August 2009
Beginner to intermediate
312 pages
7h 54m
English
Overview
Now that you’ve bought the amazing Nikon D5000, you need a
book that goes beyond a tour of the camera’s features to show
you exactly how to use the D5000 to take great pictures. With
Nikon D5000: From Snapshots to Great Shots, you get the
perfect blend of photography instruction and camera reference that
will take your images to the next level! Beautifully illustrated
with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take
control of your photography to get the image you want every time
you pick up the camera. Follow along with your friendly and
knowledgeable guide, photographer and author Jeff Revell, and you
will:
Learn the top ten things you need to know about shooting with the D5000
Use the D5000’s automatic scene modes to get better shots right away
Move on to the professional modes, where you have full control over the look and feel of your images
Master the photographic basics of composition, focus, depth of field, and much more
Learn all the best tricks and techniques for getting great action shots, landscapes, and portraits
Find out how to get great shots in low light
Fully grasp all the concepts and techniques as you go, with assignments at the end of every chapter
With Nikon D5000: From Snapshots to Great Shots, you’ll learn not only what makes a great shot work — you’ll learn how to get that shot using your D5000. And once you’ve got the shot, show it off! Join the book’s Flickr group, share your photos, and discuss how you use your D5000 to get great shots at flickr.com/groups/nikon_d5000fromsnapshotstogreatshots.
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