Nikon COOLPIX Digital Field Guide E-Book

J. Dennis Thomas

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
• Kategorie: Wissenschaft und neue Technologien
• Serie: Digital Field Guide
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 235

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2011

Beschreibung

The Nikon COOLPIX Digital Field Guide is filled with everything you need to know in order to take amazing photographs using any Nikon COOLPIX camera. This full-color portable guide walks you through the essential controls, features, and functions of the Nikon COOLPIX point-and shoot camera line using step-by-step instructions and full-color images of each menu screen. This robust guide not only shows you how to adjust a variety of settings on your Nikon COOLPIX, it also teaches you when and why you should adjust them. The Nikon COOLPIX Digital Field Guide goes beyond camera settings to offer you a friendly guide to the principles of digital photography, covering the essentials of lighting and composition. Filled with amazing examples, this book also presents a variety of techniques for getting great photos, including specific tips and tricks for capturing portraits, candids, sports and action shots, travel pictures, macro photography, and much more.

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Nikon® COOLPIX® Digital Field Guide

by J. Dennis Thomas

Nikon® COOLPIX® Digital Field Guide

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About the Author

J. Dennis Thomas, known to his friends as Denny, has been interested in photography since his early teens when he found some of his father’s old photography equipment and photographs of the Vietnam War. Fortunately, he was able to take photography classes with an amazing teacher that started him on a path of learning that has never stopped.

Denny’s first paying photography gig was in 1990 when he was asked to do promotional shots for a band being promoted by Warner Bros. Records. Although he has pursued many different career paths through the years, including a few years of being a musician, his love of photography and the printed image has never waned.

With the advent of digital photography, although he was resistant to give up film, Denny realized there was yet more to learn in the realm of photography. It was just like starting all over. Photography was fresh and exciting again. Realizing that the world of digital photography was complex and new, Denny decided to pursue a degree in photography in order to learn the complex techniques of digital imaging with the utmost proficiency.

Eventually Denny decided to turn his life-long passion into a full time job. He currently owns his own company, Dead Sailor Productions, a photography and graphic design business. He does freelance work for companies including RedBull Energy Drink, Obsolete Industries, Secret Hideout Studios, and Digital Race Photography. He continues to photograph bands, including LA Guns, the US Bombs, Skid Row, Quiet Riot, Echo & the Bunnymen, Dick Dale, Link Wray, and Willie Nelson. He has been published in several regional publications and continues to show his work in various galleries throughout the country.

He is also the author of the Nikon Creative Lighting System Digital Field Guide and the Canon Speedlite System Digital Field Guide.

Credits

Acquisitions Editor

Courtney Allen

Senior Project Editor

Cricket Krengel

Technical Editor

Sharlie Douglass

Copy Editor

Lauren Kennedy

Editorial Manager

Robyn B. Siesky

Vice President & Group Executive Publisher

Richard Swadley

Vice President & Publisher

Barry Pruett

Business Manager

Amy Knies

Senior Marketing Manager

Sandy Smith

Project Coordinator

Adrienne Martinez

Graphics and Production Specialists

Carrie A. Cesavice Jennifer Mayberry Ronald Terry

Quality Control Technician

Laura Albert

Proofreading

Broccoli Information Management

Indexing

Sherry Massey

Special Help

Alissa Birkel Chris Wolfgang

Dedication

This one’s for Henrietta...best dog ever.

Acknowledgments

Thanks to Cricket and Courtney; this would’ve never gotten done without your help. Thanks also to Robert at Precision Camera and Kat at ACC.

Contents

Title

Introduction

What’s in This Book for You?

Quick Tour

Getting Started

Selecting a Picture-taking Mode

Taking the Picture

Reviewing the Image

Transferring Images to the Computer

Part I: Using Your Nikon COOLPIX Camera

Chapter 1: Exploring the COOLPIX Cameras

The L Series

The S Series

The P Series

Power Requirements

Choosing the Right Memory Card

Chapter 2: Navigating Your COOLPIX Camera

Main Menus

Exposure Modes

Pictmotion Movies

Chapter 3: Getting the Most Out of Your Nikon COOLPIX Camera

Image Capture Modes

Flash Modes

Manual Settings

Advanced Features

Part II: Creating Great Photos with Your Nikon COOLPIX Camera

Chapter 4: Photography and Composition Basics

Exposure

Depth of Field

Composition Rules

Helpful Composition Hints

Chapter 5: Accessories and Additional Equipment

Tripods

Camera Bags and Cases

Lens Adaptors

Underwater Housings

External Lighting Equipment

Chapter 6: Techniques for Great Photos

Abstract Photography

Action and Sports Photography

Architectural Photography

Candid Photography

Child Photography

Concert Photography

Flower and Plant Photography

Landscape and Panorama Photography

Light Trail and Fireworks Photography

Macro Photography

Night Photography

Pet Photography

Portrait Photography

Still Life Photography

Street Photography

Sunset and Sunrise Photography

Wildlife Photography

Chapter 7: Downloading and Printing

Nikon PictureProject

Other Software

Printing Your Images

Part III: Appendixes

Appendix A: Resources

Informational Web Sites

Photo Sharing and Critiquing Sites

Online Photography Magazines and Other Resources

Glossary

Further Reading

Introduction

Nikon has been leading the way with compact digital cameras since the introduction of the COOLPIX camera line. Nikon has recently revamped their entire line of compact digital cameras with the introduction of the P, S, and L series of COOLPIX cameras.

Whether you’re a casual point and shooter, who only needs a camera that is designed to grab photos to preserve memorable occasions, or the photographic hobbyist looking for a camera that provides a little more creative control — Nikon has a COOLPIX camera for you.

With features such as Vibration Reduction, One-Touch Portrait, in-camera Red-eye Fix, a plethora of Scene modes, and Wi-fi, your pictures will be like never before once you learn to effectively use all the great features your camera offers.

The P or Performance-series cameras are at the top of the Nikon COOLPIX line. Providing automatic as well as fully manual settings, you can have complete control of how the camera captures the image. The P-Series flagship camera is the COOLPIX P-5000 which even lets you add Nikon Speedlight flashes for the ultimate in lighting control.

The S or Style-series cameras are Nikon’s ultra small super-compact cameras. Some of these cameras are no bigger than a credit card and less than half an inch wide. They can fit perfectly right into your pocket or purse, so you never need be without a camera to capture those fleeting moments.

The L or Life-series cameras offer the ease of use of a point and shoot camera with some amazingly advanced features. The high-resolution sensor and Nikon’s in-camera image processing provides you with accurate detail and stunning colors. All of this can be achieved without worrying about the settings — allowing you to focus on composition.

What’s in This Book for You?

You’re probably wondering if these cameras are so easy to use why do I need this book? Well, while these cameras can be used simply as a point and shoot, you may want to expand your creative horizons a bit to produce something more than snapshots.

If you’re like me, the last thing you want to do is sit down and spend a few hours looking at an owner’s manual that can read like stereo instructions. So, this book covers everything from setting up your camera from the get-go to real world applications and practical advice on shooting in a variety of situations. All of this is presented in an easy-to-understand and informative manner.

There are also dozens of tricks and tips on how to use the Scene modes properly and how to use the Scene modes to trick your camera into doing things for creative purposes.

You will find a section on composition that will help you to stretch you artistic wings, creating more expressive images and encouraging you to see the world in a different way — always thinking about what will be the best angle, the best light, the best subject, for the best shot.

The COOLPIX line of cameras are easy-to-use (which is why they are such great little cameras), and no matter which Nikon COOLPIX camera you are using, there is something in this book for you — from the very basics to information that will help you gain more confidence in your photography. This book’s aim is to help you use your camera’s diverse features to get the best pictures possible.

Quick Tour

In This Chapter

Getting started

Selecting a picture-taking mode

Taking the picture

Reviewing the image

Transferring images to your computer

If you just bought a new camera, you’re probably itching to get out there and start shooting. Regardless of which one of Nikon’s new P, L, or S Series cameras you purchased, you can rest assured that you will be getting some great images. However, if you aren’t sure where to begin, then the Quick Tour is for you. Here you will find just the basics outlined to get you shooting right away.