The Expanded Guide

by Chris Weston

Published 2 December 2004
Photography for the people is how the ads read for the NikonF5-the perfect blend of toughness, simple use, and the latest technology. Problem is, F5 has far more features than most owners know what to do with. Chris Weston's years of F5 mastery demystifies the camera's features, translating its technical jargon into terms most photographers already know. Detailed descriptions of functions and features are accompanied by a chart that describes and defines each part. The basic functions of focusing and exposure, including autoexposure, get a complete, photo-filled chapter. So do each of the F5's flashes and lenses, as well as all available accessories. Best of all: you-are-there depictions of outdoor weather challenges and indoor shooting sessions with unpredictable people.

In this hands-on guide to using the Nikon F5 camera, professional photographer Chris Weston has stripped down the F5's immense specification into logical and understandable chunks. In the process, he demystifies the camera's many and complex features. The book offers: A uniquely detailed description of camera functions; Comprehensive list of lenses and accessories; What to look for when buying second-hand; Dozens of tips to improve the reader's use of the camera; How to use the F5 for; Macro work; Flash photography; With a computer Illustrated using the author's own stunning imagery as well as a full coverage of the camera along with colour charts and diagrams, this is the complete guide to understanding and using one of the world's great cameras.