Book description
Mastering the Nikon COOLPIX A by Darrell Young provides experience-based information for owners of the new COOLPIX A camera. In this ebook, Darrell helps the user navigate past the confusion that often comes with learning to use complex camera equipment.
This ebook explores the features and capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user’s manual. It includes an in-depth look at the camera’s controls and functions. It guides readers through the camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed explanations for each option. Every button, dial, and menu configuration setting is explored in a user-friendly manner, with suggestions for setup according to various shooting styles.
Darrell’s friendly and informative writing style allows readers to easily follow directions. In this new COOLPIX A manual, Darrell provides information on the camera’s functions, as well as basic photography techniques, as part of the complete learning experience.
Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: Basic Camera Setup
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Chapter 2: Live View, Information Display, and Quick Menu
- Introduction to the Live View Display
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Introduction to the Information Display and Quick Menu
- Information Display
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Quick Menu
- Exposure Mode (Mode Dial Setting)
- Image Quality
- Image Size
- White Balance
- ISO Sensitivity
- Release Modes
- Autofocus Modes
- AF-Area Modes
- Metering
- Active D-Lighting
- Auto Bracketing
- Set Picture Control
- Picture Control List
- Exposure Compensation
- Flash Compensation
- Flash Mode
- List of Flash Modes by Shooting Mode
- Scene modes: Portrait, Child, Close up, Party/indoor, Pet portrait, and Auto
- Scene mode: Night portrait
- Scene mode: Food
- Shooting mode: Programmed auto (P) and Aperture-priority auto (A)
- Shooting mode: Shutter-priority auto (S) and Manual (M)
- Selecting a Flash Mode
- Author’s Conclusions
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Chapter 3: Playback Menu
- Playback Menu Function List
- Sidebar: Technical LCD Monitor Information
- Delete Function
- Sidebar: Recovering Deleted Images
- Playback Folder
- Playback Display Options
- Image Review
- Sidebar: Are You a Chimper Too?
- Rotate Tall
- Sidebar: Rotate Tall versus Auto Image Rotation
- Slide Show
- DPOF Print Order
- Author’s Conclusions
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Chapter 4: Shooting Menu
- Shooting Menu Function List
- User Settings U1 and U2
- Configuring the Shooting Menu
- Reset Shooting Menu
- Storage Folder
- Image Quality
- Image Size
- White Balance
- Set Picture Control
- Manage Picture Control
- Sidebar: Memory Cards and Custom Controls
- Color Space
- Sidebar: Which Color Space is Best, Technically?
- Active D-Lighting
- Long Exposure NR
- High ISO NR
- Sidebar: What is Noise?
- ISO Sensitivity Settings
- Sidebar: What is ISO?
- Release Mode
- Built-in AF-Assist Illuminator
- Exposure Comp. for Flash
- Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash (and Optional Flash)
- Auto Bracketing Set
- Interval Timer Shooting
- Movie Settings
- Sidebar: Video Compression Type and Audio
- Author’s Conclusions
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Chapter 5: Setup Menu
- Setup Menu Function List
- Format Memory Card
- Save User Settings
- Reset User Settings
- Monitor Brightness
- Photo Info
- HDMI
- Flicker Reduction
- Time Zone and Date
- Language
- Image Comment
- Auto Image Rotation
- Self-Timer
- Auto Off Timer
- Image Review Time
- Sidebar: What is Chimping?
- Remote On Duration (ML-L3)
- Beep
- Shutter Sound
- File Number Sequence
- MF Distance Indicator Units
- Reverse Indicators
- Assign Fn1 Button
- Assign ISO/Fn2 Button
- Reverse Dial Rotation
- Slot Empty Release Lock
- GPS
- Eye-Fi Upload
- Firmware Version
- Author’s Conclusions
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Chapter 6: Retouch Menu
- Retouch Functions List
- Retouched File Numbering
- Accessing the Retouch Functions: Two Methods
- Playback Retouching
- Sidebar: Limitations on Previously Retouched Images
- Using Retouch Menu Items Directly
- Author’s Conclusions
- Chapter 7: My Menu and Recent Settings
- Chapter 8: Autofocus, AF-Area, and Release Modes
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Chapter 9: Metering, Exposure Modes, and Histogram
- Section 1: Metering
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Section 2: Exposure Modes
- Programmed Auto (P) Mode
- Shutter-Priority Auto (S) Mode
- Aperture-Priority Auto (A) Mode
- Manual (M) Mode
- Auto Exposure Mode
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Scene Modes
- Portrait Scene Mode
- Landscape Scene Mode
- Child Scene Mode
- Sports Scene Mode
- Close Up Scene Mode
- Night Portrait Scene Mode
- Night Landscape Scene Mode
- Party/Indoor Scene Mode
- Beach/Snow Scene Mode
- Sunset Scene Mode
- Dusk/Dawn Scene Mode
- Pet Portrait Scene Mode
- Candlelight Scene Mode
- Blossom Scene Mode
- Autumn Colors Scene Mode
- Food Scene Mode
- Silhouette Scene Mode
- High Key Scene Mode
- Low Key Scene Mode
- Using the Help System in Scene Modes
- U1 and U2 User Settings
- Section 3: Histogram
- Author’s Conclusions
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Chapter 10: White Balance
- How Does White Balance Work?
- Sidebar: White Balance Fundamentals
- Color Temperature
- Sidebar: Understanding Mired
- Manual White Balance Using the Shooting Menu
- Selecting a White Balance from the Quick Menu
- Auto White Balance
- Measuring Ambient Light Using PRE
- Fine-Tuning White Balance
- Should I Worry about White Balance if I Shoot in RAW Mode?
- White Balance Tips and Tricks
- Author’s Conclusions
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Chapter 11: Creating HD Videos
- Understanding COOLPIX A Video Standard
- Containers and Their Formats
- Basic HD Video Information
- Movie Live View Screens
- Preparing to Make Movies
- Special Considerations for Movie Recording
- Recording a Video with Your COOLPIX A
- Displaying Movies
- Author’s Conclusions
- Thank you!
- Appendix Camera Control Reference
Product information
- Title: Mastering the Nikon COOLPIX A
- Author(s):
- Release date: November 2013
- Publisher(s): Rocky Nook
- ISBN: 9781457182006
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