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Mastering the Nikon D780

Release Date: 2021/06/01
ISBN: 9781681986531
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Learn to master your Nikon D780 and take full advantage of all its capabilities!

Mastering the Nikon D780 by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the new D780 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.

Table of Contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. About the Author
  6. Table of Contents
  7. Foreword
  8. Camera Body Reference
  9. Chapter 1 Introduction and Initial Camera Setup
    1. Use This Book with Camera in Hand
    2. What Is the Purpose of This Book?
    3. Things to Know When Reading This Book
    4. Accessing the Camera Menus
    5. Touch-Sensitive Monitor
    6. Thoughts on Using Live View (Lv) Mode
    7. Five Steps for First-Time Camera Configuration
    8. Using the Camera’s Help System
    9. Camera Functions for Initial Configuration
    10. Camera Settings Recommendations
    11. Downloadable Resources Website
    12. Author’s Conclusion
  10. Chapter 2 Camera Control Screens
    1. Technical TFT-LCD Monitor Information
    2. Camera Button Control Screens
    3. The i Menu: Shortcut to Important Camera Functions
    4. Playback Quick Menus
    5. Flash Control Screen
    6. Live View Photo Mode
    7. Live View Movie Mode
    8. Control Panel
    9. Touch Screen
    10. Touch Screen: Shutter Release and Autofocus (Tap Shooting)
    11. Author’s Conclusion
  11. Chapter 3 Metering, Exposure Modes, and Histogram
    1. Section 1: Metering
    2. Selecting a Metering Mode with External Controls
    3. Selecting a Metering Mode from the i Menu
    4. 3D Color Matrix III Metering
    5. Center-Weighted Metering
    6. Spot Metering
    7. Highlight-Weighted Metering
    8. Section 2: Exposure Modes
    9. Programmed Auto (P) Mode
    10. Shutter-Priority Auto (S) Mode
    11. Aperture-Priority Auto (A) Mode
    12. Manual (M) Mode
    13. Auto Exposure (AUTO) Mode
    14. EFFECTS (EFCT) Modes
    15. Section 3: Histogram
    16. Highlights Blink Mode
    17. Why Master the Histogram?
    18. Understanding the Histogram
    19. Author’s Conclusion
  12. Chapter 4 Autofocus, AF-Area, and Release Mode
    1. Autofocus Types
    2. Multi-CAM 3500 II AF Module versus Live View Monitor
    3. Custom Settings for Autofocus
    4. Section 1: Autofocus and AF-Area modes for Viewfinder Photography
    5. Three Mode Groups
    6. Autofocus Modes in Detail
    7. Viewfinder AF-Area Modes in Detail
    8. Section 2: Autofocus and AF-Area Modes for Live View Photography
    9. Three Important Mode Groups for Live View
    10. Selecting Autofocus and AF-Area Modes in Live View
    11. Detail on each Autofocus and AF-Area Mode
    12. Using the AF-Area Modes
    13. Section 3: Release Modes
    14. Touch Shutter Release and Autofocus (Tap Shooting)
    15. Author’s Conclusion
  13. Chapter 5 White Balance
    1. How Does White Balance Work?
    2. Color Temperature
    3. When Does White Balance Matter?
    4. Methods for Adjusting White Balance
    5. White Balance with External Controls
    6. White Balance on the i Menu
    7. WB on the Photo and Movie Shooting Menus
    8. Auto White Balance Considerations
    9. Author’s Conclusion
  14. Chapter 6 Playback Menu
    1. Delete
    2. Playback Folder
    3. Playback Display Options
    4. Copy Image(s)
    5. Image Review
    6. After Delete
    7. Rotate Tall
    8. Slide Show
    9. Rating
    10. Author’s Conclusion
  15. Chapter 7 Photo Shooting Menu
    1. Configuring the Photo Shooting Menu
    2. User Settings U1 and U2
    3. Reset Photo Shooting Menu
    4. Storage Folder
    5. File Naming
    6. Role Played by Card in Slot 2
    7. Image Area
    8. Image Quality
    9. Image Size
    10. NEF (RAW) Recording
    11. ISO Sensitivity Settings
    12. White Balance
    13. Set Picture Control
    14. Manage Picture Control
    15. Color Space
    16. Active D-Lighting
    17. Long Exposure NR
    18. High ISO NR
    19. Vignette Control
    20. Diffraction Compensation
    21. Auto Distortion Control
    22. Flicker Reduction
    23. Flash Control
    24. Auto Bracketing
    25. Multiple Exposure
    26. HDR (High Dynamic Range)
    27. Interval Timer Shooting
    28. Time-Lapse Movie
    29. Focus Shift Shooting
    30. Silent Live View Photography
    31. Author’s Conclusion
  16. Chapter 8 Movie Shooting Menu
    1. Reset Movie Shooting Menu
    2. File Naming
    3. Destination
    4. Image Area
    5. Frame Size/Frame Rate
    6. Movie Quality
    7. Movie File Type
    8. ISO Sensitivity Settings
    9. White Balance
    10. Set Picture Control
    11. Manage Picture Control
    12. Active D-Lighting
    13. High ISO NR
    14. Diffraction Compensation
    15. Flicker Reduction
    16. Electronic VR
    17. Microphone Sensitivity
    18. Attenuator
    19. Frequency Response
    20. Wind Noise Reduction
    21. Headphone Volume
    22. Timecode
    23. Author’s Conclusion
  17. Chapter 9 Custom Setting Menu
    1. Reset Custom Settings
    2. Section 1: a Autofocus
    3. Custom Settings a1 to a12
    4. Custom Setting a1: AF-C Priority Selection
    5. Custom Setting a2: AF-S Priority Selection
    6. Custom Setting a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On
    7. Custom Setting a4: 3D-Tracking Face-Detection
    8. Custom Setting a5: Auto-Area AF Face/Eye Detection
    9. Custom Setting a6: Focus Points Used
    10. Custom Setting a7: Store Points by Orientation
    11. Custom Setting a8: AF Activation
    12. Custom Setting a9: Focus Point Wrap-Around
    13. Custom Setting a10: Focus Point Options
    14. Custom Setting a11: Low-Light AF
    15. Custom Setting a12: Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode
    16. Section 2: b Metering/Exposure
    17. Custom Settings b1 to b5
    18. Custom Setting b1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl
    19. Custom Setting b2: Easy Exposure Compensation
    20. Custom Setting b3: Matrix Metering
    21. Custom Setting b4: Center-Weighted Area
    22. Custom Setting b5: Fine-Tune Optimal Exposure
    23. Section 3: c Timers/AE Lock
    24. Custom Settings c1 to c4
    25. Custom Setting c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L
    26. Custom Setting c2: Standby Timer
    27. Custom Setting c3: Self-Timer
    28. Custom Setting c4: Monitor Off Delay
    29. Section 4: d Shooting/Display
    30. Custom Settings d1 to d13
    31. Custom Setting d1: CL Mode Shooting Speed
    32. Custom Setting d2: Max. Continuous Release
    33. Custom Setting d3: Sync. Release Mode Options
    34. Custom Setting d4: Exposure Delay Mode
    35. Custom Setting d5: Electronic Front-Curtain Shutter
    36. Custom Setting d6: Extended Shutter Speeds(M)
    37. Custom Setting d7: File Number Sequence
    38. Custom Setting d8: Save Original (EFFECTS)
    39. Custom Setting d9: Exposure Preview (Lv)
    40. Custom Setting d10: Framing Grid Display
    41. Custom Setting d11: Peaking Highlights
    42. Custom Setting d12: LCD Illumination
    43. Custom Setting d13: Live View in Continuous Mode
    44. Custom Setting d14: Optical VR
    45. Section 5: e Bracketing/Flash
    46. Custom Settings e1 to e6
    47. Custom Setting e1: Flash Sync Speed
    48. Custom Setting e2: Flash Shutter Speed
    49. Custom Setting e3: Exposure Comp. for Flash
    50. Custom Setting e4: Auto [Flash] ISO Sensitivity Control
    51. Custom Setting e5: Modeling Flash
    52. Custom Setting e6: Bracketing Order
    53. Section 6: f Controls
    54. Custom Settings f1 to f8
    55. Custom Setting f1: Customize i Menu and Custom Setting f2: Customize i Menu (Lv)
    56. Custom Setting f3: Custom Controls
    57. Custom Setting f4: OK Button
    58. Custom Setting f5: Customize Command Dials
    59. Custom Setting f6: Release Button to Use Dial
    60. Custom Setting f7: Reverse Indicators
    61. Custom Setting f8: [Backlight] Switch
    62. Section 7: g Movie
    63. Custom Settings g1 to g5
    64. Custom Setting g1: Customize i Menu
    65. Custom Setting g2: Custom Controls
    66. Custom Setting g3: AF Speed
    67. Custom Setting g4: AF Tracking Sensitivity
    68. Custom Setting g5: Highlight Display
    69. Author’s Conclusion
  18. Chapter 10 Setup Menu
    1. Format Memory Card
    2. Save User Settings
    3. Reset User Settings
    4. Language
    5. Monitor Brightness
    6. Monitor Color Balance
    7. Virtual Horizon
    8. Information Display
    9. AF Fine-Tuning Options
    10. Non-CPU Lens Data
    11. Clean Image Sensor
    12. Lock Mirror Up for Cleaning
    13. Image Dust Off Ref Photo
    14. Pixel Mapping
    15. Image Comment
    16. Copyright Information
    17. Beep Options
    18. Touch Controls
    19. HDMI
    20. Location Data
    21. Wireless Remote (WR) Options
    22. Assign Remote (WR) Fn Button
    23. Airplane Mode
    24. Connect to Smart Device
    25. Connect to PC
    26. Conformity Marking
    27. Battery Info
    28. Slot Empty Release Lock
    29. Save/Load Menu Settings
    30. Reset All Settings
    31. Firmware Version
    32. Author’s Conclusion
  19. Chapter 11 Retouch Menu
    1. Retouched Image File Numbering
    2. Accessing the Retouch Functions—Two Methods
    3. Limitations on Previously Retouched Images
    4. NEF (RAW) Processing
    5. Trim
    6. Resize
    7. D-Lighting
    8. Quick Retouch
    9. Red-Eye Correction
    10. Straighten
    11. Distortion Control
    12. Perspective Control
    13. Monochrome
    14. Image Overlay
    15. Trim Movie
    16. Side-by-Side Comparison
    17. Author’s Conclusion
  20. Chapter 12 My Menu and Recent Settings
    1. My Menu
    2. Recent Settings
    3. Afterword
    4. Thank You!
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