Nikon D3100: From Snapshots to Great Shots

A guide to the Nikon D3100 camera provides information on the camera's scene modes, composition, focus, lighting, and composition to take successful portraits and sports and landscape photographs.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Revell, Jeff Author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: [Place of publication not identified] Peachpit Press 2010
Edición:1st edition
Colección:From Snapshots to Great Shots
Materias:
Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009629085906719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • CONTENTS
  • INTRODUCTION
  • CHAPTER 1: THE D3100 TOP TEN LIST
  • Ten Tips to Make Your Shooting More Productive Right Out of the Box
  • Poring Over the Camera
  • Poring Over the Camera
  • 1. Charge Your Battery
  • 2. Adjust Your Auto Off Timer Setting
  • 3. Set Your JPEG Image Quality
  • 4. Turn Off the Auto ISO Setting
  • 5. Set Your Focus Point and Mode
  • 6. Set the Correct White Balance
  • 7. Set Your Color Space
  • 8. Know How to Override Auto Focus
  • 9. Review Your Shots
  • 10. Hold Your Camera for Proper Shooting
  • Chapter 1 Assignments
  • CHAPTER 2: FIRST THINGS FIRST
  • A Few Things to Know and Do Before You Begin Taking Pictures
  • Poring Over the Picture
  • Poring Over the Picture
  • Choosing the Right Memory Card
  • Formatting Your Memory Card
  • Updating the D3100'S Firmware
  • Cleaning the Sensor
  • Using the Right Format: RAW Vs. JPEG
  • Lenses and Focal Lengths
  • What Is Exposure?
  • Motion and Depth of Field
  • Video and the D3100
  • Chapter 2 Assignments
  • CHAPTER 3: THE AUTO MODES
  • Get Shooting with the Automatic Camera Modes
  • Poring Over the Picture
  • Poring Over the Picture
  • Auto Mode
  • Portrait Mode
  • Landscape Mode
  • Child Mode
  • Sports Mode
  • Close-Up Mode
  • Night Portrait Mode
  • Flash Off Mode
  • Guide Mode
  • Why You May Never Want to Use the Auto Modes Again
  • Chapter 3 Assignments
  • CHAPTER 4: THE PROFESSIONAL MODES
  • Taking Your Photography to the Next Level
  • Poring Over the Picture
  • Poring Over the Picture
  • P: Program Mode
  • S: Shutter Priority Mode
  • A: Aperture Priority Mode
  • M: Manual Mode
  • How I Shoot: A Closer Look at the Camera Settings I Use
  • Chapter 4 Assignments
  • CHAPTER 5: MOVING TARGET
  • The Tricks to Shooting Sports and More
  • Poring Over the Picture
  • Poring Over the Picture
  • Stop Right There!
  • Using Shutter Priority (S) Mode to Stop Motion.
  • Using Aperture Priority (A) Mode to Isolate Your Subject
  • Using Auto ISO the Right Way
  • Keep Them in Focus with Continuous-Servo Focus and AF Focus Point Selection
  • Stop and Go with 3D-Tracking AF
  • Manual Focus for Anticipated Action
  • Keeping Up with the Continuous Shooting Mode
  • A Sense of Motion
  • Tips for Shooting Action
  • Chapter 5 Assignments
  • CHAPTER 6: SAY CHEESE!
  • Settings and Features to Make Great Portraits
  • Poring Over the Picture
  • Poring Over the Picture
  • Automatic Portrait Mode
  • Using Aperture Priority Mode
  • Metering Modes for Portraits
  • Using the AE-L (Auto Exposure Lock) Feature
  • Focusing: The Eyes Have It
  • Classic Black and White Portraits
  • The Portrait Picture Control for Better Skin Tones
  • Detect Faces with Live View
  • Use Fill Flash for Reducing Shadows
  • Portraits on the Move
  • Tips for Shooting Better Portraits
  • Chapter 6 Assignments
  • CHAPTER 7: LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY
  • Tips, Tools, and Techniques to Get the Most Out of Your Landscape Photography
  • Poring Over the Picture
  • Poring Over the Picture
  • Sharp and In Focus: Using Tripods
  • Selecting the Proper ISO
  • Selecting a White Balance
  • Using the Landscape Picture Control
  • Taming Bright Skies with Exposure Compensation
  • Shooting Beautiful Black and White Landscapes
  • The Golden Light
  • Where to Focus
  • Easier Focusing
  • Making Water Fluid
  • Directing the Viewer: A Word About Composition
  • Advanced Techniques to Explore
  • Chapter 7 Assignments
  • CHAPTER 8: MOOD LIGHTING
  • Shooting When the Lights Get Low
  • Poring Over the Picture
  • Poring Over the Picture
  • Raising the ISO: The Simple Solution
  • Using Very High ISOs
  • Stabilizing the Situation
  • Focusing in Low Light
  • Shooting Long Exposures
  • Using the Built-In Flash
  • Compensating for the Flash Exposure
  • Reducing Red-Eye
  • Rear Curtain Sync.
  • Flash and Glass
  • A Few Words About External Flash
  • Chapter 8 Assignments
  • CHAPTER 9: CREATIVE COMPOSITIONS
  • Improve Your Pictures with Sound Compositional Elements
  • Poring Over the Picture
  • Poring Over the Picture
  • Depth of Field
  • Angles
  • Point of View
  • Patterns
  • Color
  • Contrast
  • Leading Lines
  • Splitting the Frame
  • Frames Within Frames
  • Chapter 9 Assignments
  • CHAPTER 10: ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
  • Impress Your Family and Friends
  • Poring Over the Picture
  • Poring Over the Picture
  • Spot Meter for More Exposure Control
  • Metering for Sunrise or Sunset
  • Manual Mode
  • Avoiding Lens Flare
  • Using the Sun Creatively
  • Macro Photography
  • Active D-Lighting
  • Customize Your White Balance
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter 10 Assignments
  • INDEX.