Book description
Mastering the Nikon D800 by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the new D800 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 learning experience for new D800 users goes beyond just the camera itself and covers basic photography technique.
Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- Foreword
- Camera Setup and Control Reference
- Playback Menu
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Shooting Menu
- Shooting Menu Bank
- Extended Menu Banks
- Storage Folder
- File Naming
- Primary Slot Selection
- Secondary Slot Function
- 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
- Multiple Exposure
- Interval Timer Shooting
- Time-Lapse Photography
- Movie Settings
- Author’s Conclusions
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Custom Setting Menu
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Section One – a Autofocus
- Custom Settings a1 to a8
- Custom Setting a1 – AF-C Priority Selection
- Custom Setting a2 – AF-S Priority Selection
- Using Custom Settings a1 and a2
- Custom Setting a3 – Focus Tracking with Lock-On
- Custom Setting a4 – AF Activation
- Custom Setting a5 – AF Point Illumination
- Custom Setting a6 – Focus Point Wrap-Around
- Custom Setting a7 – Number of Focus Points
- Built-In AF-Assist Illuminator
- Section Two – b Metering/Exposure
- Section Three – c Timers/AE Lock
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Section Four – d Shooting/Display
- Custom Settings d1 to d12
- Custom Setting d1 – Beep
- Custom Setting d2 – CL Mode Shooting Speed
- Custom Setting d3 – Max. Continuous Release
- Custom Setting d4 – Exposure Delay Mode
- Custom Setting d5 – File Number Sequence
- Custom Setting d6 – Viewfinder Grid Display
- Custom Setting d6 – ISO Display and Adjustment
- Custom Setting d8 – Screen Tips
- Custom Setting d9 – Information Display
- Custom Setting d10 – LCD Illumination
- Custom Setting d11 – MB-D12 Battery Type
- Custom Setting d12 – Battery Order
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Section Five – e Bracketing/Flash
- Custom Settings e1 to e7
- Custom Setting e1 – Flash Sync Speed
- Custom Setting e2 – Flash Shutter Speed
- Custom Setting e3 – Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash
- Custom Setting e4 – Modeling Flash
- Custom Setting e5 – Auto Bracketing Set
- Custom Setting e6 – Auto Bracketing (Mode M)
- Custom Setting e7 – Bracketing Order
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Section Six – f Controls
- Custom Settings f1 to f13
- Switch (Backlight)
- Multi Selector Center Button
- Custom Setting f3 – Multi Selector
- Custom Setting f7 – Shutter Spd & Aperture Lock
- Custom Setting f8 – Assign BKT button
- Custom Setting f9 – Customize Command Dials
- Custom Setting f10 – Release Button to Use Dial
- Custom Setting f11 – Slot Empty Release Lock
- Custom Setting f12 – Reverse Indicators
- Custom Setting f13 – Assign MB-D12 AF-ON
- Section Seven – g Movie
- Author’s Conclusions
-
Section One – a Autofocus
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Setup Menu
- Format Memory Card
- Monitor Brightness
- Clean Image Sensor
- Lock Mirror Up for Cleaning
- Image Dust Off Ref Photo
- HDMI
- Flicker Reduction
- Time Zone and Date
- Language
- Auto Image Rotation
- Battery Info
- Wireless Transmitter
- Image Comment
- Copyright Information
- Save/Load Settings
- GPS
- Virtual Horizon
- Non-CPU Lens Data
- AF Fine-Tune
- Eye-Fi Upload
- Firmware Version
- Author’s Conclusions
- Retouch Menu
- My Menu and Recent Settings
- Metering, Exposure Modes, and Histogram
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White Balance
- How Does White Balance (WB) Work?
- Color Temperature
- Manual White Balance Using the WB Button
- Manual White Balance Using the Shooting Menu
- 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 Conclusions
- Autofocus, AF-Area, and Release Modes
- Live View Photography
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Movie Live View
- No Tripod and Hand-held Modes
- Selecting Movie Live View Mode
- Movie Live View Still Images
- Movie Live View Screens
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Preparing to Make Movies
- Basic HD Video Information
- Camera Setup for Making Movies
- Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity
- Adjusting the Headphone Volume
- Changing the Monitor Brightness
- Choosing a Destination for Video Recordings
- Selecting an Autofocus Mode
- Choosing an AF-Area Mode
- Selecting an Exposure Mode
- Recording a Video with Your D800
- Recording Video from the HDMI Port
- Displaying Movies
- Limitations in Movie Live View Video Capture
- Author’s Conclusions
- Speedlight Flash
- Index
- Credits for Chapter Opening Images
- Get in the Picture!
Product information
- Title: Mastering the Nikon D800
- Author(s):
- Release date: August 2012
- Publisher(s): Rocky Nook
- ISBN: 9781457168451
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