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Mastering the Nikon D7000
This book is dedicated to:
Special thanks to:
About the Author
Foreword
Camera Body Reference
1. Basic Camera Setup
The Nikon D7000 – A Mature Camera
Learning about the Nikon D7000
First Use of the Camera
First Time DSLR Users
Five Steps for First-Time Camera Configuration
Setting the Camera’s Language – Step 1
Setting the Camera’s Time Zone – Step 2
Setting the Camera’s Date Format – Step 3
Setting the Camera’s Daylight Saving Time – Step 4
Setting the Camera’s Date and Time – Step 5
Accessing the Camera Menus
Camera Functions for Initial Configuration
Personal Camera Setting Recommendations
Things to Know When Reading This Book
Downloadable Resources Webpage
My Conclusions
2. Playback Menu
Delete Function
Selected
Select date
All
Playback Folder
D7000
All
Current
Hide Image
Select/set
Select date
Deselect all?
Display Mode
Focus point
Highlights
RGB histogram
Data
Copy Image(s)
Image Review
After Delete
Rotate Tall
Slide Show
Starting a Slide Show
Changing a Slide Show’s Frame Interval
Print Set (DPOF)
My Conclusions
3. Shooting Menu
User Settings U1 and U2
Configuring the Shooting Menu
Reset Shooting Menu
Storage Folder
Manually Creating a New Storage Folder
Selecting an Existing Storage Folder
File Naming
File Number Sequence Used with File Naming
Role Played by Card in Slot 2
Image Quality
NEF (RAW) Image Quality Format
NEF (RAW) Conversion Software
Viewing RAW Files as Thumbnails On Your Computer
Nikon Software Included With Your Camera
Transferring Images to Computer
A RAW File Is Not an Image, Yet!
NEF (RAW) Positives
NEF (RAW) Negatives
JPEG Image Quality Format
JPEG Positives
JPEG Negatives
Combined NEF + JPEG Shooting (Two Images at Once)
Final Image Format Ramblings
Image Size
JPEG Compression
NEF (RAW) Recording
Type
NEF (RAW) Bit Depth
Channel and Bit Depth Tutorial
White Balance
Set Picture Control
Examining Picture Controls
MC Picture Control Filter Effects and Toning
Filter Effects
Toning
Picture Control Grid Screen
Resetting a Nikon Picture Control
Manage Picture Control
Save/Edit a Custom Picture Control
Rename a Custom Picture Control
Delete a Custom Picture Control
Load/Save a Custom Picture Control
Copy to Camera
Copy to Camera – Renaming a Custom Picture Control
Delete from Card
Copy to Card
Memory Cards and Custom Picture Controls
Auto Distortion Control
Color Space
Which Color Space Should I Choose?
Active D-Lighting
Long Exp. NR
High ISO NR
ISO Sensitivity Settings
Configuring the ISO Sensitivity Settings
ISO Sensitivity Auto Setting
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control
Maximum Sensitivity
Minimum Shutter Speed
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control from the Camera’s Perspective
When and Why Should I Use Auto ISO Sensitivity Control?
Are There Any Drawbacks to Using Auto ISO Sensitivity Control?
Multiple Exposure
Understanding Auto Gain
Movie Settings
Movie Quality
Microphone
Destination
Manual Movie Settings
Interval Timer Shooting
Remote Control Mode
My Conclusions
4. Custom Setting Menu
Using the Camera’s Help System
The User Settings and the Custom Setting Menu
Using the Custom Setting Menu
Reset Custom Settings
a Autofocus
Custom Settings a1–a8
a1 AF-C Priority Selection
a2 AF-S Priority Selection
Using Custom Settings a1 and a2
a3 Focus Tracking with Lock-On
Does Lock-On Cause Autofocus to Slow Down?
a4 AF Point Illumination
a5 Focus Point Wrap-Around
a6 Number of Focus Points
a7 Built-in AF-Assist Illuminator
a8 Live View/Movie AF
Autofocus Mode
AF-Area Mode
b Metering/Exposure
Custom Settings b1–b5
b1 ISO Sensitivity Step Value
b2 EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl.
b3 Easy Exposure Compensation
b4 Center-Weighted Area
b5 Fine Tune Optimal Exposure
c Timers/AE Lock
Custom Settings c1–c5
c1 Shutter-Release Button AE-L
c2 Auto Meter-Off Delay
c3 Self-Timer
c4 Monitor Off Delay
c5 Remote on Duration
d Shooting/Display
Custom Settings d1–d14
d1 Beep
d2 Viewfinder Grid Display
d3 ISO Display and Adjustment
d4 Viewfinder Warning Display
d5 Screen Tips
d6 CL Mode Shooting Speed
d7 Max. Continuous Release
d8 File Number Sequence
d9 Information Display
d10 LCD Illumination
d11 Exposure Delay Mode
d12 Flash Warning
d13 MB-D11 Battery Type
d14 Battery Order
e Bracketing/Flash
Custom Settings e1–e6
e1 Flash Sync Speed
Auto FP High-Speed Sync Review
Special Shutter Speed Setting X + Flash Sync Speed
e2 Flash Shutter Speed
e3 Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash
TTL
M – Manual
RPT – Repeating flash
CMD – Commander Mode
Commander Mode Notes
e4 Modeling Flash
e5 Auto Bracketing Set
Steps to Use AE and/or Flash Bracketing
Steps to Use WB Bracketing
Steps to Use ADL Bracketing
e6 Bracketing Order
f Controls
Custom Settings f1–f10
f1 Switch (Backlight)
f2 OK Button (Shooting Mode)
f3 Assign Fn Button, f4 Assign Preview Button, f5 Assign AE-L/AF-L Button
Assignable Function List
f6 Customize Command Dials
Reverse Rotation
Change Main/Sub
Aperture Setting
Menus and Playback
f7 Release Button to Use Dial
f8 Slot Empty Release Lock
f9 Reverse Indicators
f10 Assign MB-D11 AE-L/AF-L Button
Modified Custom Setting Notice
My Conclusions
5. Setup Menu
Format Memory Card
Camera Button Format Method
Save User Settings
Items that Can Be Saved
Items that Can’t Be Saved
Reset User Settings
LCD Brightness
Clean Image Sensor
Clean Now
Clean at Startup/Shutdown
Lock Mirror Up for Cleaning
Video Mode
HDMI
Output Resolution
Device Control
Flicker Reduction
Time Zone and Date
Time Zone
Date and Time
Date Format
Daylight Saving Time
Language
Image Comment
Auto Image Rotation
Image Dust Off Ref Photo
Finding a Subject for the Dust-Off Reference Photo
Where to Store the Reference Photo
Battery Info
Battery Info with an MB-D11 Battery Pack
Wireless Transmitter
Copyright Information
Save/Load Settings
GPS
Using a GPS Unit with Your D7000
Preparing the Camera for GPS Usage
Auto Meter-Off
Position
Use GPS to Set Camera Clock
Using the GPS
Virtual Horizon
Non-CPU Lens Data
Selecting a Lens by Using the Non-CPU Lens Menu
Selecting a Non-CPU Lens with External Camera Controls
AF Fine Tune
AF Fine Tune (On/Off)
Saved Value
Default
List Saved Values
Eye-Fi Upload
Enabling Eye-Fi Uploads on the D7000
Firmware Version
Upgrading Your Camera’s Firmware
My 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
Skylight Filter Effect
Warm Filter Effect
Red Intensifier Filter Effect
Green Intensifier Filter Effect
Blue Intensifier Filter Effect
Cross Screen Filter Effect
Soft Filter Effect
Color Balance
Image Overlay
Image Overlay Ideas
NEF (RAW) Processing
Resize
Quick Retouch
Straighten
Distortion Control
Auto Distortion Control
Manual Distortion Control
Fisheye
Color Outline
Color Sketch
Perspective Control
Miniature Effect
Edit Movie
Choose Start Point and Choose End Point
Save Selected Frame
Alternate Method for Editing Movies
Side-by-Side Comparison
My Conclusions
7. My Menu and Recent Settings
My Menu
Add Items
Remove Items
Rank Items
Choose Tab
Recent Settings
My Conclusions
8. Metering, Exposure Modes, and Histogram
Section 1 – Metering
3D Color Matrix II Metering
Center-Weighted Metering
Where’s the Circle?
Using the Averaging Meter
Spot Metering
Section 2 – Exposure Modes
P - Programmed Auto Mode
Get Down, Grandpa!
Beware the Extra Clicks
S - Shutter-Priority Auto Mode
Watch Out for Camera Shake!
A - Aperture-Priority Auto Mode
M - Manual Mode
My Recommendation on Exposure Mode Selection
Auto Exposure Mode
Scene Modes
Portrait Scene Mode
Landscape Scene Mode
Child Scene Mode
Sports Scene Mode
Close Up Scene Mode
Night Portrait Scene Mode
Night Landscape Scene Mode
Party/Indoor Scene Mode
Beach/Snow Scene Mode
Sunset Scene Mode
Dusk/Dawn Scene Mode
Pet Portrait Scene Mode
Candlelight Scene Mode
Blossom Scene Mode
Autumn Colors Scene Mode
Food Scene Mode
Silhouette Scene Mode
High Key Scene Mode
Low Key Scene Mode
Using the Help System While in Scene Modes
U1 and U2 User Settings
No Flash Mode
Section 3 – Histogram
Understanding the Histogram
Light Range
Histogram Shape
How Does the Eye React to Light Values?
Computer Adjustment of Images
My Conclusion
9. White Balance
How Does White Balance (WB) Work?
White Balance Fundamentals
Color Temperature
Understanding Mired
Method 1 – Manual White Balance Using the WB Button
Manually Selecting a Color Temperature between 2500K and 10,000K
Measuring Actual Ambient Light by Using PRE
Storing White Balance Values for Future Use
Editing the Comment Field
Using the White Balance from a Previously Captured Image
Fine-Tuning White Balance
Fine-Tuning with External Controls
Fine-Tuning with the Shooting Menu
Method 2 – Manual White Balance Using the Shooting Menu
Auto White Balance
Using Auto WB (Aut01 and Aut02)
Should I Worry about White Balance if I Shoot in RAW mode?
White Balance Tips and Tricks
Sample Full WB Range D7000 Image
My Conclusions
10. Autofocus, AF-Area, and Release Modes
Section 1 – Autofocus in Viewfinder Photography
What Is the Multi-CAM 4800 DX Autofocus Module?
Three Mode Groups
Using Autofocus and AF-Area Modes (Viewfinder)
Autofocus Modes in Detail (Viewfinder)
Auto-Servo AF Mode (AF-A)
Single-Servo AF Mode (AF-S)
Continuous-Servo AF Mode (AF-C)
50-Millisecond Shutter Lag
Predictive Focus Tracking
Effect of Lens Movement
AF-Area Modes in Detail (Viewfinder)
Single-Point AF
Single-Point AF Example
Dynamic-Area AF
3D-Tracking AF
Auto-Area AF
Section 2 – Autofocus in Live View Photography
Using Autofocus and AF-Area Modes (Live View)
Autofocus Modes in Detail (Live View)
Single-Servo AF
Full-Time-Servo AF
AF-Area Modes in Detail (Live View)
Face-Priority AF
Wide-Area AF
Normal-Area AF
Subject-Tracking AF
Section 3 – Release Modes
Single Frame (S) Release Mode
Continuous Low Speed (CL) Release Mode
Continuous High Speed (CH) Release Mode
Quiet Shutter-Release (Q) Release Mode
Self-Timer Release Mode
Remote Control Release Mode
Mirror Up (MUP) Release Mode
Don’t Touch That Shutter Release!
Custom Settings for Autofocus (a1–a8)
My Conclusions
11. Live View and Movie Modes
Live View Mode
Notes on Using Lv Mode
Screen Blackout during Exposure
Extreme Focusing Accuracy
Taking Pictures with Lv Mode
Live View and Movie Mode Screens
Live View/Movie Screen 1
Live View/Movie Screen 2
Live View/Movie Screen 3
Live View/Movie Screen 4
Live View/Movie Screen 5
Movie Mode
High-Definition (HD) versus Standard-Definition (SD) Video
Progressive versus Interlaced
Camera Setup for Making Movies
Choosing a Video Encoding Method
Choosing a Movie Quality
Video File Format
Recording Sound in Your Movies
Choosing a Destination for Video Recordings
Using Manual Movie Settings
Adjusting Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO Sensitivity
Choosing a Picture Control
Choosing a Color Space
Setting an Autofocus Mode
Setting an AF-Area Mode
Recording a Video with Your D7000
Displaying Movies
Displaying a Movie on the Camera LCD Screen
Displaying a Movie on an SDTV
Displaying a Movie on an HDTV
Limitations in Movie Mode Video Capture
How the Rolling Shutter Works in Movie Mode
Avoiding the Jellywobble Effect
My Conclusions
12. Speedlight Flash
Light is the Photographer’s Friend!
What Is a Guide Number?
Flash Modes
Auto
Fill Flash (Front-Curtain Sync)
Red-Eye Reduction
Slow Sync
Rear-Curtain Sync
List of Flash Modes by Shooting Mode
No Flash Mode
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
How Does the D7000 Fit into the CLS Scheme?
What Is Commander Mode and How Does It Work?
Using Commander Mode
Commander Mode Settings
Setting the Channel (CH) for Communication
Downloadable Resource on Flash Units
My Conclusions
Thank You!
A. Credits for Chapter Opening Images
Index
About the Author
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