Nikon D40/D40x for dummies

by King, Julie Adair

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Title Statements

Full title :Nikon D40/D40x for dummies / by Julie Adair King.

Summary

The Nikon D40 and the D40x offer exciting new features that will enable you to take amazing digital photos. These compact cameras pack a big punch at a great price! With Nikon D40/D40x For Dummies, you'll discover what each bell and whistle on your camera does so that you can confidently know when, where, why and how to put each feature to its best use. This friendly full-color guide translates all of those techie words in your Nikon manual into plain English. You'll learn what terms like SLR, resolution, aperture, white balance, and file format really mean and how they effect picture quality. You'll also find out what happens when you press, jiggle, or twist all those serious-looking controls and how to use them to capture the great shots you imagined taking when you became a Nikon owner. Discover how to:Install batteries and memory cardAdjust viewfinder to your eyesightTake great pictures automaticallyGet creative with exposure and lightingManipulate focus and colorControl picture quality and sizeDownload, organize, and archive your photosPrint and share your photosUse fast photo-retouching tricksPacked with more than 200 beautiful color photos throughout, Nikon D40/D40x For Dummies is more than an easy-to-use handbook, it's the paperback version of an in-depth photography workshop tailored specifically to help you make the absolute most of your Nikon picture-taking powerhouse.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2008.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Wiley Publishers
Place of Publication:Hoboken, NJ
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2008.

Notes

Includes index.

"Take control of your Nikon D40/D40x and capture sensational shots every time."--Cover

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (x, 308 pages) : : color illustrations

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781118052303, 1118052307
oclc:ocn854855292
LC Classification:TR263.N5
Dewey Decimal:771.3

About the Author; Contents at a Glance; Table of Contents; Introduction; A Quick Look at What's Ahead; Icons and Other Stuff to Note; About the Software Shown in This Book; Practice, Be Patient, and Have Fun!; Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps; Chapter 1: Getting the Lay of the Land; Getting Comfortable with Your Lens; Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus; Working with Memory Cards; Exploring External Camera Controls; Ordering from Camera Menus; Using the Shooting Info Display; Decoding Viewfinder Data; Asking Your Camera for Help; Reviewing Basic Setup Options.

Chapter 2: Taking Great Pictures, AutomaticallyGetting Good Point-and-Shoot Results; Using Flash in Automatic Exposure Modes; Exploring Your Automatic Options; Changing the Shooting Mode; Chapter 3: Controlling Picture Quality and Size; Diagnosing Quality Problems; Adjusting Resolution (Image Size); Changing the File Type (JPEG or Raw); Chapter 4: Reviewing Your Photos; Inspecting Your Pictures; Deleting Photos; Protecting Photos; Part II: Taking Creative Control; Chapter 5: Getting Creative with Exposure and Lighting; Kicking Your Camera into Advanced Gear.

Introducing the Exposure Trio: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISOMonito…