Nikon D3100 Digital Field Guide

A 14.2 megapixel camera with full 1080p video capabilities, the Nikon D3100 camera is both powerful and yet, accessible to first-time dSLR users. The Nikon D3100 Digital Field Guide will teach you how to get the… (More) A 14.2 megapixel camera with full 1080p video capabilities, the Nikon D3100 camera is both powerful and yet, accessible to first-time dSLR users. The Nikon D3100 Digital Field Guide will teach you how to get the most out of the advanced dSLR features of the Nikon D3100 as well as improve your basic photography skills.Chapter 1: Exploring the Nikon D3100. – This chapter covers the key components of the Nikon D3100 including basic layout, dials, switches, buttons, and navigation of the viewfinder screen.Chapter 2: Nikon D3100 Essentials. – Learn the various modes for exposures, auto focus, white balance, and picture controls.Chapter 3: Exploring the Nikon D3100 Menus. – Learn to use the playback, shooting, setup and retouch menus to get the most out of the Nikon D3100's photographic potential.Chapter 4: Essential Photography Concepts. – Understand the basics of exposure, depth of field, and composition on your Nikon D3100 to take your photography to the next level.Chapter 5: Selecting and Using Lenses. – Learn lens basics and which lens to use to get the exact type of photos that you want.Chapter 6: Working With Light. – Create natural and beautiful photographs with your D3100 and this chapter's tips on soft light, hard light, natural light, and the use of flash to get the best possible photos.Chapter 7: Working With Live View and Video. – Learn the various video modes of the Nikon D3100 camera, and find tips and tricks for getting the best video possible with your dSLR.Chapter 8: Real World Applications. – Get professional pointers for capturing still-life, action, and abstract photos, as well as landscapes, sports, and architectural subjects with your Nikon D3100.Chapter 9: Viewing and In-Camera Editing. – Learn to view, download, and re-touch images with the Nikon D3100's easy to use editing interface.Appendix A: Accessories. – This Appendix brings together information about remote controls, tripods, monopods, and other accessories that will help you get the most out of your Nikon D3100.Appendix B: How to Use the Grey Card and Color Checker. – Learn how to produce photos with accurate white balance and color with these free-inside-the-book tools.This go-anywhere, full-color guide includes a free grey/color checker card to help you achieve accurate white balance and color in any situation. With the Nikon D3100 Digital Field Guide, you will gain a thorough understanding not only of the Nikon D3100, but also the basic fundamentals of capturing the best possible photos. (Less)

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QUICK TOUR
Quick Tour
Getting Started
Shooting Mode
Drive Mode
Focus
Playback
Downloading
Exploring the Nikon D3100
Key Components of the D3100
Top of the camera
Back of the camera
Front and sides of the camera
Right side
Left side
Bottom
Viewﬁnder Display
Information Display
Nikon D3100 Essentials
Exposure Modes
Auto modes
Auto (ﬂash off)
Advanced scene modes
Portrait
Landscape
Child
Sports
Close Up
Night Portrait
Programmed Auto
Aperture Priority
Shutter Priority
Manual
Release Modes
Metering Modes
Matrix
Center-weighted
Spot
Autofocus Modes
Continuous
Single
Auto
AF Area Modes
Single-point AF mode
Dynamic-area AF mode
3D-tracking mode
Auto-area AF
ISO Sensitivity
Auto ISO
Noise reduction
Long exposure NR
High ISO NR
White Balance
What is Kelvin?
White balance settings
Picture Controls
Original Picture Controls
Custom Picture Controls
Understanding JPEG Compression
Image size
Image quality
NEF or RAW Flexibility
Exploring the Nikon D3100 Menus
Playback Menu
Delete
PLAYBACK MENU
Playback folder
Display mode
Image review
Rotate tall
Slide show
Print set (DPOF)
Shooting Menu
Reset shooting options
Set Picture Control
White balance
Using standard WB settings
Preset white balance
ISO sensitivity settings
Active D-Lighting
Auto distortion control
Color space
AF area mode
AF-assist
Metering
Movie settings
Quality
Built-in ﬂash
Setup Menu
Reset setup options
Format memory card
LCD brightness
Info display format
Auto info display
Clean image sensor
Mirror lock-up
Video mode
HDMI
Output resolution
Device Control
Flicker reduction
Time zone and date
Language
Image comment
Auto image rotation
Dust Off ref photo
Auto off timers
Self-timer delay
Beep
Rangeﬁnder
File number sequence
Buttons
Slot empty release lock
Date imprint
Storage folder
Auto meter-off
Position
Eye-ﬁ upload
Firmware version
Retouch Menu
Recent settings
Essential Photography Concepts
Understanding Exposure
Shutter speed
Aperture
Fine-Tuning Your Exposure
Exposure compensation
Histograms
Bracketing
Understanding Depth of Field
Rules of Composition
Keep it simple
Rule of Thirds
Leading lines and S-curves
Helpful hints
Selecting and Using Lenses
Introduction to Lenses
Nikon lens compatibility
Deciphering Nikon’s lens codes
DX crop factor
Kit Lenses
Zoom Lenses versus Prime Lenses
Understanding zoom lenses
Variable aperture
Depth of ﬁeld
Understanding prime lenses
Wide-angle and Ultrawide-angle Lenses
When to use a wide-angle lens
Understanding wide-angle limitations
Standard or Midrange Lenses
Telephoto Lenses
Macro Lenses
Using Vibration Reduction Lenses
Working with Light
Lighting Essentials
Soft light
Hard light
Frontlight
Sidelight
Backlight
Natural Light
Continuous Lighting
Incandescent and halogen
Fluorescent
D3100 Flash Basics
Understanding Flash Exposure
Guide Number
Distance
GN / Distance = Aperture
Built-in Flash exposure modes
i-TTL
Flash sync modes
Sync speed
Front-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Flash Exposure Compensation
Fill ﬂash
Bounce ﬂash
Nikon Creative Lighting System Basics
Speedlights
SB-900
SB-800
SB-700
SB-600
SB-400
Working with Live View and Video
Live View
Focus Modes
AF-S Single servo
AF-F Full time servo
AF area modes
Video
About Video
Progressive versus interlaced
Frame rate
Shutter
Setting up for video
Recording
Sound
Tricks, Tips, and Workarounds
Editing
Real World Applications
Abstract Photography
Inspiration
Abstract photography practice
Abstract photography tips
Action and Sports Photography
Action and sports photography practice
Action and sports photography tips
Architectural Photography
Architectural photography practice
Architectural photography tips
Concert Photography
Concert photography practice
Concert photography tips
Flower and Plant Photography
Flower and plant photography practice
Flower and plant photography tips
Landscape Photography
Landscape photography practice
Landscape photography tips
Macro Photography
Macro photography practice
Macro photography tips
Night and Low-Light Photography
Night and low-light photography practice
Night and low-light photography tips
Pet Photography
Pet photography practice
Pet photography tips
Portrait Photography
Indoor
Outdoor
Portrait photography practice
Portrait photography tips
Wildlife Photography
Wildlife photography practice
Wildlife photography tips
Viewing and In-camera Editing
Viewing Your Images
Standard TV
HDTV
Downloading Images
The Retouch Menu
Retouch Menu Options
D-Lighting
Red-eye correction
Trim
Monochrome
Filter effects
Color balance
Small picture
Image overlay
NEF (RAW) processing
Quick retouch
Straighten
Distortion control
Fisheye
Color outline
Miniature effect
Edit Movie
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