Book Description David Busch's Nikon D3500 Guide to Digital SLR Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for the Nikon D3500 camera, the company’s most compact and easy-to-use entry-level dSLR. Taking and sharing pictures is easier than ever, thanks to the D3500’s enhanced Guide Mode and SnapBridge Bluetooth Low Energy wireless link between the D3500 and your Android or iOS smartphone or tablet.. This 24-megapixel camera offers Full HD 1080p 60 fps video, continuous shooting at up to 5 frames per second, and increased battery life of up to 1550 shots per charge. With this book in hand, you can fine tune your camera skills as you explore the world of digital photography, develop your creativity, and take great photographs with your D3500. Filled with detailed how-to steps and full-color illustrations, David Busch's Nikon D3500 Guide to Digital SLR Photography covers all the camera's features in depth, from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup, exposure, lens selection, lighting, and more, and relates each feature to specific photographic techniques and situations. Also included is the handy visual guide to the D3500, with close-up photos and descriptions of the camera's essential features and controls. Learn when to use each option and, more importantly, when not to use them, by following the author’s recommended settings for every menu entry. With best-selling photographer and mentor David Busch as your guide, you'll quickly have full creative mastery of your camera’s capabilities, whether you're shooting on the job, as an advanced enthusiast, or are just out for fun. Start building your knowledge and confidence, while bringing your vision to light with the Nikon D3500 today. Show and hide more
Table of Contents
Cover Title Copyright Dedication Acknowledgments About the Author Contents Preface Introduction Chapter 1 Thinking Outside the Box In a Hurry? First Things First Initial Setup Mastering the Multi Selector Setting the Clock Battery Included Final Steps Chapter 2 Nikon D3500 Quick Start Using the Information Edit Display Choosing a Release Mode Selecting a Shooting Mode Choosing a Scene Mode Choosing an Advanced Mode Choosing a Metering Mode Choosing Focus Modes Choosing Autofocus-Area Mode Choosing Focus Mode Adjusting White Balance and ISO Reviewing the Images You’ve Taken Using the Built-in Flash Transferring Photos to Your Computer Using the Guide Mode Shoot Options View/Delete Options Retouch Options Set Up Options Chapter 3 Nikon D3500 Roadmap Nikon D3500: Front View The Nikon D3500’s Business End Playing Back Images Zooming the Nikon D3500 Playback Display Viewing Thumbnails Working with Calendar View Working with Photo Information Shooting Information Display/Information Edit Screen Going Topside Lens Components Underneath Your Nikon D3500 Looking Inside the Viewfinder Chapter 4 Playback and Shooting Menus Anatomy of the Nikon D3500’s Menus Playback Menu Options Delete Playback Folder Playback Display Options Image Review Auto Image Rotation Rotate Tall Slide Show Rating Select to Send to Smart Device Shooting Menu Options Reset Shooting Menu Image Quality Image Size ISO Sensitivity Settings White Balance Set Picture Control Color Space Active D-Lighting Noise Reduction Vignette Control Auto Distortion Control Focus Mode AF-Area Mode Built-In AF-Assist Illuminator Metering Flash Cntrl for Built-In Flash/Optional Flash Optical VR Movie Settings Chapter 5 Setup, Retouch, and Recent Settings Menus Setup Menu Options Reset Setup Options Format Memory Card Date Stamp Time Zone and Date Language Monitor Brightness Info Display Format Auto Info Display Auto Off Timers Self-Timer Lock Mirror Up for Cleaning Image Dust Off Ref Photo Image Comment Copyright Information Beep Flicker Reduction Buttons Rangefinder Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode File Number Sequence Storage Folder File Naming HDMI Location Data Airplane Mode Connect to Smart Device Send to Smart Device (Auto) Bluetooth Eye-Fi Upload Conformity Marking Slot Empty Release Lock Reset All Settings Firmware Version Retouch Menu Options NEF (RAW) Processing Trim Resize D-Lighting Quick Retouch Red-Eye Correction Straighten Distortion Control Perspective Control Fisheye Filter Effects Monochrome Image Overlay Color Outline Photo Illustration Color Sketch Miniature Effect Selective Color Painting Edit Movie Side-by-Side Comparison Using Recent Settings Chapter 6 Nailing the Right Exposure Getting a Handle on Exposure How the D3500 Calculates Exposure Correctly Exposed Overexposed Underexposed Choosing a Metering Method Matrix Metering Center-Weighted Metering Spot Metering Choosing an Exposure Method Aperture-Priority Shutter-Priority Program Mode Manual Exposure Using Scene Modes Using Special Effects Modes Adjusting Exposure with ISO Settings Dealing with Noise Fixing Exposures with Histograms Bracketing Bracketing and Merge to HDR Chapter 7 Mastering the Mysteries of Autofocus How Focus Works Contrast Detection Phase Detection Locking in Focus Focus Modes Adding Circles of Confusion Using Autofocus with the Nikon D3500 Your Autofocus Mode Options Autofocus Mode Autofocus Area Focusing in Live View Focus Mode Focus Area Chapter 8 Live View and Movie Making Working with Live View Fun with Live View Beginning Live View Shooting in Live View Shooting Movies with the D3500 Movie Exposure Viewing Your Movies Editing Your Movies Some Fundamentals Tips for Shooting Better Video Lens Craft Audio Keep Things Stable and on the Level Shooting Script Storyboards Storytelling in Video Composition Lighting for Video Chapter 9 Advanced Shooting Tips for Your Nikon D3500 Continuous Shooting Exploring Ultra-Fast Exposures Long Exposures Three Ways to Take Long Exposures Working with Long Exposures Using SnapBridge Chapter 10 Working with Lenses Sensor Sensibilities Crop or Not? First (and Second) Lens Options Buy Now, Expand Later Your Best Do-Everything Option? What Lenses Can You Use? Ingredients of Nikon’s Alphanumeric Soup Zoom or Prime? Categories of Lenses Using Wide-Angle and Wide-Zoom Lenses Avoiding Potential Wide-Angle Problems Using Telephoto and Tele-Zoom Lenses Avoiding Telephoto Lens Problems Telephotos and Bokeh Add-ons and Special Features Lens Hoods Telephoto Converters Macro Focusing Vibration Reduction Chapter 11 Making Light Work for You Continuous Illumination versus Electronic Flash Continuous Lighting Basics Daylight Incandescent/Tungsten Light Fluorescent and LED Lamps Adjusting White Balance Electronic Flash Basics How Electronic Flash Works Determining Exposure Guide Numbers Flash Control Flash Metering Mode Choosing a Flash Sync Mode A Typical Electronic Flash Sequence Working with Nikon Flash Units Nikon D3500 Built-In Flash Nikon Add-On Flash Units Nikon SB-300 Nikon SB-400 Nikon SB-500 Nikon SB-700 Nikon SB-R200 Nikon SB-910 Nikon SB-5000 Working with Wireless Commander Mode Connecting External Flash More Advanced Lighting Techniques Diffusing and Softening the Light Chapter 12 Troubleshooting and Prevention Battery Powered Updating Your Firmware How It Works Why Four Firmware Modules? Getting Ready Protecting Your LCD Troubleshooting Memory Cards All Your Eggs in One Basket? What Can Go Wrong? What Can You Do? Preventive Measures Cleaning Your Sensor Dust the FAQs, Ma’am Identifying and Dealing with Dust Avoiding Dust Sensor Cleaning