David Busch's Nikon Z5 Guide to Digital Photography
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ISBN-13: 9781681987118
Media Type: Paperback
Publisher: Rocky Nook
Publication Date: 02-02-2021
Pages: 528
Product Dimensions: 7.00(w) x 9.12(h) x (d)
Series: The David Busch Camera Guide
With more than two million books in print, David D. Busch is the world’s #1 best-selling camera guide author, with more than 100 guidebooks for Nikon, Canon, Sony, Olympus, Pentax, and Panasonic cameras, and many popular books devoted to digital photography and imaging techniques. His best-sellers include Digital SLR Cameras and Photography for Dummies, which has sold more than 300,000 copies in five editions, and Mastering Digital SLR Photography, now in its Fourth Edition. The graduate of Kent State Universityis a former newspaper reporter/photographer, and operated his own commercial photo studio, shooting sports, weddings, portraits, fashion, architecture, product photography, and travel images. For 22 years he was a principal in CCS/PR, Inc., one of the largest public relations/marketing firms based in San Diego, working on press conferences, press kits, media tours, and sponsored photo trade magazine articles for Eastman Kodak Company and other imaging companies. His 2500 articles and accompanying photos have appeared inside and on the covers of hundreds of magazines, including Popular Photography, Rangefinder, and Professional Photographer. For the last decade, Busch has devoted much of his time to sharing his photographic expertise, both in publications, and in seminar/workshops he hosts at the Cleveland Photographic Society School of Photography. He has been a call-in guest for 21 different radio shows nationally and in major markets, including WTOP-AM (Washington), KYW-AM (Philadelphia), USA Network (Daybreak USA), WPHM-AM (Detroit), KMJE-FM (Sacramento), CJAD-AM (Montreal), WBIX-AM (Boston), ABC Radio Network (Jonathan & Mary Show). He’s also been a call-in guest for one Canadian television show, and appeared live on Breakfast Television in Toronto, the Today Show of the Great White North. With a total of more than 200 books to his credit, Busch has had as many as five books appear simultaneously in the Amazon.com Top 25 Digital Photography Books, and when Michael Carr of About.com named the top five digital photography books for beginners, the initial #1 and #2 choices were Busch’s Digital Photography All-in-One Desk Reference for Dummies and Mastering Digital Photography. His work has been translated into Arabic, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Bulgarian, German, Italian, French, and other languages. Busch lives in Ravenna, Ohio, and you can find him online at www.dslrguides.com.
Preface xiii Introduction xv Chapter 1 Thinking Outside the Box 1 First Things First 2 In the Box 2 Optional and Non-Optional Add-Ons 4 Initial Setup 9 Mastering the Multi Selector and Command Dials 9 Setting the Clock 13 Battery Included 13 Final Steps 14 Chapter 2 Nikon Z5 Quick Start 19 Selecting a Release Mode 19 Selecting an Exposure Mode 21 Choosing a Metering Mode 22 Choosing a Focus Mode 23 Choosing the Focus Area Mode 24 Adjusting White Balance and ISO 25 Reviewing the Images You've Taken 25 Transferring Photos to Your Computer 26 Changing Default Settings 27 Resetting the Nikon Z5 27 Recommended Default Changes 28 Shooting Tips 30 Photo Shooting Menu Recommendations 30 Custom Settings Menu Recommendations 32 Chapter 3 Nikon Z5 Roadmap 39 Nikon Z5: Up Front 40 The Nikon Z5's Business End 43 Playing Back Images 48 Zooming the Nikon Z5 Playback Display 49 Viewing Thumbnails 50 Working with Calendar View 51 Using the Photo Data Displays 52 Going Topside 54 Lens Components 56 Underneath Your Nikon Z5 57 The Viewfinder/Monitor Displays 57 Chapter 4 Nailing the Right Exposure 59 Getting a Handle on Exposure 60 Equivalent Exposure 63 How the Z5 Calculates Exposure 64 Correctly Exposed 65 Overexposed 65 Underexposed 66 Metering Mid-Tones 66 Choosing a Metering Method 68 Matrix Metering 68 Center-weighted Metering 70 Spot Metering 71 Highlight-weighted Metering 73 Choosing an Exposure Method 74 Aperture-Priority 74 Shutter-Priority 77 Program Mode 79 Manual Exposure 80 Adjusting Exposure with ISO Settings 82 Dealing with Noise 83 Bracketing 84 White Balance Bracketing 85 ADL Bracketing 87 Working with HDR 87 Auto HDR 88 Bracketing and Merge to HDR 90 Fixing Exposures with Histograms 92 Tonal Range 93 Histogram Basics 95 Understanding Histograms 96 Fine-Tuning Exposure 100 Chapter 5 Mastering the Mysteries of Focus 103 Auto or Manual Focus? 103 How Focus Works 105 Contrast Detection 106 Phase Detection 107 Adding Circles of Confusion 109 Using Autofocus with the Nikon Z5 111 Bringing the Z5's AF System into Focus 112 Focus Mode and Priority 112 Autofocus Mode 113 Focus-Priority versus Release-Priority 115 Choosing an Autofocus Area Mode 116 Face/Eye Detection and Subject Tracking 120 Face/Eye Detection 120 Subject Tracking 122 Store by Orientation 123 Autofocus Activation… and More 124 Manual Focus 125 Using the Focus/Control Ring 128 Trap (Auto) Focus 130 Back-Button Focus 132 Activating Back-Button Focus 134 Fine-Tuning the Focus of Your Lenses 135 Lens Tune-up Options 137 Evaluating Current Focus 138 Changing the Fine-Tuning Setting 140 Chapter 6 Advanced Techniques 143 Continuous Shooting 143 A Tiny Slice of Time 146 Working with Short Exposures 148 Long Exposures 151 Three Ways to Take Long Exposures 151 Working with Long Exposures 152 Delayed Exposures 155 Self-Timer 155 Interval/Time-Lapse Photography 156 Using Interval Photography 158 Time-Lapse Movies 161 Star Trails 162 Multiple Exposures 164 Geotagging with the Nikon GP-1a 168 Focus Shift Shooting 170 Connecting to Your Smart Device or Computer 175 Linking Camera to Smart Device 176 Using the SnapBridge App 179 Camera Screen 180 Other Connection Options 184 Chapter 7 Focus on Lenses 187 Sensor Sensibilities 190 Choosing Native Z-mount Lenses 192 Nikon Lens Overview 195 Ingredients of Nikon's Alphanumeric Soup 195 Wide-to-Normal Zoom Lenses 198 Nikkor Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 198 Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S 198 Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S 199 Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S 199 Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S 201 Wide-Angle/Normal Prime Lenses 201 Nikkor Z 20mm f/1.8 S 202 Nikkor Z 24mm f/1.8 S 203 Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.8 S 203 Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S 204 Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S 204 Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct 204 Telephoto Lenses 205 Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 S 205 Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S VR 205 Nikkor Z 24-200mm f4-6.3 VR 206 DX Lenses 207 Nikkor Z 16-50mm DX f/3.5-6.3 VR 207 Nikkor Z 50-250mm DX f/4.5-6.3 VR 207 Nikkor Z Teleconverter TC-1.4x/TC-2.0x 208 enses to Come 208 Universal VR 209 How It Works 209 Using the FTZ Adapter 211 Other Adapters 213 Categories of Lenses 215 Using Wide-Angle and Wide-Zoom Lenses 215 Avoiding Potential Wide-Angle Problems 216 Using Telephoto and Tele-Zoom Lenses 219 Avoiding Telephoto Lens Problems 221 Telephotos and Bokeh 222 Using F-Mount Lenses 224 Macro Lenses 225 The F-Mount Magic Three 226 Wide Angles 228 Wide-to-Medium/Long Zooms 230 Telephoto and Normal Lenses 230 Chapter 8 Mastering Light 237 Light That's Available 237 Continuous Lighting Basics 242 Living with Color Temperature 242 Daylight 245 Incandescent/Tungsten/Halogen Light 246 Fluorescent Light/LEDs 246 Other Lighting Accessories 248 Chapter 9 Electronic Flash with the Nikon Z5 253 Electronic Flash Basics 254 The Moment of Exposure 255 A Tale of Two Exposures 258 Measuring Exposure 260 Guide Numbers 262 Choosing a Flash Sync Mode 263 Ghost Images 264 High-Speed Sync 267 Using External Flash 269 Using Flash Exposure Compensation 270 Specifying Flash Shutter Speed 271 Previewing Your Flash Effect 271 Flash Control 272 Working with Nikon Flash External Units 272 Nikon SB-300 272 Nikon SB-400 273 Nikon SB-500 273 Nikon SB-700 274 Nikon SB-R200 274 Nikon SB-910 274 Nikon SB-5000 275 Light Modifiers 277 Using Zoom Heads 278 Flash Modes 278 Repeating Flash 280 Chapter 10 Wireless and Multiple Flash 283 Elements of Wireless Flash 284 Master Flash 285 Remote Flashes 288 Channels 288 Groups 289 Lighting Ratios 289 Setting Your Master Flash 292 Setting Commander Mode for the SB-5000 292 Setting Commander Modes for the SB-910 or SB-900 295 Setting Commander Modes for the SB-700 297 Setting Commander Modes for the SB-500 297 Setting Remote Modes 298 Radio Control 299 Chapter 11 Playback, Photo Shooting, and Movie Shooting Menus 301 Anatomy of the Nikon Z5's Menus 302 Playback Menu Options 303 Delete 303 Playback Folder 304 Playback Display Options 305 Dual-Format Recording PB Slot 306 Image Review 306 After Delete 307 Rotate Tall 308 Copy Image(s) 309 Slide Show 311 Rating 312 Photo Shooting Menu Options 312 Reset Photo Shooting Menu 313 Storage Folder 315 File Naming 317 Role Played by Card in Slot 2 318 Choose Image Area 321 Image Quality 321 Image Size 325 NEF (RAW) Recording 326 ISO Sensitivity Settings 328 White Balance 330 Set Picture Control 335 Manage Picture Control 343 Color Space 344 Active D-Lighting 346 Long Exposure NR 348 High ISO NR 349 Vignette Control 350 Diffraction Compensation 350 Auto Distortion Control 352 Flicker Reduction Shooting 353 Metering 353 Flash Control 354 Flash Mode 354 Flash Compensation 354 Focus Mode 355 AF-Area Mode 355 Vibration Reduction 355 Auto Bracketing 356 Multiple Exposure 356 HDR (High Dynamic Range) 358 Interval Timer Shooting 358 Time-Lapse Movie 359 Focus Shift Shooting 360 Silent Photography 360 Movie Shooting Menu 361 Reset Movie Shooting Menu 361 File Naming 362 Destination 362 Choose Image Area 363 Frame Size/Frame Rate 364 Movie Quality 364 Movie File Type 364 ISO Sensitivity Settings 364 White Balance 365 Set Picture Control 365 Manage Picture Control 365 Active D-Lighting 366 High ISO NR 366 Vignette Control 366 Diffraction Compensation 366 Auto Distortion Control 366 Flicker Reduction 367 Metering 367 Focus Mode 367 AF-Area Mode 368 Vibration Reduction 368 Electronic VR 368 Microphone Sensitivity 369 Attenuator 369 Frequency Response 369 Wind Noise Reduction 369 Headphone Volume 369 Timecode 370 Chapter 12 The Custom Settings Menu 371 Custom Settings Menu Layout 371 Reset Custom Settings 372 a Autofocus 376 a1 AF-C Priority Selection 376 a2 AF-S Priority Selection 377 a3 Focus Tracking with Lock-on 377 a4 Auto-Area AF Face/Eye Detection 378 a5 Focus Points Used 378 a6 Store Points by Orientation 378 a7 AF Activation 379 a8 Limit AF-Area Mode Selection 380 a9 Focus Point Wrap-Around 380 a10 Focus Point Options 380 a11 Low-Light AF 381 a12 Built-in AF-Assist Illuminator 381 a13 Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode 382 b Metering/Exposure 382 b1 EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl. 382 b2 Easy Exposure Compensation 383 b3 Center-Weighted Area 384 b4 Fine-Tune Optimal Exposure 384 c Timers/AE Lock 385 c1 Shutter-Release Button AE-L 385 c2 Self-Timer 386 c3 Power Off Delay 386 d Shooting/Display 387 d1 CL Mode Shooting Speed 387 d2 Max. Continuous Release 388 d3 Sync. Release Mode Options 389 d4 Exposure Delay Mode 389 d5 Shutter Type 390 d6 File Number Sequence 390 d7 Apply Settings to Live View 391 d8 Framing Grid Display 392 d9 Peaking Highlights 392 d10 View All in Continuous Mode 393 e Bracketing/Flash 393 e1 Flash Sync Speed 393 e2 Flash Shutter Speed 394 e3 Exposure Compensation for Flash 395 e4 Auto Flash ISO Sensitivity Control 395 e5 Modeling Flash 395 e6 Auto Bracketing (Mode M) 396 e7 Bracketing Order 397 f Controls 397 f1 Customize i Menu 397 f2 Custom Controls 399 f3 OK Button 404 f4 Shutter Spd & Aperture Lock 404 f5 Customize Command Dials 405 f6 Release Button to Use Dial 406 f7 Reverse Indicators 406 g Movie 407 g1 Customize i Menu 407 g2 Custom Controls 408 g3 OK Button 408 g4 AF Speed 408 g5 AF Tracking Sensitivity 410 g6 Highlight Display 410 Chapter 13 The Setup Menu, Retouch Menu, and My Menu 413 Setup Menu Options 413 Format Memory Card 414 Save User Settings 414 Reset User Settings 415 Language 415 Time Zone and Date 416 Monitor Brightness 416 Monitor Color Balance 417 Viewfinder Brightness 417 Viewfinder Color Balance 417 Limit Monitor Mode Selection 418 Information Display 419 AF Fine-Tuning Options 419 Non-CPU Lens Data 420 Clean Image Sensor 421 Image Dust Off Ref Photo 421 Pixel Mapping 422 Image Comment 422 Copyright Information 423 Beep Options 423 Touch Controls 424 HDMI 424 Location Data 425 Wireless Remote (WR) Options 426 Assign Remote (WR) Fn Button 427 Airplane Mode 427 Connect to Smart Device 427 Connect to PC 428 Conformity Marking 428 Battery Info 428 USB Power Delivery 428 Energy Saving 429 Slot Empty Release Lock 429 Save/Load Menu Settings 430 Reset All Settings 431 Firmware Version 431 Retouch Menu 431 NEF (RAW) Processing 433 Trim 434 Resize 435 D-Lighting 435 Red-Eye Correction 435 Straighten 436 Distortion Control 436 Perspective Control 437 Monochrome 437 Image Overlay 437 Trim Movie 438 Side-by-Side Comparison 438 Using My Menu 439 Chapter 14 Capturing Video with the Z5 441 Quick Start Checklist 441 Lean, Mean, Movie Machine 443 Capturing Video 444 Shooting Your Movie 449 Using the i Button 450 Stop That! 451 Viewing Your Movies 452 Trimming Your Movies 453 Saving a Frame 454 Chapter 15 Tips for Shooting Better Video 455 Using an External Recorder 455 Refocusing on Focus 459 Lens Craft 459 Depth-of-Field and Video 460 Zooming and Video 462 Keeping Things Stable and on the Level 463 Shooting Script 464 Storyboards 464 Storytelling in Video 464 Composition 465 Lighting for Video 469 Illumination 469 Creative Lighting 469 Lighting Styles 470 Audio 471 Tips for Better Audio 471 External Microphones 473 Special Features 474 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting and Prevention 475 Upgrading Your Firmware 476 How It Works 476 Why Multiple Firmware Modules? 477 Getting Ready 477 Updating from a Card Reader 478 Starting the Update 478 Protecting Your LCD 479 Troubleshooting Memory Cards 480 All Your Eggs in One Basket? 480 Preventive Measures 481 What Can Go Wrong? 482 What Can You Do? 483 Cleaning Your Sensor 485 Dust the FAQs, Ma'am 485 Identifying and Dealing with Dust 486 Avoiding Dust 487 Sensor Cleaning 489 Index 493Table of Contents