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Mastering the Nikon D780

by Darrell Young

June 2021

Beginner to intermediate

672 pages

20h 48m

English

Rocky Nook

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Use This Book with Camera in HandWhat Is the Purpose of This Book?Things to Know When Reading This BookAccessing the Camera MenusTouch-Sensitive MonitorThoughts on Using Live View (Lv) ModeFive Steps for First-Time Camera ConfigurationUsing the Camera’s Help SystemCamera Functions for Initial ConfigurationCamera Settings RecommendationsDownloadable Resources WebsiteAuthor’s Conclusion
Technical TFT-LCD Monitor InformationCamera Button Control ScreensThe i Menu: Shortcut to Important Camera FunctionsPlayback Quick MenusFlash Control ScreenLive View Photo ModeLive View Movie ModeControl PanelTouch ScreenTouch Screen: Shutter Release and Autofocus (Tap Shooting)Author’s Conclusion

Section 1: MeteringSelecting a Metering Mode with External ControlsSelecting a Metering Mode from the i Menu3D Color Matrix III MeteringCenter-Weighted MeteringSpot MeteringHighlight-Weighted MeteringSection 2: Exposure ModesProgrammed Auto (P) ModeShutter-Priority Auto (S) ModeAperture-Priority Auto (A) ModeManual (M) ModeAuto Exposure (AUTO) ModeEFFECTS (EFCT) ModesSection 3: HistogramHighlights Blink ModeWhy Master the Histogram?Understanding the HistogramAuthor’s Conclusion
Autofocus TypesMulti-CAM 3500 II AF Module versus Live View MonitorCustom Settings for AutofocusSection 1: Autofocus and AF-Area modes for Viewfinder PhotographyThree Mode GroupsAutofocus Modes in DetailViewfinder AF-Area Modes in DetailSection 2: Autofocus and AF-Area Modes for Live View PhotographyThree Important Mode Groups for Live ViewSelecting Autofocus and AF-Area Modes in Live ViewDetail on each Autofocus and AF-Area ModeUsing the AF-Area ModesSection 3: Release ModesTouch Shutter Release and Autofocus (Tap Shooting)Author’s Conclusion
How Does White Balance Work?Color TemperatureWhen Does White Balance Matter?Methods for Adjusting White BalanceWhite Balance with External ControlsWhite Balance on the i MenuWB on the Photo and Movie Shooting MenusAuto White Balance ConsiderationsAuthor’s Conclusion
DeletePlayback FolderPlayback Display OptionsCopy Image(s)Image ReviewAfter DeleteRotate TallSlide ShowRatingAuthor’s Conclusion
Configuring the Photo Shooting MenuUser Settings U1 and U2Reset Photo Shooting MenuStorage FolderFile NamingRole Played by Card in Slot 2Image AreaImage QualityImage SizeNEF (RAW) RecordingISO Sensitivity SettingsWhite BalanceSet Picture ControlManage Picture ControlColor SpaceActive D-LightingLong Exposure NRHigh ISO NRVignette ControlDiffraction CompensationAuto Distortion ControlFlicker Reduction
Auto BracketingMultiple ExposureHDR (High Dynamic Range)Interval Timer ShootingTime-Lapse MovieFocus Shift ShootingSilent Live View PhotographyAuthor’s Conclusion
Reset Movie Shooting MenuFile NamingDestinationImage AreaFrame Size/Frame RateMovie QualityMovie File TypeISO Sensitivity SettingsWhite BalanceSet Picture ControlManage Picture ControlActive D-LightingHigh ISO NRDiffraction CompensationFlicker ReductionElectronic VRMicrophone SensitivityAttenuatorFrequency ResponseWind Noise ReductionHeadphone VolumeTimecodeAuthor’s Conclusion
Reset Custom SettingsSection 1: a AutofocusCustom Settings a1 to a12Custom Setting a1: AF-C Priority SelectionCustom Setting a2: AF-S Priority SelectionCustom Setting a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-OnCustom Setting a4: 3D-Tracking Face-DetectionCustom Setting a5: Auto-Area AF Face/Eye DetectionCustom Setting a6: Focus Points UsedCustom Setting a7: Store Points by OrientationCustom Setting a8: AF ActivationCustom Setting a9: Focus Point Wrap-AroundCustom Setting a10: Focus Point OptionsCustom Setting a11: Low-Light AFCustom Setting a12: Manual Focus Ring in AF ModeSection 2: b Metering/ExposureCustom Settings b1 to b5Custom Setting b1: EV Steps for Exposure CntrlCustom Setting b2: Easy Exposure CompensationCustom Setting b3: Matrix MeteringCustom Setting b4: Center-Weighted AreaCustom Setting b5: Fine-Tune Optimal ExposureSection 3: c Timers/AE LockCustom Settings c1 to c4Custom Setting c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-LCustom Setting c2: Standby TimerCustom Setting c3: Self-TimerCustom Setting c4: Monitor Off DelaySection 4: d Shooting/DisplayCustom Settings d1 to d13Custom Setting d1: CL Mode Shooting SpeedCustom Setting d2: Max. Continuous ReleaseCustom Setting d3: Sync. Release Mode OptionsCustom Setting d4: Exposure Delay ModeCustom Setting d5: Electronic Front-Curtain ShutterCustom Setting d6: Extended Shutter Speeds(M)Custom Setting d7: File Number SequenceCustom Setting d8: Save Original (EFFECTS)Custom Setting d9: Exposure Preview (Lv)Custom Setting d10: Framing Grid DisplayCustom Setting d11: Peaking HighlightsCustom Setting d12: LCD IlluminationCustom Setting d13: Live View in Continuous ModeCustom Setting d14: Optical VRSection 5: e Bracketing/FlashCustom Settings e1 to e6Custom Setting e1: Flash Sync SpeedCustom Setting e2: Flash Shutter SpeedCustom Setting e3: Exposure Comp. for FlashCustom Setting e4: Auto [Flash] ISO Sensitivity ControlCustom Setting e5: Modeling FlashCustom Setting e6: Bracketing OrderSection 6: f ControlsCustom Settings f1 to f8Custom Setting f1: Customize i Menu and Custom Setting f2: Customize i Menu (Lv)Custom Setting f3: Custom ControlsCustom Setting f4: OK ButtonCustom Setting f5: Customize Command DialsCustom Setting f6: Release Button to Use DialCustom Setting f7: Reverse IndicatorsCustom Setting f8: [Backlight] SwitchSection 7: g MovieCustom Settings g1 to g5Custom Setting g1: Customize i MenuCustom Setting g2: Custom ControlsCustom Setting g3: AF SpeedCustom Setting g4: AF Tracking SensitivityCustom Setting g5: Highlight DisplayAuthor’s Conclusion
Format Memory CardSave User SettingsReset User SettingsLanguageMonitor BrightnessMonitor Color BalanceVirtual HorizonInformation DisplayAF Fine-Tuning OptionsNon-CPU Lens DataClean Image SensorLock Mirror Up for CleaningImage Dust Off Ref PhotoPixel MappingImage CommentCopyright InformationBeep OptionsTouch ControlsHDMILocation DataWireless Remote (WR) OptionsAssign Remote (WR) Fn ButtonAirplane ModeConnect to Smart DeviceConnect to PCConformity MarkingBattery InfoSlot Empty Release LockSave/Load Menu SettingsReset All SettingsFirmware VersionAuthor’s Conclusion
Retouched Image File NumberingAccessing the Retouch Functions—Two MethodsLimitations on Previously Retouched ImagesNEF (RAW) ProcessingTrimResizeD-LightingQuick RetouchRed-Eye CorrectionStraightenDistortion ControlPerspective ControlMonochromeImage OverlayTrim MovieSide-by-Side ComparisonAuthor’s Conclusion
My MenuRecent SettingsAfterwordThank You!

Overview

Learn to master your Nikon D780 and take full advantage of all its capabilities!

Mastering the Nikon D780 by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the new D780 camera. Darrell is determined to help the user navigate past the confusion that often comes with complex and powerful professional camera equipment.

This book explores the features and capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user’s manual. It guides readers through the camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed how, when, and why explanations for each option. Every button, dial, switch, and menu configuration setting is explored in a user-friendly manner, with suggestions for setup according to various shooting styles.

Darrell’s friendly and informative writing style allows readers to easily follow directions, while feeling as if a friend dropped in to share his knowledge. The information in this book goes beyond the camera itself and also covers basic photography technique.