Nikon D5200: From Snapshots to Great Shots

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sylvan, Rob, Author.

Series:

From Snapshots to Great Shots

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 v.) : ill.

Edition:

1st edition

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 D5200, you need a book that goes beyond a tour of the camera’s features to show you exactly how to use the D5200 to take great pictures. With Nikon D5200: 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, photographer Rob Sylvan, and you will: Learn the top ten things you need to know about shooting with the D5200 Master the photographic basics of composition, focus, and depth of field Use the D5200’s automatic scene and professional modes for more control over your images 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 Fully grasp all the concepts and techniques as you go, with assignments at the end of every chapter 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 D5200 to get great shots at flickr.com/groups/nikon5200_fromsnapshotstogreatshots.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Contents

Introduction

1. The D5200 Top Ten List

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

Poring Over the Camera

1. Charge Your Battery

2. Adjust Your Auto Off Timer Setting

3. Set Your JPEG Image Quality

4. Choose Your ISO Setting

5. Set Your Focus Point and Mode

6. Set the Correct White Balance

7. Set Your Color Space

8. Know How to Override Autofocus

9. Review Your Shots

10. 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

Poring Over the Picture

Choosing the Right Memory Card

Formatting Your Memory Card

Updating the D5200'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

Get Shooting with the Automatic Camera Modes

Auto Mode

Auto (Flash Off) Mode

Portrait Mode

Landscape Mode

Child Mode

Sports Mode

Close-Up Mode

Scene Modes

Effects Modes

Why You May Never Want to Use the Auto Scene Modes Again

Chapter 3 Assignments

4. The Professional Modes

Taking Your Photography to the Next Level

P: Program Mode

S: Shutter Priority Mode

A: Aperture Priority Mode

M: Manual Mode

How I Shoot: A Closer Look at the Camera Settings I Use

Chapter 4 Assignments

5. Moving Target

The Tricks to Shooting Subjects in Motion

Stop Right There!

Using Shutter Priority (S) Mode to Stop Motion

Using Aperture Priority (A) Mode to Isolate Your Subject

The Auto ISO Sensitivity 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 Mode

A Sense of Motion

Tips for Shooting Action

Chapter 5 Assignments

6. Say Cheese!

Settings and Features to Make Great Portraits

Automatic Portrait Mode

Using Aperture Priority Mode

Metering Modes for Portraits

Using the AE-L (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 to Get the Most Out of Your Landscape Photography

Sharp and In Focus: Using Tripods

Selecting the Proper ISO

Using Noise Reduction

Selecting a White Balance

Using the Landscape Picture Control

Taming Overexposure with Exposure Compensation

Shooting Beautiful Black and White Landscapes

The Golden Light

Where to Focus

Easier Focusing

Making Water Fluid

Directing the Viewer: A Word About Composition

Advanced Techniques to Explore

Chapter 7 Assignments

8. Mood Lighting

Shooting When the Lights Get Low

Raising the ISO: The Simple Solution

Using Very High ISOs

Stabilizing the Situation

Focusing in Low Light

Shooting Long Exposures

Using the Built-In Flash

Compensating for the Flash Exposure

Reducing Red-Eye

Rear Curtain Sync

Flash and Glass

A Few Words About External Flash

Chapter 8 Assignments

9. Advanced Techniques

Impress Your Family and Friends

Poring Over the Picture.

Spot Meter for More Exposure Control

Manual Mode

Avoiding Lens Flare

Using the Sun Creatively

Bracketing Exposures

Macro Photography

Active D-Lighting

The My Menu Setting

Chapter 9 Assignments

10. D5200 Video: Beyond the Basics

Video and the D5200

It's All About the Lenses

Accessories for Video

Getting Shallow Depth of Field

Giving a Different Look to Your Videos

Tips for Better Video

Watching and Editing Your Video

Chapter 10 Assignments

11. Accessorize

Upgrades and Accessories to Expand Your Camera's Creative Potential

Filters

Tripods

Remote or Cable Release

Macro Photography Accessories

Hot-Shoe Flashes

Diffusers

Camera Bags

Bits and Pieces

Conclusion

Index

12. Creative Compositions

Improve Your Pictures with Sound Compositional Elements

Depth of field

Angles

Point of view

Patterns

Color

Contrast

Leading Lines

Splitting the frame

Frames within frames

Chapter 12 Assignments.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

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ISBN:

9780133408393

0133408396

9780133408386

0133408388

9780133408409

013340840X

OCLC:

852225810