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David Busch’s Nikon D500 Guide to Digital SLR Photography
by David D. Busch
David Busch’s Nikon D500 Guide to Digital SLR Photography
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1 Thinking Outside the Box
First Things First
In the Box
Optional and Non-Optional Add-Ons
Initial Setup
Mastering the Multi Selector and Command Dials
Setting the Clock
Battery Included
Final Steps
Chapter 2 Nikon D500 Quick Start
Choosing a Release Mode
Selecting an Exposure Mode
Choosing a Metering Mode
Choosing a Focus Mode
Choosing the Focus Area Mode
Other Settings
Adjusting White Balance and ISO
Using the Self-Timer
Reviewing the Images You’ve Taken
Transferring Photos to Your Computer
Changing Default Settings
Resetting the Nikon D500
Recommended Default Changes
Shooting Tips
Photo Shooting Menu Recommendations
Custom Setting Menu Recommendations
Chapter 3 Nikon D500 Roadmap
Nikon D500: Full Frontal
The Nikon D500’s Business End
Playing Back Images
Zooming the Nikon D500 Playback Display
Viewing Thumbnails
Working with the Shooting Information/Photo Data Displays
Using the Shooting Information Display
Using the Photo Data Displays
Going Topside
Lens Components
Looking Inside the Viewfinder
Underneath Your Nikon D500
Using the MB-D17 Multi-Power Battery Pack (Vertical Grip)
Chapter 4 Nailing the Right Exposure
Getting a Handle on Exposure
Equivalent Exposure
How the D500 Calculates Exposure
Correctly Exposed
Overexposed
Underexposed
Metering Mid-Tones
Choosing a Metering Method
Matrix Metering
Center-Weighted Metering
Spot Metering
Highlight-Weighted Metering
Choosing an Exposure Method
Aperture-Priority
Shutter-Priority
Program Mode
Manual Exposure
Adjusting Exposure with ISO Settings
Dealing with Noise
Bracketing
More on Bracketing
White Balance Bracketing
ADL Bracketing
Working with HDR
Auto HDR
Bracketing and Merge to HDR
Fixing Exposures with Histograms
Tonal Range
Histogram Basics
Understanding Histograms
Fine-Tuning Exposure
Chapter 5 Mastering the Mysteries of Autofocus
How Focus Works
Contrast Detection
Phase Detection
Adding Circles of Confusion
Using Autofocus with the Nikon D500
Autofocus Simplifies Our Lives . . . Doesn’t It?
Bringing the Multi-CAM 20K AF System into Focus
Autofocus Point Selection Overview
Choosing Autofocus Area Mode
Store by Orientation
Autofocus Mode and Priority
Autofocus Mode
Autofocus Activation . . . and More
Back Button Focus
Activating Back Button Focus
Fine-Tuning the Focus of Your Lenses
Lens Tune-up
Chapter 6 Advanced Techniques
Continuous Shooting
A Tiny Slice of Time
Working with Short Exposures
Long Exposures
Three Ways to Take Long Exposures
Working with Long Exposures
Delayed Exposures
Self-Timer
Time-Lapse/Interval Photography
Multiple Exposures
Geotagging with the Nikon GP-1a
Using SnapBridge
Chapter 7 Working with Lenses
Sensor Sensibilities
Crop or Not?
Your First Lens
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
Nikon’s Lens Roundup
The Magic Three
Wide Angles
Telephoto Lenses
Macro Lenses
Chapter 8 Making Light Work for You
Continuous Lighting Basics
Living with Color Temperature
Daylight
Incandescent/Tungsten Light
Fluorescent Light/Other Light Sources
Other Lighting Accessories
Chapter 9 Electronic Flash with the Nikon D500
Electronic Flash Basics
The Moment of Exposure
A Tale of Two Exposures
Measuring Exposure
Guide Numbers
Choosing a Flash Sync Mode
Ghost Images
High-Speed Sync
Using External Flash
Using Flash Exposure Compensation
Specifying Flash Shutter Speed
Previewing Your Flash Effect
Flash Control
Working with Nikon Flash External Units
Nikon SB-300
Nikon SB-400
Nikon SB-500
Nikon SB-700
Nikon SB-R200
Nikon SB-910
SB-5000
Using Zoom Heads
Flash Modes
Repeating Flash
Chapter 10 Wireless and Multiple Flash
Elements of Wireless Flash
Master Flash
Remote Flashes
Channels
Groups
Lighting Ratios
Setting Your Master Flash
Setting Commander Mode for the SB-5000
Setting Commander Modes for the SB-910 or SB-900
Setting Commander Modes for the SB-700
Setting Commander Modes for the SB-500
Setting Remote Modes
Chapter 11 Playback, Photo Shooting, and Movie Shooting Menus
Anatomy of the Nikon D500’s Menus
Playback Menu Options
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
Photo Shooting Menu Options
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
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
Chapter 12 The Custom Settings Menu
Custom Settings Menu Layout
Custom Settings Bank
a. Autofocus
a1 AF-C Priority Selection
a2 AF-S Priority Selection
a3 Focus Tracking with Lock-on
a4 3D-Tracking Face-Detection
a5 3D-Tracking Watch Area
a6 Number of Focus Points
a7 Store by Orientation
a8 AF Activation
a9 Limit AF-Area Mode Selection
a10 Autofocus Mode Restrictions
a11 Focus Point Wrap-Around
a12 Focus Point Options
a13 Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode
b. Metering/Exposure
b1 ISO Sensitivity Step Value
b2 EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl.
b3 Exp./Flash Comp. Step Value
b4 Easy Exposure Compensation
b5 Matrix Metering
b6 Center-Weighted Area
b7 Fine-Tune Optimal Exposure
c. Timers/AE Lock
c1 Shutter-Release Button AE-L
c2 Standby Timer
c3 Self-Timer
c4 Monitor Off Delay
d. Shooting/Display
d1 CL Mode Shooting Speed
d2 Max. Continuous Release
d3 ISO Display
d4 Sync. Release Mode Options
d5 Exposure Delay Mode
d6 Electronic Front-Curtain Shutter
d7 File Number Sequence
d8 Viewfinder Grid Display
d9 LCD Illumination
d10 Optical VR
e. Bracketing/Flash
e1 Flash Sync Speed
e2 Flash Shutter Speed
e3 Exposure Compensation for Flash
e4 Auto Flash ISO Sensitivity Control
e5 Modeling Flash
e6 Auto Bracketing (Mode M)
e7 Bracketing Order
f. Controls
f1 Custom Control Assignment
f2 Multi Selector Center Button
f3 Shutter Spd & Aperture Lock
f4 Customize Command Dials
f5 Multi Selector
f6 Release Button to Use Dial
f7 Reverse Indicators
f8 Live View Button Options
f9 Illumination Switch
f10 Assign MB-D17 Buttons
g. Movie
g1 Custom Control Assignment
Chapter 13 The Setup Menu, Retouch Menu, and My Menu
Setup Menu Options
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
Retouch Menu
NEF (RAW) Processing
Trim
Resize
D-Lighting
Red-Eye Correction
Straighten
Distortion Control
Perspective Control
Filter Effects
Monochrome
Image Overlay
Edit Movie
Side-by-Side Comparison
Using My Menu
Chapter 14 Basics of Live View
Introducing Live View
Focusing in Live View
Focus Mode
Focus Area
Viewing Live View Information
Shooting Stills (and Movies, Too!) in Live View
i Button Options
Split-Screen Display Zoom
Chapter 15 Shooting Movies with the D500
Capturing Video
Using the i Button
Stop That!
Viewing Your Movies
Trimming Your Movies
Saving a Frame
Chapter 16 Tips for Shooting Better Video
“Clean” HDMI Output
Lens Craft
Depth-of-Field and Video
Zooming and Video
Keep Things Stable and on the Level
Shooting Script
Storyboards
Storytelling in Video
Composition
Lighting for Video
Illumination
Creative Lighting
Lighting Styles
Audio
Tips for Better Audio
External Microphones
Special Features
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