Nikon D780 For Dummies

Chapter 12

Creating Special Effects and Other Delights

IN THIS CHAPTER

Using the special effect modes

Making a sequence of images

Using Active D-Lighting

Creating HDR images

Creating time-lapse movies

Creating multiple images over a period of time

Creating images can be downright addicting. It’s like potato chips — you can’t eat just one. The great thing about being addicted to creating lots of images is that you don’t end up having to buy a new wardrobe or go on a diet. The great thing about your Nikon D780 is that you can create traditional images, or you can take a walk on the wild side and let your creative inner child run amuck and create images using EFCT mode. In addition to still photography with special effects, you can create time-lapse movies, create high dynamic range (HDR) images, and more.

If you’re the kind of person who didn’t draw within the lines in school, this chapter ...