Nikon D5100 Digital Field Guide

by Thomas, J. Dennis

• ISBN13: 9780470633526
• ISBN10: 0470633522
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-07-12
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Nikon D5100 Digital Field Guide is filled with everything users want and need to know in order to take amazing photographs using their new Nikon D5100. This full-color portable guide to the Nikon D5100 walks users through the essential controls, features, and functions using step-by-step instructions and providing full-color images of each menu screen. This robust guide not only teaches how to adjust white balance, autofocus, exposure, and choose lenses, it also teaches when and why users should adjust each of these key settings. The Nikon D5100 Digital Field Guide goes beyond camera settings to offer readers a refresher guide to the principles of digital photography, covering the essentials of lighting, composition, and exposure. Filled with amazing examples, this book also presents readers with a variety of tips and tricks to capturing portraits, candids, sports, travel, macro photography, and much more.

Author Biography

J. Dennis Thomas is a freelance photographer, author, and musician with nearly 25 years of experience behind the lenses of Nikon cameras. His work has appeared in regional, national, and international publications, including Rolling Stone, SPIN, Country Weekly, Elle, W Magazine, and US Weekly. He has written 12 other Digital Field Guides.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: Exploring the Nikon D5100 1

CHAPTER 2: Nikon D5100 Essentials.

CHAPTER 3: Setting Up the Nikon D5100.

CHAPTER 4: Selecting and Using Lenses for the Nikon D5100.

CHAPTER 5: Understanding Exposure.

CHAPTER 6: Working with Light.

CHAPTER 7: Working with Live View and Video.

CHAPTER 8: Real-world Applications.

CHAPTER 9: Viewing and In-camera Editing.

APPENDIX A: General Photography Tips.

APPENDIX B: Accessories.

APPENDIX C: How to Use the Gray Card and Color Checker.

Glossary.

Index.