Nikon D3100 For Dummies

by King, Julie Adair

• ISBN13: 9781118004722
• ISBN10: 1118004728
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-12-21
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

This FULL COLOR book helps new Nikon D3100 users get a better understanding of their camera's controls and guides them through getting better photos with the model. Topics include: Fast Track to Super Snaps - getting the feel for the camera, shooting in Auto mode, managing playback options, basic troubleshooting Taking Creative Control - adjusting manual settings to get better results from exposure, lighting, focus and color, then applying those settings to photo sessions Working with Picture Files - sending images to a computer for organizing, editing, and sharing The Part of Tens - tips on photo editing and select features

Author Biography

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

Table of Contents

Introduction.

Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps.

Chapter 1: Getting the Lay of the Land.

Chapter 2: Choosing Basic Picture Settings.

Chapter 3: Taking Great Pictures, Automatically.

Chapter 4: Exploring Live View and Movie Making.

Part II: Working with Picture Files.

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

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

Part III: Taking Creative Control.

Chapter 7: Getting Creative with Exposure and Lighting.

Chapter 8: Manipulating Focus and Color.

Chapter 9: Putting It All Together.

Part IV: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 10: Ten Fun and Practical Retouch Menu Features.

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

Index.