Chapter 2

Setting Up the Nikon D780

IN THIS CHAPTER

check Changing the default settings that matter most

check Taking a gander at the tilting monitor

check Getting to know the control panel

check Working with the viewfinder

check Taking a look at the i menu

check Seeing what happens when you press the Info button

When you unbox your Nikon D780, it’s like stepping into a brand-new car. Everything is all bright and shiny. You nestle into the driver’s seat and take it all in. You know how to drive, but this car is different from your old one. It’s the same with your new camera. You probably know how to take pictures, but the viewfinder and the tilting monitor are different. And maybe your last camera didn’t have a control panel on top of the camera. Your Nikon D780 does. It’s a whole new world!

Even if you’re a seasoned Nikon user, there’s something for you in this chapter. Here, I show you how to set the date and time, ...

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