{"product_id":"nikon-d3200-for-dummies-isbn-9781118446836","title":"Nikon D3200 For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA full-color guide to Nikon's exciting new entry-level dSLR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith its large 24.2 megapixel sensor, full HD video recording capability, and wireless options, the Nikon D3200 is very appealing! This full-color guide assumes no prior digital photography or dSLR knowledge and helps you start taking great pictures with your new Nikon right from the beginning. Popular author and photography instructor Julie Adair King shows you how to use all the settings, manage playback options, take control with manual modes, work with video, and edit and share your images. It's like a personal course in beginning dSLR photography.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew dSLR users will quickly gain skills and confidence with the step-by-step, colorfully illustrated instructions in this beginner's guide to the Nikon D3200 camera\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains how to use all the new features of the Nikon D3200, including a 24-megapixel sensor, 11 autofocus points, 4 frame-per-second shooting, full HD video capabilities, and a WiFi feature that lets you control the camera remotely or preview images on your smartphone\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers auto and manual modes, playback options, working with exposure and focus, shooting video, editing and sharing photos, troubleshooting, and photography tips\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePopular author has written more than 15 For Dummies books on Nikon and Canon cameras\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNikon D3200 For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is the easy, full-color, and fun way to start making the most of your new camera right away.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Quick Look at What’s Ahead 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I: Fast Track to Super Snaps 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II: Working with Picture Files 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III: Taking Creative Control 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart IV: The Part of Tens 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons and Other Stuff to Note 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eeCheat Sheet 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice, Be Patient, and Have Fun! 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Fast Track to Super Snaps 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Getting the Lay of the Land 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Comfortable with Your Lens 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttaching a lens 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemoving a lens 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the focus mode (auto or manual) 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZooming in and out 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a VR (Vibration Reduction) lens 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting the Viewfinder Focus 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Memory Cards 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring External Camera Controls 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTopside controls 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBack-of-the-body controls 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFront-left buttons 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFront-right features 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHidden connections 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrdering from Camera Menus 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the guided menus 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrdering off the main menus 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring Shooting Settings 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging Settings Using the Information Display 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisplaying Help Screens 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomizing Your Camera: Setup Menu Options 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestoring Default Settings 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Choosing Basic Picture Settings 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing an Exposure Mode 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the Release Mode 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSingle Frame and Quiet Shutter Release modes 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuous (burst mode) shooting 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-timer shooting 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWireless remote-control modes 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Flash 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnabling flash 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the Flash mode 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the Right Quality Settings 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnosing quality problems 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering image size: How many pixels are enough? 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Image Quality options (JPEG or Raw) 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy take: Choose JPEG Fine or Raw (NEF) 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Image Size and Quality 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Taking Great Pictures, Automatically 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up for Automatic Success 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs Easy As It Gets: Auto and Auto Flash Off 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Advantage of Scene Modes 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting More Creative with Guide Mode 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Exploring Live View Photography and Movie Making 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Your Monitor as a Viewfinder 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLive View safety tips 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomizing the Live View display 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing in Live View Mode 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the right focusing pairs 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutofocusing in Live View and Movie mode 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManual focusing for Live View and movie photography 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShooting Still Pictures in Live View Mode 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShooting Digital Movies 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the video mode (NTSC or PAL) 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting video quality (frame size, frame rate, and bit rate) 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling audio 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManipulating movie exposure 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing a few final recording options 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecording a movie 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScreening Your Movies 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrimming Movies 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving a Movie Frame as a Still Image 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Working with Picture Files 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Playback Mode: Viewing, Erasing, and Protecting Photos 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomizing Basic Playback Options 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting playback timing 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting and disabling instant image review 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnabling automatic picture rotation 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing Images in Playback Mode 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing multiple images at a time (thumbnails view) 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisplaying photos in Calendar view 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing which images to view 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZooming in for a closer view 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing Picture Data 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFile Information mode 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHighlights display mode 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRGB Histogram mode 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShooting Data display mode 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGPS Data mode 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview Data mode 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeleting Photos and Movies 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeleting fi les one at a time 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeleting all photos and movies 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeleting a batch of selected files 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting Photos and Movies 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Digital Slide Show 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing Your Photos and Movies on a Television 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Downloading, Printing, and Sharing Your Photos 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the Right Photo Software 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThree free photo programs 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvanced photo programs 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSending Pictures to the Computer 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting the camera and computer for picture download 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting the transfer process 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDownloading using ViewNX 2 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcessing Raw (NEF) Files 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcessing Raw images in the camera 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcessing Raw fi les in ViewNX 2 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning for Perfect Prints 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCheck the pixel count before you print 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAllow for different print proportions 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet print and monitor colors in sync 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing Pictures for E-Mail and Online Sharing 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrepping online photos using ViewNX 2 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResizing pictures from the Playback menu 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Taking Creative Control 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Getting Creative with Exposure 213\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing the Exposure Trio: Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding exposure-setting side effects 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing the exposure balancing act 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the Advanced Exposure Modes 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading the Meter 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting aperture and shutter speed 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling ISO 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing an Exposure Metering Mode 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSorting Through Your Camera’s Exposure-Correction Tools 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying Exposure Compensation 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing autoexposure lock 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpanding tonal range with Active D-Lighting 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigating Advanced Flash Options 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the right Flash mode 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting flash 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\u003cp\u003eChoosing a Color Space: sRGB versus Adobe RGB 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Quick Look at Picture Controls 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Putting it All Together 299\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecapping Basic Picture Settings 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShooting Still Portraits 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapturing action 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapturing scenic vistas 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapturing dynamic close-ups 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: The Part of Tens 317\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Ten Fun and Practical Retouch Menu Features 319\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying the Retouch Menu Filters 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemoving Red-Eye 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStraightening Tilting Horizon Lines 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemoving (Or Creating) Lens Distortion 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorrecting Perspective 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCropping (Trimming) Your Photo 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShadow Recovery with D-Lighting 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoosting Shadows, Contrast, and Saturation Together 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo Ways to Make Subtle Color Adjustments 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying digital lens filters 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManipulating color balance 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Monochrome Photos 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Ten Special-Purpose Features to Explore on a Rainy Day 341\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnnotate Your Images 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Custom Image Folders 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging the Function Button’s Function 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomizing the AE-L\/AF-L Button 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Shutter Button to Lock Exposure and Focus 348\u003c\/p\u003e 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Her current bestsellers include guides on various Nikon and Canon cameras as well as seven editions of Digital Photography For Dummies. When not writing, Julie teaches master workshops and image editing at such locations as the Palm Beach Photographic Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMoving up to a dSLR? Start using your D3200 today with help from this colorful guide!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan't wait to start taking pictures with your new Nikon? This book is just what you need! You'll learn how to use every button, dial, mode, and menu on your camera to take incredible photos and shoot awesome HD movies. 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