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Portrait - photo expression supported by high picture quality ......................................................... 2/3
Product shooting - effective use of a PC-E NIKKOR lens ................................................................ 4/5
Food shooting - supported by Capture NX 2 software .................................................................... 6/7
Utilizing Picture Controls ................................................................................................................... 8/9
Studio shooting workflow............................................................................................................... 10/11
superiority of D3X + Capture NX 2 ........................................ 12/13
Actual lens comparison - advantage of Nano Crystal Coat ....................................................... 14/15
Optimal white balance setting ........................................................................................................ 16/17
Live View (Tripod mode) shooting ....................................................................................................... 18
RAW mode selection .......................................................................................................................... 19
Recommended camera settings .................................................................................................... 20/21
Lens selection in portrait shooting ................................................................................................. 22/23
PC-E lens selection ........................................................................................................................ 24/25
Apply "Unsharp Mask" only to eyes ....................................................................................... 26
"Noise Reduction" makes skin smoother ................................................................................ 27
Reflector effect after shot -1-: reducing shadows on the face ................................................. 28
Reflector effect after shot -2-: brighten only a specific area .................................................... 29
"Auto Retouch Brush" removes unwanted details .............................................................. 30/31
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Utilizing Picture Controls ........................8/9 Studio shooting workflow....................... 10/11 Image expression comparison [D3X vs 30-megapixel model] — superiority of D3X + Capture NX 2 ........12/13 Actual lens comparison — advantage of Nano Crystal Coat ............14/15 Optimal white balance setting ......................16/17 Live View (Tripod mode) shooting ....................... -
Page 2: Portrait - Photo Expression Supported By High Picture Quality
The image on the left page was taken with the AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED lens, utilizing the large image sensor of the Nikon FX format. Beautiful image blur effectively emphasizes the subject. Clean pupils, smooth skin texture, and even eyebrows and eyelashes can be naturally reproduced with superior resolution. -
Page 3: Product Shooting — Effective Use Of A Pc-E Nikkor Lens
D3X + PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D using the tilt function Manual exposure, 1/100 s, f/4.2 D3X + PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D without the tilt function... -
Page 4: Food Shooting - Supported By Capture Nx 2 Software
D 3 X Te c h n i c a l G u i d e Food shooting — supported by Capture NX 2 software D3X + PC-E Micro NIKKOR D3X + PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D 85mm f/2.8D Manual exposure, 1/160 s, f/16... -
Page 5: Utilizing Picture Controls
O p t i o n a l P i c t u r e C o n t r o l s “Portrait” and “Landscape” can be downloaded from Nikon’s website (free) and installed in the camera. -
Page 6: Studio Shooting Workflow
• Bring 20-in. monitor of the same maker, panel and settings • Laptop notebook computer • File conversion (on request of client or art • External hard disk x 2: mirroring to computer’s HD and external HD with Nikon Transfer: via director) e-SATA or CF card NFF =>... -
Page 7: Image Expression Comparison [D3X Vs 30-Megapixel Model]
D 3 X Te c h n i c a l G u i d e Image expression comparison [D3X vs 30-megapixel model] — superiority of D3X + Capture NX 2 D3X + AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED 30-megapixel model + 120mm micro lens... -
Page 8: Actual Lens Comparison - Advantage Of Nano Crystal Coat
Ghost caused by red light that has been thought difficult to reduce conventionally has been remarkably reduced. Outstanding results are also found in reducing ghost and flare caused by light entering the lens diagonally. Taken with an ordinary lens Images were not taken with the D3X. -
Page 9: Optimal White Balance Setting
D 3 X Te c h n i c a l G u i d e Optimal white balance setting Using a cubic gray chart in measuring white balance Selecting a white balance preset menu by locating a flat gray chart near the subject Color temperature is not necessarily uniform at a shooting site. -
Page 10: Live View (Tripod Mode) Shooting
Live View up to approx. 13x for accurate focus check. Uncompressed (See p. 95 of D3X User’s Manual) Select NEF (RAW) bit depth according to your needs • 12-bit option is recommended when higher-speed recording is required in continuous shooting, while 14-bit option is recommended when picture quality is a priority. -
Page 11: Recommended Camera Settings
Picture Control • Nikon’s original system of image creation settings enables users to easily control image D-Lighting was applied after the shot factors such as tone, hue, and contrast, utilizing characteristics of digital cameras. -
Page 12: Lens Selection In Portrait Shooting
AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED Advantages of AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G Advantages of AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm This Nikon FX-format normal lens with built-in SWM f/2.8G ED enables quiet AF operation. Featuring fast maximum While offering a wide range of reproduction ratios up to aperture of f/1.4 and rounded diaphragm opening it... -
Page 13: Pc-E Lens Selection
Normal Shifted Normal Tilted D3X + PC-E Micro NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED using the shift function D3X + PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D using the tilt function Manual exposure, 1/125 s, f/10 (images were trimmed) Manual exposure, 1/20 s, f/8 PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED: tilting... -
Page 14: Effective Use Of Capture Nx
Effective use of Capture NX 2 -1- Effective use of Capture NX 2 -2- Apply “Unsharp Mask” only to eyes “Noise Reduction” makes skin smoother Result Result Applying “Unsharp Mask” to eyelashes Using Selection Control Points, “Noise makes eyes clearer. R e d u c t i o n”... -
Page 15: Reflector Effect After Shot -1-: Reducing Shadows On The Face
D 3 X Te c h n i c a l G u i d e Effective use of Capture NX 2 -3- Reflector effect after shot -1-: reducing shadows on the face Reflector effect after shot -2-: brighten only a specific area Result Result Selection Control Points and D-Lighting... -
Page 16: Auto Retouch Brush" Removes Unwanted Details
D 3 X Te c h n i c a l G u i d e Effective use of Capture NX 2 -4- “Auto Retouch Brush” removes unwanted details Result Even small reflections that could not be prevented Dust spots photographed on an image can be easily removed with a mouse click and stroke were removed simply and to achieve more natural-looking results.