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Nikon D90 For Dummies


Nikon D90 For Dummies


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von: Julie Adair King

22,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: EPUB
Veröffentl.: 18.02.2009
ISBN/EAN: 9780470483640
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 336

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<p><b>The Nikon D90 offers professional-quality features for shutterbugs of all types—take full advantage of each feature with this full-color, user-friendly guide</b></p> <p>Your Nikon D90 digital camera offers professional-quality features—like 11-point autofocus, Live View, and the ability to shoot HD video—that you may find overwhelming if you're not familiar with digital cameras or even photography in general. No need to panic—you're in the right place. <i>Nikon D90 For Dummies</i> is a fun and easy-to-use guide that helps you understand and use all the camera's dials and modes, manage photo size and quality, take creative control with manual settings, and share your images in print or online. Not only will you learn what all your camera's features do, but you'll also discover when, where, why, and how best to use each one.</p> <p>With this full-color book written in plain English, getting great shots is a snap. Whether you're an experienced photography enthusiast or a virtual beginner, this book shows you the ins and outs of the Nikon D90. You'll learn to:</p> <ul> <li>Format memory cards, use Live View, create custom settings, and change lenses</li> <li>Use thumbnail and calendar displays and picture data, and get tips for inspecting your photos</li> <li>Control aperture, shutter speed, and ISO</li> <li>Work with active D-lighting and use various flash modes</li> <li>Take control of lighting, exposure, and color</li> <li>Set up, shoot, and review photos using the viewscreen</li> <li>Record HD video, including sound, and know what your D90 can and can't do</li> <li>Use software that comes with the camera to download, organize, and archive your images</li> <li>Print photos or share them via e-mails or slide shows</li> <li>Decide when you should use JPEG and when to use NEF</li> <li>Adjust resolution for optimum print quality or file size</li> </ul> <p>This comprehensive guide gives you the scoop on secrets for getting the best point-and-shoot pictures and why you might not want to use the top image quality setting. You'll get tips for retouching images (like removing red-eye and adding a starburst effect) plus ideas for exploring special-purpose features (like adding comments to images with location and other information). Get your copy of <i>Nikon D90 For Dummies</i>, grab your Nikon D90, and start shooting!</p>
<p>Introduction 1</p> <p>A Quick Look at What’s Ahead 1</p> <p>Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps 2</p> <p>Part II: Taking Creative Control 2</p> <p>Part III: Working with Picture Files 3</p> <p>Part IV: The Part of Tens 3</p> <p>Icons and Other Stuff to Note 3</p> <p>About the Software Shown in This Book 4</p> <p>Practice, Be Patient, and Have Fun! 5</p> <p><b>Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps 7</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 1: Getting the Lay of the Land 9</b></p> <p>Getting Comfortable with Your Lens 10</p> <p>Attaching a lens 10</p> <p>Removing a lens 12</p> <p>Using a VR (vibration reduction) lens 12</p> <p>Setting the focus mode (auto or manual) 13</p> <p>Zooming in and out 14</p> <p>Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus 15</p> <p>Working with Memory Cards 16</p> <p>Exploring External Camera Controls 18</p> <p>Topside controls 19</p> <p>Back-of-the-body controls 20</p> <p>Front-left buttons 23</p> <p>Front-right controls 24</p> <p>Ordering from Camera Menus 26</p> <p>Monitoring Shooting Settings 28</p> <p>Asking Your Camera for Help 31</p> <p>Reviewing Basic Setup Options 31</p> <p>Cruising the Setup menu 31</p> <p>Browsing the Custom Setting menu 35</p> <p><b>Chapter 2: Taking Great Pictures, Automatically 41</b></p> <p>Getting Good Point-and-Shoot Results 42</p> <p>Using Flash in Automatic Exposure Modes 46</p> <p>Exploring Your Automatic Exposure Options 47</p> <p>Auto mode 48</p> <p>Digital Vari-Program modes 50</p> <p>Changing the (Shutter Button) Release Mode 55</p> <p><b>Chapter 3: Controlling Picture Quality and Size 59</b></p> <p>Diagnosing Quality Problems 60</p> <p>Considering Resolution (Image Size) 62</p> <p>Pixels and print quality 63</p> <p>Pixels and screen display size 64</p> <p>Pixels and file size 64</p> <p>Resolution recommendations 66</p> <p>Understanding the Image Quality Options 68</p> <p>JPEG: The imaging (and Web) standard 68</p> <p>NEF (Raw): The purist’s choice 71</p> <p>My take: Choose JPEG Fine or NEF (Raw) 75</p> <p>Setting Image Size and Quality 75</p> <p><b>Chapter 4: Monitor Matters: Picture Playback and Live View Shooting 79</b></p> <p>Enabling Automatic Picture Rotation 80</p> <p>Disabling and Adjusting Instant Review 81</p> <p>Viewing Images in Playback Mode 82</p> <p>Viewing multiple images at a time 84</p> <p>Displaying photos in Calendar view 86</p> <p>Zooming in for a closer view 87</p> <p>Viewing Picture Data 89</p> <p>File Information mode 90</p> <p>RGB Histogram mode 92</p> <p>Highlight display mode 94</p> <p>Shooting Data display mode 95</p> <p>GPS Data mode 97</p> <p>Overview Data mode 97</p> <p>Hiding Photos during Playback 99</p> <p>Deleting Photos 101</p> <p>Deleting images one at a time 101</p> <p>Deleting all photos 102</p> <p>Deleting a batch of selected photos 102</p> <p>Protecting Photos 104</p> <p>Exploring Live View Shooting 105</p> <p>Taking pictures in Live View mode 107</p> <p>Recording movies 110</p> <p>Customizing the Live View display 113</p> <p><b>Part II: Taking Creative Control 115</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 5: Getting Creative with Exposure and Lighting 117</b></p> <p>Introducing the Exposure Trio: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO 118</p> <p>Understanding exposure-setting side effects 120</p> <p>Doing the exposure balancing act 124</p> <p>Exploring the Advanced Exposure Modes 126</p> <p>Reading the Meter 127</p> <p>Setting ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed 129</p> <p>Adjusting aperture and shutter speed 129</p> <p>Controlling ISO 130</p> <p>Choosing an Exposure Metering Mode 134</p> <p>Applying Exposure Compensation 138</p> <p>Using Autoexposure Lock 141</p> <p>Expanding Tonal Range with Active D-Lighting 143</p> <p>Using Flash in P, S, A, and M modes 145</p> <p>Setting the flash mode 146</p> <p>Adjusting flash output 151</p> <p>Locking flash exposure on your subject 154</p> <p>Exploring a few additional flash options 155</p> <p>Using an external flash head 156</p> <p>Bracketing Exposures 158</p> <p><b>Chapter 6: Manipulating Focus and Color 163</b></p> <p>Reviewing Focus Basics 164</p> <p>Adjusting Autofocus Performance 166</p> <p>Understanding the AF-area mode setting 166</p> <p>Changing the Autofocus mode setting 171</p> <p>Choosing the right autofocus combo 172</p> <p>Using autofocus lock 173</p> <p>Autofocusing in Live View mode 173</p> <p>Manipulating Depth of Field 176</p> <p>Controlling Color 183</p> <p>Correcting colors with white balance 183</p> <p>Changing the white balance setting 185</p> <p>Fine-tuning white balance settings 188</p> <p>Creating white balance presets 190</p> <p>Bracketing white balance 196</p> <p>Choosing a Color Space: sRGB vs Adobe RGB 198</p> <p>Taking a Quick Look at Picture Controls 200</p> <p><b>Chapter 7: Putting It All Together 205</b></p> <p>Recapping Basic Picture Settings 206</p> <p>Setting Up for Specific Scenes 206</p> <p>Shooting still portraits 206</p> <p>Capturing action 211</p> <p>Capturing scenic vistas 214</p> <p>Capturing dynamic close-ups 217</p> <p>Coping with Special Situations 219</p> <p><b>Part III: Working with Picture Files 223</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 8: Downloading, Organizing, and Archiving Your Picture Files 225</b></p> <p>Sending Pictures to the Computer 226</p> <p>Connecting the camera and computer 227</p> <p>Starting the transfer process 228</p> <p>Downloading and Organizing Photos with the Nikon Software 231</p> <p>Downloading with Nikon Transfer 231</p> <p>Browsing images in Nikon ViewNX 235</p> <p>Viewing picture metadata 238</p> <p>Organizing pictures 240</p> <p>Processing Raw (NEF) Files 242</p> <p>Processing Raw images in the camera 244</p> <p>Processing Raw files in ViewNX 247</p> <p><b>Chapter 9: Printing and Sharing Your Pictures 251</b></p> <p>Printing Possibilities: Retail or Do-It-Yourself? 252</p> <p>Preventing Potential Printing Problems 253</p> <p>Match resolution to print size 253</p> <p>Allow for different print proportions 256</p> <p>Get print and monitor colors in synch 258</p> <p>Preparing Pictures for E-Mail 260</p> <p>Creating small copies using the camera 262</p> <p>Downsizing images in Nikon ViewNX 265</p> <p>Creating a Digital Slide Show 267</p> <p>Setting up a simple slide show 268</p> <p>Creating Pictmotion slide shows 269</p> <p>Viewing Your Photos on a Television 271</p> <p><b>Part IV: The Part of Tens 273</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 10: Ten (Or So) Fun and Practical Retouch Menu Features 275</b></p> <p>Applying the Retouch Menu Filters 276</p> <p>Removing Red-Eye 278</p> <p>Straightening Tilting Horizon Lines 279</p> <p>Shadow Recovery with D-Lighting 281</p> <p>Boosting Shadows, Contrast, and Saturation Together 282</p> <p>Two Ways to Tweak Color 284</p> <p>Applying digital lens filters 284</p> <p>Manipulating color balance 285</p> <p>Creating Monochrome Photos 287</p> <p>Removing (or Creating) Lens Distortion 289</p> <p>Adding a Starburst Effect 291</p> <p>Cropping Your Photo 293</p> <p><b>Chapter 11: Ten Special-Purpose Features to Explore on a Rainy Day 297</b></p> <p>Annotate Your Images 297</p> <p>Creating Your Own Menu 300</p> <p>Creating Custom Image Folders 302</p> <p>Customizing External Controls 305</p> <p>Adjusting the On/Off switch 305</p> <p>Changing the function of the OK button 305</p> <p>Assigning a duty to the Function button 306</p> <p>Changing the function of the AE-L/AF-L button 307</p> <p>Customizing the command dials 309</p> <p>Two Roads to a Multi-Image Exposure 310</p> <p>Index 313</p>
<b>Julie Adair King</b> is the author of many digital photography books, including <i>Digital Photography For Dummies</i>, <i>Nikon D40/D40x For Dummies</i>, and <i>Nikon D60 For Dummies</i>. She also teaches digital photography workshops at such locations as the Palm Beach Photographic Centre.
<b>Use every feature of your D90, get creative, and snap great shots!</b> <p>Your Nikon D90 offers professional-quality features to helpyou take your photography to the next level. Take full advantageof every one with this fun and easy guide! Understand and use all the dials and modes, manage photo size and quality, take creative control with manual settings, and share your images in print or online.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Nuts and bolts — set up your camera, work with lenses and memory cards, and use automatic photography modes</p> </li> <li> <p>Go live — get the scoop on using Live View mode and recording and playing HD movies</p> </li> <li> <p>Gain new shooting skills — find out how to use advanced options to capture any subject like a pro</p> </li> <li> <p>Exposure is everything — control aperture, shutter speed, and ISO; work with Active D-Lighting; and use various flash modes</p> </li> <li> <p>Out of the camera — download, organize, and archive your images and share them in prints, e-mails, and slide shows</p> </li> </ul> <p><b>Open the book and find:</b></p> <ul> <li> <p>Tips for taking perfect portraits, dynamic action shots, and beautiful nature pics</p> </li> <li> <p>Techniques for manipulating color and focus</p> </li> <li> <p>Detailed coverage of every menu option</p> </li> <li> <p>Advice on which Custom Settings to use (and which ones to avoid)</p> </li> <li> <p>How to choose the right Image Quality setting</p> </li> <li> <p>Help with using Retouch menu options to fix problem photos</p> </li> <li> <p>Easy-to-understand explanations of technical lingo</p> </li> </ul>

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