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.
Author(s): Doug Sahlin
Series: For Dummies
Edition: 1
Publisher: Wiley
Year: 2020
Language: English
Commentary: Vector PDF
Pages: 336
Tags: For Dummies; Hobbies; Photography; Digital Photography; Elementary
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Introduction
About This Book
Foolish Assumptions
Icons Used in This Book
Beyond This Book
Where to Go from Here
Part 1 Getting Started with the Nikon D780
Chapter 1 Exploring the Nikon D780’s Controls
Exploring the Top of Your Camera
Exploring the Back of Your Camera
Exploring the Front of Your Camera
Exploring the Bottom of Your Camera
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Nikon D780
Customizing the Default Settings
Setting the date and time
Setting the monitor off delay
Working with the Tilting Monitor
Using the Control Panel
Using the Viewfinder
Decoding what you see in the viewfinder
Adjusting viewfinder clarity
Introducing the i Menu
Pressing the Info Button
Chapter 3 Working with Nikon D780 Peripherals
Working with Lenses
Attaching a lens
Removing a lens
Using a vibration reduction lens
Using a zoom lens
Using a lens hood
Working with Memory Cards
Formatting a memory card
Removing a memory card
Taking Care of Your Camera Battery
Cleaning the Sensor
Cleaning your sensor on command
Cleaning your sensor manually
Modifying sensor cleaning
Keeping your sensor clean
Accessorizing Your Nikon D780
Nikon accessories
Third-party accessories
Video accessories
Keeping the Camera Body Clean
Chapter 4 Automatically Capturing Great Photographs
Ordering from Your Camera Menu
Using the multi selector
Using the keyboard
Using the menu
Taking Your First Picture
Choosing a Picture Control
Creating images with a Picture Control
Modifying a Picture Control
Creating a custom Picture Control
Saving and sharing custom Picture Controls
Understanding Exposure and Focal Length
Focusing on Your Subject
Focusing on an off-center subject
Focusing manually
Using the Self-Timer
Chapter 5 Specifying Image Size and Quality
Understanding Image Size and Quality
Specifying Image Format, Size, and Quality
Choosing an Image Area
Specifying a Bit Depth
Comparing Image Formats and File Sizes
Managing Image Files
Creating folders
Setting file numbering
Naming images
Chapter 6 Using the Tilting Monitor
Using the Playback i Menu
Reviewing Images and Movies
Enabling image review
Reviewing an image
Reviewing a movie
Choosing image display options
Using the histogram
Rotating vertical images
Setting image review options
Rating images and movies
Reviewing Images with Touch Controls
Setting up touch controls
Flicking through images
Changing the Brightness of the Tilting Monitor
Deleting Images
Protecting Images
Viewing Images as a Slide Show
Viewing Images on a TV Monitor
Introducing Live View
Part 2 Taking Control of Your Nikon D780
Chapter 7 Creating Images with Live View
Using Live View to Create Images
Choosing a Live View AF-Area Mode
Using the Live View Framing Grid
Using the Live View i Menu
Creating Pictures with Touch Controls
Making Live View Work for You
Displaying shooting information
Using zoom preview
Exploring other useful live view options
Chapter 8 Recording Movies with Live View
Making Movies with Your Camera
Recording movies
Displaying video shooting information
Using the movie i menu
Changing video dimensions and frame rate
Choosing the movie quality
Choosing the movie file format
Changing audio recording options
Choosing a Picture Control
Reducing flicker
Using Active D-Lighting
Making the Best Movies You Can
Chapter 9 Getting the Most from Your Camera
Shooting with Two Cards
Understanding Metering
Understanding how exposure works in the camera
Choosing a metering mode
Using the Still Photography i Menu
Choosing an Exposure Mode
Using programmed auto (P) mode
Using aperture-priority auto (A) mode
Using shutter-priority auto (S) mode
Using manual (M) mode
Introducing EFCT mode
Creating Long Exposures Using Manual Mode
Shooting long exposures
Enabling long-exposure noise reduction
Modifying Camera Exposure
Using exposure compensation
Bracketing exposure
Locking focus and exposure
Choosing a Shutter-Release Mode
Chapter 10 Using Advanced Camera Features
Leveling Your Images with the Viewfinder Virtual Horizon
Enabling the virtual horizon in the viewfinder
Using the virtual horizon when shooting in live view
Using the Fn Button
Tailoring Autofocus to Your Shooting Style
Choosing an autofocus mode
Choosing an AF-area mode
Using the AF-ON button for back-button focus
Shooting with a single autofocus point
Setting the ISO Sensitivity
Enabling auto ISO sensitivity control
Extending the ISO range
Enabling high ISO noise reduction
Using Auto Distortion Control
Using Wi-Fi
Enabling Wi-Fi
Uploading images via Wi-Fi
Using airplane mode
Using Bluetooth
Pairing with a remote device
Controlling your camera remotely with SnapBridge
Chapter 11 Shooting Like a Pro
Specifying the Color Space
Setting White Balance
Specifying color temperature
Creating a custom white balance
Bracketing white balance
Enabling Flicker Reduction
Creating a Multiple-Exposure Image
Shifting Focus
Retouching Images
Controlling Light with Flash
Using a flash unit
Choosing the flash mode
Using flash compensation
Bracketing flash
Part 3 Applying Your Skills
Chapter 12 Creating Special Effects and Other Delights
Creating Images Using EFCT Mode
Using the EFCT modes
Creating an EFCT image and a RAW negative
Creating special effects movies
Creating a Sequence of Images
Creating Slow-Motion Movies
Creating Dynamic Images with Active D-Lighting
Creating High Dynamic Range (HDR) Images
Creating an HDR image
Saving bracketed HDR images as RAW files
Creating a Time-Lapse Movie
Interval Shooting
Chapter 13 Honing Your Skills
Shooting Special Events: Birthdays, Weddings, and More
Setting the camera
Photographing the event
Photographing the Landscape
Setting the camera
Turning your lens on the landscape
Creating Portraits
Setting the camera
Creating a portrait
Capturing Sporting Events
Setting the camera
Capturing the event
Photographing Nature and Wildlife
Setting the camera
Capturing compelling images of nature and wildlife
Shooting Macro Photography
Setting the camera
Taking the picture
Part 4 The Part of Tens
Chapter 14 Ten Tips and Tricks
Creating Custom User Settings
Resetting Default User Settings
Creating a Custom Menu
Customizing Your Camera
Creating a Makeshift Tripod
Working with Adobe Lightroom Classic
Compiling Focus Shift Images in Adobe Photoshop
Adding Copyright Information and Author Name to the Camera
Using the Nikon Download Center
Getting Help
Chapter 15 Ten Ways to Create Pixel- Perfect Images
Enhancing Your Creativity
Composing Your Images
Being in the Moment
Practicing ’til Your Images Are Pixel-Perfect
Becoming a Student of Photography
Never Leaving Home without a Camera
Waiting for the Light
Defining Your Goals
Finding Your Center of Interest
Locating the Best Vantage Point
Thinking about What Else Is in the Picture
Index
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