Julie Adair King 
Nikon D3000 For Dummies 

Professional photography advice for D3000 beginners

The Nikon D3000 is Nikon’s new entry-level camera. With the
D3000, you get all the features of Nikon’s older cameras along with
an updated battery, larger monitor, and improved focus features. In
addition, the D3000 also offers simpler menus to help first-time
DSLR users.

Assuming no prior d SLR knowledge, veteran author Julie Adair
King offers you a tour of the camera body, a hands-on how-to on all
the features of the D3000, and a step-by-step walkthrough of how to
get the photos you want.

* Explains shooting in auto mode, reviews the new video option,
and covers working with file size and quality

* Walks you through shifting out of automatic mode and using the
D3000’s lighting, exposure, focus, and color features

* Demonstrates getting photos from your camera to your PC,
developing an effective file system, and sharing photos via print,
online, or other ways

Packed with useful tips, this helpful guide encourages you to
take control of your camera.

Table des matières

Introduction 1

Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps 7

Chapter 1: Getting the Lay of the Land 9

Chapter 2: Taking Great Pictures, Automatically 45

Chapter 3: Controlling Picture Quality and Size 65

Chapter 4: Reviewing Your Photos 87

Part II: Taking Creative Control 115

Chapter 5: Getting Creative with Exposure and Lighting 117

Chapter 6: Manipulating Focus and Color 157

Chapter 7: Putting It All Together 193

Part III: Working with Picture Files 213

Chapter 8: Downloading, Organizing, and Archiving Your Picture Files 215

Chapter 9: Printing and Sharing Your Pictures 243

Part IV: The Part of Tens 265

Chapter 10: Ten Fun and Practical Retouch Menu Features 267

Chapter 11: Ten Special-Purpose Features to Explore on a Rainy Day 287

Index 313

A propos de l’auteur

Julie Adair King has been writing about digital cameras and photography for more than a decade. She is the author of several books on various Nikon and Canon cameras as well as Digital Photography For Dummies, and she teaches beginning digital photographers at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre.