Nikon D3300 For Dummies

ISBN-13: 9781118204979 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 320 str.

Julie Adair King

Opis

Take your best shot with your new Nikon D3300 Congratulations on your new Nikon D3300 DSLR You probably want to get shooting right away, but first you need to know some basics about the controls and functions. Nikon D3300 For Dummies is your ultimate guide to your new camera, packed with everything you need to know to start taking beautiful photographs right out of the gate. Author Julie Adair King draws on a decade of experience in photography instruction, specifically Nikon and Canon, to walk you through the basics and get you started off on the right foot. Your new Nikon D3300 offers full control over exposure settings, but it also includes pre-sets and auto mode options for beginners. Nikon D3300 For Dummies guides you through the specifics of each setting, and teaches you how to determine what controls work best in a given situation. Written specifically for the Nikon D3300, the book discusses only the controls and capabilities available on your model, and shows you where to find them and how to use them. Topics include:

• Shooting in auto mode, playback options, and basic troubleshooting
• Working with light, focus, and color, and conquering video mode
• Picture organization, including file transfer and sharing
• Tips on photo editing and select features

This full-color book includes a variety of photos that demonstrate the effects of different settings, allowing you to develop an eye for matching controls to situations. If you want to get the most out of your new DSLR, Nikon D3300 For Dummies is the best, most complete guide on the market.

Spis treści

Introduction 1

Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps 5

Chapter 1: Getting Up and Running 7

Chapter 2: Reviewing Five Essential Picture–Taking Options 37

Chapter 3: Taking Great Pictures, Automatically 67

Part II: Taking Creative Control 81

Chapter 4: Taking Charge of Exposure 83

Chapter 5: Controlling Focus and Depth of Field 113

Chapter 6: Mastering Color Controls 141

Part III: Scene Guides, Movie–Recording Tips, and More 157

Chapter 7: Putting It All Together 159

Chapter 8: Shooting, Viewing, and Trimming Movies 175

Chapter 9: Playback Mode: Viewing Your Photos 199

Chapter 10: Working with Picture and Movie Files 225

Part IV: The Part of Tens 255

Chapter 11: Ten Fun (And Practical) Ways to Manipulate Your Photos 257

Chapter 12: Ten Special–Purpose Features to Explore on a Rainy Day 283

Index 293

O autorze

Julie Adair King has been covering digital photography for over two decades. Along with the seven editions of Digital Photography For Dummies, Julie has also written For Dummies guides covering specific SLR cameras.

Blurb

Learn to:

• Get up and running fast with your digital SLR
• Use both auto mode and manual settings
• Understand the essential photo options

Point and shoot or go further with this in–depth guide to the powerful Nikon D3300!

Want to get into digital photography? No problem! With the Nikon D3300 and this essential guide to using your dSLR, you ll be taking great shots in no time. Get to know your camera inside and out, take pictures in auto mode or with manual settings, and take the photos you ve always dreamed of!

• Fast track to super snaps get your camera set up just the right way, explore all the basics, discover the auto modes, and dive into numerous options
• Taking creative control master exposure, focus, and depth of field to take full advantage of all the manual options on your great Nikon D3300
• After the shot view your photos, delete unwanted shots, process Raw images, and prepare pictures for online sharing
• Take it a step further find out more about your camera and taking great pictures with additional tips on manipulating photos and extra camera features

Open the book and find:

• A complete overview of photography basics
• How to check image size and quality
• Why and when to adjust aperture, shutter speed, and ISO
• Tips for working with movies and image files
• Help with solving color problems
• Techniques for better flash photos
• Pro techniques for shooting portraits and action shots
• Ways to view your photos on your camera or on TV