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Nikon® D700 Digital Field Guide

Name: Nikon® D700 Digital Field Guide
Author: J. Dennis Thomas
ISBN: 9780470413203

by J. Dennis Thomas

January 2009

Intermediate to advanced

288 pages

8h 21m

English

Wiley

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Copyright
About the Author
Credits
Acknowledgments
Introduction
About the D700
I. Using the Nikon D700
1. Exploring the Nikon D700
1.1. D700 FX-format CMOS Sensor1.1.1. From analog to digital1.1.2. CMOS versus CCD1.1.2.1. CCD1.1.2.2. CMOS1.1.3. Pixels1.1.3.1. Micro-lenses1.1.3.2. Interpreting color1.2. Key Components of the D7001.2.1. Top of the camera1.2.2. Back of the camera1.2.3. Front of the camera1.2.3.1. Right front1.2.3.2. Left front1.2.4. Sides and bottom of camera1.2.4.1. Right side1.2.4.2. Left side1.2.4.3. Bottom1.3. Viewfinder Display1.4. Control Panel1.5. Shooting Info Display
2. Nikon D700 Essentials
2.1. Exposure Modes2.1.1. Programmed Auto2.1.2. Aperture Priority2.1.3. Shutter Priority2.1.4. Manual2.2. Metering Modes2.2.1. Matrix2.2.2. Center-weighted2.2.3. Spot2.3. Focus Modes2.3.1. How the D700 autofocus works2.3.1.1. Phase detection2.3.1.2. Contrast detection2.3.2. Continuous2.3.3. Single2.3.4. Manual2.4. Autofocus Area Modes2.4.1. Single-area AF2.4.2. Dynamic-area AF2.4.2.1. 9 points2.4.2.2. 21 points2.4.2.3. 51 points2.4.2.4. 51 points (3D-tracking)2.4.3. Auto-area AF2.5. ISO Sensitivity2.5.1. Auto ISO2.5.2. Noise reduction2.5.2.1. Long exposure NR2.5.2.2. High ISO NR2.6. White Balance2.6.1. What is Kelvin?2.6.2. White balance settings2.7. Picture Controls2.7.1. Original Picture Controls2.7.2. Optional Picture Controls2.7.3. Custom Picture Controls2.8. JPEG2.9. TIFF2.10. Image Size2.11. Image Quality2.12. NEF (RAW)2.12.1. Type of compression2.12.2. Bit depth2.13. Live View
3. Setting Up the Nikon D700
3.1. Playback Menu3.1.1. Delete3.1.2. Playback folder3.1.3. Hide image3.1.4. Display mode3.1.5. Image review3.1.6. After delete3.1.7. Rotate tall3.1.8. Slide show3.1.9. Print set (DPOF)3.2. Shooting Menu3.2.1. Shooting menu bank3.2.2. Reset shooting menu3.2.3. Active folder3.2.4. File naming3.2.5. Image quality3.2.6. Image size3.2.7. Image area3.2.8. JPEG compression3.2.9. NEF (RAW) recording3.2.10. White balance3.2.10.1. Using standard WB settings3.2.10.2. Choosing a color temperature3.2.10.3. Preset white balance3.2.10.3.1. Direct measurement3.2.10.3.2. Copy white balance from existing photograph3.2.11. Set Picture Control3.2.12. Manage Picture Control3.2.13. Color space3.2.14. Active D-Lighting3.2.15. Vignette control3.2.16. Long exp. NR3.2.17. High ISO NR3.2.18. ISO sensitivity settings3.2.19. Live view3.2.20. Multiple exposure3.2.21. Interval timer shooting3.3. Custom Settings Menu3.3.1. Custom setting bank3.3.2. Reset custom settings3.3.3. CSM a – Autofocus3.3.3.1. a1 – AF-C priority selection3.3.3.2. a2 – AF-S priority selection3.3.3.3. a3 – Dynamic AF area3.3.3.4. a4 – Focus tracking with lock-on3.3.3.5. a5 – AF activation3.3.3.6. a6 – AF point illumination3.3.3.7. a7 – Focus point wrap-around3.3.3.8. a8 – AF point selection3.3.3.9. a9 – Built-in AF-assist illuminator3.3.3.10. a10 – AF-ON for MB-D103.3.4. CSM b – Metering/exposure3.3.4.1. b1 – ISO sensitivity step value3.3.4.2. b2 – EV steps for exposure cntrl.3.3.4.3. b3 – Exp comp/fine tune3.3.4.4. b4 – Easy exposure compensation3.3.4.5. b5 – Center-weighted area3.3.4.6. b6 – Fine tune optimal exposure3.3.5. CSM c – Timers/AE lock3.3.5.1. c1 – Shutter-release button AE-L3.3.5.2. c2 – Auto meter-off delay3.3.5.3. c3 – Self-timer delay3.3.5.4. c4 – Monitor off delay3.3.6. CSM d – Shooting/display3.3.6.1. d1 – Beep3.3.6.2. d2 – Viewfinder grid display3.3.6.3. d3 – Screen tips3.3.6.4. d4 – CL mode shooting speed3.3.6.5. d5 – Max. continuous release3.3.6.6. d6 – File number sequence3.3.6.7. d7 – Shooting info display3.3.6.8. d8 – LCD illumination3.3.6.9. d9 – Exposure delay mode3.3.6.10. d10 – MB-D10 battery type3.3.6.11. d11 – Battery order3.3.7. CSM e – Bracketing/flash3.3.7.1. e1 – Flash sync speed3.3.7.2. e2 – Flash shutter speed3.3.7.3. e3 – Flash cntrl for built-in flash3.3.7.4. e4 – Modeling flash3.3.7.5. e5 – Auto bracketing set3.3.7.6. e6 – Auto bracketing (Mode M)3.3.7.7. e7 – Bracketing order3.3.8. CSM f – Controls3.3.8.1. f1 – Switch3.3.8.2. f2 – Multi selector center button3.3.8.2.1. Shooting mode3.3.8.2.2. Playback mode3.3.8.3. f3 – Multi selector3.3.8.4. f4 – Photo info/playback3.3.8.5. f5 – Assign FUNC. button3.3.8.6. f6 – Assign preview button3.3.8.7. f7 – Assign AE-L/AF-L button3.3.8.8. f8 – Shutter spd & aperture lock3.3.8.9. f9 – Customize command dials3.3.8.10. f10 – Release button to use dial3.3.8.11. f11 – No memory card?3.3.8.12. f12 – Reverse indicators3.4. Setup Menu3.4.1. Format memory card3.4.2. LCD brightness3.4.3. Clean image sensor3.4.4. Lock mirror up for cleaning3.4.5. Video mode3.4.6. HDMI3.4.7. World time3.4.8. Language3.4.9. Image comment3.4.10. Auto image rotation3.4.11. Dust off ref photo3.4.12. Battery info3.4.13. Wireless transmitter3.4.14. Image authentication3.4.15. Copyright information3.4.16. Save/load settings3.4.17. GPS3.4.18. Virtual horizon3.4.19. Non-CPU lens data3.4.20. AF fine tune3.4.21. Firmware version3.5. Retouch Menu3.6. My Menu3.7. Quick Settings Display
II. Capturing Great Images with the Nikon D700

4. Selecting and Using Lenses
4.1. Wide-Angle and Ultrawide Lenses4.1.1. When to use a wide-angle lens4.1.2. Understanding limitations4.2. Mid-Range or Standard Zoom Lenses4.3. Telephoto Lenses4.4. Special Purpose Lenses4.4.1. Perspective Control lenses4.4.2. Macro (Micro-NIKKOR) lenses4.4.3. Fisheye lenses4.5. Using VR Lenses4.6. Using DX Lenses4.7. Third-Party Lenses4.7.1. Sigma4.7.2. Tamron4.7.3. Tokina4.8. Lens Accessories4.8.1. Teleconverters4.8.2. Extension tubes4.8.3. Filters
5. Essential Photography Concepts
5.1. Exposure5.1.1. Shutter speed5.1.1.1. Using fast shutter speeds5.1.1.2. Using slow shutter speeds5.1.2. ISO5.1.3. Aperture5.2. Understanding Depth of Field5.3. Exposure Compensation5.3.1. Histograms5.3.2. Bracketing5.3.3. White Balance bracketing
6. Working with Light
6.1. Natural Light6.2. D700 Flash Basics6.2.1. Achieving proper exposures6.2.1.1. Guide Number6.2.1.2. Aperture6.2.1.3. Distance6.2.1.4. GN / Distance = Aperture6.2.2. Flash exposure modes6.2.2.1. i-TTL6.2.2.2. Manual6.2.2.3. Auto6.2.2.4. Auto Aperture6.2.2.5. Guide Number distance priority6.2.2.6. Repeating flash6.2.3. Flash sync modes6.2.3.1. Sync speed6.2.3.2. Front-curtain sync6.2.3.3. Red-eye reduction6.2.3.4. Slow sync6.2.3.5. Rear-curtain sync6.2.4. Flash Exposure Compensation6.2.5. Fill flash6.2.6. Bounce flash6.3. Nikon Creative Lighting System Basics6.3.1. Understanding the Creative Lighting System6.3.2. Speedlights6.3.2.1. SB-900 Speedlight6.3.2.2. SB-800 Speedlight6.3.2.3. SB-600 Speedlight6.3.2.4. SB-400 Speedlight6.3.2.5. SU-800 Wireless Speedlight commander6.3.2.6. R1/R1C1 Macro flash6.4. Using the Built-In Speedlight6.5. Studio Strobes6.6. Continuous Lighting6.6.1. Incandescent and halogen6.6.2. Fluorescent6.6.3. HMI6.7. Light Modifiers6.7.1. Umbrellas6.7.2. Softboxes6.7.3. Diffusion panels6.7.4. Other light modifiers
7. Advanced Shooting Techniques
7.1. Action and Sports Photography7.1.1. Techniques7.1.2. Action and sports photography tips7.2. Architectural Photography7.2.1. Perspective7.2.2. Architectural photography tips7.3. Concert Photography7.3.1. Techniques7.3.2. Concert photography tips7.4. Macro Photography7.4.1. Macro lens alternatives7.4.2. Macro photography tips7.5. Night Photography7.5.1. Techniques7.5.2. Night photography tips7.6. Portrait Photography7.6.1. Studio considerations7.6.2. Portrait lighting patterns7.6.3. Posing and composition considerations7.6.4. Indoor7.6.5. Outdoor7.6.6. Portrait photography tips7.7. Product and Still-Life Photography7.7.1. Considerations7.7.2. Product and still-life photography tips7.8. Wildlife Photography7.8.1. Considerations7.8.2. Wildlife photography tips
8. Viewing and In-Camera Editing
8.1. Viewing Your Images8.2. The Retouch Menu8.3. Retouch Menu Options8.3.1. D-Lighting8.3.2. Red-eye correction8.3.3. Trim8.3.4. Monochrome8.3.5. Filter effects8.3.6. Color balance8.3.7. Image overlay8.3.8. Side-by-side comparison
III. Appendixes
A. Accessories
A.1. MB-D10 Battery GripA.2. WT-4a Wireless TransmitterA.3. ML-3 Modulite Remote Control SetA.4. MC-36 Multi-Function Remote CordA.5. TripodsA.5.1. When to use a tripodA.5.2. Which tripod is right for you?A.6. Camera Bags and Cases
B. D700 Specifications
C. Online Resources
C.1. Informational Web SitesC.1.1. Nikonusa.comC.1.2. Nikon SchoolC.1.3. Nikonians.orgC.1.4. Photo.netC.2. Photo Sharing and Critiquing SitesC.2.1. Flickr.comC.2.2. Photoworkshop.comC.2.3. ShotAddict.comC.3. Online Photography MagazinesC.3.1. Communication ArtsC.3.2. Digital PhotographerC.3.3. Digital Photo ProC.3.4. Outdoor PhotographerC.3.5. Photo District NewsC.3.6. Popular Photography & ImagingC.3.7. Shutterbug
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With the D700, you've stepped up to a high-performance camera. The possibilities offered by its 12.1-megapixel, FX-format CMOS sensor are exhilarating. This guide helps you take full advantage of every feature you paid for, offering clear and comprehensive directions for setting up the camera, choosing modes, selecting lenses, and much more. With detailed guidance for working with lighting, exposure, and depth of field plus advanced shooting techniques for many different situations, it's your camera's perfect partner.

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