Nikon D600 For Dummies

Introduction

Nikon. The name has been associated with top-flight photography equipment for generations. And the introduction of the D600 has only enriched Nikon's well-deserved reputation, offering all the control a die-hard photography enthusiast could want — including a full-frame image sensor at a previously unheard of price — while at the same time providing easy-to-use, point-and-shoot features for the beginner.

In fact, the D600 offers so many features that sorting them all out can be more than a little confusing, especially if you're new to digital photography, SLR photography, or both. For starters, you may not even be sure what SLR means or why a full-frame sensor is such a big deal, let alone have a clue as to all the other techie terms you encounter in your camera manual — resolution, aperture, white balance, and so on. And if you're like many people, you may be so overwhelmed by all the controls on your camera that you haven't yet ventured beyond fully automatic picture-taking mode, and that's a shame because it's sort of like buying a Porsche and never actually taking it on the road.

Therein lies the point of Nikon D600 For Dummies. Through this book, you discover not just what each bell and whistle on your camera does, but also when, where, why, and how to put it to best use. Unlike many photography books, this one doesn't require any previous knowledge of photography ...