Nikon D7000 · From Snapshots to Great Shots (David McAughtry's Library) by Press, Peachpit -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Introduction Chapter 1. The D7000 Top Ten List

Ten Tips to Make Your Shooting More Productive Right Out of the Box Poring Over the Picture Poring Over the Picture 1. Set the Correct White Balance 2. Turn Off the Auto ISO Setting 3. Set Your Image Quality 4. Set Your Focus Point and Mode 5. Manual Focus 6. Review Your Shots 7. Where’s the Beep? Custom Focusing Options 8. Custom Display Options 9. Shutter Delay Options 10. Hold Your Camera for Proper Shooting Chapter 1 Assignments

Chapter 2. First Things First

A Few Things to Know and Do Before You Begin Taking Pictures Poring Over the Picture Poring Over the Picture Choosing the Right Memory Card Formatting Your Memory Card Updating the D7000’S Firmware Cleaning the Sensor Using the Right Format: Raw vs. Jpeg Lenses and Focal Lengths What Is Exposure? Motion and Depth of Field Chapter 2 Assignments

Chapter 3. The Auto Modes

Get Shooting with the Automatic Camera Modes Poring Over the Picture Auto Mode Flash Off Mode Scene Modes Portrait Mode Landscape Mode Close Up Mode Sports Mode Sunset Mode Child Mode When You May Not Want to Use Auto Mode Chapter 3 Assignments

Chapter 4. The Professional Modes

Taking Your Photography to the Next Level Poring Over the Picture Poring Over the Picture P: Program Mode S: Shutter Priority Mode A: Aperture Priority Mode M: Manual Mode User Settings Mode—Saving Your Favorite Settings to the Mode Dial How I Shoot: My Favorite Camera Settings Chapter 4 Assignments

Chapter 5. Moving Target

How to Shoot When Your Subject is in Motion Poring Over the Picture Poring Over the Picture Stop Right There! Using Shutter Priority (S) Mode to Stop Motion Using Aperture Priority (A) Mode to Isolate Your Subject The ISO Sensitivity Auto Control Trick Keep them In Focus with Continuous-Servo Focus and AF Focus Point Selection Stop and Go with 3D-Tracking AF Manual Focus for Anticipated Action Keeping Up with the Continuous Shooting Modes A Sense of Motion Tips for Shooting Action Chapter 5 Assignments

Chapter 6. Perfect Portraits

Settings and Features to Make Great Portraits Poring Over the Picture Poring Over the Picture Automatic Portrait Mode Using Aperture Priority Mode Metering Modes for Portraits Using the AE Lock (Auto Exposure Lock) Feature Focusing: The Eyes Have It Classic Black-and-White Portraits The Portrait Picture Control for Better Skin tones Detect Faces with Live View Use Fill Flash for Reducing Shadows Portraits On the Move Tips for Shooting Better Portraits Chapter 6 Assignments

Chapter 7. Landscape Photography

Tips, Tools, and Techniques for Taking Beautiful Landscape Photographs Poring Over the Picture Poring Over the Picture Sharp Focus: Using a Tripod Selecting the Proper ISO Using Noise Reduction Selecting a White Balance Using the Landscape Picture Control Taming Bright Skies with Exposure Compensation Shooting Amazing Black-and-White Landscapes The Golden Light Where to Place Your Focus Focusing Made Easy Smooth Water Directing the Viewer’s Eye: A Word About Composition Advanced Techniques to Explore Chapter 7 Assignments

Chapter 8. Mood Lighting

Shooting When the Lights Get Low Poring Over the Picture Poring Over the Picture Raising the ISO Using Very High ISOs Stabilizing the Situation Focusing in Low Light Shooting Long Exposures Using the Built-In Flash Compensating for Flash Exposure Reducing Red-Eye Flash and Glass A Few Words About External Flash Chapter 8 Assignments

Chapter 9. Creative Compositions

Better Photography Starts with Better Composition Poring Over the Picture Poring Over the Picture Depth of Field Angles Point of View Patterns Color Contrasting and Complementing Leading Lines Splitting the Frame Frames within Frames Chapter 9 Assignments

Chapter 10. Lights, Camera, Action

Getting the Most Out of the D7000’s Video Capabilities Recording with Live View Dedicating a Second Card to Video Video Quality Sound Playback Focusing Editing Chapter 10 Assignments

Chapter 11. Advanced Techniques

Impress Your Family and Friends Poring Over the Picture Poring Over the Picture Spot Meter for More Exposure Control Manual Mode Avoiding Lens Flare Bracketing Exposures Macro Photography Active D-Lighting Conclusion Chapter 11 Assignments Index