Nikon D5100 - J. Dennis Thomas

Your Nikon D5100 has a 16.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, a vari-angle LCD monitor designed for creativity, and Nikons history of superb image quality. Whether youre a dSLR beginner or a veteran, youll find everything you need in this portable guide. Master every button and dial on your camera, get tips on working with light and fine-tuning exposure, explore different lenses, and learn to shoot video. Grab your D5100 and this book, and go capture the world.

• Become familiar with all the controls and components as well as the many specialized exposure and scene modes




• Understand exposure, the different flash exposure modes, and flash exposure compensation




• Explore camera techniques for photographing action, events, nature, portraits, close-ups, nighttime views, and food




• Learn to view and retouch images in the camera

Inside
your free gray and color checker card to help you achieve accurate white balance and color