Nikon D5100 For Dummies

by King, Julie Adair

• ISBN13: 9781118118191
• ISBN10: 1118118197
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-08-02
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Nikon D5100 For Dummies helps amateur digital photographers get a grasp on the controls of their new camera as well as the photography concepts needed to great great shots. It also covers the new camera features that make the D5100 one of the most fun cameras for DSLR newcomers. Parts cover: Fast Tracks to Super Snaps - chapters cover basic camera controls and functions, shooting in auto mode, setting photo quality, and navigating menus and the view screen. Taking Creative Control - introduces the nuts and bolts of photography as it walks readers through settings that control lighting, exposure, focus, and color. Covers the new low-light and HDR settings. Working with Picture Files - taking the photos from the camera to the world via a computer, editing software, and printing. The Part of Tens - covers the new on-board effects features along with tips for improving images with software.

Author Biography

Julie Adair King has been writing about digital cameras and photographyfor more than a decade. She is the author of several books on various Nikon andCanon cameras as well as Digital Photography For Dummies, and she teaches beginning digital photographers at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps 5

Chapter 1: Getting the Lay of the Land 7

Chapter 2: Choosing Basic Picture Settings 37

Chapter 3: Taking Great Pictures, Automatically 67

Chapter 4: Exploring Live View Photography and Movie Making 83

Part II: Working with Picture Files 111

Chapter 5: Playback Mode: Viewing, Erasing, and Protecting Photos 113

Chapter 6: Downloading, Printing, and Sharing Your Photos 143

Part III: Taking Creative Control 179

Chapter 7: Getting Creative with Exposure and Lighting 181

Chapter 8: Manipulating Focus and Color 233

Chapter 9: Putting It All Together 277

Part IV: The Part of Tens 293

Chapter 10: Ten Fun (And Practical) Ways to Manipulate Your Photos 295

Chapter 11: Ten Special-Purpose Features to Explore on a Rainy Day327

Index 343