Introduction
Welcome
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What is an SLR?
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Using this course
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1. Getting to Know Your Nikon SLR
Exploring basic camera anatomy
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Attaching a lens
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Inserting media cards and a battery
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Powering up
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Working with menu navigation and factory defaults
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Setting the date and time
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Setting the language
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Formatting the media card
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Holding the camera
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2. Shooting in Auto Mode
What are shooting modes?
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Exploring the viewfinder display
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Using the LCD screen protector
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Autofocus basics
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Metering basics
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Reviewing images
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Working with image playback
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Adjusting beeps and timers
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Changing button behavior
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Using screen tips
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3. Shooting in Program Mode
Exploring Program mode
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Working with exposure compensation
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Changing ISO
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Using auto ISO
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Exploring Flexible Program
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Exploring image format and size
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Setting a virtual horizon
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Setting the color space
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Configuring multiple media cards
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4. Controlling Autofocus
Exploring focus modes
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Exploring autofocus area modes
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Using focus points
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Using manual focus
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5. Controlling White Balance
Using auto white balance
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Working with white balance presets
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Adjusting white balance manually
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6. Understanding Release Modes
Exploring Continuous mode
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Exploring Quiet mode
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Using the self-timer
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Locking the mirror up
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7. Using the Exposure Control Options
Exploring metering modes
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Using the auto exposure lock
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Exploring Aperture Priority mode
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Using depth of field preview
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Exploring Shutter Priority mode
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Working in Manual mode
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Exposure bracketing
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Using Active D-Lighting
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Using the Vignette Control feature
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Using the Auto Distortion Control feature
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Using long exposure noise reduction
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Using high ISO noise reduction
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Using the Bulb setting in Manual mode
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Using the Info button
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8. More Playback Options
Adjusting LCD brightness
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Protecting and deleting images
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Hiding images
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Toggling the Rotate Tall feature on and off
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File naming
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Creating a file number sequence
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Creating storage folders
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Adding copyright info
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Using in-camera retouching
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9. Shooting with Flash
Using the fill flash
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Using Flash mode
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Working with flash exposure compensation
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10. Specialty Shooting Features
Understanding high-dynamic range (HDR)
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Creating multiple exposures
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Using the interval timer
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Shooting time-lapse photography
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Working with the image area
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Using the remote control
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11. Understanding Picture Styles
Defining picture controls
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Selecting a picture control
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Modifying a picture control
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Using the monochrome picture control
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12. Using Live View
Activating Live View
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Focusing in Live View
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Reviewing some Live View drawbacks
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13. Shooting Video
Configuring and activating video
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Focusing and working with exposure
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Using Playback mode
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Customizing movie controls
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14. Customizing Menu and Modes
Using menu banks
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Using the My Menu feature
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Customizing controls
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Autofocus fine-tuning
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Saving and loading settings
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15. Using Custom Settings
Working with custom settings
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Using the Focus Priority feature
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Using the AF Activation feature
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Controlling the number of focus points
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Using ISO sensitivity step value
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Working with EV steps for exposure control
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Using exposure flash compensation step value
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Turning on easy exposure compensation
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Using Exposure Delay mode
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Using the Assign FN button
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16. Caring for Your Camera
Camera sensor cleaning
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Exploring operating conditions and temperatures
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Getting firmware updates
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17. Applying Settings and Shooting
Exploring focus and composition
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Using an exposure strategy
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Controlling exposure through Program mode
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