Nikon D40 help...

E92AXM · 12-26-2008, 10:27 PM

Just picked up a D40 cant figure out how to view the screen while taking picture , instead of looking thru the eyepiece..
Any help much appreciated.

Thanks

EOE90 · 12-26-2008, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SiNiStErE92

Just picked up a D40 cant figure out how to view the screen while taking picture , instead of looking thru the eyepiece..
Any help much appreciated.

Thanks

im pretty sure its unable to do that

E92AXM · 12-26-2008, 10:35 PM

GOD DAM . i have to be sure can anyone else chime in!>?!?

BillLee · 12-26-2008, 10:36 PM

yeah you cant do that. you have to look in the eyepiece

E92AXM · 12-26-2008, 10:42 PM

DAM alright guys thanks

RDHTran · 12-26-2008, 11:06 PM

you cant do that on any nikon slr's except the Nikon D90 which offers HD recording and Live view that gives you this point and shoot feature. Great camera and great price hope you enjoy it

consolidated · 12-26-2008, 11:13 PM

This is typical of DSLRS unless you have a live view function. The mirror reflects the image to the eyepiece, blocking the sensor because the image you see is thru the lense unlike a point and shoot's separate viewfinder. You got a great camera, it's not a drawback usually, just something to different to work with.

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RDHTran Second Lieutenant 44 Rep 226 Posts Drives: 06 e90 330i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Portland iTrader: (3)	you cant do that on any nikon slr's except the Nikon D90 which offers HD recording and Live view that gives you this point and shoot feature. Great camera and great price hope you enjoy it
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