Nikon D5100 Digital Field Guide

Description

Expert advice and full-color photos help you get the most out of your Nikon D5100

As a high-end entry-level DSLR camera, the Nikon D5100 offers full HDR capability as well as new and creative options. This handy, portable guide walks you through how to make the most of the D5100's enhanced night vision shooting, automatic HDR system, and enhanced audio capability. Veteran digital photographer and author J. Dennis Thomas shows you how to capture everything from amazing still photos to cinematic-quality movies with the new 1080p HD video.
* Walks you through the essential controls, features, and functions using step-by-step instructions
* Features inspiring full-color photos as well as helpful full-color images of each menu screen
* Teaches you how to adjust white balance, autofocus, exposure, and choose various lenses and then goes on to explain when and why to adjust each of these settings
* Shares amazing examples as well as tips and tricks to capturing amazing portraits, candids, sports, travel, macro photography, and more
* Serves as a refresher guide to the principles of digital photography by covering the essentials of lighting, composition, and exposure
* Includes a free gray/color checker card helps you achieve accurate white balance and color in all your photographs

If you're ready to go beyond the basics with your Nikon D5100, then this book is just what you need in order to produce amazing photos.

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.