Shooting with the Nikon D5100

Shooting with the Nikon D5100 details the features, controls, and options in the Nikon D5100 camera. Author Ben Long provides an overview of a digital single lens reflex (SLR) camera and reviews the Nikon D5100 camera's components and basics of operation, including changing lenses, navigating the menus, shooting in Auto mode, and reviewing and managing photos on the camera’s LCD screen. The course also covers white balance options, advanced metering and autofocus controls, flash, and shooting HD video, and includes a chapter on sensor and camera maintenance.

Topics include:
What is an SLR?
Attaching a lens to a camera
Deciding how many batteries and media cards are needed
Setting Auto mode
Changing ISO
Changing image format and size
Manually selecting a focus point
Correcting exposure while shooting
Controlling white balance
Using a driver and self-timer
Auto exposure bracketing
Selecting a picture style
Using Live View
Shooting video
Using custom functions, such as ISO expansion and mirror lockup
Cleaning the camera and sensor






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