Nikon D7200 For Dummies

Your Nikon D7200 comes packed with enough power to satisfy even seasoned photographers. Unfortunately, it doesn't come with an easy guide on how to adjust the camera's settings to get the photos you want. That's where Nikon D7200 For Dummies comes in! Brimming with the tips, tricks, and friendly instruction you'd gain in a basic photography course, it shows you how to get the very most out of your new Nikon D7200—without losing your cool.

Written by an experienced photographer and photography teacher, this fun, no-nonsense guide quickly gets you up and running on taking your first photos in automatic mode, then moves on to help you grasp more advanced features, like controlling exposure, adjusting color and focus for better results, using scene modes and priority modes, shooting portraits, action shots, outdoor shots, and night images—and so much more.

• Navigate your camera's buttons, dials, and settings
• Apply pro tricks to get better color, focus, and sharpness from your images
• Control exposure settings and jump from auto mode to manual
• Make sense of tricky material through full-color explanations of core photography concepts

If you're the proud new owner of a Nikon D7200, but don't have a ton—or any—experience with cameras, this hands-on guide will have you taking photos like a pro in no time!

Introduction 1

A Quick Look at What’s Ahead 1

Icons and Other Stuff to Note 3

Beyond the Book 4

Practice, Be Patient, and Have Fun! 4

Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps 5

Chapter 1: First Steps, First Shots 7

Chapter 2: Reviewing Five Essential Picture]Taking Options 51

Chapter 3: Adding Flash 81

Part II: Beyond the Basics 99

Chapter 4: Taking Charge of Exposure 101

Chapter 5: Controlling Focus and Depth of Field 145

Chapter 6: Mastering Color Controls 171

Chapter 7: Putting It All Together 193

Chapter 8: Shooting, Viewing, and Trimming Movies 209

Part III: After the Shot 233

Chapter 9: Playback Mode: Viewing Your Photos 235

Chapter 10: Working with Camera Files 257

Part IV: The Part of Tens 287

Chapter 11: Ten More Ways to Customize Your Camera 289

Chapter 12: Ten Features to Explore on a Rainy Day 305

Index 327

Julie Adair King's history as a digital photography author dates back to 1997 with the publication of the first edition of Digital Photography For Dummies. Since then she has authored over 50 books on digital photography, cameras, and photo editing and design software. She also teaches workshops at various locations including the Palm Beach Photographic Centre.

Learn to:

• Navigate your camera's buttons, dials, and settings
• Apply pro tricks to manipulate exposure, color, and focus
• Take advantage of built-in Wi-Fi and other updated features

Your full-color guide to the Nikon D7200

Are you the proud new owner of a Nikon D7200, but don't have a ton—or any—experience with cameras? Have no fear! This fun, no-nonsense guide will have you snapping picture-perfect shots in no time. Written in plain English and packed with tons of helpful instruction, it'll get you up and running on getting the photos you want—fast.

• Hello, beautiful — prep your new camera for initial use, check out its external controls, navigate menus, get familiar with the lens, work with memory cards, and review essential picture-taking options
• Photographer in the making — shift out of Auto mode to take charge of exposure, control focus and depth of field, master color controls, and shoot, view, and trim movies
• After the shot — review your photos, use Retouch menu tools to make great shots better, and transfer your best images to computer, tablet, or phone

Open the book and find:

• Steps for changing picture size and file type
• The best ways to work with the flash
• Keys to perfect portraits and stunning landscapes
• Pro tips for capturing action and nighttime shots
• Dozens of ways to customize your camera
• Advice on choosing the right exposure and focus modes
• How to process a Raw (NEF) file
• Tips on playing with special effects