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Nikon Z fc For Dummies

by Julie Adair King

April 2022

Beginner

352 pages

10h 32m

English

For Dummies

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Copyright
About This BookHow This Book Is OrganizedIcons and Other Stuff to NoteWhere to Go from Here
Getting StartedTaking a Brief Camera TourUsing the TouchscreenNavigating MenusSaving Time with the i MenuLooking at Display OptionsUsing the Touch Shutter (or Not)Exploring a Few Lens FeaturesReviewing a Few More Setup OptionsRestoring Default SettingsShooting a Photo in Auto ModeTrying Self-Portrait Mode
Picking a Shooting ModeSetting the Release ModeEnabling Silent PhotographySelecting Image Size and Image QualitySetting the Image AreaTurning On Vibration Reduction
Meeting the Exposure Trio: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISOGaining Maximum Exposure ControlChoosing a Shutter TypeTaking Advantage of Exposure GuidesChoosing a Metering ModeSetting Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISOSolving Exposure ProblemsAdding FlashTaking Advantage of Auto Bracketing
Reviewing Touchscreen Focus OptionsControlling the Autofocus SystemFocusing ManuallyManipulating Depth of Field
Understanding White BalanceCreating Custom White Balance PresetsChoosing a Color SpaceTaking a Quick Look at Picture Controls

Recapping Basic Picture SettingsShooting Still PortraitsCapturing ActionCapturing Scenic VistasCapturing Dynamic Close-Ups
Understanding a Few Video BasicsShooting a Video Using Default SettingsAdjusting Video SettingsChoosing a Video Format: MOV or MP4Setting Frame Size, Rate, and QualityControlling AudioControlling and Monitoring ExposureLooking at Other Menu OptionsScreening Your VideosTrimming VideosSaving a Video Frame as a Still Image
Picture Playback 101Choosing Which Images to ViewAdjusting Playback TimingDisabling Automatic Picture RotationShifting to Thumbnail DisplayDisplaying Photos in Calendar ViewMagnifying Photos During PlaybackViewing Picture Data
Rating Photos and VideosProtecting FilesDeleting FilesIntroducing Nikon's Free Photo SoftwareDownloading Pictures to Your ComputerProcessing Raw (NEF) FilesPreparing Pictures for Online Sharing
Swapping Out Items on the i MenuCreating Your Own MenuEditing FilenamesCreating New Storage FoldersControlling File NumberingAssigning New Tasks to ButtonsCustomizing the Command DialsModifying the Shutter Button’s RoleAdjusting Auto Shutdown TimingSetting HDMI Output Options
Accessing Retouching ToolsApplying the ToolsComparing Original and Edited VersionsRemoving Red-EyeLeveling Horizon LinesEliminating Lens DistortionCorrecting Converging LinesAdjusting Exposure with D-LightingCreating a Monochrome VersionCropping Your Photo
Storing Settings on a Memory CardUsing Exposure Delay ModeInterval Timer ShootingCreating a Time-Lapse VideoAdding Copyright Notices and CommentsCreating a Digital Slide ShowTwo Roads to a Multi-Image ExposureShooting Photos for Focus StackingCreating a Dust Reference FileTrying Pixel Mapping for Sensor Repair
Making the ConnectionUsing SnapBridge

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Appendix

Intro to Nikon SnapBridge

Your Z fc can connect wirelessly to a smartphone or tablet that’s running Nikon’s SnapBridge app. After connecting, you can use the app to

Transfer photos and videos from the camera to your smart device. You can transfer full-resolution images or lower-resolution (2 megapixel) versions. In either case, the camera transfers copies of your files; originals remain on the memory card. You can view the transferred files on your smart device and use the device’s Internet connection to share them online.
Use your smart device as a wireless remote control. This is a handy option if you don’t do enough remote control shooting to justify buying a stand-alone remote control unit.
Upload files to Nikon Image Space. Your Z fc purchase entitles you to a free account at Nikon Image Space, an online photo storage and sharing site. After creating your account, you can use SnapBridge to upload files to your gallery. Visit www.nikonimagespace.com for details on this feature.

SnapBridge is free and available for devices that run the Android OS (operating system) or Apple iOS. Visit Google Play for Android apps; go to the App Store for iOS apps. Device requirements for the app appear on the download page.

I can’t provide detailed instructions for using SnapBridge because things vary depending on your device and its operating system. In addition, when Nikon issues SnapBridge updates — which it often does as it introduces new cameras — some aspects of the app change. ...