Short description
Like previous "For Dummies" books on Nikon cameras, this book assumes no prior dSLR experience as it helps readers take control of their camera. Parts include: Fast Track to Super Snaps - a tour of the camera body, shooting in auto mode, working with file size and quality, and using the viewscreen to set up, shoot, and review photos. Taking Creative Control - a hands-on how to on shifting out of automatic mode and using the camera's lighting, exposure, focus, and color features. This section also covers the new video option included on the camera. Working With Picture Files - covers the important steps of getting photos from the camera to a PC, developing an effective file system, and sharing photos via print, online, or other means. The Part of Tens - the traditional closer of all "For Dummies" titles, author Julie King offers photo retouching tips and unique features of the camera to apply to certain shooting situations.
Long description
Your Nikon D90 digital camera offers professional-quality features like 11-point auto focus, Live View, and the ability to shoot HD video. Take full advantage of every feature with Nikon D90 For Dummies ! This fun and easy guide helps you understand and use all the dials and modes, manage photo size and quality, take creative control with manual settings, and share your images in print or online. With this full-color book, getting great shots is a snap. You'll learn to: format memory cards, use Live View, create custom settings, and change lenses; use thumbnail and calendar displays and picture data, and get tips for inspecting your photos; control aperture, shutter speed, and ISO; work with active D-lighting; and use various flash modes; take control of lighting, exposure, and color; set up, shoot, and review photos using the view screen; record HD video, including sound, and know what your D90 can and can't do; download, organize, and archive your images, share them in prints, e-mails, or slide shows, and use Nikon's photo management software; decide when you should use JPEG and when to use NEF; and, adjust resolution for optimum print quality or file size. Photographic expert Julie Adair King also shares secrets for getting the best point - and - shoot pictures, why you might not want to use the top image quality setting, and much more. Grab your Nikon D90 and Nikon D90 For Dummies , and start shooting!