Contents
CHAPTER 1: THE D7200 TOP 12 LIST
Twelve Tips to Make Your Shooting More Productive Right Out of the Box
1. Set the Correct White Balance
2. Turn Off the Auto ISO Setting
4. Set the Appropriate Image Area
5. Set Your Focus Point and Mode
8. Where’s the Beep? Custom Focusing Options
12. Hold Your Camera for Proper Shooting
A Few Things to Know and Do Before You Begin Taking Pictures
Choosing the Right Memory Card
Using the Right Format: RAW vs. JPEG
Getting Started with the Scene/Special Effects Modes
When You May Not Want to Use Auto Mode
CHAPTER 4: THE PROFESSIONAL MODES
Taking Your Photography to the Next Level
User Settings Mode—Saving Your Favorite Settings to the Mode Dial
How I Shoot: My Favorite Camera Settings
How to Shoot When Your Subject Is in Motion
Using Shutter Priority (S) Mode to Stop Motion
Using Aperture Priority (A) Mode to Isolate Your Subject
The ISO Sensitivity Auto Control Trick
Keep Them in Focus with Continuous-servo Focus and AF Focus Point Selection
Stop and Go with 3D-tracking AF
Manual Focus for Anticipated Action
Keeping Up with the Continuous Shooting Modes
Settings and Features to Make Great Portraits
Using the AE Lock (Auto Exposure Lock) Feature
Classic Black-and-White Portraits
The Portrait Picture Control for Better Skin Tones
Use Fill Flash for Reducing Shadows
Tips for Shooting Better Portraits
CHAPTER 7: LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY
Tips, Tools, and Techniques for Taking Beautiful Landscape Photographs
Using the Landscape Picture Control
Taming Bright Skies with Exposure Compensation
Shooting Amazing Black-and-White Landscapes
Directing the Viewer’s Eye: A Word About Composition
Advanced Techniques to Explore
Shooting When the Lights Get Low
Compensating for Flash Exposure
A Few Words About External Flash
CHAPTER 9: CREATIVE COMPOSITIONS
Better Photography Starts with Better Composition
CHAPTER 10: LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION
Getting the Most out of the D7200’s Video Capabilities
Dedicating a Second Card to Video
CHAPTER 11: ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
Impress Your Family and Friends