Basic Photography - Nikon D2Xs Manual

Basic Photography

There are six basic steps to taking photographs:
Step 1 Ready the Camera ..........................................................................
To learn how to restore settings to their default values, see:
• Taking Photographs: Two-Button Reset...............................................
• Menu Guide: The Shooting Menu—Reset Shooting Menu..................
• Menu Guide: The Custom Settings Menu—Menu Reset .....................
Step 2 Adjust Camera Settings..................................................................
To learn more about the following camera settings, see:
• Taking Photographs: Choosing a Shooting Mode................................
• Taking Photographs: Image Quality and Size ......................................
• Taking Photographs: ISO Sensitivity ....................................................
• Taking Photographs: White Balance....................................................
• Taking Photographs: Image Adjustment..............................................
• Taking Photographs: Focus..................................................................
• Taking Photographs: Exposure ............................................................
Step 3 Frame the Photograph ...................................................................
To learn how to preview the effects of aperture, see:
• Taking Photographs: Exposure ............................................................
To learn about optional viewfi nder accessories, see:
• Technical Notes: Optional Accessories.................................................
Step 4 Focus...............................................................................................
To learn more about focus options, see:
• Taking Photographs: Focus..................................................................
Step 5 Check Exposure ..............................................................................
To learn how to change the composition after setting exposure, see:
• Taking Photographs: Exposure ............................................................
To learn more about fl ash photography, see:
• Taking Photographs: Flash Photography .............................................
Step 6 Take the Photograph ......................................................................
For information on time-lapse photography, cropping, delaying shutter re-
lease, image overlay, and multiple exposure, see:
• Taking Photographs: Overlay / Multiple Exposure.................................
• Taking Photographs: Trimming Photographs .......................................
• Taking Photographs: Interval Timer Photography................................
• Taking Photographs: Self-Timer Mode.................................................
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