{"product_id":"nikon-d3400-for-dummies-isbn-9781119336242","title":"Nikon D3400 For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover the essentials to getting better photos with the Nikon DLSLR D3400\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Nikon D3400 hits stores as Nikon's most advanced entry-level DSLR camera. Along with the pixel power to deliver sharp images, it also offers tools to be instantly creative and quickly share photos to a smartphone. This book will get you up to speed on the D3400 in a flash—teaching you all the basic photography skills needed to get great shots from a DSLR camera, while also giving you clear, hands-on guidance through the D3400's specific controls. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNikon D3400 for Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e helps you learn the ins and outs of the Nikon D3400, including how to get started right away in auto mode, get creative with scene modes, and take full control in manual mode. Filled with practical, easy-to-follow instructions, this book will help you transform from an inexperienced beginner to an advanced shutterbug whose shots could grace the cover of any popular magazine. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet the lowdown on the controls and settings on a Nikon D3400\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how pro photographers set their cameras to get better shots\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the tools that control your camera's exposure settings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePut your newfound knowledge together to shoot better portraits, action shots, and low-light images\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're ready to put down your dinky, dim-lit, non-zooming smartphone and pick up a real professional-grade DSLR camera, do so with the help of \u003ci\u003eNikon D3400 for Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Book Is Organized 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons and Other Stuff to Note 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Fast Track to Super Snaps\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Getting Up and Running\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing the Camera for Initial Use 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Basic Camera Features 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out external controls 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrdering from camera menus 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwitching to Live View mode 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing critical picture settings 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting settings via the control strip 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisplaying Help Screens 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFamiliarizing Yourself with the Lens 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Memory Cards 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Few Final Setup Steps 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestoring Default Settings 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Reviewing Five Essential Picture-Taking Options\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing an Exposure Mode 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFully automatic exposure modes 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSemiautomatic modes (P, S, and A) 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManual exposure mode (M) 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecialty modes (Effects and Guide modes) 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the Release Mode 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSingle Frame and Quiet Shutter Release modes 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuous (burst mode) shooting 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-timer shooting 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWireless remote control modes 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Image Size and Image Quality 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering the Image Size setting (resolution) 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Image Quality options (JPEG or Raw) 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Image Size and Image Quality 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Flash 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnabling and disabling flash 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Flash mode 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting the flash output (P, S, A, and M modes only) 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Taking Great Pictures, Automatically\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShooting in Auto and Auto Flash Off Modes 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewfinder photography in Auto and Auto Flash Off modes 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLive View photography in Auto and Auto Flash off modes 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Advantage of Scene Modes 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePortrait mode 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLandscape mode 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChild mode 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSports mode 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClose Up mode 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNight Portrait mode 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Beyond the Basics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Taking Charge of Exposure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing the Exposure Trio: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAperture affects depth of field 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShutter speed affects motion blur 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISO affects image noise 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing the exposure balancing act 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStepping Up to Advanced Exposure Modes (P, S, A, and M) 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking the Exposure Meter 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing an Exposure Metering Mode 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting aperture and shutter speed 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling ISO 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving Exposure Problems 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying Exposure Compensation 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpanding tonal range with Active D-Lighting 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEliminating vignetting 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing autoexposure lock 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Controlling Focus and Depth of Field \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Automatic or Manual Focusing 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Standard Focusing Options (Viewfinder Photography) 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering the autofocusing system 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing manually 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing During Live View and Movie Shooting 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Live View autofocusing 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManual focusing during Live View and movie shooting 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManipulating Depth of Field 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Mastering Color Controls\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 153\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding White Balance 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging the White Balance setting 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFine-tuning White Balance settings 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating white balance presets 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Color Space 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Quick Look at Picture Controls 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Putting It All Together\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecapping Basic Picture Settings 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShooting Still Portraits 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapturing Action 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapturing Scenic Vistas 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapturing Dynamic Close-Ups 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Shooting, Viewing, and Trimming Movies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShooting Movies Using Default Settings 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting Video Settings 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling Audio 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the Microphone setting (volume control) 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReducing wind noise 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Other Recording Options 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManipulating Movie Exposure 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScreening Your Movies 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrimming Movies 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving a Movie Frame as a Still Image 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: After the Shot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 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234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing Your Photos on a Television 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Working with Picture and Movie Files\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 239\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRating Photos and Movies 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeleting Files 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeleting files one at a time 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeleting all files 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeleting a batch of selected files 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting Photos and Movies 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Look at Nikon’s Photo Software 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDownloading Pictures to the Computer 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting via USB 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting the file-transfer process 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDownloading using Nikon Transfer 2 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcessing Raw (NEF) Files 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcessing Raw images in the camera 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcessing Raw files in Capture NX-D 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing Pictures for Online Sharing 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrepping online photos using ViewNX-i 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResizing pictures from the Retouch menu 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: The Part of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 269\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Ten Fun (And Practical) Ways to Manipulate Your Photos\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 271\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying the Retouch Menu Filters 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemoving Red-Eye 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStraightening Tilting Horizon Lines 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemoving (Or Creating) Lens Distortion 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorrecting Perspective 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting Exposure and Color 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCropping Your Photo 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying Effects to Existing Photos 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShooting in Effects Mode 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombining Two Photos with Image Overlay 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Ten Special-Purpose Features to Explore on a Rainy Day\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 295\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Hidden Image Comments 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding a Copyright Notice 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Custom Image Folders 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning Off the AF-Assist Illuminator 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting Automatic Shutdown Timing 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging the Look of the Information Display 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping the Information Display Hidden 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging the Function Button’s Function 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomizing the AE-L\/AF-L Button 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Shutter Button to 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