Synopses & Reviews
With its low price and compact body, the Nikon D40 and its nearly identical sister model the D40x are ideal cameras for first-time digital SLR users. Unfortunately the camera doesn’t come with the know-how needed to apply all the camera’s features to getting the perfect photo.
Nikon D40/D40x For Dummiesfills that gap with a full-color guide to the basics of using and shooting with the D40 or D40x.
Digital Photography For Dummiesauthor and photo guru Julie Adair King introduces each of the controls and features of the camera in terms even non-photographers can understand. She demonstrates not only what each function does, but how to best apply it when taking photos. Illustrated with over 200 full-color photos, this book is ideal for the Nikon D40/D40x beginner.
Part I Shaking Hands with the D40
Chapter 1: Getting the Lay of the Land - covers lenses, viewfinders, memory cards, and camera controls
Chapter 2: Taking Great Pictures, Automatically - shooting in the D40/40x's automatic mode
Chapter 3: Controlling Picture Quality and Size - demonstrates how to control the size of your image and select the best file format for your needs
Chapter 4: Reviewing Your Photos - using the D40/40x's playback tools to examine, protect, and delete photos
Part II: Taking Creative Control
Chapter 5: Getting Creative with Exposure and Lighting - getting out of automatic mode to adjust exposure and control flash
Chapter 6: Manipulating Focus and Color - applying the focus and color controls to manipulate depth of field and image sharpness
Chapter 7: Putting It All Together - choosing the right settings to shoot portraits, action shots, close-ups, and outdoor photos
Part III: Working with Picture Files
Chapter 8: Downloading, Organizing, and Archiving Your Photos - moving files from the camera to your computer and working with Nikon's PictureProject
Chapter 9: Printing and Sharing Your Photos - creating high-quality prints at home or through a printing service
Part of Tens
Chapter 10: Ten Fast Photo-Retouching Tricks
Chapter 11: Ten Special-Purpose Features to Explore on a Rainy Day
Appendix: Firmware Notes and Menu Map
Synopsis
This book is different from other books on the market targeting experienced photographers and pros. The For Dummies books target first-time and novice users who are interested in their new technology but might be intimidated by all the features. This full-color book's table of contents includes:
Part I Shaking Hands with the D40
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Chapter 2: Choosing Picture Quality Options
Chapter 3: Taking Your First Pictures
Chapter 4: Reviewing Your Pictures
Part II: Moving Beyond Automatic Mode
Chapter 5: Seeing the Light
Chapter 6: Manipulating Focus
Chapter 7: Controlling Color
Part III: Working with Picture Files
Chapter 8: Transferring, Organizing, and Storing Pictures
Chapter 9: Printing and Sharing Your Photos
Part of Tens
Chapter 10: Top Ten Accessories
Chapter 11: Ten Questions to Ask Before Buying a Lens
Chapter 12: Ten Troubleshooting Tips
Appendix: Digital Photography Glossary
The book also includes coverage of the D40x. The model is nearly identical to the D40 other than a larger file capacity and minor feature tweaks.
Synopsis
With its low price and compact body, the Nikon D40 and its nearly identical sister model the D40x are ideal cameras for first-time digital SLR users. Unfortunately the camera doesn’t come with the know-how needed to apply all the camera’s features to getting the perfect photo.
Nikon D40/D40x For Dummiesfills that gap with a full-color guide to the basics of using and shooting with the D40 or D40x.
Digital Photography For Dummiesauthor and photo guru Julie Adair King introduces each of the controls and features of the camera in terms even non-photographers can understand. She demonstrates not only what each function does, but how to best apply it when taking photos. Illustrated with over 200 full-color photos, this book is ideal for the Nikon D40/D40x beginner. Part I Shaking Hands with the D40
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Chapter 2: Choosing Picture Quality Options
Chapter 3: Taking Your First Pictures
Chapter 4: Reviewing Your Pictures
Part II: Moving Beyond Automatic Mode
Chapter 5: Seeing the Light
Chapter 6: Manipulating Focus
Chapter 7: Controlling Color
Part III: Working with Picture Files
Chapter 8: Transferring, Organizing, and Storing Pictures
Chapter 9: Printing and Sharing Your Photos
Part of Tens
Chapter 10: Top Ten Accessories
Chapter 11: Ten Questions to Ask Before Buying a Lens
Chapter 12: Ten Troubleshooting Tips
Appendix: Digital Photography Glossary
The book also includes coverage of the D40x. The model is nearly identical to the D40 other than a larger file capacity and minor feature tweaks.
Synopsis
This comprehensive, jargon-free book targets first-time and novice users who are interested in new photography technology but might be intimidated by all the features.
Synopsis
The Nikon D40 and the D40x offer exciting new features that will enable you to take amazing digital photos. These compact cameras pack a big punch at a great price! With
Nikon D40/D40x For Dummies, you’ll discover what each bell and whistle on your camera does so that you can confidently know when, where, why and how to put each feature to its best use.
This friendly full-color guide translates all of those techie words in your Nikon manual into plain English. You'll learn what terms like SLR, resolution, aperture, white balance, and file format really mean and how they effect picture quality. You'll also find out what happens when you press, jiggle, or twist all those serious-looking controls and how to use them to capture the great shots you imagined taking when you became a Nikon owner. Discover how to:
- Install batteries and memory card
- Adjust viewfinder to your eyesight
- Take great pictures automatically
- Get creative with exposure and lighting
- Manipulate focus and color
- Control picture quality and size
- Download, organize, and archive your photos
- Print and share your photos
- Use fast photo-retouching tricks
Packed with more than 200 beautiful color photos throughout, Nikon D40/D40x For Dummies is more than an easy-to-use handbook, it's the paperback version of an in-depth photography workshop tailored specifically to help you make the absolute most of your Nikon picture-taking powerhouse.
Synopsis
Packed with tips on using your Nikon D40/D40xGet the information you need to capture the photos you want
The Nikon D40/D40x comes equipped with features that enable you to take amazing digital photos. If you're not familiar with the controls of a digital SLR camera, this book will get you up to speed and shooting like a pro in no time. Illustrated with over 200 full-color images, this book demonstrates when, where, why, and how to put each feature to its best use.
Discover how to:
Get creative with exposure and lighting
Manipulate focus and color
Control picture quality and size
Download, organize, and archive your photos
Print and share your photos
Use photo-retouching tricks
About the Author
Julie Adair King is the author of many books about digital photography and imaging, including the best-selling Digital Photography For Dummies. Her most recent titles include Digital Photography Before & After Makeovers, Digital Photo Projects For Dummies, Julie King’s Everyday Photoshop For Photographers, Julie King’s Everyday Photoshop Elements, and Shoot Like a Pro!: Digital Photography Techniques. When not writing, King teaches digital photography at such locations as the Palm Beach Photographic Center. A graduate of Purdue University, she resides in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Table of Contents
Introduction.Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps.
Chapter 1: Getting the Lay of the Land.
Chapter 2: Taking Great Pictures, Automatically.
Chapter 3: Controlling Picture Quality and Size.
Chapter 4: Reviewing Your Photos.
Part II: Taking Creative Control.
Chapter 5: Getting Creative with Exposure and Lighting.
Chapter 6: Manipulating Focus and Color.
Chapter 7: Putting It All Together.
Part III: Working with Picture Files.
Chapter 8: Downloading, Organizing, and Archiving Your Photos.
Chapter 9: Printing and Sharing Your Photos.
Part IV: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 10: Ten Fast Photo-Retouching Tricks.
Chapter 11: Ten Special-Purpose Features to Explore on a Rainy Day.
Appendix: Firmware Notes and Menu Map.
Index.