March 2012
Beginner to intermediate
240 pages
6h 43m
English
Content preview from Nikon® Creative Lighting System Digital Field Guide, Third Edition
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Chapter 1: Exploring the Nikon Creative Lighting System
Like most sophisticated pieces of camera equipment, a speedlight is a complicated device with many different parts and features. To get the most out of yours, it helps to be familiar with all of the moving parts. In this chapter, I dissect each speedlight and explain what each button, switch, dial, and lever does. I also cover some of the accessories and current cameras that can be used with them. By the end of this chapter, you should be familiar with all of the different accessories and terminologies that pertain to your Nikon Speedlight.
The Nikon Creative Lighting System (or CLS) basically consists of two components: A CLS-compatible camera and a speedlight. This is just the beginning, however, because the CLS is a completely modular system that can also be comprised of a camera and multiple speedlights functioning as Commanders and/or Remotes.
The Nikon Creative Lighting System can add flare to your images.
Main Features and Functions
Nikon has designed its Creative Lighting System with features and functions that anyone can take advantage of, whether you’re new to photography or a seasoned professional. Once you understand the different components of the Nikon CLS and how the features can work for you, you unlock a whole new world of creative opportunities.
The main features and functions of the Nikon Creative ...
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