Book description
Mastering the Nikon D750 by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the new D750 camera. Darrell is determined to help the user navigate past the confusion that often comes with complex and powerful professional camera equipment.
This book explores the features and capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user's manual. It guides readers through the camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed how, when, and why explanations for each option. Every button, dial, switch, 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 while feeling as if a friend dropped in to share his knowledge. The information in this book goes beyond the camera itself and also covers basic photography technique.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Foreword
- Camera Body Reference
-
Chapter 1 Introduction and Initial Camera Setup
- Learning about the Nikon D750
- First Use of the Camera
- First-Time HD-SLR Users
- Five Steps for First-Time Camera Configuration
- Accessing the Camera Menus
- Using the Camera’s Help System
- Camera Functions for Initial Configuration
- Personal Camera Settings Recommendations
- Things to Know When Reading This Book
- Downloadable Resources Website
- Author’s Conclusion
- Chapter 2 Playback Menu
-
Chapter 3 Photo Shooting Menu
- User Settings U1 and U2
- Configuring the Photo Shooting Menu
- Reset Photo Shooting Menu
- Storage Folder
- File Naming
- Role Played by Card in Slot 2
- Image Quality
- Image Size
- Image Area
- JPEG Compression
- NEF (RAW) Recording
- White Balance
- Set Picture Control
- Manage Picture Control
- Color Space
- Active D-Lighting
- HDR (High Dynamic Range)
- Vignette Control
- Auto Distortion Control
- Long Exposure NR
- High ISO NR
- ISO Sensitivity Settings
- Remote Control Mode (ML-L3)
- Multiple Exposure
- Interval Timer Shooting
- Author’s Conclusion
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Chapter 4 Movie Shooting Menu
- User Settings and the Movie Shooting Menu
- Movie Shooting Menu Location
- Reset Movie Shooting Menu
- File Naming
- Destination
- Frame Size/Frame Rate
- Movie Quality
- Microphone Sensitivity
- Frequency Response
- Wind Noise Reduction
- Image Area
- White Balance
- Set Picture Control
- Manage Picture Control
- High ISO NR
- Movie ISO Sensitivity Settings
- Time-Lapse Photography
- Author’s Conclusions
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Chapter 5 Custom Setting Menu
- The User Settings and the Custom Setting Menu
- Using the Custom Setting Menu
- Reset Custom Settings
- Section One: a Autofocus
- Section Two: b Metering/Exposure
- Section Three: c Timers/AE Lock
- Section Four: d Shooting/Display
- Section Five: e Bracketing/Flash
- Section Six: f Controls
- Section Seven: g Movie
- Author’s Conclusion
-
Chapter 6 Setup Menu
- Setup Menu Location
- Format Memory Card
- Save User Settings
- Reset User Settings
- Monitor Brightness
- Monitor Color Balance
- Clean Image Sensor
- Lock Mirror Up for Cleaning
- Image Dust Off Ref Photo
- Flicker Reduction
- Time Zone and Date
- Save/Load Settings
- Non-CPU Lens Data
- AF Fine-Tune
- HDMI
- Location Data
- Wi-Fi
- Network
- Eye-Fi Upload
- Conformity Marking
- Firmware Version
- Author’s Conclusions
-
Chapter 7 Retouch Menu
- Retouched File Numbering
- Accessing the Retouch Functions: Two Methods
- D-Lighting
- Red-Eye Correction
- Trim
- Monochrome
- Filter Effects
- Color Balance
- Image Overlay
- NEF (RAW) Processing
- Resize
- Quick Retouch
- Straighten
- Distortion Control
- Fisheye
- Color Outline
- Color Sketch
- Perspective Control
- Miniature Effect
- Selective Color
- Edit Movie
- Side-by-Side Comparison
- Author’s Conclusions
- Chapter 8 My Menu and Recent Settings
- Chapter 9 Metering, Exposure Modes, and Histogram
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Chapter 10 White Balance
- How Does White Balance Work?
- White Balance Fundamentals
- Color Temperature
- Manual White Balance Using the WB Button
- Manual White Balance Using the Photo Shooting Menu
- Manual White Balance Using the Movie Shooting Menu
- Manual Color Temperature (K) with the WB Button
- Manual Color Temperature (K) with the Shooting Menus
- Measuring Ambient Light by Using PRE
- Fine-Tuning White Balance
- Editing the PRE White Balance Comment Field
- Using the White Balance from a Previously Captured Image
- Protecting a PRE White Balance Reading
- Auto White Balance
- Author’s Conclusions
- Chapter 11 Autofocus, AF-Area, and Release Modes
- Chapter 12 Live View Photography
- Chapter 13 Movie Live View
- Credits for Chapter Opening Images
Product information
- Title: Mastering the Nikon D750
- Author(s):
- Release date: October 2015
- Publisher(s): Rocky Nook
- ISBN: 9781681980928
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