Professional photography advice for D3000 beginners
The Nikon D3000 is Nikon’s new entry-level camera. With the
D3000, you get all the features of Nikon’s older cameras along with
an updated battery, larger monitor, and improved focus features. In
addition, the D3000 also offers simpler menus to help first-time
DSLR users.
Assuming no prior d SLR knowledge, veteran author Julie Adair
King offers you a tour of the camera body, a hands-on how-to on all
the features of the D3000, and a step-by-step walkthrough of how to
get the photos you want.
* Explains shooting in auto mode, reviews the new video option,
and covers working with file size and quality
* Walks you through shifting out of automatic mode and using the
D3000’s lighting, exposure, focus, and color features
* Demonstrates getting photos from your camera to your PC,
developing an effective file system, and sharing photos via print,
online, or other ways
Packed with useful tips, this helpful guide encourages you to
take control of your camera.
Table of Content
Introduction 1
Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps 7
Chapter 1: Getting the Lay of the Land 9
Chapter 2: Taking Great Pictures, Automatically 45
Chapter 3: Controlling Picture Quality and Size 65
Chapter 4: Reviewing Your Photos 87
Part II: Taking Creative Control 115
Chapter 5: Getting Creative with Exposure and Lighting 117
Chapter 6: Manipulating Focus and Color 157
Chapter 7: Putting It All Together 193
Part III: Working with Picture Files 213
Chapter 8: Downloading, Organizing, and Archiving Your Picture Files 215
Chapter 9: Printing and Sharing Your Pictures 243
Part IV: The Part of Tens 265
Chapter 10: Ten Fun and Practical Retouch Menu Features 267
Chapter 11: Ten Special-Purpose Features to Explore on a Rainy Day 287
Index 313
About the author
Julie Adair King has been writing about digital cameras and photography for more than a decade. She is the author of several books on various Nikon and Canon cameras as well as Digital Photography For Dummies, and she teaches beginning digital photographers at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre.
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