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Nikon COOLPIX Digital Field Guide is filled with everything you need to know in order to take amazing photographs using any Nikon COOLPIX camera. This full-color portable guide walks you through the essential controls, features, and functions of the Nikon COOLPIX point-and shoot camera line using step-by-step instructions and full-color images of each menu screen. This robust guide not only shows you how to adjust a variety of settings on your Nikon COOLPIX, it also teaches you when and why you should adjust them. The
Nikon COOLPIX Digital Field Guide goes beyond camera settings to offer you a friendly guide to the principles of digital photography, covering the essentials of lighting and composition. Filled with amazing examples, this book also presents a variety of techniques for getting great photos, including specific tips and tricks for capturing portraits, candids, sports and action shots, travel pictures, macro photography, and much more.

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With 12.3 megapixels, a three-inch LCD, Live View, and the ability to shoot up to eight frames per second, your D300 is an awesome camera. The more you know about using it, the more you'll get for your money, so take this guide with you on every shoot. Along with detailed instructions on using every feature, it provides full-color images of menu screens, helps you select lenses, and offers guidance for getting magnificent images in many situations.

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As an introductory level digital SLR, the Nikon D60 offers one–button simplicity using the Auto function or countless options using the more complex manual controls. Nikon D60 Digital Field Guide is filled with everything you need to know to capture amazing photographs using your Nikon 60. Starting with a Quick Tour, which will help you use your Nikon D60 straight out of the box, this book will help you graduate from using the Auto function in every situation to using the more complex manual controls with confidence.

This full–color portable guide walks you through the essential controls, features, and functions of the Nikon D60 digital SLR using step–by–step instructions and full–color images of each menu screen. This robust guide not only shows you how to adjust white balance, autofocus, exposure, and choose lenses, it also teaches you when and why you should adjust each of these key settings. Additionally, the Nikon D60 Digital Field Guide goes beyond camera settings to offer you a refresher guide to the principles of digital photography, covering the essentials of lighting, composition, and exposure. Filled with amazing examples of actual Nikon D60 photography6, this book also presents a variety of tips and tricks to capturing portraits, candids, sports, travel, macro photography, and much more.


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  • Offering the same sensor as Nikon′s professional level D3 and a similar body–style as the mid–range D300, the D700 is expected to be a popular model with prosumer and professional photographers and will be priced at just under $3,000
  • Presents Nikon D700 owners with a complete guide to using the D700–– from shooting in the simplest auto–feature modes to adjusting even the most complex settings with confidence
  • Includes full–color images taken with the Nikon D700 along with detailed instructions that walk readers through the camera′s controls, features, and functions

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As a 12.9 megapixel camera with new movie capture and numerous advanced features, the Nikon D5000 is a remarkable blend of simplicity and advanced D-SLR capabilities. The Nikon D5000 Digital Field Guide will teach you how to get the most out of these impressive features, as well as improve your basic photography skills. Chapter 1: Exploring the Nikon D5000 - Learn key components of the D5000 including basic layout, dials, switches, and buttons. Chapter 2: Nikon D5000 Essentials - This chapter discusses key settings such as Chapter 3: Exploring the D5000 Menus - Learn how to customize the D5000 to fit your shooting style, refine workflow, or to refine the camera settings to fit different shooting scenarios. Chapter 4: Essential Photography Concepts - Learn to fine-tune exposure, understand depth of field, and compose your photographs when using your D5000. Chapter 5: Selecting and Using Lenses - This chapter covers the most common, as well as the most recommended D5000 lenses, and how they impact your photography. Chapter 6: Working with Light. - The ability to control light is one crucial step in taking great photos.
This chapter explains different types of light and how to modify light to suit your needs. Chapter 7: Working with D-Movie. - This chapter covers tips, tricks, and workarounds in using D-Movie mode on your D5000, as well as different types of video editing software. Chapter 8: Viewing and In-camera Editing. - Learn how to view and download your images from your new D5000 and to use the new retouch options that were not available on previous cameras. Chapter 9: Action and Sports Photography. - This chapter discusses how to prepare your shot, pan using different shutter speeds, and implement speedlights with your D5000. Chapter 10: Flower and Plant Photography. - This chapter explains preparing shots, how to implement backlighting, and general tips for taking flower and plant photos with your D5000.-make into a complete sentence Chapter 11: Macro Photography. - This chapter covers different tools you can use with your D5000 for macro photography like lenses, filters, extension tubes, and more. Chapter 12: Night and Lowlight Photography. - Discover how to successfully overcome low lighting obstacles to capture great concert and nightlife photos with your D5000.
Chapter 13: Portrait Photography. - This chapter prepares you for photographing studio, outdoor, and indoor portrait sessions with your D5000. Chapter 14: Still-life and Product Photography. - This chapter explains how to use the available light, continuous lights and other accessories when photographing still-lifes and product photography with your D5000. Chapter 15: Urban and Rural Landscape Photography. - Learn how to set up D5000 for urban, desert, and silhouette shots Appendix A: Accessories. - This chapter covers remote controls, GPS unit, tripods and more accessories that you might consider purchasing to accompany your D500. With the Nikon D5000 Digital Field Guide , you will gain a thorough understanding of the D5000, as well as the basic fundamentals of capturing the best possible photos in any situation.

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This book helps use every amazing option your Nikon CLS offers. Light is the essence of photography. The Nikon Creative Lighting System lets you create the same lighting patterns with a portable, detached, wireless system that professionals achieve using cumbersome and expensive studio equipment. This practical guide is like having an expert at your elbow. It's packed with information about the CLS as well as tips, tricks, and recommendations for lighting a dozen different shooting situations. Take it on every shoot and get the most from your CLS. You can know all about the features and functions of the SB 800 and SB 600. You can get insider tips for creating flawless portrait lighting and staging the best poses. It helps set up masters and remotes, flash modes, channels, and groups and choose equipment for a wireless studio. You can use the ideal exposure and Speedlight system settings for shooting events, nature, sports, groups, portraits, or products.

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What you need to know to take amazing photos-or shoot movies!-with your Nikon D300s camera This portable, full-color guide explains all essential controls, features, and functions of the Nikon D300s camera, including the exciting new D-Movie with auto-focus feature, 3-inch LCD screen, quiet shutter release, and external microphone for movie recording. You'll find step-by-step instructions and invaluable tips and tricks to help you take your best stills or live action, whether you're capturing portraits, candid shots, sports or travel images, or macro photography.*
Shows you how to get the very most out of your new Nikon D300s digital camera* Discusses in detail all the essential controls, features, and functions of the Nikon D300s, including the new D-Movie feature* Provides step-by-step instructions and full-color images of each menu screen* Explains not only how to adjust white balance, autofocus, exposure, and other settings, it explains when and why you should adjust these settings* Gives you a thorough digital photography refresher on lighting and composition* Shares valuable tips and tricks to help you capture amazing shots* Shows you topic-specific secrets to capturing portraits, candid shots, sports or travel photos, macro photography, and others Now that you have a Nikon D300s, make sure you have a copy of the Nikon D300s Digital Field Guide!

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Master your Nikon D7000 with this go-anywhere guide The Nikon D7000 is the first new mid-level Nikon DSLR camera that features full 1080p HD video with full-time autofocus. This full-color guide is packed with expert advice and full-color photos to both educate and inspire as you get better acquainted with your Nikon D7000. The handy trim size allows you to take it with you wherever you go so you can frequently refer to the top-notch tips, tricks, and techniques for getting unique and memorable photos and handling problematic shooting situations. Practical examples take you beyond the basics of the functions of each button and lavish photos exemplify the professional-level photographs that you can achieve.
* Walks you through the essential controls, features, and functions of the Nikon D7000 using step-by-step instructions * Includes full-color images of each menu screen to reinforce your understanding * Features full-color photos, how-to information, and no-fail formulas, all aimed at helping you get great digital photos with the D7000 * Includes a grey and color checker card to help you capture perfect color in any environment * Delves into the more advanced features of the D7000 Nikon D7000 Digital Field Guide goes beyond the owner s manual and is as an essential sidekick when using your D7000!

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The Nikon D5100 is a perfect companion to a photographer searching for a top of the line entry-level DSLR camera. Offering full HDR capability, enhanced night vision shooting, enhanced audio capability, and 1080p HD video; the D5100 is packed with a wide-range of useful features. The Nikon D5100 Digital Field Guide will teach you how to work use each of these impressive features and capture everything from stunning still photos to cinematic quality movies. Chapter 1: Exploring the Nikon D5100- This chapter identifies every button, dial, and indicator on your camera and walks you through setting up your Nikon D5100 for immediate use. Chapter 2: Nikon D5100 Essentials- This chapter teaches you how each of your camera s modes functions, from fully automatic to the daunting manual mode. It also covers how to adjust key exposure settings such as ISO, shutter speed, and aperture. Chapter 3: Setting Up the Nikon D5100- Chapter 3 covers the Nikon D5100 s menu screens and how to navigate your way through them in setting up and using your new camera.
Chapter 4: Selecting and Using Lenses for the Nikon D5100- In this chapter, you ll find advice on choosing the best lenses for your camera, including recommendations for a variety of budgets and skill-levels. Chapter 5: Understanding Exposure- This chapter gives a primer on the fundamentals of exposure to allow you to take the best possible photos now that you know how to make all necessary adjustments to your camera settings. Chapter 6: Working with Light- Within this chapter, you ll find an explanation of flash options from shooting with the built-in flash, modifying flash exposure, shooting with a speedlite, or using a wireless flash, and much more. Chapter 7: Working with Live View and Video- Chapter 7 teaches you the tips, tricks, and workarounds you ll need to effectively use your live view as well as to capture stunning video. Chapter 8: Real- world Applications- This chapter refreshes your photo knowledge with overviews on how to shoot landscape, portrait photography, action photography, night photography and more.
Chapter 9: Viewing and In-camera Editing- In this chapter, you will learn how to view and download your images from the D51000 as well as how to use the many in-camera editing options. Appendix A: General Photography Tips- This appendix offers refreshers on depth of field and rules of composition. Appendix B: Accessories- This appendix teaches you how to utilize the remote control, video accessories, GPS unit and much more. Appendix C: How to Use the Gray Card and Color Checker- A bonus gray card and color checker are provided (bound within the book) to help you get the color right on every shot. This appendix teaches you how to make the most of this great add-on. The Nikon D5100 Digital Field Guide is a friendly, efficient, clearly-illustrated guide that will enable you to confidently capture beautiful images with your new Nikon D5100.

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Photography is all about light. Canon Speedlites give you the next best thing to cumbersome studio lighting wireless flash units that you can actually pack in your camera bag and take along. Tuck this full color book in there, too. It will help you maximize the effectiveness of your Speedlites and help you create professional lighting effects in more than a dozen unique settings. With this "Digital Field Guide" you'll: Learn all your Speedlite's settings and how to use E TTL metering. Experiment with bounce flash, fill flash, and using multiple flash units. Set up a portable wireless studio with backgrounds, umbrellas, and soft boxes. You camn use "Speedlites" to light professional quality shots ranging from studio portraits to concerts to product photography. You can explore exposure, lens choices, and lighting for outdoor portraits, still lifes, and much more.

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Everything you need to know to take amazing photos with your Nikon D600 This full-color, portable guide goes beyond the owner's manual to deliver clear, succinct descriptions of how the Nikon D600's features and functions work. Perfectly sized to fit in your camera bag, this portable guide offers professional advice on everything from composing a variety of shots to choosing lenses and downloading photos. Veteran author J. Dennis Thomas clearly explains how to get the exact shots you want, when you want them, and shares beautiful color photos from his own collection. * Features step-by-step instructions and full-color images of each menu screen * Teaches you how to adjust white balance, autofocus, exposure, and choose lenses, and when and why to use each of those settings * Covers the essentials of lighting, composition, and exposure * Includes a bonus gray and color checker card that allows new DSLR owners to capture perfect color in any environment.
Packed with amazing examples, Nikon D600 Digital Field Guide helps you master all the menus, modes and controls of this feature-filled dSLR, and presents you with a variety of tips and tricks to capturing portraits, candids, sports, travel, macro photography, and much more.

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Second Chances

by J Dennis Thomas

Published 15 April 2002

Everything you need to know in order to take amazing photos with your Nikon D5200

As one of Nikon's most advanced cameras offered in the entry-level line of dSLRs, the Nikon D5200 boasts a smarter system for focusing and tracking moving subjects as well as a sharper sensor for capturing finely detailed images. This handy, portable field guide is filled with everything you want and need to know in order to take memorable photos with your Nikon D5200. Packed with full-color photos, this resource walks you through the camera's controls, features, and functions using step-by-step instructions along with color images of each menu screen.

Details how to use the features, functions, and menu system of the Nikon D5200Teaches you how, when, and why you should adjust white balance, autofocus, exposure, lensesGoes beyond camera settings to offer you a refresher guide to the principles of digital photography by covering the essentials of lighting, composition, and exposureFeatures helpful examples along with a variety of tips and tricks to capturing portraits, candids, sports, travel, macro photography, and moreIncludes a grey and color checker card to help you capture perfect color in any setting

With so much helpful advice for getting the most out of your Nikon D5200, you'll be referencing this guide again and again.


Everything you need to know about your new N1 camera! Portable and full color, this guide is packed with everything you want and need to know in order to take amazing photos using your new Nikon Camera N1. Veteran author J. Dennis Thomas walks you through the essential controls, features, and functions of the N1 using step-by-step instructions and providing full-color images of each menu screen. You'll learn how to adjust white balance, autofocus, and exposure as well as choose lens and adjust settings. The handy trim size allows this guide to go where you go, allowing you easy access to information quickly so you can get the exact shot you want when you want it. * Helps you make the most of your Camera N1 and get the shots you want * Features valuable insight from a successful professional photographer for capturing unique and memorable portrait, candid, action, travel, sports, and other shots * Provides step-by-step explanations on techniques and tips, all aimed at getting you comfortable and confident with your camera Go beyond the basic manual and the standard settings and see what your Camera N1 can do with Camera N1 Digital Field Guide!

Everything you need to know to take amazing photographs using your new DSLR The Nikon D5300 Digital Field Guide is filled with everything you need to know to take fantastic photos with your new Nikon. In full color, this portable guide covers all of the essential controls, features, and functions of the Nikon D5300, using step-by-step instructions and providing full-color images of each menu screen. Nikon users will love this comprehensive field guide it's just the right size to fit into a camera bag, so you'll be able to take it wherever your photography adventures take you. The guide goes beyond camera settings, offering you a refresher course in digital photography principles, and covering the essentials of lighting, composition, and exposure. This perfectly sized field guide features: * Compact size, allowing photographers to carry it wherever they go * Professional advice on everything from composing a variety of shots to choosing lenses * Colorful example images, along with detailed instructions on how to get the most from each of the camera's features Filled with amazing examples, this handy guide offers a variety of tips and tricks.
You'll learn how to capture portraits, take character-filled candid shots, frame sports action, document travel, work with macro photography, and much more!

Professional advice on everything you need to know about the new Nikon D800 dSLR camera Packed with everything you want and need to know in order to take amazing photos using your new Nikon D800 camera, this portable and full-color guide walks you through the controls, features, and functions of the D800 using step-by-step instructions and helpful examples. Veteran author J. Dennis Thomas shares full-color images of each menu screen and explains how to adjust white balance, autofocus, and exposure as well as how to choose lenses and adjust settings. The handy trim size allows this guide to go where you go, giving you easy access to information quickly so you can get the exact shot you want when you want it.
This title offers a refresher guide to the basic principles of digital photography; it explains how to use all of the Nikon D800s menus, controls, and functions, so you can get the shot you want; it features valuable insight from a successful professional photographer for capturing unique and memorable portrait, candid, action, travel, sports, and other shots; and, it provides step-by-step explanations on techniques and tips, all aimed at getting you comfortable and confident with your camera "Nikon D800 Digital Field Guide" takes you beyond the basic manual and the standard settings so you can see what your camera can really do!

Everything you need to know to take full advantage of your Nikon D7100 As a well-rounded, feature-rich dSLR, the new Nikon D7100 is a compact lightweight camera that is loaded with sophisticated features. This full-color guide is packed with expert advice that will both educate and inspire you to take amazing photographs with your Nikon D7100. Filled with stunning images by author and photographer J. Dennis Thomas, this guide goes beyond the owner's manual to offer you helpful tips, tricks, and techniques for using the camera's many features and explains when and how to use each function. * Features a handy trim size so the book can go where you go, allowing you to frequently refer to the professional-level techniques for capturing memorable photos and handling tricky situations * Includes full-color images of each menu screen to reinforce your understanding * Contains a grey and color checker card to help you capture perfect white balance and color in any environment * Shares helpful examples that offer advice on taking portraits, candids, sports, travel, macro photography, and much more Nikon D7100 Digital Field Guide is the perfect portable companion to your new Nikon D7100!