Nikon D3000 · From Snapshots to Great Shots by Revell, Jeff -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Introduction Chapter 1. The D3000 Top Ten List Ten Tips to Make Your Shooting More Productive Right Out of the Box

Poring Over the Camera Poring Over the Camera 1. Charge Your Battery 2. Adjust Your Auto Off Timer Setting 3. Set Your JPEG Image Quality 4. Turn Off the Auto ISO Setting 5. Set Your Focus Point and Mode 6. Set the Correct White Balance 7. Set Your Color Space 8. Know How to Override Auto Focus 9. Review Your Shots 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 D3000’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 Poring Over the Picture Auto Mode Portrait Mode Landscape Mode Close-up Mode Sports Mode Night Portrait Mode Child Mode Flash Off Mode The Guide Mode Why You May Never Want to Use the Auto Modes Again 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 How I Shoot: A Closer Look at the Camera Settings I Use Chapter 4 Assignments

Chapter 5. Moving Target The Tricks to Shooting Sports and More

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 Using Auto ISO the Right Way 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 Mode A Sense of Motion Tips for Shooting Action Chapter 5 Assignments

Chapter 6. Say Cheese! 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-L (Auto Exposure Lock) Feature Focusing: The Eyes Have It Classic Black and White Portraits The Portrait Picture Control for Better Skin Tones 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 to Get the Most Out of Your Landscape Photography

Poring Over the Picture Poring Over the Picture Sharp and in Focus: Using Tripods Selecting the Proper ISO Selecting a White Balance Using the Landscape Picture Control Taming Bright Skies with Exposure Compensation Shooting Beautiful Black and White Landscapes The Golden Light Where to Focus Easier Focusing Making Water Fluid Directing the Viewer: 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: The Simple Solution Using Very High ISOs Stabilizing the Situation Focusing in Low Light Shooting Long Exposures Using the Built-In Flash Compensating for the Flash Exposure Reducing Red-Eye Rear Curtain Sync Flash and Glass A Few Words About External Flash Chapter 8 Assignments

Chapter 9. Creative Compositions Improve Your Pictures with Sound Compositional Elements

Poring Over the Picture Poring Over the Picture Depth of Field Angles Point of View Patterns Color Contrast Leading Lines Splitting the Frame Frames within Frames Chapter 9 Assignments

Chapter 10. Advanced Techniques Impress Your Family and Friends

Poring Over the Picture Poring Over the Picture Spot Meter for More Exposure Control Metering for Sunrise or Sunset Manual Mode Avoiding Lens Flare Macro Photography Active D-Lighting Customize Your White Balance Conclusion Chapter 10 Assignments

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