Table of Contents
Foreword
Camera Body Reference
Credits
Index
1 Basic Camera Setup
Learning about the Nikon D600
First Use of the Camera
First-Time HD-SLR Users
Five Steps for First-Time Camera Configuration
Accessing the Camera Menus
Camera Functions for Initial Configuration
Personal Camera Settings Recommendations
Things to Know When Reading This Book
Downloadable Resources Website
2 Playback Menu
Delete
Playback Folder
Hide Image
Playback Display Options
Copy Image(s)
Image Review
After Delete
Rotate Tall
Slide Show
DPOF Print Order
Author’s Conclusions
3 Shooting Menu
User Settings U1 and U2
Configuring the Shooting Menu
Reset Shooting Menu
Storage Folder
File Naming
Role Played by Card in Slot 2
Image Quality
Image Size
Image Area
JPEG Compression
NEF (RAW) Recording
White Balance
Set Picture Control
Manage Picture Control
Auto Distortion Control
Color Space
Active D-Lighting
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
Vignette Control
Long Exposure NR
High ISO NR
ISO Sensitivity Settings
Remote Control Mode
Multiple Exposure
Interval Timer Shooting
Time-Lapse Photography
Movie Settings
Author’s Conclusions
4 Custom Setting Menu
Using the Camera’s Help System
The User Settings and the Custom Setting Menu
Using the Custom Setting Menu
a Autofocus
b Metering/Exposure
c Timers/AE Lock
d Shooting/Display
e Bracketing/Flash
f Controls
g Movie
Modified Custom Setting Notice
Author’s Conclusions
5 Setup Menu
Format Memory Card
Save User Settings
Reset User Settings
Monitor Brightness
Clean Image Sensor
Lock Mirror Up for Cleaning
Image Dust Off Ref Photo
HDMI
Flicker Reduction
Time Zone and Date
Language
Image Comment
Auto Image Rotation
Battery Info
Copyright Information
Save/Load Settings
GPS
Virtual Horizon
Non-CPU Lens Data
AF Fine-Tune
Eye-Fi Upload
Firmware Version
Author’s Conclusions
6 Retouch Menu
Retouched File Numbering
Accessing the Retouch Functions – Two Methods
Playback Retouching
Using Retouch Menu Items Directly
D-Lighting
Red-Eye Correction
Trim
Monochrome
Filter Effects
Color Balance
Image Overlay
NEF (RAW) Processing
Resize
Quick Retouch
Straighten
Distortion Control
Fisheye
Color Outline
Color Sketch
Perspective Control
Miniature Effect
Selective Color
Edit Movie
Side-by-Side Comparison
Author’s Conclusions
7 My Menu and Recent Settings
My Menu
Recent Settings
Author’s Conclusions
8 Metering, Exposure Modes, and Histogram
Section 1 – Metering
3D Color Matrix Metering II
Center-Weighted Metering
Spot Metering
Section 2 – Exposure Modes
Programmed Auto (P) Mode
Shutter-Priority Auto (S) Mode
Aperture-Priority Auto (A) Mode
Manual (M) Mode
Settings Recommendation for Exposure Mode Selection
Auto Exposure (AUTO) Mode
SCENE Modes
U1 and U2 User Settings
No Flash Mode
Section 3 – Histogram
Understanding the Histogram
Author’s Conclusions
9 White Balance
How Does White Balance Work?
Color Temperature
Manual White Balance Using the WB Button
Manual White Balance Using the Shooting Menu
Manual Color Temperature (K) with the WB Button
Manual Color Temperature (K) with the Shooting Menu
Measuring Ambient Light by Using PRE
Fine-Tuning White Balance
Editing the PRE White Balance Comment Field
Using the White Balance from a Previously Captured Image
Protecting a White Balance Preset
Auto White Balance
Should I Worry about White Balance If I Shoot in RAW Mode?
White Balance Tips and Tricks
Author’s Conclusions
10 Autofocus, AF-Area, and Release Modes
Section 1 – Autofocus in Viewfinder Photography
Section 2 – Autofocus in Live View Photography
Section 3 – Release Modes
Custom Settings for Autofocus (a1–a7)
Author’s Conclusions
11 Live View Photography Mode
Using Live View Photography Mode
Live View Photography Mode Screens
Selecting a Picture Control in Live View
Changing the Monitor Brightness
Closing Notes on Live View Photography Mode
Author’s Conclusions
12 Movie Live View Mode
No Tripod and Handheld Modes
Selecting Movie Live View Mode
Movie Live View Still Images
Movie Live View Screens
Preparing to Make Movies
Recording a Video with Your D600
Displaying Movies
Limitations in Movie Mode Video Capture
Author’s Conclusions
13 Speedlight Flash
Light Is a Photographer’s Friend!
What Is a Guide Number?
Flash Modes
Flash Compensation
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
Author’s Conclusions