Nikon D780 For Dummies

Join the photographers who turn to the For Dummies series for useful guidance

Nikon D780 For Dummies provides Nikon D780 users and owners with in-depth knowledge and practical advice about how to get great shots with their powerful camera. Written by professional photographer Doug Sahlin, this book gives quick and convenient answers to Nikon D780 users' most frequent and pressing questions.

Nikon D780 For Dummies covers the topics you'll need to get started with your new D780 camera. The book includes clear guidance on topics like:

· Exploring the Nikon D780 body

· Getting to know the settings options

· Seeing results from auto modes

· Taking control of exposure

· Looking into lens options

· Using the flash effectively

Written in the straightforward and pragmatic style known and loved by For Dummies readers around the world, Nikon D780 For Dummies is perfect for people just starting out with digital SLR photography as well as those who know their way around a camera.

Autorentext

Doug Sahlin is a skilled multi-media producer. He has helped others gain mastery in photography and web design as the author of multiple books, including Canon EOS 7D For Dummies and Digital Landscape & Nature Photography For Dummies.

Klappentext

• Get a thorough tour of your Nikon D780
• Combine photography principles with camera features

• Adjust camera settings to produce unique results Get picture-perfect with your new Nikon Are you ready to get professional results from your Nikon D780? Whatever you're photographing, don't start snapping without getting these expert tips and tricks from long-time pro photographer Doug Sahlin. Apply the core principles of photography to help you get the best out of your D780, from setup to adjusting exposure for vivid colors and clear images. Get quick answers to all of your "What does this button do?" questions and fill in the frame on niche topics like silhouetting and nature photography. Inside...

• Explore your camera's body
• Set up and adjust for clarity
• Work with different lenses
• Capture quality photos instantly
• Take control of exposure
• Shoot and preview movies
• Create portraits and action shots
• Add special effects

Zusammenfassung
Join the photographers who turn to the For Dummies series for useful guidance

Nikon D780 For Dummies provides Nikon D780 users and owners with in-depth knowledge and practical advice about how to get great shots with their powerful camera. Written by professional photographer Doug Sahlin, this book gives quick and convenient answers to Nikon D780 users' most frequent and pressing questions.

Nikon D780 For Dummies covers the topics you'll need to get started with your new D780 camera. The book includes clear guidance on topics like:

· Exploring the Nikon D780 body

· Getting to know the settings options

· Seeing results from auto modes

· Taking control of exposure

· Looking into lens options

· Using the flash effectively

Written in the straightforward and pragmatic style known and loved by For Dummies readers around the world, Nikon D780 For Dummies is perfect for people just starting out with digital SLR photography as well as those who know their way around a camera.

Inhalt

Introduction 1

About This Book 1

Foolish Assumptions 2

Icons Used in This Book 2

Beyond This Book 3

Where to Go from Here 3

Part 1: Getting Started With the Nikon D780 5

Chapter 1: Exploring the Nikon D780's Controls 7

Exploring the Top of Your Camera 8

Exploring the Back of Your Camera 10

Exploring the Front of Your Camera 12

Exploring the Bottom of Your Camera 14

Chapter 2: Setting Up the Nikon D780 15

Customizing the Default Settings 16

Setting the date and time 16

Setting the monitor off delay 18

Working with the Tilting Monitor 20

Using the Control Panel 23

Using the Viewfinder 25

Decoding what you see in the viewfinder 25

Adjusting viewfinder clarity 28

Introducing the i Menu 29

Pressing the Info Button 29

Chapter 3: Working with Nikon D780 Peripherals 31

Working with Lenses 32

Attaching a lens 32

Removing a lens 33

Using a vibration reduction lens 34

Using a zoom lens 35

Using a lens hood 36

Working with Memory Cards 36

Formatting a memory card 38

Removing a memory card 40

Taking Care of Your Camera Battery 40

Cleaning the Sensor 42

Cleaning your sensor on command 42

Cleaning your sensor manually 43

Modifying sensor cleaning 45

Keeping your sensor clean 47

Accessorizing Your Nikon D780 49

Nikon accessories 49

Third-party accessories 50

Video accessories 53

Keeping the Camera Body Clean 54

Chapter 4: Automatically Capturing Great Photographs 55

Ordering from Your Camera Menu 56

Using the multi selector 56

Using the keyboard 57

Using the menu 57

Taking Your First Picture 60

Choosing a Picture Control 63

Creating images with a Picture Control 65

Modifying a Picture Control 66

Creating a custom Picture Control 68

Saving and sharing custom Picture Controls 70

Understanding Exposure and Focal Length 72

Focusing on Your Subject 75

Focusing on an off-center subject 75

Focusing manually 76

Using the Self-Timer 77

Chapter 5: Specifying Image Size and Quality 79

Understanding Image Size and Quality 80

Specifying Image Format, Size, and Quality 81

Choosing an Image Area 85

Specifying a Bit Depth 88

Comparing Image Formats and File Sizes 90

Managing Image Files 92

Creating folders 92

Setting file numbering 94

Naming images 95

Chapter 6: Using the Tilting Monitor 97

Using the Playback i Menu 98

Reviewing Images and Movies 98

Enabling image review 98

Reviewing an image 99

Reviewing a movie 100

Choosing image display options 101

Using the histogram 102

Rotating vertical images 103

Setting image review options 104

Rating images and movies 105

Reviewing Images with Touch Controls 106

Setting up touch controls 106

Flicking through images 108

Changing the Brightness of the Tilting Monitor 110

Deleting Images 111

Protecting Images 112

Viewing Images as a Slide Show 113

Viewing Images on a TV Monitor 115

Introducing Live View 116

Part 2: Taking Control of Your Nikon D780 117

Chapter 7: Creating Images with Live View 119

Using Live View to Create Images 120

Choosing a Live View AF-Area Mode 121

Using the Live View Framing Grid 122 Using the Live View i Me...