Nikon D7100 : from snapshots to great shots

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Batdorff, John, Author.

Series:

From Snapshots to Great Shots

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nikon digital cameras.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 v.) : ill.

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

Nikon D7100

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] Peachpit Press 2013

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Now that you’ve bought the amazing Nikon D7100, you need a book that goes beyond a tour of the camera’s features to show you exactly how to use the D7100 to take great pictures. With Nikon D7100: From Snapshots to Great Shots , you get the perfect blend of photography instruction and camera reference that will take your images to the next level. Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want every time you pick up the camera. Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide, pro photographer John Batdorff, and you will: Learn the top ten things you need to get up and running with the D7100 Use the D7100’s automatic scene modes to get better shots right away Take full control over the look and feel of your images with professional modes Master the photographic basics of composition, focus, depth of field, and much more Learn all the best tricks and techniques for getting great action shots, landscapes, and portraits Find out how to get great shots in low light Use spot white balance in Live View and other new D7100 features And once you’ve got the shot, show it off! Join the book’s Flickr group, share your photos, and discuss how you use your camera to get great shots at flickr.com/groups/nikond7100_fromsnapshotstogreatshots.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright Page

Acknowledgments

Contents

Introduction

1. The D7100 Top 12 List

Twelve Tips to Make Your Shooting More Productive Right Out of the Box

Poring Over the Picture

1. Set the Correct White Balance

2. Turn Off the Auto ISO Setting

3. Set Your Image Quality

4. Set the Appropriate Image Area

5. Set Your Focus Point and Mode

6. Manual Focus

7. Review Your Shots

8. Where's the Beep? Custom Focusing Options

9. Custom Display Options

10. Shutter Delay Options

11. Oh, Shoot! Reset Options

12. Hold Your Camera for Proper Shooting

Chapter 1 Assignments

2. First Things First

A Few Things to Know and Do Before You Begin Taking Pictures

Choosing the Right Memory Card

Formatting Your Memory Card

Updating the D7100's Firmware

Cleaning the Sensor

Using the Right Format: RAW vs. JPEG

Lenses and Focal Lengths

What Is Exposure?

Motion and Depth of Field

Chapter 2 Assignments

3. The Auto Modes

Getting Started with the Scene/Special Effects Modes

Auto Mode

Flash Off Mode

Scene Modes

Portrait Mode

Landscape Mode

Close Up Mode

Sports Mode

Sunset Mode

Child Mode

Special Effects

When You May Not Want to Use Auto Mode

Chapter 3 Assignments

4. The Professional Modes

Taking Your Photography to the Next Level

P: Programmed Auto Mode

S: Shutter Priority Mode

A: Aperture Priority Mode

M: Manual Mode

User Settings Mode-Saving Your Favorite Settings to the Mode Dial

How I Shoot: My Favorite Camera Settings

Chapter 4 Assignments

5. Moving Target

How to Shoot When Your Subject Is in Motion

Stop Right There!.

Using Shutter Priority (S) Mode to Stop Motion

Using Aperture Priority (A) Mode to Isolate Your Subject

The ISO Sensitivity Auto Control Trick

Keep Them in Focus with Continuous-servo Focus and AF Focus Point Selection

Stop and Go with 3D-Tracking AF

Manual Focus for Anticipated Action

Keeping Up with the Continuous Shooting Modes

A Sense of Motion

Tips for Shooting Action

Chapter 5 Assignments

6. Perfect Portraits

Settings and Features to Make Great Portraits

Automatic Portrait Mode

Using Aperture Priority Mode

Metering Modes for Portraits

Using the AE Lock (Auto Exposure Lock) Feature

Focusing: The Eyes Have It

Classic Black-and-White Portraits

The Portrait Picture Control for Better Skin Tones

Detect Faces with Live View

Use Fill Flash for Reducing Shadows

Portraits on the Move

Tips For Shooting Better Portraits

Chapter 6 Assignments

7. Landscape Photography

Tips, Tools, and Techniques for Taking Beautiful Landscape Photographs

Sharp Focus: Using a Tripod

Selecting the Proper Iso

Using Noise Reduction

Selecting a White Balance

Using the Landscape Picture Control

Taming Bright Skies with Exposure Compensation

Shooting Amazing Black-and-White Landscapes

The Golden Light

Where to Place Your Focus

Focusing with Live View

Smooth Water

Directing the Viewer's Eye: A Word About Composition

Advanced Techniques to Explore

Chapter 7 Assignments

8. Mood Lighting

Shooting When the Lights Get Low

Raising the ISO

Using Very High ISOs

Stabilizing the Situation

Focusing in Low Light

Shooting Long Exposures

Using the Built-in Flash

Compensating for Flash Exposure

Reducing Red-eye

Flash and Glass

A Few Words about External Flash.

Chapter 8 Assignments

9. Creative Compositions

Better Photography Starts with Better Composition

Depth of Field

Angles

Point of View

Patterns

Color

Contrasting and Complementing

Leading Lines

Splitting the Frame

Frames within Frames

Chapter 9 Assignments

10. Lights, Camera, Action

Getting the Most Out of the D7100's Video Capabilities

Recording with Live View

Dedicating a Second Card to Video

Video Quality

Sound

Playback

Focusing

Editing

Chapter 10 Assignments

11. Advanced Techniques

Impress Your Family and Friends

Spot Meter for More Exposure Control

Manual Mode

Avoiding Lens Flare

Bracketing Exposures

Macro Photography

Active D-Lighting

Conclusion

Chapter 11 Assignments

Index.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

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ISBN:

9780133443547

013344354X

9780133443509

0133443507

9780133443516

0133443515

OCLC:

857920705