whether the displays update to show how cha...FIGURE 3-11: The histogram offers a more accurate prediction of exposure.FIGURE 3-12: The left end of the Brightness histogram represents black; the rig...FIGURE 3-13: A single bar under 0 indicates good exposure (top); smaller bars a...FIGURE 3-14: In the M exposure mode, the meter is always visible in the default...FIGURE 3-15: The meter appears at the bottom of the viewfinder display.FIGURE 3-16: The Metering mode determines which area of the frame the camera co...FIGURE 3-17: Here’s where to find the Metering mode symbol in the default monit...FIGURE 3-18: You also can view the Metering mode symbol in the viewfinder displ...FIGURE 3-19: Set the Metering mode from the i menu or Photo Shooting menu.FIGURE 3-20: The aperture and shutter speed appear in different locations depen...FIGURE 3-21: This area offers an f-stop display and dials for setting shutter s...FIGURE 3-22: After you tap the aperture setting, tap the left and right arrows ...FIGURE 3-23: Look for the current ISO value here.FIGURE 3-24: You can specify an ISO setting only in the P, S, A, and M Shooting...FIGURE 3-25: These menu options enable you to set guidelines for the camera to ...FIGURE 3-26: Auto Flash ISO Sensitivity Control determines whether the camera b...FIGURE 3-27: For a brighter exposure, raise the Exposure Compensation value.FIGURE 3-28: Enable this option to use Exposure Compensation in Auto Shooting m...FIGURE 3-29: The meters indicate the amount of Exposure Compensation adjustment...FIGURE 3-30: The monitor’s Information display makes the adjustment amount easy...FIGURE 3-31: When the Exposure Compensation dial is set to 0, no adjustment is ...FIGURE 3-32: Turn on this option to apply up to five stops of exposure adjustme...FIGURE 3-33: Active D-Lighting brightened the shadows without blowing out the h...FIGURE 3-34: These displays show the Active D-Lighting setting.FIGURE 3-35: The fastest way to adjust the Active D-Lighting setting is via the...FIGURE 3-36: The HDR option records two frames at different exposures and then ...FIGURE 3-37: The HDR feature lives on the Photo Shooting menu.FIGURE 3-38: This symbol shows that HDR is enabled with a 3-stop shift between ...FIGURE 3-39: The Vignette Control feature can help reduce a lens phenomenon tha...FIGURE 3-40: Slow Sync mode provides softer, more even lighting than Fill Flash...FIGURE 3-41: I used Rear-Curtain Sync Flash mode to create this candle-lighting...FIGURE 3-42: An icon representing the Flash mode appears in the displays.FIGURE 3-43: Set the Flash mode via the i menu or the Photo Shooting menu.FIGURE 3-44: Flash Compensation enables you to adjust flash power.FIGURE 3-45: Choose bracketing options by way of this Photo Shooting menu item.FIGURE 3-46: The bracketing progress indicator helps you keep track of how many...4 Chapter 4FIGURE 4-1: When this option is active, you can tap the touchscreen to start au...FIGURE 4-2: These symbols represent the default Focus mode and AF-area mode set...FIGURE 4-3: Use the i menu to adjust Focus mode (left) or AF-area mode (right).FIGURE 4-4: You also can change both settings for still photography from the Ph...FIGURE 4-5: In AF-S mode, the green frame(s) indicate where focus is locked.FIGURE 4-6: The red brackets mark the boundary of the area containing focus poi...FIGURE 4-7: In Auto-area AF (people) mode, the camera uses eye-detection autofo...FIGURE 4-8: These focus frames appear when you use subject tracking.FIGURE 4-9: Pinpoint AF produces the smallest focus frame; Wide-area AF (L), th...FIGURE 4-10: In Dynamic-area mode, you see a cluster of nine autofocus points.FIGURE 4-11: I used AF-S Focus mode and Single-point AF-area mode for this subj...FIGURE 4-12: Use AF-S plus Pinpoint AF-area mode to focus on a detail in a clos...FIGURE 4-13: I used Wide-area AF (S) to focus on the statue.FIGURE 4-14: For moving subjects, I combine AF-C with Dynamic-area AF.FIGURE 4-15: The Autofocus section of the Custom Settings menu contains a varie...FIGURE 4-16: The displays contain several manual-focus guides.FIGURE 4-17: The Focus Peaking option displays colored outlines around areas th...FIGURE 4-18: A shallow depth of field blurs the background (left); a large dept...FIGURE 4-19: A lower f-stop number (wider aperture) decreases depth of field.FIGURE 4-20: Zooming to a longer focal length also reduces depth of field.
5 Chapter 5FIGURE 5-1: Each light source emits a specific color.FIGURE 5-2: Multiple light sources resulted in a yellow color cast at the defau...FIGURE 5-3: Look here to check the current White Balance setting.FIGURE 5-4: Tap the White Balance symbol (left) to display available settings o...FIGURE 5-5: You also can use the Fn button in conjunction with the command dial...FIGURE 5-6: Use the value boxes on the left to set a specific color temperature...FIGURE 5-7: Tap Adjust (left) or press the Multi Selector down to display the f...FIGURE 5-8: Choose PRE (left), press the Multi Selector down, and then choose t...FIGURE 5-9: When you see the flashing PRE symbol, press OK to take the referenc...FIGURE 5-10: Select a preset (left) and then choose Select Picture (right) to b...FIGURE 5-11: Add a text label to a preset to remind you which lighting conditio...FIGURE 5-12: Your comment appears with the selected preset.FIGURE 5-13: Sticking with the sRBG Color Space is the best option in most case...FIGURE 5-14: This symbol represents the Picture Control setting.FIGURE 5-15: The Picture Control settings apply various adjustments to color, s...FIGURE 5-16: The best route to the Picture Control setting is the i menu.
6 Chapter 6FIGURE 6-1: These symbols represent the most important picture-taking settings.FIGURE 6-2: A blurry background draws more attention to your portrait subject.FIGURE 6-3: For soft, even lighting, forego flash and instead expose your subje...FIGURE 6-4: To properly illuminate the face in outdoor portraits, use flash.FIGURE 6-5: Aiming the flash directly at the subject creates harsh lighting and...FIGURE 6-6: Use a high shutter speed to freeze motion.FIGURE 6-7: Using a shutter speed slow enough to blur moving objects can be a f...FIGURE 6-8: Use a high f-stop value to keep the foreground and background sharp...FIGURE 6-9: For misty waterfalls, use a slow shutter speed and a tripod.FIGURE 6-10: A slow shutter speed creates neon light trails in nighttime street...FIGURE 6-11: An easily recognizable foreground object gives viewers a sense of ...FIGURE 6-12: Shallow depth of field is a classic technique for close-up images.FIGURE 6-13: Adding flash resulted in better illumination and a slight warming ...FIGURE 6-14: A macro lens can focus at close distances, enabling you to fill th...
7 Chapter 7FIGURE 7-1: Set the Photo/Video switch to the Video position to record movies.FIGURE 7-2: The available recording time appears in the monitor (left) and view...FIGURE 7-3: The recording symbol indicates that recording is in progress.FIGURE 7-4: Use the Video Recording menu, not the Photo Shooting menu, to selec...FIGURE 7-5: If you choose Same as Photo Settings, the camera uses whatever sett...FIGURE 7-6: In Video mode, the i menu offers quick access to these settings.FIGURE 7-7: This symbol means that the Same as Photo Settings option is selecte...FIGURE 7-8: Your camera can record videos in either the MOV or MP4 file format.FIGURE 7-9: This symbol reports the Frame Size/Frame Rate and Video Quality set...FIGURE 7-10: Choose Frame Size/Frame Rate from the Video Recording menu to see ...FIGURE 7-11: You can record audio with the internal microphone (left) or plug i...FIGURE 7-12: These symbols indicate the Microphone Sensitivity setting and volu...FIGURE 7-13: One way to establish microphone sensitivity is via the Video Recor...FIGURE 7-14: You also can adjust two audio settings via the i menu.FIGURE 7-15: The black-and-white “zebra pattern” appears over areas that may be...FIGURE 7-16: Enable Highlight Display from the Custom Settings menu.FIGURE 7-17: You can enable Electronic VR and Vibration Reduction from the vide...FIGURE 7-18: Turning on the Timecode feature makes it easier to search later fo...FIGURE 7-19: The default playback display mode shows this video data.FIGURE 7-20: The icons at the bottom of the screen remind you which buttons and...FIGURE 7-21: You can trim frames from the start and end of a video right in the...
8 Chapter 8FIGURE 8-1: Press the Playback button to view your photos and movies.FIGURE 8-2: Specify which folder or folders you want to view.FIGURE 8-3: This setting determines how long pictures are displayed before the ...FIGURE 8-4: Enable Picture Review to display a photo for a few seconds immediat...FIGURE 8-5: You can display vertically oriented pictures in their upright posit...FIGURE 8-6: You can view multiple image thumbnails at a time.FIGURE 8-7: Calendar view makes it easy to view all photos shot on a particular...FIGURE 8-8: Press the Zoom In button or pinch out on the touchscreen to magnify...FIGURE 8-9: While a photo is magnified, choose Quick Crop from the i menu (left...FIGURE 8-10: The normal Playback mode is File Information display (left); hide ...FIGURE 8-11: You also can enable these additional display modes.FIGURE 8-12: These symbols represent the focus point and after-the-shot feature...FIGURE 8-13: Enable the display options you want to use via this Playback menu ...FIGURE 8-14: In File Information mode, you can view these bits of data.FIGURE 8-15: Use
