
David Busch's Nikon D780 Guide to Digital Photography
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David Busch''s Nikon D780 Guide to Digital Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for the exciting Nikon D780 digital SLR.
This weather-sealed pro/enthusiast camera is built around a 24.5 megapixel back-illuminated sensor that offers incredible image quality and features a dual focus system for fast phase detect autofocus in both viewfinder and live view/movie modes. Burst shooting with continuous autofocus at 7 frames per second - or up to 12 fps in live view/silent shooting mode - is an action photographer's dream. Videographers will love the D780's UHD 4K video, too. All photographers will appreciate the security the camera's twin SD card slots provide.
Filled with detailed how-to steps and full-color illustrations, David Busch''s Nikon D780 Guide to Digital Photography covers all the camera''s capabilities in depth, from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup, exposure, lens selection, lighting, and more, and relates each feature to specific photographic techniques and situations. Also included is the handy visual "roadmap" guide to the D780, a chapter with close-up photos and descriptions of the camera''s essential features and controls. Learn when to use each option and, more importantly, when not to use them, by following the author's recommended settings for every menu entry.
With best-selling photographer and mentor David Busch as your guide, you''ll quickly have full creative mastery of your camera's capabilities, whether you''re shooting on the job, as an advanced enthusiast, or are just out for fun. Start building your knowledge and confidence, while bringing your vision to light with the Nikon D780 today.
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Content
- Cover
- Contents
- 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 D780 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 D780
- Recommended Default Changes
- Shooting Tips
- Photo Shooting Menu Recommendations
- Custom Setting Menu Recommendations
- CHAPTER 3: Nikon D780 Roadmap
- Nikon D780: Full Frontal
- The Nikon D780's Business End
- Playing Back Images
- Zooming the Nikon D780 Playback Display
- Viewing Thumbnails
- Working with Calendar View
- Using the Photo Data Displays
- Going Topside
- Lens Components
- Underneath Your Nikon D780
- Looking Inside the Viewfinder
- What's the Fuss about BSI?
- CHAPTER 4: Nailing the Right Exposure
- Getting a Handle on Exposure
- Equivalent Exposure
- How the D780 Calculates Exposure
- Correctly Exposed
- Overexposed
- Underexposed
- 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
- Improved Cross-Type Focus Point
- Coverage Area
- Adding Circles of Confusion
- Autofocus with the Nikon D780 (Viewfinder Mode)
- Autofocus Point Selection Overview
- Choosing Autofocus Area Mode
- Store by Orientation
- Autofocus Mode and Priority
- Autofocus Mode
- Locking Focus
- Autofocus with the Nikon D780 (Live View/Movie Modes)
- Choosing Autofocus Area Mode (Live View/Movies)
- Face/Eye Detection
- Manual Focus
- Autofocus Settings Summary
- Trap (Auto) Focus
- Back Button Focus
- Activating Back Button Focus
- Fine-Tuning the Focus of Your Lenses
- Lens Tune-up Options
- Manual Adjustment
- Automatic Fine Tuning
- CHAPTER 6: Advanced Features
- Continuous Shooting
- Super Speed
- A Tiny Slice of Time
- Working with Short Exposures
- Long Exposures
- Ways to Take Long Exposures
- Working with Long Exposures
- Delayed Exposures
- Self-Timer
- Interval/Time-Lapse Photography
- Using Interval Photography
- Star Trails
- Time-Lapse Movies
- Multiple Exposures
- Focus Shift Shooting
- Digitizing Negatives and Slides
- Connecting to Your Smart Device or Computer
- Linking Camera to Smart Device
- Using the SnapBridge App
- Camera Screen
- Other Connection Options
- CHAPTER 7: Working with Lenses
- Sensor Sensibilities
- 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/Halogen Light
- Fluorescent Light/LEDs
- Other Lighting Accessories
- CHAPTER 9: Electronic Flash with the Nikon D780
- 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
- Nikon SB-5000
- Light Modifiers
- 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
- Radio Control
- CHAPTER 11: Playback, Photo Shooting, and Movie Shooting Menus
- Anatomy of the Nikon D780's Menus
- Playback Menu Options
- Delete
- Playback Folder
- Playback Display Options
- Copy Image(s)
- Image Review
- After Delete
- Rotate Tall
- Slide Show
- Rating
- Photo Shooting Menu Options
- Reset Photo Shooting Menu
- Storage Folder
- File Naming
- Role Played by Card in Slot 2
- 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
- Diffraction Compensation
- Auto Distortion Control
- Flicker Reduction
- Flash Control
- Auto Bracketing
- Multiple Exposure
- HDR (High Dynamic Range)
- Interval Timer Shooting
- Time-Lapse Movie
- Focus Shift Shooting
- Silent Live View Photography
- Movie Shooting Menu
- Reset Movie Shooting Menu
- File Naming
- Destination
- Image Area
- Frame Size/Frame Rate
- Movie Quality
- Movie File Type
- ISO Sensitivity Settings
- White Balance
- Set Picture Control
- Manage Picture Control
- Active D-Lighting
- High ISO NR
- Diffraction Compensation
- Flicker Reduction
- Electronic VR
- Microphone Sensitivity
- Attenuator
- Frequency Response
- Wind Noise Reduction
- Headphone Volume
- Timecode
- CHAPTER 12: The Custom Settings Menu
- Custom Settings Menu Layout
- Reset Custom Settings
- a. Autofocus
- a1 AF-C Priority Selection
- a2 AF-S Priority Selection
- a3 Focus Tracking with Lock-on
- a4 3D-Tracking Face-Detection
- a5 Auto-Area AF Face/Eye Detection
- a6 Focus Points Used
- a7 Store Points by Orientation
- a8 AF Activation
- a9 Focus Point Wrap-Around
- a10 Focus Point Options
- a11 Low-Light AF
- a12 Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode
- b. Metering/Exposure
- b1 EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl.
- b2 Easy Exposure Compensation
- b3 Matrix Metering
- b4 Center-Weighted Area
- b5 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 Sync. Release Mode Options
- d4 Exposure Delay Mode
- d5 Electronic Front-Curtain Shutter
- d6 Extended Shutter Speeds (Manual Exposure)
- d7 File Number Sequence
- d8 Save Original (EFFECTS)
- d9 Exposure Preview (Live View)
- d10 Framing Grid Display
- d11 Peaking Highlights
- d12 LCD Illumination
- d13 Live View in Continuous Mode
- d14 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 Bracketing Order
- f. Controls
- f1 Customize i Menu
- f2 Customize i menu (Live View)
- f3 Custom Controls
- f4 OK Button
- f5 Customize Command Dials
- f6 Release Button to Use Dial
- f7 Reverse Indicators
- f8 Illumination Switch
- g. Movie
- g1 Customize i Menu
- g2 Custom Controls
- g3 AF Speed
- g4 AF Tracking Sensitivity
- g5 Highlight Display
- CHAPTER 13: The Setup Menu, Retouch Menu, and My Menu
- Setup Menu Options
- Format Memory Card
- Save User Settings
- Reset User Settings
- Language
- Time Zone and Date
- Monitor Brightness
- Monitor Color Balance
- Virtual Horizon
- Information Display
- AF Fine-Tuning Options
- Non-CPU Lens Data
- Clean Image Sensor
- Lock Mirror Up for Cleaning
- Image Dust Off Ref Photo
- Pixel Mapping
- Image Comment
- Copyright Information
- Beep Options
- Touch Controls
- HDMI
- Location Data
- Wireless Remote (WR) Options
- Assign Remote (WR) Fn Button
- Airplane Mode
- Connect to Smart Device
- Connect to PC
- Wireless Transmitter (WT-7)
- Conformity Marking
- Battery Info
- Slot Empty Release Lock
- Save/Load Menu Settings
- Reset All Settings
- Firmware Version
- Retouch Menu
- NEF (RAW) Processing
- Trim
- Resize
- D-Lighting
- Quick Retouch
- Red-Eye Correction
- Straighten
- Distortion Control
- Perspective Control
- Monochrome
- Image Overlay
- Trim Movie
- Side-by-Side Comparison
- Using My Menu/Recent Settings
- CHAPTER 14: Capturing Video
- Quick-Start Checklist
- Lean, Mean, Movie Machine
- Capturing Video
- Slow-Motion Movies
- Shooting Your Movie
- Using the i Button
- Stop That!
- Viewing Your Movies
- Trimming Your Movies
- Saving a Frame
- CHAPTER 15: Tips for Shooting Better Video
- Using an External Recorder
- Refocusing on Focus
- 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
- CHAPTER 16: Troubleshooting and Prevention
- Upgrading Your Firmware
- How It Works
- Why Multiple Firmware Modules?
- Getting Ready
- Updating from a Card Reader
- Starting the Update
- Protecting Your LCD
- Troubleshooting Memory Cards
- All Your Eggs in One Basket?
- Preventive Measures
- What Can Go Wrong?
- What Can You Do?
- Cleaning Your Sensor
- Dust the FAQs, Ma'am
- Identifying and Dealing with Dust
- Avoiding Dust
- Sensor Cleaning
- Index
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F
- G
- H
- I
- J
- K
- L
- M
- N
- O
- P
- Q
- R
- S
- T
- U
- V
- W
- Z
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