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Dedication
by David D. Busch
David Busch’s Nikon D5500 Guide to Digital SLR Photography
Cover
Title
Copyright
Dedication
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 Thinking Outside of the Box
First Things First
Initial Setup
Mastering the Multi Selector, Command Dials, and Touch Screen
Setting the Clock
Battery Included
Final Steps
Chapter 2 Nikon D5500 Quick Start
Choosing a Release Mode
Adjusting ISO
Selecting an Exposure Mode
Choosing an Auto/Scene or Effects Mode
Choosing an Advanced Mode
Choosing a Metering Mode
Choosing a Focus Mode
Choosing the Focus Area Mode
Reviewing the Images You’ve Taken
Using the Built-in Flash
Transferring Photos to Your Computer
Changing Default Settings
Resetting the Nikon D5500
Recommended Default Changes
Shooting Menu Recommendations
Custom Setting Menu Recommendations
Chapter 3 Nikon D5500 Roadmap
Nikon D5500: Full Frontal
The Nikon D5500’s Business End
Playing Back Images
Zooming the Nikon D5500 Playback Display
Viewing Thumbnails
Working with Calendar View
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 D5500
Chapter 4 Nailing the Right Exposure
Getting a Handle on Exposure
How the D5500 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
Adjusting Exposure with ISO Settings
Dealing with Noise
Fixing Exposures with Histograms
Bracketing
White Balance Bracketing/ADL Bracketing
HDR Photography
Auto HDR
Bracketing and Merge to HDR
Chapter 5 Mastering Autofocus Options
How Focus Works
Contrast Detection
Phase Detection
Cross-Type Focus Points
Adding Circles of Confusion
Phase Detection vs. Contrast Detection
Using Autofocus with the Nikon D5500
Autofocus Simplifies Our Lives . . . Doesn’t It?
Focus on the D5500’s Multi-CAM 4800DX AF System
Autofocus Point Selection Overview
Choosing Autofocus Point Selection Mode
Autofocus Mode and Priority
Autofocus Mode
Back Button Focus
Activating Back Button Focus
Chapter 6 Live View and Movies
The New Perspective of Live View and Movies
Beginning Live View
Metering Mode
Focus Mode
Focus Area
Introducing Subject-Tracking
Viewing Live View Information
Shooting in Live View
Shooting Movies with the D5500
Movie Exposure
Viewing Your Movies
Editing Your Movies
Tips for Shooting Better Movies
Make a Shooting Script
Use Storyboards
Storytelling in Video
Lighting for Video
Audio
Chapter 7 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
Geotagging
GPS with the Nikon GP-1/GP-1a
Wi-Fi
Connecting Your Camera to Your Smart Device
Eye-Fi Cards and Alternatives
Chapter 8 Playback and Shooting Menus
Anatomy of the Nikon D5500’s Menus
Playback Menu Options
Delete
Playback Folder
Playback Display Options
Image Review
Auto Image Rotation
Rotate Tall
Slide Show
DPOF Print Order
Rating
Select to Send to Smart Device
Shooting Menu Options
Reset Shooting Menu
Storage Folder
File Naming
Image Quality
Image Size
NEF (RAW) Recording
ISO Sensitivity Settings
White Balance
Set Picture Control
Manage Picture Control
Color Space
Active D-Lighting
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
Release Mode
Long Exp. NR
High ISO NR
Vignette Control
Auto Distortion Control
Interval Timer Shooting
Movie Settings
Chapter 9 Custom Setting Menu
Custom Setting Menu Layout
Reset Custom Settings
a. Autofocus
a1 AF-C Priority Selection
a2 Number of Focus Points
a3 Built-in AF-Assist Illuminator
a4 Rangefinder
b. Exposure
b1 EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl
b2 ISO Display
c. Timers/AE Lock
c1 Shutter Release Button AE-L
c2 Auto Off Timers
c3 Self-Timer
c4 Remote on Duration (ML-L3)
d. Shooting/Display
d1 Exposure Delay Mode
d2 File Number Sequence
d3 Viewfinder Grid Display
d4 Date Stamp
d5 Reverse Indicators
e. Bracketing/Flash
e1 Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash
e2 Auto Bracketing Set
f. Controls
f1 Assign Fn Button
f2 Assign AE-L/AF-L Button
f3 Assign Touch Fn
f4 Reverse Dial Rotation
Chapter 10 Setup, Retouch, and My Menus
Setup Menu Options
Format Memory Card
Image Comment
Copyright Information
Time Zone and Date
Language
Beep Options
Touch Controls
Monitor Brightness
Info Display Format
Auto Info Display
Info Display Auto Off
Clean Image Sensor
Lock Mirror Up for Cleaning
Image Dust Off Ref Photo
Flicker Reduction
Slot Empty Release Lock
Video Mode
HDMI
Accessory Terminal
Wi-Fi
Eye-Fi Upload
Conformity Marking
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 Special Effects Modes
Using My Menu
Chapter 11 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
What Lenses Can Do for You
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 12 Making Light Work for You
Continuous Illumination versus Electronic Flash
Continuous Lighting Basics
Daylight
Incandescent/Tungsten Light
Fluorescent Light/Other Light Sources
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 D5500 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
Flash Techniques
Using the Zoom Head
Flash Modes
Working with Wireless Commander Mode
Connecting External Flash
More Advanced Lighting Techniques
Diffusing and Softening the Light
Using Multiple Light Sources
Other Lighting Accessories
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