Nikon D780 For Dummies

Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Introduction
	About This Book
	Foolish Assumptions
	Icons Used in This Book
	Beyond This Book
	Where to Go from Here
Part 1 Getting Started with the Nikon D780
	Chapter 1 Exploring the Nikon D780’s Controls
		Exploring the Top of Your Camera
		Exploring the Back of Your Camera
		Exploring the Front of Your Camera
		Exploring the Bottom of Your Camera
	Chapter 2 Setting Up the Nikon D780
		Customizing the Default Settings
			Setting the date and time
			Setting the monitor off delay
		Working with the Tilting Monitor
		Using the Control Panel
		Using the Viewfinder
			Decoding what you see in the viewfinder
			Adjusting viewfinder clarity
		Introducing the i Menu
		Pressing the Info Button
	Chapter 3 Working with Nikon D780 Peripherals
		Working with Lenses
			Attaching a lens
			Removing a lens
			Using a vibration reduction lens
			Using a zoom lens
			Using a lens hood
		Working with Memory Cards
			Formatting a memory card
			Removing a memory card
		Taking Care of Your Camera Battery
		Cleaning the Sensor
			Cleaning your sensor on command
			Cleaning your sensor manually
			Modifying sensor cleaning
			Keeping your sensor clean
		Accessorizing Your Nikon D780
			Nikon accessories
			Third-party accessories
			Video accessories
		Keeping the Camera Body Clean
	Chapter 4 Automatically Capturing Great Photographs
		Ordering from Your Camera Menu
			Using the multi selector
			Using the keyboard
			Using the menu
		Taking Your First Picture
		Choosing a Picture Control
			Creating images with a Picture Control
			Modifying a Picture Control
			Creating a custom Picture Control
			Saving and sharing custom Picture Controls
		Understanding Exposure and Focal Length
		Focusing on Your Subject
			Focusing on an off-center subject
			Focusing manually
		Using the Self-Timer
	Chapter 5 Specifying Image Size and Quality
		Understanding Image Size and Quality
		Specifying Image Format, Size, and Quality
		Choosing an Image Area
		Specifying a Bit Depth
		Comparing Image Formats and File Sizes
		Managing Image Files
			Creating folders
			Setting file numbering
			Naming images
	Chapter 6 Using the Tilting Monitor
		Using the Playback i Menu
		Reviewing Images and Movies
			Enabling image review
			Reviewing an image
			Reviewing a movie
			Choosing image display options
			Using the histogram
			Rotating vertical images
			Setting image review options
			Rating images and movies
		Reviewing Images with Touch Controls
			Setting up touch controls
			Flicking through images
		Changing the Brightness of the Tilting Monitor
		Deleting Images
		Protecting Images
		Viewing Images as a Slide Show
		Viewing Images on a TV Monitor
		Introducing Live View
Part 2 Taking Control of Your Nikon D780
	Chapter 7 Creating Images with Live View
		Using Live View to Create Images
		Choosing a Live View AF-Area Mode
		Using the Live View Framing Grid
		Using the Live View i Menu
		Creating Pictures with Touch Controls
		Making Live View Work for You
			Displaying shooting information
			Using zoom preview
			Exploring other useful live view options
	Chapter 8 Recording Movies with Live View
		Making Movies with Your Camera
			Recording movies
			Displaying video shooting information
			Using the movie i menu
			Changing video dimensions and frame rate
			Choosing the movie quality
			Choosing the movie file format
			Changing audio recording options
			Choosing a Picture Control
			Reducing flicker
			Using Active D-Lighting
		Making the Best Movies You Can
	Chapter 9 Getting the Most from Your Camera
		Shooting with Two Cards
		Understanding Metering
			Understanding how exposure works in the camera
			Choosing a metering mode
		Using the Still Photography i Menu
		Choosing an Exposure Mode
			Using programmed auto (P) mode
			Using aperture-priority auto (A) mode
			Using shutter-priority auto (S) mode
			Using manual (M) mode
			Introducing EFCT mode
		Creating Long Exposures Using Manual Mode
			Shooting long exposures
			Enabling long-exposure noise reduction
		Modifying Camera Exposure
			Using exposure compensation
			Bracketing exposure
			Locking focus and exposure
		Choosing a Shutter-Release Mode
	Chapter 10 Using Advanced Camera Features
		Leveling Your Images with the Viewfinder Virtual Horizon
			Enabling the virtual horizon in the viewfinder
			Using the virtual horizon when shooting in live view
		Using the Fn Button
		Tailoring Autofocus to Your Shooting Style
			Choosing an autofocus mode
			Choosing an AF-area mode
			Using the AF-ON button for back-button focus
			Shooting with a single autofocus point
		Setting the ISO Sensitivity
			Enabling auto ISO sensitivity control
			Extending the ISO range
			Enabling high ISO noise reduction
		Using Auto Distortion Control
		Using Wi-Fi
			Enabling Wi-Fi
			Uploading images via Wi-Fi
			Using airplane mode
		Using Bluetooth
			Pairing with a remote device
			Controlling your camera remotely with SnapBridge
	Chapter 11 Shooting Like a Pro
		Specifying the Color Space
		Setting White Balance
			Specifying color temperature
			Creating a custom white balance
			Bracketing white balance
		Enabling Flicker Reduction
		Creating a Multiple-Exposure Image
		Shifting Focus
		Retouching Images
		Controlling Light with Flash
			Using a flash unit
			Choosing the flash mode
			Using flash compensation
			Bracketing flash
Part 3 Applying Your Skills
	Chapter 12 Creating Special Effects and Other Delights
		Creating Images Using EFCT Mode
			Using the EFCT modes
			Creating an EFCT image and a RAW negative
			Creating special effects movies
		Creating a Sequence of Images
		Creating Slow-Motion Movies
		Creating Dynamic Images with Active D-Lighting
		Creating High Dynamic Range (HDR) Images
			Creating an HDR image
			Saving bracketed HDR images as RAW files
		Creating a Time-Lapse Movie
		Interval Shooting
	Chapter 13 Honing Your Skills
		Shooting Special Events: Birthdays, Weddings, and More
			Setting the camera
			Photographing the event
		Photographing the Landscape
			Setting the camera
			Turning your lens on the landscape
		Creating Portraits
			Setting the camera
			Creating a portrait
		Capturing Sporting Events
			Setting the camera
			Capturing the event
		Photographing Nature and Wildlife
			Setting the camera
			Capturing compelling images of nature and wildlife
		Shooting Macro Photography
			Setting the camera
			Taking the picture
Part 4 The Part of Tens
	Chapter 14 Ten Tips and Tricks
		Creating Custom User Settings
		Resetting Default User Settings
		Creating a Custom Menu
		Customizing Your Camera
		Creating a Makeshift Tripod
		Working with Adobe Lightroom Classic
		Compiling Focus Shift Images in Adobe Photoshop
		Adding Copyright Information and Author Name to the Camera
		Using the Nikon Download Center
		Getting Help
	Chapter 15 Ten Ways to Create Pixel- Perfect Images
		Enhancing Your Creativity
		Composing Your Images
		Being in the Moment
		Practicing ’til Your Images Are Pixel-Perfect
		Becoming a Student of Photography
		Never Leaving Home without a Camera
		Waiting for the Light
		Defining Your Goals
		Finding Your Center of Interest
		Locating the Best Vantage Point
		Thinking about What Else Is in the Picture
Index
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