The Nikon Creative Lighting System - Using the SB-600, SB-700, SB-800, SB-900, SB-910, and R1C1 Flashes

This is a newly revised edition of the classic book The Art of Photography (first published in 1994), which has often been described as the most readable, understandable, and comprehensive textbook on photography. In his accessible style, Barnbaum presents how-to techniques for both traditional and digital approaches. Yet he goes well beyond the technical as he delves deeply into the philosophical, expressive, and creative aspects of photography. This book is geared toward every level of photographer who seeks to make a personal statement through their chosen medium.

Bruce Barnbaum is recognized as one of the world’s finest photographers as well as an elite instructor. This newest incarnation of his book, which has evolved over the past 35 years, will prove to be an invaluable photographic reference for years to come. This is truly the resource of choice for the thinking photographer.

Filled with over 100 beautiful photographs, as well as numerous charts, graphs, and tables.

Mastering the Nikon D7000 by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the new D7000 camera. Darrell is determined to help the user navigate past the confusion factor that often comes with complex and powerful professional camera equipment.

The book explores the features and capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user’s manual. It guides readers through the camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed how, when, and why explanations for each option. Every button, dial, switch, and menu configuration setting is explored in a user-friendly manner, with suggestions for setup according to various shooting styles.

Darrell’s friendly and informative writing style allows readers to easily follow directions, while feeling as if a friend dropped in to share his knowledge. The learning experience for new D7000 users goes beyond just the camera itself and covers basic photography technique.

Nikon D600 Experience is an e book user's guide that goes beyond the manual to help you learn the features, settings, and controls of this sophisticated and highly customizable camera.  Most importantly, it also explains when and why to use the camera's basic and advanced features, settings, and controls in your photography.

Written in the clear, concise, and comprehensive manner of all Full Stop guides, Nikon D600 Experience will help you learn to use your D600 quickly and competently, to consistently create the types of images you want to capture. As one reader has said about Full Stop guides:

"I don't know how I could fully take advantage of all the features the camera has to offer without this publication!  It's well-organized, easy to understand, and succinct enough to keep your attention while still containing a wealth of information to get the most out of your camera."

This guide is designed for intermediate and enthusiast photographers who wish to take fuller advantage of the capabilities of their camera and go beyond Auto and Program modes and shoot competently in A, S, and M shooting modes; take full advantage of the sophisticated 39 point autofocus system; and learn how, when, and why to use and customize the various controls, buttons, and features of the D600.

For experienced photographers coming to the D600 from previous models, this guide explains the new and advanced features in order to quickly get you up and running and taking advantage of these capabilities, including the sophisticated 39 Point Autofocus System and its AF Modes, AF Area Modes, and Custom Settings.  Plus it explains the camera controls, the in-camera HDR, Multiple Exposure, and Time-Lapse Shooting features, introduces the video capabilities, and guides you through all the Menus and Custom Settings of the D600 in order to help you best set up the camera and its controls for your specific shooting needs. 

Nikon D600 Experience covers basic dSLR camera functions and exposure concepts for those learning digital SLR photography, and explains more advanced camera controls and operation, such as taking control of the powerful autofocus system for sharp focus of still or moving subjects, using the various metering modes and exposure compensation for correct exposure of every image, and taking advantage of other features of the D600.

This guide focuses on still-photography with an introduction to the movie settings and menus to get you up and running with HD video. Sections include:

-Setting Up Your D600 - All of the D600 Custom Settings and Playback, Shooting, and Setup Menus, with explanations and recommended settings to set up and customize the advanced features to work best for the way you photograph.

-Aperture Priority (A), Shutter Priority (S), and Manual (M) Modes - How and when to use them to create dramatic depth of field, freeze or express motion, or take total control over exposure settings.

-Auto Focusing Modes and Area Modes and Release (Drive) Modes - Learn the AF Modes, AF Area Modes, and AF Custom Settings, how they differ, how and when to take advantage of them to capture both still and moving subjects.

-Exposure Metering Modes of the Nikon D600 - How they differ, how and when to use them for correct exposures in every situation.

-Histograms, Exposure Compensation, Bracketing, and White Balance - Understanding and using these features for adjusting to the proper exposure in challenging lighting situations.

-The Image Taking Process - Descriptive tutorials for using the settings and controls to take photos of both still and moving subjects.

-Photography Accessories - The most useful accessories for the D600 and for dSLR photography.

-Composition - Brief tips, techniques, and explanations.

-Introduction to Video Settings - Explanations of the settings and options to get you started.

This illustrated e-book guide to the Nikon D600 goes beyond the D600 manual to explain how, when, and why to use the features, settings, and controls of the D600 to help you get out and shooting in the real world.

Take control of your camera and the photos you create!

What Readers are Saying about Doug's previous guide, Nikon D7000 Experience:

"It’s the first guide I've read which has taken me through all the settings in an understandable way. I now feel that I have control over the camera."
-Peter S.

"This book, together with the manual that came with your camera, is all you need to start discovering the full potential of the D7000."
-Max M.

"It's clear, concise and gets to the heart of the camera's multiple and often confusing options. Very highly recommended - for experienced user and beginner alike."
-G.S.A.

Nikon D7000 Experience is an e-book user's guide that goes beyond the manual to help you understand the features, settings, and controls of this powerful and highly customizable camera - plus more importantly how, when, and why to use these functions and settings in your photography.

Written in the clear, concise, and comprehensive manner of all Full Stop guides, Nikon D7000 Experience will help you learn to use your camera quickly and competently, to consistently create the types of images you want to capture.

Take control of your D7000, the image taking process, and the photos you create!

Nikon D7000 Experience is for intermediate, enthusiast, and first time dSLR users who wish to get more out of their D7000, go beyond Auto and Program modes, and shoot in Aperture Priority (A), Shutter Priority (S), and Manual (M) modes. To get you started, it begins with explanations and recommended settings for all Menu settings and Custom Settings options. The guide covers basic dSLR camera functions and exposure concepts for those new to digital SLR photography, and explains more advanced camera controls and operation, such as controlling the sophisticated autofocus system for sharp focus of still or moving subjects, and making use of the different metering modes and exposure compensation for correct exposure of every image.

Nikon D7000 Experience focuses on still-photography with an introduction to video settings to get you started. Sections include:

-Setting Up Your D7000 - All Custom Settings, Playback, Shooting, and Setup Menu settings, plus Movie menus, with descriptions and recommended settings.

-Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority Modes - How and when to use them to create dramatic depth of field or to freeze or express motion.

-Auto Focusing Modes, Area Modes and Release Modes - How they differ, how and when to use them to capture sharp images of still and moving subjects, plus using focus lock.

-Exposure Metering Modes - How they differ, how and when to use them for correct exposures in every situation, plus using exposure lock.

-Histograms, Exposure Compensation, Bracketing, and White Balance - Understanding and using these features for attaining the proper exposure in all lighting situations, plus setting custom white balance.

-Composition - Tips and explanations including creative use of depth of field.

-The Image Taking Process - A tutorial for using these settings to take photos.

-Digital Photography Accessories

-Introduction to Video Settings

Nikon D7000 Experience is an illustrated guide that goes beyond the manual to explain how, when, and why to use the features, settings, and controls of the D7000 to help you begin to master you dSLR and learn to use the Nikon D7000 to its full capabilities.

What Readers are Saying about Nikon D7000 Experience:

This manual is a clearly written, concise and useful explanation of the rationale for the seemingly infinite and often confusing settings options for the D7000. -W.L.S.

It's clear, concise and gets to the heart of the camera's multiple and often confusing options. Very highly recommended - for experienced user and beginner alike. -G.S.A.

This book, together with the manual that came with your camera, is all you need to start discovering the full potential of the D7000. -Max M.

It’s the first guide I've read which has taken me through all the settings in an understandable way. I now feel that I have control over the camera. -Peter S.

Really practical and tremendously helpful. Readers of this e-book can expect to benefit from a more rewarding photographic experience using this superb camera, and be better able to exploit its potential to match their personal objectives and photographic style. Highly recommended. -M.M.

I would recommend this to anyone who wants to get a quick start to using the D7000.  Manuals are nice, but this eBook highlights the important information and gives a quick easy to understand explanation of most all of the functions and controls. -Ray M.

Focuses on the WHY. I found the Nikon manual good for understanding how to set things up but not much on the why - this book really focuses on the WHY.  The guide helped me understand why to use specific settings for specific needs.  The Custom Settings sections helps to make firm decisions on how to apply settings by understanding the usage of each in addition to knowing how to set them up. -Benoit A.

A well written, professional helpful guide - Brilliant, just what I was looking for! A manual for the D7000 that was exciting, clear to follow, had examples and was used by a professional who gave just the right amount of technical with explanations of why you use those settings, when to use those settings and so on, all properly explained. The book is a revelation, a joy to follow, well thought through and well written. Nikon should be employing Doug to write every one of their cameras manuals. -R.D.C.

Mastering the Nikon D300/D300S, by Darrell Young, provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of these powerful and sophisticated cameras. Darrell is determined to help the user navigate past the confusion factor that often comes with complex but powerful new professional camera equipment.

The book explores the features and capabilities of the two cameras in a way that completely surpasses user's manuals. It guides readers through the DSLR camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments, color illustrations, and detailed explanations for each option. Each button, dial, switch, screen, and menu configuration option is explored in a user-friendly manner, with suggestions for setup according to various shooting styles.

Darrell Young's friendly and informative writing style allows readers to easily follow directions, while feeling as if a friend dropped in to share his knowledge. The learning experience for D300/D300S beginners-and refresher information for professionals-goes beyond just the camera itself. Detailed explanations cover White Balance, the Histogram, the Multi-CAM 3500DX autofocus system, and how the Live View and D-Movie modes work. Camera accessories such as Speedlight flash and GPS units are also considered.