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Contents at a Glance
Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxi
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Quick Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Part I: Using Your Nikon COOLPIX Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Chapter 1: Exploring the COOLPIX Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 2: Navigating Your COOLPIX Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Chapter 3: Getting the Most Out of Your Nikon COOLPIX Camera . . . . . . . . 69
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Part II: Creating Great Photos with Your Nikon COOLPIX
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Chapter 4: Photography and Composition Basics .
Chapter 5: Accessories and Additional Equipment .
Chapter 6: Techniques for Great Photos . . . . . . .
Chapter 7: Downloading and Printing . . . . . . . .
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Part III: Appendixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
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Appendix A: Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
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Quick Tour 1
Getting Started
Selecting a Picture-taking Mode
Taking the Picture
Reviewing the Image
Transferring Images to the
Computer
Part I: Using Your Nikon
COOLPIX Camera 11
Chapter 1: Exploring the
COOLPIX Cameras 13
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The L Series
Basic camera layout
Top of the camera
Front of the camera
Back of the camera
The sides and bottom
of the camera
The S Series
Basic camera layout
Top of the camera
Front of the camera
Back of the camera
Sides and bottom of the
camera
The P Series
Basic camera layout
Top of the camera: P3
and P4 models
Top of the camera:
P5000 model
Front of the Camera
The back of the camera:
P3 and P4 models
The back of the P5000
Series
Sides and bottom of
the camera
Power Requirements
Non-rechargeable batteries
Rechargeable
Choosing the Right Memory Card
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Chapter 2: Navigating Your
COOLPIX Camera 43
Main Menus
Set up menu
L Series
S Series
P Series
Set up menu options
Shooting menu
L Series
S Series
P Series
L Series
S Series
P Series
Playback menu
Exposure Modes
Automatic
Scene modes
L Series
S Series
P Series
Scene modes
Scene assist modes
Movie mode
Movie options
Auto focus in the
Movie mode
Pictmotion Movies
Chapter 3: Getting the Most
Out of Your Nikon COOLPIX
Camera 69
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Image Capture Modes
Single
Continuous
Multi-shot 16
Color options
Standard
Vivid
Sepia
Black and White
Cyanotype (Cool)
P, S, A, and M modes
Flash Modes
Auto
Auto with Red-Eye Reduction
Flash Cancel
Anytime Flash
Slow Sync
Rear Curtain Sync
Manual Settings
Image Mode
White Balance
Metering
Exposure compensation
Best Shot Selector
Date Imprint
In-Camera Crop
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Advanced Features
D-Lighting
Vibration Reduction
Normal
Active
Anti-Shake
High Sensitivity
Auto-Bracketing
Wi-Fi
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Part II: Creating Great
Photos with Your
Nikon COOLPIX
Camera 89
Chapter 5: Accessories and
Additional Equipment 105
Tripods
When to use a tripod
Which tripod is right for you?
Tripod alternatives
Camera Bags and Cases
Lens Adaptors
Telephoto
Wide-angle
Underwater Housings
External Lighting Equipment
Chapter 4: Photography and
Composition Basics 91
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Chapter 6: Techniques for
Great Photos 115
Exposure
ISO
Aperture
Shutter Speed
Depth of Field
Composition Rules
Keep it simple
The Rule of Thirds
Leading lines and s-curves
Helpful Composition Hints
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Abstract Photography
Inspiration
Abstract photography practice
Abstract photography tips
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Action and Sports Photography
Inspiration
Action and sports
photography practice
Action and sports
photography tips
Architectural Photography
Inspiration
Architectural photography
practice
Architectural photography
tips
Candid Photography
Inspiration
Candid photography practice
Candid photography tips
Child Photography
Inspiration
Child photography practice
Child photography tips
Concert Photography
Inspiration
Concert photography
practice
Concert photography tips
Flower and Plant Photography
Inspiration
Flower and plant
photography practice
Flower and plant
photography tips
Landscape and Panorama
Photography
Inspiration
Landscape and panorama
photography practice
Landscape and panorama
photography tips
Light Trail and Fireworks
Photography
Inspiration
Light trail and fireworks
photography practice
Light trail and fireworks
photography tips
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Macro Photography
Inspiration
Macro photography practice
Macro photography tips
Night Photography
Inspiration
Night photography practice
Night photography tips
Pet Photography
Inspiration
Pet photography practice
Pet photography tips
Portrait Photography
Indoor
Outdoor
Night
Portrait photography
practice
Portrait photography tips
Still Life Photography
Inspiration
Still life photography
practice
Still life photography tips
Street Photography
Inspiration
Street photography practice
Street photography tips
Sunset and Sunrise Photography
Inspiration
Sunset and sunrise
photography practice
Sunset and sunrise
photography tips
Wildlife Photography
Inspiration
Wildlife photography
practice
Wildlife photography tips
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Part III: Appendixes 195
Chapter 7: Downloading and
Printing 183
Appendix A: Resources 197
Nikon PictureProject
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Transferring images
Transfer options and
preferences
Viewing and organizing
your images
Picture collections
Thumbnail area
Properties and
Information area
Slideshow button
Retouching and enhancing
images
Other Software
Freeware
Software for purchase
Printing Your Images
Photo labs and kiosks
Online printing services
Inkjet Printers
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Glossary 199
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Index
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