Nikon D5000 For Dummies^®

by Julie Adair King (Indianapolis, Indiana)

• ISBN13: 9780470555743
• ISBN10: 0470555742
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-06-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Learn to use every feature of your D5000, and capture great shots every time!Even if your Nikon D5000 is your first digital camera, this fun and friendly full-color guide will boost your confidence in no time! First, you'll learn to set up your camera and use the many automatic settings. Then you'll be ready to take creative control; use advanced modes; experiment with lighting, focus, and color; and download your photos for sharing.Start off easy - get acquainted with all the buttons, dials, and menus, and learn to use the automatic modesSee what you've got - position the cool rotating monitor for Live View photography, movie recording, or picture playbackChoose the right settings - find out which options work best for portraits, action shots, close-ups, and moreSecrets exposed - understand the exposure trio of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, and learn to use the camera's advanced exposure featuresShow them off - download, organize, and archive your photos, and prepare them for printing, e-mail, or slide showsOpen the book and find:How to record HD moviesTips on using flashAdvice on correcting color with white balanceWhen and how to shoot in the RAW formatEasy-to-understand explanations of technical jargonUseful features of the Retouch menuSuggestions for getting the best printsHow to understand picture data

Table of Contents

Introduction

Fast Track to Super Snaps

Getting the Lay of the Land

Taking Great Pictures, Automatically

Controlling Picture Quality and Size

Monitor Matters: Picture Playback and Live View Shooting

Taking Creative Control

Getting Creative with Exposure and Lighting

Manipulating Focus and Color

Putting It All Together

Working with Picture Files

Downloading, Organizing, and Archiving Your Picture Files

Printing and Sharing Your Pictures

The Part of Tens

Ten (Or So) Fun and Practical Retouch Menu Features

Ten Special-Purpose Features to Explore on a Rainy Day

Index

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