Ep. 4 - Nikon D40 in its Special (Retro) Mode
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 พ.ย. 2023
- Did you know that the Nikon D40 has a Special Mode? I call it the Special-Retro Mode. It will bring out the real photographer in you and is a ton of fun!
Check out my previous video on the D40:
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Soundtrack: A Flute's Mourning
I like your attitude, Herb! Very refreshing.
Thank you!
Wow, what a cool tutorial. I just subscribed!!!! I have my Dad's old Nikon D40, hands down coolest video on this gem of a camera!!!
Good video. I enjoy using old manual lens on my original D70 and D200. Both produce very pleasing color.
You can also use a photometer app in your cellphone to get the shutter speed if you don't have a proper photometer
That is a great way to practice the "Sunny16" rule for us film guys,( and yes I own 2 D40's and love to shoot with them as well).
Some call it "special retro", I call it "taking a photo". ;-) When my modern DSLR broke last year I went down to the basement to get my old D100 out of storage. That one doesn't meter with AI lenses either as it lacks the necessary aperture sensor on the mount. Just like the D40. After about two minutes I was back in the good old days of just guessing the exposure and happily snapped away until the CF card was full. Still amazed that the thing is still working after more than 20 years. The sensor is a bit dirty and the stop down button doesn't work any more most of the time. But otherwise... It has been a nice throwback to simpler times. On the other hand I would have definitely preferred my current camera not crapping out on me! :D ;-)
D40 and D40X are really great budget cameras. I have them both.
I enjoy that with my D200 as well
I Love tais approach. I do it with my D5300. I use algo a lunasix 3 meter I bougth in 1972. I recognise that CCD have advantages over CMOS sensors.
It's not so much an advantage as a different look that's a bit hard to explain. In the end it's coming down to personal preference.
This was my first digital camera. I went all in and took the bait and ran because everyone was talking about how film was dead.
Kodak was in bankruptcy, Nikon was ending the film camera game.
And look at us now…. Film is still strong and film cameras are not going away
Yes, film is alive and well also. I truly like both, film and digital. What I don't like are overbearing digital cameras that have an unbelievable amount of functions and in the end deliver no better images.
I was doing this on my D40 in 2008 using a Nikkor 28mm 2.8 ai manual focus lens.
It gives the equivalent of a 40mm lens. Perfect.
were you snapping portraits with 28mm 2.8ai ?
Hi Herb Could youi tell me what brand exposure meter and model please. I also have a D40 and just got in and will be using it in manual mode. I have many exposure meters like gossin and sekonic. I also have Miranda and nikon cameras.
Hi! The meter is a Sekonic L-188. It's great, simple and reliable. Batteries are readily available.
Do you the prefer the image quality of the ccd sensor in D40 more than in the d40x?
The D40x uses a 10mp image sensor. If you do a side-by-side comparison of the 6mp sensor of the D40 and the 10mp sensor of the D40x you will see VERY little difference in resolution but quite a bit of increase in noise on the 10mp sensor, especially with ISOs over 400. This noise has a different look. The 10mp has a base ISO of 100 on the other hand, which can be of benefit. Personally I prefer the 6mp sensor in of the D40 as well as its faster flash sync (The D40x has "only" 1/250 sec.). If you can find a D40x for a good price, go for it, though. It's still a great camera. I will have a look at the sensor of the D40x in a future video.
Which one do you recommend for professional work, Nikon D40 or Nikon D90, for nature, landscape, insect, and sky photography? The biggest advantage of D40 seems to be the ability to use SLR lenses without the need for any adapter.
I'm not quite sure what you mean by "professional work". If you sell your photographs you have to determine what your customers require. Much more important than the camera bodies are the lenses you will use. Invest in lenses not camera bodies.
The D90 will autofocus with more lenses, so that might be an advantage. Both the D40 and the D90 don't need an adapter for Nikon F (DSLR) mount lenses. The D90 has a newer CMOS sensor while the D40 has an older CCD sensor, so your photos will have a different look. By your questions I have a feeling the D90 might be a better fit for you. Heads up that I found that the D90 has reliability issues. We had more D90s in the repair shop than any other DSLR. Depending on where you live you might want to check out a D300 (same sensor as the D90 and much sturdier body) as well.
@@HerbsVintageTechThese are the options that fit my budget in the area I am in (I wonder if all of these support analog SLR lenses as well?)
1- Nikon D50 + Nikon AF-S DX 18-55 mm
2- Nikon D70 35-70 mm
3- Nikon D80 Tamron 17-50 mm
4- Nikon D90 body
5- Nikon D5000 body
6- Nikon D3000 body
7- Pentax K10D 18-55 mm
@@HerbsVintageTech ccd colour better than cmos sensors
@@imam-icereyan5471 They all support analog SLR lenses except the D5000 and D3000 (watch my video Nikon D40 in Special Mode for more info as it applies to the D3000 and D5000 as well). If I would have the choice between all these cameras I would chose the D80 or the Pentax K10D. They are all capable of excellent photos.
Herb I need a little ore detail on you 50mm lens is it a none ai f mount or what?
I also have the D40
@@omni1951 These are both AI lenses. One is the Nikkor 50mm f2 AI, the other is the 50mm 1.8 Series E (also a AI) lens. But you can use any 50mm non AI lens as well.
Thank you Herb@@HerbsVintageTech
I don't watch videos with music playing while I'm trying to listen and learn.
Bit confused here. Do Ai lenses work on this camera manually. I know I will lose the use of the electronics . Thanks in advance
Yes, you can use AI lenses. The camera can't meter, but the focus confirmation dot (rangefinder) will work. Non AI lenses will work as well, btw.
Thanks my friend
So, being a olympus user for 15 years im pretty ignorant with nikon. What would be a good 35mm equivalent lens thats compact with auto focus? Don't have any interest in manual.
I would just use the 18-55mm kit lens at 24mm. It's excellent and the set is light. Other than that there are not many options for cheap 35mm equiv. primes with AF on the Nikon D40. The 24mm 1.8 AF-s G is excellent, but I would not consider it compact. It's not cheap either. A D80 with a 24mm AF-D would be good.
put flash on camera switch on turn camera on 2000 shutter flash
Make shure to ONLY do this with pre Ai oder retrofitted ai lenses where the back of the aperture ring is flush in the back with no nose sticking out (thats an ai or ai-s lens).
On most modern Nikon DSLRs this nose will lock behind a small plasic lever and you can‘t take it off anymore.
Only exeptions to this i know is the old Nikon Df and the D5200.
You can use pre Ai lenses with the D40 no problem. I can make a video about this subject some time. Here some more info:
www.aiconversions.com/compatibilitytable.htm
Have a great day!
@@HerbsVintageTechIf you have the time do it!
Herb, I love your vids, but the music is terribly annoying. I would expect better from you.