nikon workshop

8/7/2019 nikon workshop

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Nikon Basic Workshop


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BREAK from AUTO Knowing your camera

Camera operation modes Image Quality Settings

Using built-in flash White Balance

Understanding exposure

ISO settings

Outdoor shooting and review


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Popular

Professional

Nikon FX-format models

D300S

D3X

ProfessionalsD3

D5000

Prosumer

Nikon DX-format models

D700Advanced amateurs

D90

Family users

Photo enthusiasts

D3000

User-friendly model for entry-level usersNikon Digital SLR lineup

Entry-level users


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Nikon Jargon Buster

VS

Roughly 24 x 32mm sensor size

- Conventional 35mm film format

- No crop factor

- Higher ISO capability

Roughly 16 x 24mm sensor size

- For smaller body and lenses

- 1.5 crop factor

FX

DX

FX Lens Coverage

DX Lens

Coverage


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Camera produces high-quality images with fast

processing speeds.

Produces high-resolution and high-quality images

Detailed images with brilliant color

Rich tonal gradation

Minimal noise High speed processing

Active D-lighting


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ADL OFF ADL ON

Active D-Lighting (ADL)This realizes optimal contrast over the entire photo by localizing tone control, resulting in

images with a crisp, well-defined look and less occurrences of whiteout and blackout.

ADL settings are None, Weak, Normal, Strong, Stronger, and Auto (default).

ADL Setting On or Off (D3000 only)

ADL Auto FunctionAutomatically sets ADL strength in response to the dynamic range of the subject.

Reproduces brightness as you see it

Active D-Lighting


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Image sensor cleaning functionReduces dust by vibrating the low-pass filter at four different resonance frequencies.

Automatically activates the cleaning function when the power is turned on and off

(default setting).

Optical low-pass filter

Image

sensor

Nikon Integrated Dust Reduction System


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Resilient Shutter Unit

100,000-cycle (D3000,D5000)

150,000-cycle (D90)

Shutter from 1/4000

sec to 30 sec

Flash sync 1/250 sec

Proven Endurance


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Working Principles

1. Lens

2. Aperture

3. Mirror4. Shutter

5. CCD

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1. Hold the camera firmly

2. Press the lens release button

3. Twist (clock / anti-clockwise)4. Attach lens cap

1. Functions to provide a reflective image from the lens

to the viewfinder.

2. Pressing the shutter button moves the mirror

upwards.

3. Set the DSLR to Bulb mode for a longer exposure.

Removing the Lens

The Mirror Box


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Flash Ready/ High-

speed Sync

AF

Point

AF Point

Indicator

AF/FE Lock

or AEB

Shutter

Speed

Max Burst /

Remaining

Focus

Confirmation

Exposure

Comp. / Level

Aperture

1. Focus points can be

changed or even

grouped.

2. Focus is confirmed with

a beep sound or when

'Focus Confirmation'lights-up.

3. Pre-focusing is done by

pressing the shutterrelease button halfway.

The Viewfinder


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AF system featuring 11 AF points

Versatile, practical 11-point AF system


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Note :In actual use all area are not displayed.

Mode Characteristics

Single-point AF Applies AF at user-selected point.

Dynamic-area AFApplies 11-point dynamic function based on

user-selected AF area.

Auto-area AF

Automatically selects the main subject based

on 11-point defocus data and Scene

Recognition data.

3D-tracking (11 points) AF

Tracks user-selected subject using Scene

Recognition data then applies AF by

automatically switching AF points.Single-point AF Dynamic-area AF Auto-area AF 3D-tracking (11 points)

Phase Change Detection AF (Finder) Feature Overview

AF Area Modes

Four AF-area modes


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Focus mode

AF-A (Auto-servo AF) (Default setting)- Automatically switches between AF-S & AF-C

- AF-S is selected when subject is judged to be stationary

- AF-C is selected when subject is judged to be moving

AF-S (Single-servo AF)- For stationary subjects- Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway

AF-C (Continuous-servo AF)

- For moving subjects- Focuses continuously while shutter-release button is pressed halfway


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All-purpose Auto modeCamera sets optimum exposure to suit photographic conditions.

Captures diverse scenes, simply and beautifully, just by

pressing the shutter button.

The highly regarded Flash OffmodeIdeal for locations where flash photography is prohibited, or forphotographing babies.

Camera automatically increases sensitivity in dark environments,capturing the unique atmosphere of the original scene.

More creative modes

Just select the mode according to scene and subject, then press theshutter button.

An easy way to create fantastic pictures just as you imagined them.

Flash Off

Portrait Close-upLandscape Night Portrait

Sports

Scene Modes for More Creative Expression


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Face priority AFAutomatically detects up to five faces and focuses on the

closest one.

Wide area AFOffers a large AF area suitable for handheld shooting.

Normal area AFProvides focus with pinpoint accuracy when using a

tripod

Live View with 3 Contrast-detect AF modes


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Wide area AF:Wide area AF:

A larger focusarea than

normal AF

Easier to focuswhen shooting

hand-held

Normal area AF:Normal area AF:

Effective when

pinpoint focus is

required e.g. when

shooting close up

Very effective when

using a tripod


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Face Priority:Face Priority:

Detect up to 5 faces and

automatically focus on

the nearest face

AF area changes

according to the faces

movement

Very effective when usinga tripod


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Pressing the Info button enables switching of information and grid display.

Sound recording mark

Live View remaining time

(displayed from 30 s, turns redfrom 5 s)

Non-recording mark

AF mode

Remaining time

White balanceImage size

Live View end indicator

Brightness indicator

Image quality

Battery indicator

Monitor brightness adjustment guide

Card indicator

Shooting mode (green in Auto Mode)

Recording start guide

Full display

Monitor Display in Live View


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Video shooting mode:Video shooting mode:

HD video clips recorded in AVI format

(Can be viewed and edited in most operation systems)Can fully utilize Nikkor Lens for DSLR for video shooting

HDMI output

Video Playback mode

No autofocus in video shooting


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ImageImageSizeSize

FrameFrameRateRate

RecordableRecordableTimeTime

1280 x 720 24 fps 5 min640 x 424 24 fps 20 min

320 x 216 24 fps 20 minNote: The maximal file size with AVI 1.0 is 2 GB


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Simple, effective system that enables users at any level to flexibly

choose and adjust the tone and color they want

Six kinds of Picture Controls Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait and

Landscape are preinstalled

Vivid

Landscape

Neutral

Portrait

Standard

Monochrome

Picture Controls for Simple Image Creation


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Picture ControlCustomise the visual style of your images

Choose from six settings:

Portrait For smooth skin

tones

Landscape For brighter

greens and blues

Standard For versatility

Vivid For distinct, colorful

images

Neutral For less contrast

Monochrome For a timelessclassic look

Picture Control Menu

Quick Adjust


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- Color density +

Standard Vivid Neutral Monochrome

Black

& white

Rainbow

Note: Users can set up or choose Custom

Picture Control settings.

Quick

adjustment

Sepia Cool

PICTURE CONTROL


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Standard


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Neutral


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Vivid


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Monochrome

P i


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Portrait

L d


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Landscape


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D-LightingBrightens shadowy areas,

making it ideal for photographs

taken in dark or backlit situation

Photo Editing Functions

Red-eye CorrectionCorrects red-eye caused by

flash

Trim

Creates a cropped copy of theselected photograph


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MonochromeCreates monochrome

photograph

More Photo Editing Functions

Filter EffectsCreates a variety types of filter

effects

Color BalanceCreates modified color balance


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JPEG/JPG FINE / NORMAL / BASIC

Compressed File

Most common and supported by manydevices

RAW Digital Film format.

Unprocessed file for further editing

before printing.

Understanding Different File Types


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NEF (RAW) Image ProcessingNEF (RAW) Image Processing

In camera processing is possible

Enables adjustments of the following:

Image quality Image size

White balance Picture Control, etc.

Original RAW image

Picture Control

White balance (fluorescent light)

Exposure compensation [+2]

Saved as a JPEG image separately from

the original RAW image

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Enlarged histogram display

Easy-to-use Playback Functions

Thumbnail Playback

Selectable from 1, 4, 9 or 72 frames

72-thumbnail Playback: Photos in batches of

72 can be viewed at any one time for easysearch and confirmation

Calendar Playback


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Single-screenPlayback Viewing

movie

Playback time/total

time

Playback

volume

Playback

controller

Viewing MoviesViewing Movies::Movie playback is started by pressing the OK button on the playback

screen.

Use the Multi selector to pause, forward, rewind, and stop movies.Use the Enlarge/Reduce button to adjust the volume.


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Flash Modes


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Different Flash ModesDifferent Flash Modes

TTL

Flash output is

adjusted

automatically

ManualUser choose flash

level

Repeating

Flash (D90)

Flash fire repeatedly

Commander

Mode (D90)

Become master flash

by controlling one or

more remote units


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When to use flash?When to use flash? Light up shadows

Put a sparkle in the eyes

Flash in a night scene Freeze the moment

Improve contrast and saturating colours

When NOT to use flash?When NOT to use flash? When your subject is out of range

When you are taking a pleasant and warm ambience

When you are shooting a reflective surface

No flash photography allowed


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Camera attempts to determine/adjust proper color temperature

of the light

Auto

Incandescent

Fluorescent

Direct sunlightFlash

Cloudy

ShadeWhite balance preset

Auto white balance

Warm white balance


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Speedlite SB-600

Enables highly sophisticatedflash photography

Remote Cord MC-DC2

Handy for operating the shutterrelease when using a tripod

Remote Controller ML-L3

For wireless shutter releaseoperations

Optional Accessories


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