Nikon Photography The Complete Manual

Discover the essential Nikon equipment and photography guide! There has never been a better time to be a digital photographer. The equipment available is so diverse it can be a bit overwhelming though. If you are looking to upgrade your camera or take your photography to the next level, then this manual is for you. It has been designed to introduce you to the Nikon range of compact cameras, DSLR’s, lenses and accessories, with clear, concise, no-nonsense information to help you choose what is right for you. 100% unofficial.

GEAR UP WITH NIKON • Discover Nikon cameras, lenses and accessories

Get to know your camera • A quick guide to all the major dials and buttons

The Nikon KeyMission range • Getting into the heart of the action with adventure-proof cameras

KeyMission accessories • Gear up, mount up, and get shooting

Digital compact cameras • Explore the possibilities of shooting and sharing with the Coolpix range of cameras

Nikon DX-format DSLRs • From beginners to advanced enthusiasts, Nikon have something for everyone

Nikon FX-format DSLRs • If you are looking for the ultimate in full-frame image quality and performance, then look no more

The Nikon Z series mirrorless system • A system designed to capture more detail, more colour and more light

NIKKOR DX-format lenses • Expand your creativity and choose from a wide range of DX-format lenses for your APS-C DSLR

NIKKOR FX-format lenses • Choose from the world-renowned range of full-frame FX-format lenses from one of the best optical manufacturers in the busines

NIKKOR Z series lenses • Amazing sharpnessand light gathering capability with the new NIKKORZ lenses

Nikon Speedlights • A range of lighting equipment to brighten up your world

SHARPEN YOUR KNOWLEDGE • A guide to some of the core photographic skills

Shooting modes • Choosing the best setting for the correct shooting conditions

Focusing • Getting the best out of your autofocus system

Shutter speed and camera shake • How shutter speed can make or break your photos

Aperture and depth of field • With aperture you can control how much of your picture is in focus

Focal length and zoom • Understanding how focal length works in composing shots

Exposure and metering • Accurate exposure is the key to good photography

TOP TIPS & PROJECTS • Learn more about improving your photography

NIKON CREATIVE • Guides, techniques and tips for shooting like a pro

Pet photography • Time to get our furry friends ready for their close up

neutral density grads

Assignment: Circus • Hints and tips on how to plan a styled photoshoot

wildlife at the zoo

The power of silhouettes • Strike the perfect balance of light and dark

Night photography • Some tips for quality night shots

Assignment: Happy Colours • Hints and tips on how to plan a styled photoshoot

Tabletop photography • Combine fun and learning with indoor photo projects

Fireworks photography • How to capture all the explosive action

the fisheye lens • A cityscape shot with a difference. Taken with a 16mm fisheye lens high above the ground looking into the scene makes for an imposing image.

Candid Photography • Tell a story with your photographs

Outdoor macro photography • Learn more aboutthis fascinating subject

shallow depth of field • If the background of your outdoor photo is distracting, you can blur it out by using a wider aperture to create a narrow depth of field.

Shooting panoramas and vertoramas • We show you how to think big and shoot big

Food photography • Get arty with some everyday...