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Nikon

D90

Corey Hilz

AMSTERDAM • BOSTON • HEIDELBERG • LONDON

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Focal Digital Camera Guides

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Hilz, Corey.

Nikon D90 / Corey Hilz.

p.cm. – (Focal digital camera guides)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-0-240-81189-5 (pbk.: alk. paper) 1. Nikon digital cameras–Handbooks,

manuals, etc. 2. Single-lens reflex cameras–Handbooks, etc. 3. Photography–Digital

techniques–Handbooks, manuals, etc. L. Title.

TR263.N5H5253 2009

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Introduction vii

What’s in the Box? ix

Visual Tour xi

Quick Start xix

How to Get Good Photos Out of the Camera

in 5 Minutes xxiii

Part 1: The Camera 1

Making Pictures 3

Viewing/Reviewing Images 63

Menus 81

Batteries, Memory Cards and Maintenance 147

Part 2: The Software 151

Building an Image Library 153

Nikon Transfer 155

Nikon ViewNX 163

Capture NX 178

Part 3: The Light 187

Using Natural Light 189

Direction of Light 192

Inclement Weather 196

Lighting Comparison 197

Part 4: The Lenses 201

Zoom Lenses 206

Fixed Focal Length Lenses 206

Table of Contents

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Maximum Aperture 207

Focusing 207

Wide-angle Lenses 209

Standard Lenses 210

Telephoto Lenses 211

Super Telephoto Lenses 212

Zoom Lens Choices 213

Macro Lenses 218

Part 5: Composition & The Subjects 221

Composition Techniques 223

Portraits & People 227

Travel 229

Pets and Animals 231

Action 232

Products 234

Part 6: Accessories 235

Flash Units 237

Remote Control 237

Filters 238

Viewfinder Accessories 240

HDMI Cable 241

Power Sources 241

Links 243

Index 245

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The Nikon D90 is a compact single-lens reflex (SLR) camera that’s easy to carry

around and meets a variety of photographic needs. It offers a full set of features for

different shooting situations. The D90 can capture your fast action shots and perform

well in low light situations that require higher ISOs. Combine it with a wide angle and

telephoto lens and you’ll be covered in most situations. We’ll explore all the camera’s

functions that allow you to capture such a range of subjects in this book.

Digital camera technology is always improving and the D90 takes advantage of the

latest advances. It broke ground as the first digital SLR to have high definition video.

You’ll definitely want to check it out. It’s closely tied to live view, another new feature to

this level of Nikon camera. There’s even a new display mode that shows the shooting

information on the back LCD. A great alternative to trying to identify those tiny symbols

on the small LCD on top. The D90 also includes a feature called D-Lighting which

helps you capture photos with more detail in the brightest and darkest areas of your

photos. But it doesn’t stop with taking the picture. Want to adjust your photos before

you get them on your computer? With the D90 it’s easy to do. Changing colors, crop-

ping, resizing, and converting to black and white are all adjustments you can do right

from the camera. And let’s not forget about the self-cleaning sensor. Can you tell we’ve

got a lot to cover in the pages ahead? Whether you plan to photograph people, archi-

tecture, nature, action or landscapes, at home or abroad you’ll find features in the D90

that’ll help you capture your best shot. Let’s get started!

Introduction

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To get started, let’s take a quick look at what came in the box with your D90.

●Nikon camera strap. This is a sturdy nylon strap, but if you’d prefer a dif-

ferent style or one with more padding take a look at manufacturers that

specialize in camera straps, such as OP/TECH USA.

●USB cable. Used for connecting the camera to your computer or a

printer.

What’s in the Box?