Book Description Mastering the Nikon D500 by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the new D500 camera. Darrell is determined to help the user navigate past the confusion that often comes with complex and powerful professional camera equipment. This book explores the features and capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user’s manual. It guides readers through the camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed how, when, and why explanations for each option. Every button, dial, switch, and menu configuration setting is explored in a user-friendly manner, with suggestions for setup according to various shooting styles. Darrell’s friendly and informative writing style allows readers to easily follow directions while feeling as if a friend dropped in to share his knowledge. The information in this book goes beyond the camera itself and also covers basic photography technique. Show and hide more
Table of Contents
Foreword Camera Body Reference Chapter 1 Introduction and Initial Camera Setup Learning about the Nikon D500 First Use of the Camera First-Time HD-SLR Users Accessing the Camera Menus Five Steps for First-Time Camera Configuration Using the Camera’s Help System Camera Functions for Initial Configuration SnapBridge Configuration Personal Camera Settings Recommendations Things to Know When Reading This Book Downloadable Resources Website Author’s Conclusion Chapter 2 Playback Menu Delete Playback Folder Hide Image Playback Display Options Copy Image(s) Image Review After Delete After Burst, Show Auto Image Rotation Rotate Tall Slide Show Select to Send to Smart Device Playback i Button Menu Author’s Conclusion Chapter 3 Photo Shooting Menu Photo Shooting Menu Bank Extended Photo Menu Banks Storage Folder File Naming Primary Slot Selection Secondary Slot Function Flash Control Choose Image Area Image Quality Image Size NEF (RAW) Recording ISO Sensitivity Settings White Balance Set Picture Control Manage Picture Control Color Space Active D-Lighting Long Exposure NR High ISO NR Vignette Control Auto Distortion Control Flicker Reduction Auto Bracketing Set Multiple Exposure HDR (High Dynamic Range) Interval Timer Shooting Author’s Conclusion Chapter 4 Movie Shooting Menu Reset Movie Shooting Menu File Naming Destination Choose Image Area Frame Size/Frame Rate Movie Quality ISO Sensitivity Settings White Balance Set Picture Control Manage Picture Control Active D-Lighting High ISO NR Flicker Reduction Microphone Sensitivity Frequency Response Wind Noise Reduction Time-Lapse Movie Electronic VR Author’s Conclusions Chapter 5 Custom Setting Menu Section One: a Autofocus Section Two: b Metering/Exposure Section Three: c Timers/AE Lock Section Four: d Shooting/Display Section Five: e Bracketing/Flash Section Six: f Controls Section Seven: g Movie Author’s Conclusion Chapter 6 Setup Menu Format Memory Card Language Time Zone and Date Monitor Brightness Monitor Color Balance Virtual Horizon Information Display AF Fine-Tune Non-CPU Lens Data Clean Image Sensor Lock Mirror Up for Cleaning Image Dust Off Ref Photo Image Comment Copyright Information IPTC Beep Touch Controls HDMI Location Data Wireless Remote (WR) Options Assign Remote (WR) Fn Button Airplane Mode Connect to Smart Device Send to Smart Device (Auto) Wi-Fi Bluetooth Network Eye-Fi Upload Conformity Marking MB-D17 Battery Type Battery Order Battery Info Slot Empty Release Lock Save/Load Settings Reset All Settings Firmware Version Author’s Conclusion Chapter 7 Retouch Menu Retouched Image File Numbering Accessing the Retouch Functions—Three Methods Limitations on Previously Retouched Images Using the Retouch Menu Functions Author’s Conclusion Chapter 8 My Menu and Recent Settings My Menu Recent Settings Author’s Conclusion Chapter 9 Metering, Exposure Modes, and Histogram Section 1: Metering Section 2: Exposure Modes Section 3: Histogram Author’s Conclusions Chapter 10 White Balance How Does White Balance (WB) Work? Color Temperature Camera Control Locations for WB Adjustment Manual White Balance Using the WB Button Manual White Balance Using the Shooting Menu(s) Manual Color Temperature with the WB Button Manual Color Temperature with the Shooting Menu Measuring Ambient Light by Using PRE Fine-Tuning White Balance Editing the PRE WB Comment Field Using the White Balance from a Previously Captured Image Protecting a White Balance Preset Auto White Balance Should I Worry about White Balance If I Shoot in RAW mode? White Balance Tips and Tricks Author’s Conclusion Chapter 11 Autofocus, AF-Area, and Release Modes Section 1: Autofocus in Viewfinder Photography Section 2: Autofocus in Live View Photography Section 3: Release Modes Touch Shutter Release and Autofocus (Tap Shooting) Custom Settings for Autofocus (a1–a13) Author’s Conclusion Chapter 12 Live View Photography Live View Mode Live View Photography Mode Screens Author’s Conclusion Chapter 13 Movie Live View Selecting Movie Live View Mode Movie Live View Still Images Movie Live View Screens Preparing to Make Movies Recording a Video with Your D500 Recording Video from the HDMI Port Displaying Movies Author’s Conclusion Afterword Credits for Chapter Opening Images