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David Busch’s Nikon D3400 Guide to Digital SLR Photography
by David D. Busch
David Busch's Nikon D3400 Guide to Digital SLR Photography
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 D3400 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 D3400 Roadmap
Nikon D3400: Front View
The Nikon D3400’s Business End
Playing Back Images
Zooming the Nikon D3400 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 D3400
Looking Inside the Viewfinder
Chapter 4 Playback and Shooting Menus
Anatomy of the Nikon D3400’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
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
Remote On Duration (ML-L3)
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 D3400 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
Phase Detection
Contrast Detection
Locking in Focus
Focus Modes
Adding Circles of Confusion
Using Autofocus with the Nikon D3400
Your Autofocus Mode Options
Autofocus Mode
Autofocus Area
Focusing in Live View
Focus Mode
Focus Area
Chapter 8 Movie Making with the Nikon D3400
Working with Live View
Fun with Live View
Beginning Live View
Shooting in Live View
Shooting Movies with the D3400
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 D3400
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?
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 11 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 D3400 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-910/900
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 Two Firmware Modules?
Getting Ready
Updating from a Card Reader
Updating with a USB Connection
Starting the Update
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
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