Nikon D5000 Digital Field Guide

As a 12.9 megapixel camera with new movie capture and numerous advanced features, the Nikon D5000 is a remarkable blend of simplicity and advanced D-SLR capabilities. The Nikon D5000 Digital Field Guide will teach you how to get the most out of these impressive features, as well as improve your basic photography skills. Chapter 1: Exploring the Nikon D5000 Learn key components of the D5000 including basic layout, dials, switches, and buttons. Chapter 2: Nikon D5000 Essentials This chapter discusses key settings such as Chapter 3: Exploring the D5000 Menus Learn how to customize the D5000 to fit your shooting style, refine workflow, or to refine the camera settings to fit different shooting scenarios. Chapter 4: Essential Photography Concepts Learn to fine-tune exposure, understand depth of field, and compose your photographs when using your D5000. Chapter 5: Selecting and Using Lenses This chapter covers the most common, as well as the most recommended D5000 lenses, and how they impact your photography. Chapter 6: Working with Light. The ability to control light is one crucial step in taking great photos. This chapter explains different types of light and how to modify light to suit your needs. Chapter 7: Working with D-Movie. This chapter covers tips, tricks, and workarounds in using D-Movie mode on your D5000, as well as different types of video editing software. Chapter 8: Viewing and In-camera Editing. Learn how to view and download your images from your new D5000 and to use the new retouch options that were not available on previous cameras. Chapter 9: Action and Sports Photography. This chapter discusses how to prepare your shot, pan using different shutter speeds, and implement speedlights with your D5000. Chapter 10: Flower and Plant Photography. This chapter explains preparing shots, how to implement backlighting, and general tips for taking flower and plant photos with your D5000.make into a complete sentence Chapter 11: Macro Photography. This chapter covers different tools you can use with your D5000 for macro photography like lenses, filters, extension tubes, and more. Chapter 12: Night and Lowlight Photography. Discover how to successfully overcome low lighting obstacles to capture great concert and nightlife photos with your D5000. Chapter 13: Portrait Photography. This chapter prepares you for photographing studio, outdoor, and indoor portrait sessions with your D5000. Chapter 14: Still-life and Product Photography. This chapter explains how to use the available light, continuous lights and other accessories when photographing still-lifes and product photography with your D5000. Chapter 15: Urban and Rural Landscape Photography. Learn how to set up D5000 for urban, desert, and silhouette shots Appendix A: Accessories. This chapter covers remote con...