Nikon D3000 For Dummies

Professional photography advice for D3000 beginners The Nikon D3000 is Nikon's new entry-level camera. With the D3000, you get all the features of Nikon's older cameras along with an updated battery, larger monitor, and improved focus features. In addition, the D3000 also offers simpler menus to help first-time DSLR users. Assuming no prior dSLR knowledge, veteran author Julie Adair King offers you a tour of the camera body, a hands-on how-to on all the features of the D3000, and a step-by-step walkthrough of how to get the photos you want. Explains shooting in auto mode, reviews the new video option, and covers working with file size and quality Walks you through shifting out of automatic mode and using the D3000's lighting, exposure, focus, and color features Demonstrates getting photos from your camera to your PC, developing an effective file system, and sharing photos via print, online, or other ways Packed with useful tips, this helpful guide encourages you to take control of your camera.

Professional photography advice for D3000 beginnersThe Nikon D3000 is Nikon's new entry-level camera. With theD3000, you get all the features of Nikon's older cameras along withan updated battery, larger monitor, and improved focus features. Inaddition, the D3000 also offers simpler menus to help first-timeDSLR users.Assuming no prior dSLR knowledge, veteran author Julie AdairKing offers you a tour of the camera body, a hands-on how-to on allthe features of the D3000, and a step-by-step walkthrough of how toget the photos you want.* Explains shooting in auto mode, reviews the new video optionand covers working with file size and quality* Walks you through shifting out of automatic mode and using theD3000's lighting, exposure, focus, and color features* Demonstrates getting photos from your camera to your PCdeveloping an effective file system, and sharing photos via printonline, or other waysPacked with useful tips, this helpful guide encourages you totake control of your camera.

Introduction 1Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps 7Chapter 1: Getting the Lay of the Land 9Chapter 2: Taking Great Pictures, Automatically 45Chapter 3: Controlling Picture Quality and Size 65Chapter 4: Reviewing Your Photos 87Part II: Taking Creative Control 115Chapter 5: Getting Creative with Exposure and Lighting 117Chapter 6: Manipulating Focus and Color 157Chapter 7: Putting It All Together 193Part III: Working with Picture Files 213Chapter 8: Downloading, Organizing, and Archiving Your Picture Files 215Chapter 9: Printing and Sharing Your Pictures 243Part IV: The Part of Tens 265Chapter 10: Ten Fun and Practical Retouch Menu Features 267Chapter 11: Ten Special-Purpose Features to Explore on a Rainy Day 287Index 313