J. Dennis Thomas 
Nikon COOLPIX Digital Field Guide 

The Nikon COOLPIX Digital Field Guide is filled with everything you need to know in order to take amazing photographs using any Nikon COOLPIX camera. This full-color portable guide walks you through the essential controls, features, and functions of the Nikon COOLPIX point-and shoot camera line using step-by-step instructions and full-color images of each menu screen. This robust guide not only shows you how to adjust a variety of settings on your Nikon COOLPIX, it also teaches you when and why you should adjust them. The Nikon COOLPIX Digital Field Guide goes beyond camera settings to offer you a friendly guide to the principles of digital photography, covering the essentials of lighting and composition. Filled with amazing examples, this book also presents a variety of techniques for getting great photos, including specific tips and tricks for capturing portraits, candids, sports and action shots, travel pictures, macro photography, and much more.

Table of Content

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

Quick Tour.

Part I: Using Your Nikon COOLPIX Camera.

Chapter 1: Exploring the COOLPIX Cameras.

Chapter 2: Navigating Your COOLPIX Camera.

Chapter 3: Getting the Most Out of Your Nikon COOLPIXCamera.

Part II: Creating Great Photos with Your Nikon COOLPIXCamera.

Chapter 4: Photography and Composition Basics.

Chapter 5: Accessories and Additional Equipment.

Chapter 6: Techniques for Great Photos.

Chapter 7: Downloading and Printing.

Part III: Appendixes.

Appendix A: Resources.

Glossary.

Index.

About the author

J. Dennis Thomas has been an avid photographer since his teens. He currently owns Dead Sailor Productions, a photography and graphic design business, and has worked with such companies as Red Bull Energy Drink, Obsolete Industries, Secret Hideout Studios, and Digital Race Photography. Denny’s work has been published in several regional publications and is shown in various galleries throughout the country. He is also the author of the Nikon Creative Lighting System Digital Field Guide and the Canon Speedlite System Digital Field Guide.