Table of Contents:
  • Displaying Photos in Calendar ViewMagnifying Photos During Playback; Viewing Picture Data; Chapter 10: Working with Camera Files; Protecting Photos; Hiding Photos During Playback; Deleting Files; Taking a Look a Nikon's Free Photo Software; Downloading Pictures to Your Computer; Processing Raw (NEF) Files; Making Copies for Online Sharing; Copying Files from One Card to Another; Taking Advantage of Wi-Fi Transfer; Part IV: The Part of Tens; Chapter 11: Ten More Ways to Customize Your Camera; Creating Custom Exposure Modes; Creating Your Own Menu; Adding Hidden Comments and Copyright Notices
  • Capturing ActionCapturing Scenic Vistas; Capturing Dynamic Close-Ups; Chapter 8: Shooting, Viewing, and Trimming Movies; Shooting Movies Using Default Settings; Adjusting Basic Video Settings; Controlling Audio; Manipulating Movie Exposure; Exploring Other Recording Options; Screening Your Movies; Trimming Movies; Saving a Movie Frame As a Still Image; Part III: After the Shot; Chapter 9: Playback Mode: Viewing Your Photos; Picture Playback 101; Choosing Which Images to View; Adjusting Playback Timing; Enabling Automatic Picture Rotation; Shifting from Single-Image to Thumbnails Display
  • Setting Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISOSolving Exposure Problems; Taking Advantage of Automatic Bracketing; Chapter 5: Controlling Focus and Depth of Field; Setting the Basic Focusing Method (Auto or Manual); Exploring Standard Focusing Options (Viewfinder Photography); Mastering Live View Focusing; Manipulating Depth of Field; Chapter 6: Mastering Color Controls; Understanding White Balance; Creating Custom White Balance Presets; Bracketing White Balance; Taking a Quick Look at Picture Controls; Chapter 7: Putting It All Together; Recapping Basic Picture Settings; Shooting Still Portraits
  • Cover; Title Page; Table of Contents; Introduction; A Quick Look at What's Ahead; Icons and Other Stuff to Note; Beyond the Book; Practice, Be Patient, and Have Fun!; Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps; Chapter 1: First Steps, First Shots; Preparing the Camera; Navigating Menus; Decoding the Displays; Exploring More External Controls; Familiarizing Yourself with the Lens; Working with Memory Cards; Taking a Few Final Setup Steps; Shooting in Auto and Auto Flash Off Modes; Chapter 2: Reviewing Five Essential Picture-Taking Options; Choosing an Exposure Mode; Setting the Shutter-Release Mode
  • Selecting Image Size and Image QualityReducing the Image Area (DX versus 1.3x Crop); Chapter 3: Adding Flash; Understanding Flash Limitations; Turning the Built-In Flash On and Off; Choosing a Flash Mode; Adjusting Flash Strength; Enabling High-Speed Flash (Auto FP); Using Flash Value Lock (FV Lock); Exploring Additional Flash Options; Part II: Beyond the Basics; Chapter 4: Taking Charge of Exposure; Meeting the Exposure Trio: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO; Stepping Up to Advanced Exposure Modes (P, S, A, and M); Reading the Exposure Meter; Choosing an Exposure Metering Mode