Book description
Mastering the Nikon D500 by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the new D500 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.Publisher resources
Table of contents
- Foreword
- Camera Body Reference
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Chapter 1 Introduction and Initial Camera Setup
- Learning about the Nikon D500
- First Use of the Camera
- First-Time HD-SLR Users
- Accessing the Camera Menus
- Five Steps for First-Time Camera Configuration
- Using the Camera’s Help System
- Camera Functions for Initial Configuration
- SnapBridge Configuration
- Personal Camera Settings Recommendations
- Things to Know When Reading This Book
- Downloadable Resources Website
- Author’s Conclusion
- Chapter 2 Playback Menu
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Chapter 3 Photo Shooting Menu
- Photo Shooting Menu Bank
- Extended Photo Menu Banks
- Storage Folder
- File Naming
- Primary Slot Selection
- Secondary Slot Function
- Flash Control
- Choose Image Area
- Image Quality
- Image Size
- NEF (RAW) Recording
- ISO Sensitivity Settings
- White Balance
- Set Picture Control
- Manage Picture Control
- Color Space
- Active D-Lighting
- Long Exposure NR
- High ISO NR
- Vignette Control
- Auto Distortion Control
- Flicker Reduction
- Auto Bracketing Set
- Multiple Exposure
- HDR (High Dynamic Range)
- Interval Timer Shooting
- Author’s Conclusion
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Chapter 4 Movie Shooting Menu
- Reset Movie Shooting Menu
- File Naming
- Destination
- Choose Image Area
- Frame Size/Frame Rate
- Movie Quality
- ISO Sensitivity Settings
- White Balance
- Set Picture Control
- Manage Picture Control
- Active D-Lighting
- High ISO NR
- Flicker Reduction
- Microphone Sensitivity
- Frequency Response
- Wind Noise Reduction
- Time-Lapse Movie
- Electronic VR
- Author’s Conclusions
- Chapter 5 Custom Setting Menu
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Chapter 6 Setup Menu
- Format Memory Card
- Language
- Time Zone and Date
- Monitor Brightness
- Monitor Color Balance
- Virtual Horizon
- Information Display
- AF Fine-Tune
- Non-CPU Lens Data
- Clean Image Sensor
- Lock Mirror Up for Cleaning
- Image Dust Off Ref Photo
- Image Comment
- Copyright Information
- IPTC
- Beep
- Touch Controls
- HDMI
- Location Data
- Wireless Remote (WR) Options
- Assign Remote (WR) Fn Button
- Airplane Mode
- Connect to Smart Device
- Send to Smart Device (Auto)
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
- Network
- Eye-Fi Upload
- Conformity Marking
- MB-D17 Battery Type
- Battery Order
- Battery Info
- Slot Empty Release Lock
- Save/Load Settings
- Reset All Settings
- Firmware Version
- Author’s Conclusion
- Chapter 7 Retouch Menu
- 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 (WB) Work?
- Color Temperature
- Camera Control Locations for WB Adjustment
- Manual White Balance Using the WB Button
- Manual White Balance Using the Shooting Menu(s)
- Manual Color Temperature with the WB Button
- Manual Color Temperature with the Shooting Menu
- Measuring Ambient Light by Using PRE
- Fine-Tuning White Balance
- Editing the PRE WB Comment Field
- Using the White Balance from a Previously Captured Image
- Protecting a White Balance Preset
- Auto White Balance
- Should I Worry about White Balance If I Shoot in RAW mode?
- White Balance Tips and Tricks
- Author’s Conclusion
- 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 D500
- Author(s):
- Release date: November 2016
- Publisher(s): Rocky Nook
- ISBN: 9781681981246
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