Nikon D40 / D40x Laminated Field Reference Card!

The Nikon D40 / D40x has many controls and settings designed to allow you to make a perfect exposure. But remembering where they are and how the features work together can be daunting.
If you decide to carry the user manual in your bag but finding the answer to your question can be a frustrating experience. That is why Blue Crane Digital developed an abbreviated field reference guide to your digital SLR.

The inBrief reference card is a laminated, foldable guide that answers most camera operation questions quickly and easily. The information is arranged logically for ease of use.
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Nikon D40 & D40X (PIP Expanded Guide) Book

No real news or info on this book but amazon is selling it now! if you have it tell us about it.

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Learn & Explore iPhone App from Nikon For You and Your D40

Another cool iphone app from Nikon called Learn & Explore, And it's Free! I downloaded it the other day and its a very cool app to have out in the field.

Nikon is pleased to offer our consumers a new way to access the educational and editorial content found on NikonUSA.com. Nikon’s new Learn & Explore iPhone application now makes this material available to you, whether you are taking pictures close to home or in the field.From beginning photographer to experienced enthusiast, you are sure to find information on Learn & Explore that is of interest to you—and now that information can go where you go.Read an article on getting the most from your travel photography while you’re on vacation. Check information on adjusting depth of field or selecting the right shutter speed when you’re taking photos at your child’s sporting event. Access advice on the right aperture for shooting photos indoors when you’re attending a wedding. It’s all there on the Learn & Explore iPhone app. Photography information at your fingertips.In addition to articles on the fundamentals of photography and various shooting techniques, you can read the four latest issues of Nikon World magazine, complete with images and audio slideshows. Need the definition of a photography term? Check out the Photography Glossary.The Learn & Explore iPhone app is continually updated with new articles and information. It’s a must for any enthusiastic photographer.Are you already a Learn & Explore iPhone App user? We’d like to know how you’re enjoying the articles and images.

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Getting started with the Nikon D40 and Nikon D40x!

The Nikon D40 and Nikon D40x were developed to enable you to take great photos immediately. This tutorial shows you step-by-step how to get started, from loading the battery to setting up the camera and using the various photo modes.

Thanks to NikonDifferent for posting this!

How To Photograph Christmas Lights With Your D40!

Here's a few links to Taking pictures of Christmas lights and things. Merry Christmas and happy new year to everyone!

Strobist - How to Photograph Christmas Lights!

Fivemin.com - Christmas lights photography Video

D40 Flickr Discussion - Shooting Holiday lights / Christmas lights

Air Show Photography with your D40!

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Originally uploaded by Click Clack MA

Well I went to my first air show (fleet week) in San Francisco a couple of weekends ago and didn't have the best of luck getting great pictures. Out of 200 shots this was probably my best and it's not that great. My first and foremost problem was i didn't study! "How to Photograph an Air Show" I just figured I'd use shutter priority and set it at 1/1000 which actually worked fine for a few shots but not all. So the next day i got online and googled "How to Photograph an Air Show" and saw that indeed i did miss a few things that would have helped.

Here are a few links to help you out before you go and shot an air show.

Airshow how to's using Nikon D40
Air Show Photography - A Guide for Beginners
Airshow photography

How to Photograph Fireworks with your Nikon D40 & D40x

The 2008 4th of July is just days from now and it's my first opportunity to use my D40 to shot the fireworks so i was looking around for the best advice to get some great shots and i found this info.

Thanks to the guys at Digital Photography School for this great info:

How to Photograph Fireworks Displays

Image above from Stuckincustoms One of my all time favorite pictures.

If you have any more suggestions for fireworks please let me know. Hopefully i can get at least one good shot to share on here next week. Remember lot's of towns do fireworks on the 3rd also so I'm going to count that as a free practice day!
Happy 4th of July...........Hope you get some awesome pictures

DSLR Tips for you and your D40 & D40X

What a great web site for new DSLR owners! You have to visit, there is tons of great information to study and learn. They have photography tutorials, video workshops, lens and accessory reviews and more! I think i could learn a few things here!

DSLR Tips

Understanding Histograms on your Nikon D40 & D40x

Possibly the most useful tool available in digital photography is the histogram. It could also well be the least understood. In this article we will look at what a camera histogram tells the photographer and how best to utilize that information.

Virtually every digital camera, from the simplest point-and-shoot to the most sophisticated digital SLR has the ability to display a histogram directly, or more usually superimposed upon the image just taken. (The Hasselblad H1, the latest generation of film & digital capable cameras, can display a histogram on the camera grip’s LCD while the image is separately displayed on the digital back’s LCD.) On most cameras though the histogram display takes place on the rear LCD screen, and most cameras can be programmed to do this both on the image that is displayed immediately after a shot is taken, or later when frames are being reviewed.

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Nikon D40 & D40x Circular Polarizer Filter

Well i just ordered my first Circular Polarizer Filter and cant wait for it to arrive. If the sun ever comes out again here in Northern California I'll be testing it out when it gets here! For me I shoot a lot of outdoors stuff like bass fishing on our the lakes so this will be nice to have. Some people say they never use a circular filter and some say they use them all the time, So i guess it's up to the individual person. After researching all the forums it's clear to me that the Hoya Pro1 DIGITAL Circular polarizer is the one to have. With my 2 lenses i got with my D40, the 18-55mm & 55-200mm VR both take the same size filters 52mm so that's nice. Next I'll probably get a Neutral Density filter. Here are some links all about filters I have found online.

Photo Tip: Polarizing Filters

All About Filters

Filters for Digital Photography

The Two Basic Filter Systems

The Filter Connection