Nikon D7100

by Jon Sparks

Published 31 October 2013
Jon Sparks provides useful tips and hints throughout to help you get the most of this versatile camera. Included is a handy pullout reference card. The D7100 DSLR camera is the latest model from Nikon, superseding the D7000 in the highly-advanced, enthusiast range and is the flagship DX-format APS-C cropped-sensor model in the company's line-up. It's a weather-resistant portable DSLR for the passionate and serious photographer seeking a remarkable level of sharpness. With the absence of an optical low pass filter (OLPF) images with greater detail can be achieved. The D7100 is a 24.1-megapixel camera with an EXPEED 3 image processor, capable of delivering lifelike full resolution stills at 6fps and full HD 1080p video recording.

Nikon D800 & D800e

by Jon Sparks

Published 1 January 2012
The D800 is the most exciting piece of equipment to emerge from Nikon since 2008. A pull-out reference card gives quick access to the camera's functions. UK author Jon Sparks gives an in-depth guide to using this impressive camera, with hints and tips. The D800 is the biggest news to emerge from Nikon since 2008, when they introduced their last all-new full-frame DSLR, the D700. The D800 is a complementary or alternative to Nikon's own new professional camera, the D4, but at half the price. The D800 packs in more resolution than any other full-frame DSLR by a huge margin, with more than twice as many pixels as the D4. Built for today's multimedia photographer, the D800 has a powerful 36.3mp. The camera's extremely high image quality comes from a body that weighs less than any other Nikon full-frame digital camera, making it ideal for landscape, commercial and studio photography, but with the flexibility to appeal to enthusiastic amateurs who can justify its price tag.

Nikon D7000

by Jon Sparks

Published 1 January 2009
This is a comprehensive user's manual that includes professional guidance and advice from expert photographers. This title includes a pull-out quick reference guide card. This is the perfect companion to the first of Nikon's new mid-level DSLRs. Written by expert photographers, Ammonite's "The Expanded Guides" explain each featured camera in complete detail, providing a comprehensive user's manual that includes a step-by-step guide to the camera's basic and advanced functions, professional guidance and advice as well as practical tips and a pull-out quick-reference card. The D7000 is the first in a new range of mid-level DX-format DSLRs and this guide is the perfect companion to the camera.

Nikon D300s

by Jon Sparks

Published 18 February 2010
This is the perfect reference to help maximize the potential of Nikon D300s, a lightweight camera with professional capabilities. It comes in a perfect camera-bag size and includes a quick reference guide - great for on the go! It is the latest in the highly successful "The Expanded Guide Series". "The Expanded Guides" are much more than just user guides and they cover all the capabilities of each camera! Written by experts and with worked examples, they are jargon free, full-color and inclusive. This title covers Nikon's D300s digital SLR, its professional DX-format camera. The D300s is an update of the very successful D300. Rugged and flexible, the D300s is an outstanding camera for those who want professional capabilities in a compact and lightweight package.

Nikon D-SLR System

by Jon Sparks

Published 24 June 2010
The latest in the highly successful "The Expanded Guide Series" covers Nikon's digital SLR range and accessories from the turn of the millennium to the present day. Each camera model is described and its refinements are explained. This is an essential guide for both the Nikon enthusiast and the novice exploring the secondhand market. This title covers Nikon's digital SLR range and accessories from the turn of the millennium to the present day. Each camera model is described and its refinements are explained. Additional sections cover Nikon's small accessories, flashguns and extensive range of lenses. For the less experienced, technique sections explain camera sensors, Picture Style pre-sets, perspective control lenses, how to use spot-metering and much more. For both the Nikon enthusiast and the novice exploring the secondhand market, an essential overview of the Nikon digital system is provided by this invaluable guide.

Nikon D3100

by Jon Sparks

Published 5 May 2011
This is a comprehensive user's manual for Nikon D3100, the latest entry-level DX-format Digital SLR, intended for those advancing from a compact digital camera. It includes practical advice, tips and professional guidance, as well as a pull-out quick reference card. It also provides readers with a step-by-step guide to the camera's basic and advanced functions.

Nikon D3000

by Jon Sparks

Published 17 December 2009
"The Expanded Guides" are much more than just user guides and they cover all the capabilities of each camera! Written by experts and with worked examples, they are jargon free, full-colour and inclusive. This title covers Nikon's D3000, which takes the place of the hugely popular D40 & D40x as the manufacturer's entry level digital SLR. The fully illustrated "The Expanded Guide" will help photographers to release the massive potential of the Nikon D3000 with its comprehensive yet accessible approach.

Nikon D5000

by Jon Sparks

Published 17 December 2009
This is the latest in the successful "The Expanded Guide" series. This guide is the perfect reference to help maximize the potential of the Nikon D5000. It is written by an expert. It is jargon free and comes in a handy camera bag size. These "The Expanded Guides" are much more than just user guides and they cover all the capabilities of each camera! Written by experts and with worked examples, they are jargon free, full-colour, inclusive and even easier to use with their extensive tabbing system. This title covers Nikon's 12.3-megapixel D5000 digital SLR, positioned between their entry-level D60 and higher-end D90. The camera can record HD movies at 1280X720 pixels / 30fps with sound, and features a 2.7 inch vari-angle articulating LCD monitor that makes it easier to compose shots from difficult angles. The fully illustrated "The Expanded Guide" will help photographers to maximise the potential of the Nikon D5000 with its comprehensive yet accessible approach.

Nikon D3 and D3X

by Jon Sparks

Published 3 September 2009
This title is another from the highly successful "The Expanded Guide" series on Nikon's latest professional cameras. It is a full colour, jargon-free guide to the new D3 and D3X digital SLR cameras. It is perfect camera-bag size - great for on the go! The Nikon D3 and D3X stand at the pinnacle of the company's digital SLR line-up. Both cameras are designed for, and principally marketed to, professional photographers, who will appreciate their rugged build, blistering speed and incredible image quality. This invaluable practical guide to the Nikon D3 and D3X is packed with the author's own inspirational photographs and includes; an introduction to the cameras; essential differences between the two models; a detailed description of functions and features; professional tips on using the cameras for the most popular genres of digital photography; a comprehensive review of compatible lenses, flashes and accessories; and tips on using the computer software supplied with the D3 and D3X and advice on camera care.

Nikon Coolpix P7700

by Jon Sparks

Published 16 May 2013
As a high-performance compact digital camera the Coolpix P7700 allows users to enjoy full-scale photography similar to that possible with a digital-SLR camera. This latest flagship model in the Coolpix series features a large 1/1.7-in. backside illumination 12MP CMOS sensor, a bright and fast Nikkor lens that supports 7.1x optical zoom and a fully articulated screen. Jon Sparks offers professional advice, hints and tips, on how to get the best from this lightweight, yet durable, magnesium-alloy framed compact.

Nikon D600

by Jon Sparks

Published 16 May 2013
The D600 is Nikon's first accessible full-frame DSLR, aimed at amateurs and enthusiasts. The NikonD600 delivers consistently beautiful images and gives users the ability to record Full HD at varying frame rates and resolutions. It comes from UK author, Jon Sparks. The D600 gives you unwavering exceptional performance, delivering consistently beautiful images utilizing its 2,016 pixel RGB sensor to evaluate every scene, taking into account brightness, contrast, distance and scene colours, all within the time it takes to press the shutter-release button. Flawless metering and onboard intelligence provides consistently accurate exposures, auto white balance, i-TTL flash and subject-tracking auto focus performance. This camera gives the users the ability to record Full HD at varying frame rates and resolutions including 1080p, and allows recording at high quality for 20 minutes or just less than 30 minutes for normal quality. In addition users have the ability to capture audio with the onboard microphone (mono) or record stereo audio externally using mic input. Audio can be monitored via headphone jack and levels displayed on the LCD.
A companion Wireless Mobile Adapter Utility application for Android and a further app. for iPhone and iPad are both available from camera launch.