Digital Photography For Dummies author and photo guru Julie Adair King introduces each of the controls and features of the camera in terms even non-photographers can understand. She demonstrates not only what each function does, but how to best apply it when taking photos. Illustrated with over 200 full-color photos, this book is ideal for the Nikon D40/D40x beginner.

Part I Shaking Hands with the D40
Chapter 1: Getting the Lay of the Land - covers lenses, viewfinders, memory cards, and camera controls
Chapter 2: Taking Great Pictures, Automatically - shooting in the D40/40x's automatic mode
Chapter 3: Controlling Picture Quality and Size - demonstrates how to control the size of your image and select the best file format for your needs
Chapter 4: Reviewing Your Photos - using the D40/40x's playback tools to examine, protect, and delete photos

Part II: Taking Creative Control
Chapter 5: Getting Creative with Exposure and Lighting - getting out of automatic mode to adjust exposure and control flash
Chapter 6: Manipulating Focus and Color - applying the focus and color controls to manipulate depth of field and image sharpness
Chapter 7: Putting It All Together - choosing the right settings to shoot portraits, action shots, close-ups, and outdoor photos

Part III: Working with Picture Files
Chapter 8: Downloading, Organizing, and Archiving Your Photos - moving files from the camera to your computer and working with Nikon's PictureProject
Chapter 9: Printing and Sharing Your Photos - creating high-quality prints at home or through a printing service

Part of Tens
Chapter 10: Ten Fast Photo-Retouching Tricks
Chapter 11: Ten Special-Purpose Features to Explore on a Rainy Day

Appendix: Firmware Notes and Menu Map