Mastering the Nikon D600 by Young, Darrell -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Page Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Table of Contents Foreword Camera Body Reference 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

Setting the Language – Step 1 Setting the Time Zone – Step 2 Setting the Date Format – Step 3 Setting Daylight Saving Time – Step 4 Setting the Date and Time – Step 5

Accessing the Camera Menus Camera Functions for Initial Configuration Personal Camera Settings Recommendations Things to Know When Reading This Book Downloadable Resources Website

Playback Menu

Delete

Selected Select Date All Protecting Images from Deletion

Playback Folder

ND600 All Current

Hide Image

Select/Set Select Date Deselect All?

Playback Display Options

None (Image Only) Focus Point Highlights RGB Histogram Shooting Data

Copy Image(s) Image Review After Delete Rotate Tall Slide Show

Starting a Slide Show Selecting an Image Type for a Slide Show Changing a Slide Show’s Frame Interval

DPOF Print Order

DPOF Printing PictBridge Printing

Author’s Conclusions

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 A RAW File Is Not an Image, Yet! JPEG Image Quality Format Combined NEF + JPEG Shooting (Two Images at Once) Image Format Recommendations Image Format Notes

Image Size Image Area

Using Viewfinder in DX Mode

JPEG Compression NEF (RAW) Recording

Type NEF (RAW) Bit Depth Channel and Bit Depth Tutorial

White Balance Set Picture Control

Modifying an Existing Picture Control Examining Picture Controls MC Picture Control Filter Effects and Toning Filter Effects Toning Picture Control Grid Screen Resetting a Nikon Picture Control Photoshop and Black-and-White Images

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

Auto Distortion Control Color Space

Which Color Space Should I Choose?

Active D-Lighting HDR (High Dynamic Range) Vignette Control Long Exposure 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 Minimum Shutter Speed Auto ISO Sensitivity Control from the Camera’s Perspective Enabling Auto ISO Sensitivity with External Controls When and Why Should You Use Auto ISO Sensitivity Control? Are There Any Drawbacks to Using Auto ISO Sensitivity Control? Auto ISO Sensitivity and Exposure Modes

Remote Control Mode Multiple Exposure

Understanding Auto Gain

Interval Timer Shooting Time-Lapse Photography Movie Settings Author’s Conclusions

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–a7 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

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 Standby Timer c3 Self-Timer c4 Monitor Off Delay c5 Remote on Duration

d Shooting/Display

Custom Settings d1–d13 d1 Beep d2 Viewfinder Grid Display d3 ISO Display and Adjustment d4 Screen Tips d5 CL Mode Shooting Speed d6 Max. Continuous Release d7 File Number Sequence d8 Information Display d9 LCD Illumination d10 Exposure Delay Mode d11 Flash Warning d12 MB-D14 Battery Type d13 Battery Order

e Bracketing/Flash

Custom Settings e1–e7 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 – TTL M – Manual RPT – Repeating Flash CMD – Commander Mode Commander Mode Notes e4 Exposure Comp. for Flash e5 Modeling Flash e6 Auto Bracketing Set Steps to Use AE and Flash Bracketing Steps to Use WB Bracketing Steps to Use ADL Bracketing e7 Bracketing Order

f Controls

Custom Settings f1–f9 f1 OK Button (Shooting Mode) f2 Assign Fn Button, f3 Assign Preview Button, f4 Assign AE-L/AF-L Button Assignable Function List Using the Information Display to Change Button Assignments f5 Customize Command Dials Reverse Rotation Change Main/Sub Aperture Setting Menus and Playback f6 Release Button to Use Dial f7 Slot Empty Release Lock f8 Reverse Indicators f9 Assign MB-D14 AE-L/AF-L Button

g Movie

Custom Settings g1–g4 g1 Assign Fn Button, g2 Assign Preview Button, g3 Assign AE-L/AF-L Button g4 Assign Shutter Button

Modified Custom Setting Notice Author’s Conclusions

Setup Menu

Format Memory Card

Camera Button Format Method

Save User Settings Reset User Settings Monitor Brightness Clean Image Sensor

Clean Now Clean at Startup/Shutdown

Lock Mirror Up for Cleaning Image Dust Off Ref Photo

Finding a Subject for the Dust-Off Reference Photo Where to Store the Reference Photo

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 Battery Info

Battery Info with an MB-D14 Battery Pack

Using a GPS Unit with Your D600 Preparing the Camera for GPS Use Standby Timer Position Use GPS to Set Camera Clock Using the GPS

Virtual Horizon Non-CPU Lens Data

Selecting a Non-CPU Lens with the Non-CPU Lens Data 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 D600

Firmware Version

Upgrading Your Camera’s Firmware

Author’s Conclusions

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 Selective Color Edit Movie

Choose Start Point and Choose End Point Save Selected Frame

Side-by-Side Comparison Author’s Conclusions

My Menu and Recent Settings

My Menu

Add Items Remove Items Rank Items Choose Tab

Recent Settings Author’s Conclusions

Metering, Exposure Modes, and Histogram

Section 1 – Metering

3D Color Matrix Metering II Center-Weighted Metering Where’s the Circle? Using the Averaging Meter Spot Metering

Section 2 – Exposure Modes

Programmed Auto (P) Mode Beware the Extra Clicks Shutter-Priority Auto (S) Mode Watch Out for Camera Shake! Aperture-Priority Auto (A) Mode Suggested Reading for Depth of Field, Aperture, and Shutter Speed Basics Manual (M) Mode Settings Recommendation for Exposure Mode Selection Auto Exposure (AUTO) 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 in Scene Modes U1 and U2 User Settings No Flash Mode

Section 3 – Histogram

Understanding the Histogram Light Range Histogram Shape Luminance Histogram Differences The Histogram Represents a JPEG Image How Does the Eye React to Light Values? Computer Adjustment of Images

Author’s Conclusions

White Balance

How Does White Balance Work? Color Temperature

Camera Control Locations for WB Adjustment

Manual White Balance Using the WB Button Manual White Balance Using the Shooting Menu

Additional Screen for Auto and Fluorescent WB

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

Fine-Tuning with External Controls Fine-Tuning with the Shooting Menu Fine-Tuning a PRE Measured 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

Using Auto WB (AUTO1 and AUTO2)

Should I Worry about White Balance If I Shoot in RAW Mode? White Balance Tips and Tricks Author’s Conclusions

Autofocus, AF-Area, and Release Modes

Section 1 – Autofocus in Viewfinder Photography

What Is the Multi-CAM 4800 FX Autofocus Module? Three Mode Groups Using Autofocus and AF-Area Modes for Viewfinder Photography Cross-Type AF Sensors at Various Apertures Autofocus Modes in Detail Auto-Servo AF (AF-A) Mode Single-Servo AF (AF-S) Mode Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C) Mode Shutter Lag Predictive Focus Tracking Effect of Lens Movement AF-Area Modes in Detail Single-Point AF Dynamic-Area AF 3D-Tracking AF Auto-Area AF

Section 2 – Autofocus in Live View Photography

Using Autofocus and AF-Area Modes for Live View Photography Autofocus in Live View Mode Live View Mode Compared to Earlier Nikon Cameras Single-Servo AF Full-Time-Servo AF AF-Area Mode

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

Custom Settings for Autofocus (a1–a7) Author’s Conclusions

Live View Photography Mode

Using Live View Photography Mode

Screen Blackout during Exposure Extreme Focusing Accuracy Taking Pictures in Live View Photography Mode

Live View Photography Mode Screens

Live View Photography – Screen 1 Live View Photography – Screen 2 Live View Photography – Screen 3 Live View Photography – Screen 4

Selecting a Picture Control in Live View Changing the Monitor Brightness Closing Notes on Live View Photography Mode

Movie Live View Still Images Using Autofocus in Live View Live View Camera Protection System

Author’s Conclusions

Movie Live View Mode

No Tripod and Handheld Modes Selecting Movie Live View Mode Movie Live View Still Images Movie Live View Screens

Movie Live View – Screen 1 Screen Overlay and Controls Change When Recording a Movie Movie Live View – Screen 2 Movie Live View – Screen 3 Movie Live View – Screen 4

Preparing to Make Movies

Basic HD Video Information Progressive versus Interlaced Camera Setup for Making Movies Choosing a Picture Control Choosing a White Balance Selecting a Frame Size and Frame Rate Video File Format Movie Quality Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Sound Output from Camera Adjusting the Headphone Volume Changing the Monitor Brightness Choosing a Destination for Video Recordings Selecting an Autofocus Mode Choosing an AF-Area Mode Selecting an Exposure Mode

Recording a Video with Your D600

Recording Video from the HDMI Port The Atomos Ninja-2 External Video Recorder

Displaying Movies

Displaying a Movie on the Camera LCD Screen Displaying a Movie on an HDTV

Limitations in Movie Mode Video Capture

How the Rolling Shutter Works in Movie Mode Avoiding the Jellywobble Effect

Author’s Conclusions

Speedlight Flash

Light Is a 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

Flash Compensation Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)

How Does the D600 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

Author’s Conclusions

Thank You!

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