!

[@ritaware142]

Noe f

[@mexzikan1313]

E B thank you so much I've gone crazy trying to figure it out. if I could. but now that you've confirmed it. ill stop trying. thank you.

[@lamontcranston3177]

I am supposed to have the same camera but nothing matches. No mention here of how you actually get to see the subject you want to photograph. The button that allows the "live view" does nor exist.

[@itsjosephhenry]

Does this camera take videos

[@mayziekatenay-wursten867]

After I put mine in manual all the pictures now come out blurry.. could something be wrong with mine?

[@ArtsyDork]

If your shutter speed is below 1/60, your photos will appear blurry. That may be the reason. Try shooting in a brighter setting or choosing a wider aperture so that you can have a faster shutter speed. Good luck!

[@terin6715]

Pls help me. I have Nikon D40 and I can't set focus mode and AF-area.. :(

[@ArtsyDork]

Use your left and right arrows and look for the red bracket in your viewfinder. Good luck!

[@praveenkumar.g250]

Thank you

[@CupcakeSprinkleUwU]

Mine won't take any photos...?

[@gavvrl5748]

Can you use this camera on a pc?

[@CHANGINGCHANNEL27272]

Yes

[@Moojermushroom]

I just wanted to know how to recorrd

[@ArtsyDork]

Unfortunately, you can't on this camera.

[@JoeyBeatsTV]

quick question. the lowest my aperture goes is 5.6 and i want to take pictures at a concert where they only have a little bit of light. what should i do? get a new lens to where it can go to f 1.4. What mode should i be on and what else would help?

[@ArtsyDork]

+Ian Connor There are a couple things you could do. You could shoot using a different lens that would allow you to open up more. You still might not get enough light though. You could also use exposure compensation to lighten up the exposure. If you shoot in RAW, you can also correct the exposure in post, as long as it's not too far gone.

[@ArtsyDork]

+Ian Connor You could get a different lens with a wider aperture, but that would create a very low depth of field and still might not get you enough light to work with. You could try working with a flash or experiment with exposure compensation. Good luck!

[@wholuvsubaby1]

For anyone else reading this question - my answer would be to ramp up the ISO - noise in an indoor gig is acceptable anyway - wayyyyy cheaper than trying to get a 1.4

[@ayannagray3943]

i’m assuming this camera doesn’t record/ shoot videos?

[@ArtsyDork]

Correct.

[@colaceleduard5335]

Can you rec whit this?

[@ArtsyDork]

No. The D40 doesn't record video. Sorry.

[@mukie7130]

how do you take videos

[@ArtsyDork]

The D40 doesn't take video, unfortunately. Sorry.

[@kamelhassn3776]

How can i recored video by it?

[@ArtsyDork]

It unfortunately doesn't record video.

[@rachelatkins8518]

does this camera take video?

[@ArtsyDork]

No, sorry.

[@ethanroan]

The fact I can get it right

[@blokki1625]

My photos are black and I don't know why

[@ArtsyDork]

Lens cap? Mostly kidding there. Check to make sure you don't have exposure compensation set to anything other than zero and always make sure your light meter is centered before you shoot. Good luck!

[@blokki1625]

Ok, thanks

[@Cadsacademy]

If you want to use your camera. turn it on, then adjust your fstop go 4 and touch the n09fgo arrow..... this isn't beginners

[@dhanubirwa8537]

How to set aprocher...

[@tylerbrown8486]

Very difficult to understand

[@gregklugiewicz5037]

Not helpful sorry. Holding down Fn does not allow ISO change. Nothing helpful explaining shutter speed.

[@darrencollins1850]

Do you have to use the viewfinder or can you use the display screen to shoot your pictures?