King J.A. - Nikon D5500 For Dummies

Nikon D5500For Dummies

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2015937168

ISBN: 978-1-119-10211-3 (pbk); ISBN 978-1-119-10200-7 (ebk); ISBN 978-1-119-10192-5 (ebk)

1. Table of Contents

Nikon. The name has been associated with top-flight photography equipment for generations. And the introduction of the D5500 has only enriched Nikons well-deserved reputation, offering all the control that a diehard photography enthusiast could want while providing easy-to-use, point-and-shoot features for the beginner.

In fact, the D5500 offers so many features that sorting them all out can be more than a little confusing, especially if youre new to digital photography, SLR photography, or both. For starters, you may not even be sure what SLR means or how it affects your picture-taking, let alone have a clue about all the other techie terms you encounter in your camera manual resolution, aperture, white balance, and so on. And if youre like many people, you may be so overwhelmed by all the controls on your camera that you havent yet ventured beyond fully automatic picture-taking mode.

Therein lies the point of Nikon D5500 For Dummies. Throughout this book, you can discover not just what each bell and whistle on your camera does but also when, where, why, and how to put it to best use. Unlike many photography books, this one doesnt require any previous knowledge of photography or digital imaging to make sense of things, either. In classic For Dummies style, everything is explained in easy-to-understand language, with lots of illustrations to help clear up any confusion.

In short, what you have in your hands is the paperback version of an in-depth photography workshop tailored specifically to your Nikon picture-taking powerhouse.

This book is organized into four parts, each devoted to a different aspect of using your camera. Although chapters flow in a sequence thats designed to take you from absolute beginner to experienced user, Ive also tried to make each chapter as self-standing as possible so that you can explore the topics that interest you in any order you please.

Here's a brief preview of what you can find in each part of the book:

• Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps: Part I contains two chapters to help you get up and running. introduces you to other exposure modes and also explains basic picture options such as Flash mode, Shutter Release mode, Image Size (resolution), and Image Quality (JPEG or Raw).
• Part II: Taking Creative Control: Chapters in this part help you unleash the full creative power of your camera by detailing the advanced shooting modes (P, S, A, and M). shifts gears, moving from still photography to HD movie recording with your D5500.
• Part III: After the Shot: This part offers two chapters, both dedicated to tasks you do after you press the shutter button. topics include rating, deleting, and protecting photos, downloading images to your computer or to a tablet or smartphone, processing Raw files, and preparing pictures for online sharing.
• Part IV: The Part of Tens: In famous For Dummies tradition, the book concludes with two top-ten lists containing additional bits of information and advice. covers the photo-editing and effects tools found on the camera's Retouch menu and also shows you how to use the Effects exposure mode to add special effects to movies and photos as you record them. At the end of the chapter, I show you how to create a slide show featuring your best work.

If this isnt your first For Dummies book, you may be familiar with the large, round icons that decorate its margins. If not, heres your very own icon-decoder ring:

The Tip icon flags information that will save you time, effort, money, or some other valuable resource, including your sanity. Tips also point out techniques that help you get the best results from specific camera features.