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  • Page 4 Focal Digital Camera Guides Nikon Corey Hilz AMSTERDAM • BOSTON • HEIDELBERG • LONDON NEW YORK • OXFORD • PARIS • SAN DIEGO SAN FRANCISCO • SINGAPORE • SYDNEY • TOKYO Focal Press is an imprint of Elsevier...
  • Page 5 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.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Part 1: The Camera Making Pictures Viewing/Reviewing Images Menus Batteries, Memory Cards and Maintenance Part 2: The Software Building an Image Library Nikon Transfer Nikon ViewNX Capture NX Part 3: The Light Using Natural Light Direction of Light Inclement Weather...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Maximum Aperture Focusing Wide-angle Lenses Standard Lenses Telephoto Lenses Super Telephoto Lenses Zoom Lens Choices Macro Lenses Part 5: Composition & The Subjects Composition Techniques Portraits & People Travel Pets and Animals Action Products Part 6: Accessories Flash Units Remote Control Filters...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    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.
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  • Page 10: What's In The Box

    What’s in the Box? 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.
  • Page 11 Viewfinder cover. Used when doing long exposures to avoid light coming in the viewfinder. ● LCD monitor cover. Protects LCD from getting dirty or scratched. Comes already attached to the camera. ● Manual, Quick Guide, Software Installation Guide and Warranty Card ● Software CD for installing Nikon Transfer and Nikon ViewNX...

  • Page 12: Visual Tour

    Visual Tour In this section we’ll look at all the buttons, dials, and other features on the D90. This overview will help you become familiar with the layout of the camera. I’ve also included a brief description of each feature. As you read the rest of the guide use these pages as a reference to find a button or as a reminder as to what it does.
  • Page 13 Visual Tour Sub-Command Dial: This dial is used to change various settings found on the LCD panel on top of the camera . Autofocus Assist Light: Even though the name refers to autofocusing, this light is actually used for a few functions: (1) lighting up subjects to help the lens focus, (2) indicating the self-timer is active, and (3) lighting up before the flash fires to reduce red-eye.
  • Page 14 Visual Tour xiii LEFT SIDE OF THE CAMERA Flash Button: Press this button to release the pop-up flash (in P, S, A or M exposure modes). You can also use it to change the flash mode as well as increase or decrease the power of the flash. Bracketing Button: Press this button to access the bracketing settings.
  • Page 15 USB: Use the USB cable that came with the camera to connect it to a computer or printer. ● HDMI: Use an HDMI cable to connect the D90 to a high-definition device (not provided). RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAMERA Memory Card Slot & Cover Speaker ●...
  • Page 16 The Autofocus Mode button lets you choose between modes for still or moving subjects. In the middle is the Accessory Shoe where an external flash unit can be attached. The D90 comes with a protective cover over the shoe. To remove it, slide the cover toward the back of the camera.
  • Page 17 Visual Tour BACK OF THE CAMERA AE-L/AF-L Diopter Button Live View Button Viewfinder Command Dial Delete Button Playback Button Menu Button Help/Protect Button Thumbnail Button Zoom In Multi Selector Button Info Display Memory Card LCD Monitor Access Lamp Focus Selector Lock Button Viewfinder: Allows you to see your subject exactly as the lens is seeing it.
  • Page 18 Visual Tour xvii Multi selector is used to navigate the menus and move between images during playback. Live View button for activating live view mode. AE-L/AF-L button is used to lock the autofocus and/or auto exposure readings. SHOOTING INFORMATION DISPLAY Press the button to display this info.
  • Page 19 xviii Visual Tour Here is the Long Exposure Noise Reduction setting and what the in-camera help tells you about it. Shooting information display You can bring up the shooting information display by pressing the button while in any mode. The monitor displays the same info as the control panel on top of the camera, plus more. You can use this display just as you would the control panel.
  • Page 20 No doubt you’re eager to start taking pictures with your new D90. Don’t want to read the whole book just to start taking pictures? Then this is the section for you! You’ll learn the basics of your camera and how to start taking good pictures. It covers everything from charging the battery and inserting the memory card to composing and reviewing images.

  • Page 21: Quick Start

    Make sure the camera is off before inserting the memory card. The D90 uses a Secure Digital (SD) memory card. The card slot is located on the right side of the camera (when looking at the camera from the back). Open the cover to the memory card slot by pressing and sliding the cover toward the back of the camera.
  • Page 22 ● As soon as the D90 is turned on the LCD on the back lights up and the camera asks you to pick a language. Highlight the language you would like by using the up and down buttons on the multi selector to the right of the LCD.
  • Page 23 xxii Quick Start Press the button, then use the multi selector to move through the menus. Press the multi selector left to make sure you’re in the main menu categories. Then press down to go to the Setup Menu. Press right to move over to the Format Memory Card option. Press the button to choose it.

  • Page 24: How To Get Good Photos Out Of The Camera In 5 Minutes

    How to Get Good Photos Out of the Camera in 5 Minutes This section goes through the steps to get your D90 set up as quickly as possible to start taking good pictures. The other settings and options available will be described in detail later in the book.
  • Page 25 xxiv How to Get Good Photos Out of the Camera in 5 Minutes 6. Hold down the button on the top of the camera. Then turn the command dial. This will change the Autofocus Mode. Choose the AF-A setting. 7. Set the autofocus/manual focus switch to AF. HOW TO HOLD THE CAMERA Your right hand wraps around the right side of the camera.
  • Page 26 How to Get Good Photos Out of the Camera in 5 Minutes ● Place your subject in the middle of the viewfinder. ● Press the shutter release button down halfway. This activates autofocus and the subject in the middle should now appear sharp. ●...
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  • Page 28 Section A: Making Pictures Section B: Viewing/Reviewing Images Section C: Menus Section D: Batteries, Memory Cards, and Maintenance...

  • Page 30: Part 1: The Camera

    The Camera Section A: Making Pictures EXPOSURE Every time you take a picture there are a couple things you want to happen so you get a good picture. You want a good exposure and your subject to be in focus. Whether you choose all the settings on the camera or your camera does it for you, it’s important to understand what’s controlling how your pic- ture looks.