Nikon D3200

by Rob Sylvan

Published 1 August 2012
Now that you’ve bought that amazing Nikon D3200, you need a book that goes beyond a tour of the camera’s features to show you exactly how to take great pictures. With Nikon D3200: From Snapshots to Great Shots, you get the perfect blend of photography instruction and camera reference that will take your images to the next level. Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want ever time you pick up the camera.

Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide, photographer Rob Sylvan, and you will:
  • Set up fast and learn the top ten things about shooting with the D3200
  • Master the photographic basics of composition, focus, depth of field, and much more
  • Learn all the best tricks and techniques for getting great action shots, landscapes, and portraits
  • Find out how to get great shots in low light
  • Use the HD (1080p) video capability for recording memorable live action
  • Fully grasp all the concepts and techniques as you go, with assignments at the end of every chapter

And once you’ve got the shot, show it off! Join the book’sFlickr group, share your photos, and discuss your camera at flickr.com/groups/nikond3200_fromsnapshotstogreatshots.

Nikon D3300

by Rob Sylvan

Published 30 April 2014
The Nikon D3300 is a powerful new camera intended for amateurs who want to jump into photography with the control and capabilities of a DSLR. This camera is considered an entry-level DSLR and replaces the Nikon D3200.

While the camera manual explains what the camera can do, it doesn’t show exactly how to use the camera to create great images! That’s where Nikon D3300: From Snapshots to Great Shots comes in. Starting with the top ten things users need to know about the camera, author Rob Sylvan carefully guides readers through the operating features. Readers get practical advice from a pro on which settings to use when, great shooting tips, and end of chapter assignments.

From Snapshots to Great Shots is a beautiful how-to photography series that provides the perfect blend of instruction, inspiration, and reference for specific camera models and photography concepts. Featuring a clear, elegant design; outstanding images that educate and inspire; and a friendly, accessible voice, this series helps photographers get great shots every time they pick up their camera.


Nikon D5100

by Rob Sylvan

Published 17 July 2011
Nikon's much-anticipated D5100 camera is here. This new model replaces the popular D5000 and creates a nice bridge between the more beginner-level D3100 and the high-end D7000.

This book has one goal: to teach D5100 owners how to make great shots using their new Nikon camera. Users learn how to use the D5100 to create the type of photos that inspired them to buy the camera in the first place. Everything in the book is in service of creating a great image.

Starting with the top ten things users need to know about the camera, photographer Rob Sylvan carefully guides readers through the operating features. Owners get practical advice from a pro on which settings to use when, great shooting tips, and even end-of-chapter assignments.

Nikon D5300

by Rob Sylvan

Published 14 February 2014
The Nikon D5300 is a powerful new camera intended for amateurs to semi-professionals who want to jump into photography with the control and capabilities of a DSLR.

While the camera manual explains what the camera can do, it doesn’t show exactly how to use the camera to create great images! That’s where Nikon D5300: From Snapshots to Great Shots comes in. Starting with the top ten things users need to know about the camera, author Rob Sylvan carefully guides readers through the operating features. Readers get practical advice from a pro on which settings to use when, great shooting tips, and end of chapter assignments.

From Snapshots to Great Shots is a beautiful how-to photography series that provides the perfect blend of instruction, inspiration, and reference for specific camera models and photography concepts. Featuring a clear, elegant design; outstanding images that educate and inspire; and a friendly, accessible voice, this series helps photographers get great shots every time they pick up their camera.


Nikon D5200

by Rob Sylvan

Published 2 May 2013
Now that you’ve bought the amazing Nikon D5200, you need a book that goes beyond a tour of the camera’s features to show you exactly how to use the D5200 to take great pictures. With Nikon D5200: From Snapshots to Great Shots, you get the perfect blend of photography instruction and camera reference that will take your images to the next level! Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want every time you pick up the camera.

Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide, photographer Rob Sylvan, and you will:
  • Learn the top ten things you need to know about shooting with the D5200
  • Master the photographic basics of composition, focus, and depth of field
  • Use the D5200’s automatic scene and professional modes for more control over your images
  • Learn all the best tricks and techniques for getting great action shots, landscapes, and portraits
  • Find out how to get great shots in low light
  • Fully grasp all the concepts and techniques as you go, with assignments at the end of every chapter

And once you’ve got the shot, show it off! Join the book’s Flickr group, share your photos, and discuss how you use your D5200 to get great shots at flickr.com/groups/nikon5200_fromsnapshotstogreatshots.

Nikon D610

by Rob Sylvan

Published 17 February 2014
Created expressly for the beginning photographer–no matter what camera you might be using–Peachpit’s best-selling From Snapshots to Great Shots books teach you the core fundamentals of photography, and show you exactly how to execute those fundamentals with your camera.

Now that you’ve bought the amazing Nikon D610, you need a book that goes beyond a tour of the camera’s features to show you exactly how to use the camera to take great pictures. With Nikon D610: From Snapshots to Great Shots, you get the perfect blend of photography instruction and camera reference that will take your images to the next level! Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book covers basic techniques of beginning photography while walking you through the unique functions and characteristics of the D610.

Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide, photographer and author Rob Sylvan, and you will:

•    Learn the top ten things you need to know about shooting with the D610
•    Use the camera’s automatic modes to get better shots right away
•    Move on to the professional zone, where you have full control over the look and feel of your images
•    Master the photographic basics of composition, focus, depth of field, and much more
•    Learn all the best tricks and techniques for getting great action shots, landscapes, and portraits
•    Find out how to get great shots in low light
•    Use the HD video capability for recording memorable live action
•    Fully grasp all the concepts and techniques as you go, with assignments at the end of every chapter

Nikon D5500

by Rob Sylvan

Published 15 May 2015

Now that you’ve bought the amazing Nikon D5500, you need a book that goes beyond a tour of the camera’s features to show you exactly how to use the camera to take great pictures. With Nikon D5500: From Snapshots to Great Shots, you get the perfect blend of photography instruction and camera reference that will take your images to the next level! Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want every time you pick up the camera.


Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide, photographer Rob Sylvan, and you will:

  • Learn the top ten things you need to know about shooting with the D5500
  • Master the photographic basics of composition, focus, and depth of field
  • Use the D5500’s automatic scene and professional modes for more control over your images
  • Understand all the best tricks and techniques for getting great action shots, landscapes, and portraits
  • Find out how to get great photos in low light
  • Harness the power of enhanced video recording and capture beautiful moving images with the D5500
  • Fully grasp all the concepts and techniques as you go, with assignments at the end of every chapter

And once you’ve got the shot, show it off! Join the book’s Flickr group, share your photos, and discuss how you use your D5500 to get great shots at flickr.com/groups/nikonD5500_fromsnapshotstogreatshots.

 


Nikon D750

by Rob Sylvan

Published 17 December 2014

Now that you’ve bought the amazing Nikon D750, you need a book that goes beyond a tour of the camera’s features to show you exactly how to use the camera to take great pictures. With Nikon D750: From Snapshots to Great Shots, you get the perfect blend of photography instruction and camera reference that will take your images to the next level! Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want every time you pick up the camera.

Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide, photographer and author Rob Sylvan, and you will:

  • Learn the top ten things you need to know about shooting with the D750
  • Use the D750’s advanced camera settings to gain full control over the look and feel of your images
  • Master the photographic basics of composition, focus, depth of field, and much more
  • Learn all the best tricks and techniques for getting great action shots, landscapes, and portraits
  • Find out how to get great photos in low light
  • Learn the basics behind shooting video with your D750 and start making movies of your own
  • Fully grasp all the concepts and techniques as you go, with assignments at the end of every chapter

And once you’ve got the shot, show it off! Join the book’s Flickr group, share your photos, and discuss how you use your D750 to get great shots at flickr.com/group /nikond750_fromsnapshotstogreatshots.