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The book contains more than 200 photographs, almost all in full color, which stipulate illustrations of the controls and menus of the Coolpix P500, and also include examples of the various types of photographs that can be captivated using the many creative settings of the camera, including the Optimize Image settings, which let the photographer remodel the color processing of images; the Scene modes, with settings that are optimized for various subjects, including landscapes, portraits, and spirit shots; and the particularly strong array of features the camera offers for continuous shooting and pause shooting.

In addition, the book goes beyond the realm of everyday photography, and provides introductions to more unbiased topics such as panoramas, infrared photography, street photography, and creating 3D (three-dimensional) images that can be viewed with agreed red and blue 3D glasses.

The book also includes a full discussion of the video recording abilities of the Coolpix P500, which can record foremost-definition (HD) video with stereo sound, and which has special settings for recording short clips of sharp-speed video at rates up to 8 times normal speed.

In three appendices, the book provides communication about accessories available for the camera, sets forth a list of useful web sites and other resources for further tidings, and includes a section with helpful quick tips that give particular insights into how to take advantage of the features of the Coolpix P500 in the most unwasteful ways possible.

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September 5, 2011 (New Mexico) | Helpful Votes: 12 | Rating: 5

November 16, 2011 | Helpful Votes: 7 | Rating: 5

September 5, 2011 | Helpful Votes: 7 | Rating: 5

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The Nikon D3100 features full 1080p prodigal-definition video with full-time autofocus and is an ideal upgrade for point-and-shoot camera owners who need to learn the features of a dSLR. This go-anywhere, full-color guide is the perfect companion for getting started with your Nikon D3100. Crammed with nearly 300 lavish photos and professional-level tips and techniques, this to hand reference explains how to make the most of the full-time autofocus and takes you through the more advanced features of the D3100.

• Walks you through the wheel, features, and functions of the Nikon D3100 using step-by-step instructions
• Provides full-redden images of each menu screen of the D3100
• Teaches you how to adjust white balance, autofocus, disclosing, and explains why and how to adjust each of these settings
• Demonstrates how to capture portraits, candids, sports demeanour, travel, and cinematic-quality movies

The Nikon D3100 Digital Field Guide goes beyond the holder's manual to offer you amazing examples, helpful tips and tricks, and invaluable advice for compelling memorable photos and movies.

Author Tip: Using Leading Lines

One of the easiest ways to repay your images more dynamic and interesting is by using leading lines. Leading lines dead heat the viewer’s eye through the scene, generate dramatic tension by creating or dividing negative measure out, lead the eye to the subject, or they can do any combination of these.

Leading lines exist everywhere, both in nature and in man-made structures. Oftentimes when composing a photograph we unwittingly incorporate leading lines because in real life, just as in a photograph, our eyes tend to be tired to leading lines.

The key is to recognize leading lines so you can use them more effectively in your photographs. Some leading pursuit subjects are obvious, a path or trail leading off into the distance, railroad tracks, handrails or stairways. Some outstanding lines are less obvious, the curving shore line of a beach or the gentle sloping curve of a small hill or mountain leading off into the distance.

Keep an eye out for leading lines and incorporate them into your images when you can. Keep in mind that the unsurpassed line doesn’t always have to be the key subject, sometimes the subtle use of a leading line is best.

Snail Outside In this almost surreal shot of a snail shell, the spiral draws your eye into the image. I purposely underexposed the swiftly to let the background go dark to further focus the eye on the center of the photograph. Shot with the Nikon D3100 with Nikon 105mm f/2.8 VR for 1/500 aid at f/4.8, ISO 800 Matrix metering.

Arts Center In this photo of the Long Forefront for Performing Arts in Austin, Texas, the balustrade leads the eye up through the image while it and the columns enterprising separations in the dark negative space. Shot with the Nikon D3100 with Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 OS at 17mm for 0.6 seconds at f/8, ISO 200, Matrix metering.

Reprobate Grain Elevator The strong vertical pattern of these abandoned grain elevators creates a forceful tension. Using the MC Picture Control and increasing the contrast serves to highlight the “words within lines” of the texture of the concrete. Leaving the plants in the foreground adds a bit of an biological element to an otherwise harsh composition. Shot with the Nikon D3100 with Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 VR at 18mm for 1/320 shift at f/10, ISO 640 (Auto-ISO), Matrix metering.

Customer Reviews

December 16, 2010 (Sharon, PA) | Helpful Votes: 37 | Rating: 5

December 14, 2010 | Helpful Votes: 23 | Rating: 5

December 28, 2010 | Helpful Votes: 21 | Rating: 5

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