Nikon D5500 For Dummies
Nikon D5500 For Dummies book cover

Nikon D5500 For Dummies

Paperback – May 4, 2015

Price
$20.99
Format
Paperback
Pages
352
Publisher
For Dummies
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-1119102113
Dimensions
7.2 x 0.7 x 9 inches
Weight
1.4 pounds

Description

From the Inside Flap Learn to: Adjust your camera's settings for maximum results Adjust your camera's settings for maximum results Shoot right away in auto mode or get creative in manual mode Shoot right away in auto mode or get creative in manual mode Master the touchscreen and share your photos wirelessly Master the touchscreen and share your photos wirelessly Take great digital photos—in a flash Want to make the most of your new Nikon D5500, but don't know where to start? No problem! This is the definitive guide to helping aspiring photographers get up and running with this awesome DSLR camera. You'll learn about manual settings, exposure, and more advanced techniques that will have you taking stunning photos in no time. Snap to it — understand your camera's picture settings, choose exposure modes, add flash, and change picture sizes and file types Snap to it — understand your camera's picture settings, choose exposure modes, add flash, and change picture sizes and file types Take your best shot — get a grip on focus and depth of field, master the color controls, and record movies Take your best shot — get a grip on focus and depth of field, master the color controls, and record movies After the fact — explore playback features, work with picture files, and share your photos from your tablet or smartphone After the fact — explore playback features, work with picture files, and share your photos from your tablet or smartphone Customize it — create your own menu and custom folders, add image comments, change the touchscreen functions, and so much more Open the book and find:How to work the touchscreen featuresThe lowdown on attaching a lens, installing a memory card, and moreTips for recording and editing your first moviePro tips for shooting portraits and action shotsGuidance on adjusting exposure and colorFun features to explore on a rainy dayHow to apply effects to existing images Customize it — create your own menu and custom folders, add image comments, change the touchscreen functions, and so much more Open the book and find: How to work the touchscreen features How to work the touchscreen features The lowdown on attaching a lens, installing a memory card, and more The lowdown on attaching a lens, installing a memory card, and more Tips for recording and editing your first movie Tips for recording and editing your first movie Pro tips for shooting portraits and action shots Pro tips for shooting portraits and action shots Guidance on adjusting exposure and color Guidance on adjusting exposure and color Fun features to explore on a rainy day Fun features to explore on a rainy day How to apply effects to existing images How to apply effects to existing images Learn to: Adjust your camera's settings for maximum results Adjust your camera's settings for maximum results Shoot right away in auto mode or get creative in manual mode Shoot right away in auto mode or get creative in manual mode Master the touchscreen and share your photos wirelessly Master the touchscreen and share your photos wirelessly Take great digital photosx97in a flash Want to make the most of your new Nikon D5500, but don't know where to start? No problem! This is the definitive guide to helping aspiring photographers get up and running with this awesome DSLR camera. You'll learn about manual settings, exposure, and more advanced techniques that will have you taking stunning photos in no time. Snap to it x97 understand your camera's picture settings, choose exposure modes, add flash, and change picture sizes and file types Snap to it x97 understand your camera's picture settings, choose exposure modes, add flash, and change picture sizes and file types Take your best shot x97 get a grip on focus and depth of field, master the color controls, and record movies Take your best shot x97 get a grip on focus and depth of field, master the color controls, and record movies After the fact x97 explore playback features, work with picture files, and share your photos from your tablet or smartphone After the fact x97 explore playback features, work with picture files, and share your photos from your tablet or smartphone Customize it x97 create your own menu and custom folders, add image comments, change the touchscreen functions, and so much more Open the book and find:How to work the touchscreen featuresThe lowdown on attaching a lens, installing a memory card, and moreTips for recording and editing your first moviePro tips for shooting portraits and action shotsGuidance on adjusting exposure and colorFun features to explore on a rainy dayHow to apply effects to existing images Customize it x97 create your own menu and custom folders, add image comments, change the touchscreen functions, and so much more Open the book and find: How to work the touchscreen features How to work the touchscreen features The lowdown on attaching a lens, installing a memory card, and more The lowdown on attaching a lens, installing a memory card, and more Tips for recording and editing your first movie Tips for recording and editing your first movie Pro tips for shooting portraits and action shots Pro tips for shooting portraits and action shots Guidance on adjusting exposure and color Guidance on adjusting exposure and color Fun features to explore on a rainy day Fun features to explore on a rainy day How to apply effects to existing images How to apply effects to existing images Julie Adair King's history as a digital photography author dates back to 1997 with the publication of the first edition of Digital Photography For Dummies. Since then she has authored over 50 books on digital photography, cameras, and photo editing and design software. Read more

Features & Highlights

  • Jump into photography and the Nikon D5500 with this easy-to-read guide
  • Armed with the new Nikon D5500 digital camera, but don't know where to start? No problem!
  • Nikon D5500 For Dummies
  • is the definitive guide to helping newbies and aspiring photographers get up and running with this great DSLR camera. You'll dive right in to using your camera in automatic mode, then build on this basic knowledge by learning about manual settings, exposure, and more advanced techniques that will have you taking great photographs in a flash. This easy-to-use guide combines the tips and tricks of a basic photography course with camera-specific guidance that will help you with the Nikon D5500's basic settings, manual mode, WiFi connectivity, touchscreen interface, and so much more!
  • The Nikon D5500 is the perfect camera for a connected generation ― it offers the features of a DSLR with the connectivity of a smart phone and, but its high-quality photos go well beyond what you can snap from your phone. With this fun guide, you'll take your photography to the next level!
  • Get started with a roadmap of the Nikon D5500 controls and options for taking photos in automatic mode, with preset shooting modes, or in manual mode.
  • Get started with a roadmap of the Nikon D5500 controls and options for taking photos in automatic mode, with preset shooting modes, or in manual mode.
  • Take a crash course on exposure and how to control it, along with lens and flash options of your camera
  • Take a crash course on exposure and how to control it, along with lens and flash options of your camera
  • Find out how to adjust color and focus, use manual settings, and take photos in scene mode and priority mode
  • Find out how to adjust color and focus, use manual settings, and take photos in scene mode and priority mode
  • Pull all your newfound photography chops together to take better portraits, action shots, night photos, and outdoor shots
  • Pull all your newfound photography chops together to take better portraits, action shots, night photos, and outdoor shots
  • Nikon D5500 For Dummies
  • is the guide you need to get up and running quickly and easily with your great new DSLR camera.

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Most Helpful Reviews

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Just What I Needed

Logically laid out, beginning with the necessities first. This is much more pleasant to read than the manual which came with the camera. Quite a bit of color photographic images are contained in the book. Written in conversational style. Also serves as a good reference manual. This is what I was looking for.
17 people found this helpful
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Good basic book on D5500..

I have had a D60 for about 10yrs. ...finally saw the D5500 at a price I could afford. I started working with it and realized this is similar...but does so much more....so I quickly ordered this book...this book was laid out well, and a huge help ....my only complaint with this book is , it would help to put some numbers in a few examples, instead of 'it depends on.....' Some basic info ...would help get started . Example: when shooting in low light , how slow and aperture speed can you use? ...no info ....I found that the experts say to start at no less then 1/60 sec. So at least I had a place to start...
Otherwise, the book was great, and I still use it as I try other , more advanced processes.
11 people found this helpful
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Helpful and easy to understand

Very easy to understand and helpful. This book is great for someone who just bought the D5500 and wants to learn and understand how to operate it.
11 people found this helpful
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Five Stars

I really like this book, is on a plain language essay to read and understand the basics
8 people found this helpful
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Great teaching tool

Did a lot of photography 30 years ago with a SLR. Got interested in doing architectural and outdoor sculptures. Purchased a Nikon D5500, it was amazing and also overwhelming at the same time. So Nikon D5500 for Dummies. First I tried to use it as a reference just looking for specific I needed at the time. Still was not getting the results I wanted and knew the camera could produce. So I started on page one, set my camera on a tripod next to my desk and got in to school/training mode going step by step. I can not tell you how easy and fast my proficiency has developed. After I feel I have master the concepts I go out and shot to reinforce and develop my skill. really a great learning tool.
5 people found this helpful
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Better Than the Manual

Well written book with easy to understand instructions. Everything you need to know to get the most out of your camera.
5 people found this helpful
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Five Stars

I have learned more from this book than from book that was with camera
4 people found this helpful
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Five Stars

Recommended - to get the most out of a great entry level DSLR camera.
4 people found this helpful
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Nikon D5500 was written with people like me in mind

I was an avid amateur film photographer until the turn of the century. Not sure why I took a 15 year hiatus, but I did. When I decided to start up again, I opted to go digital and faced a quite steep learning curve. Nikon D5500 was written with people like me in mind. It spoon feeds the digital novice and remains in my library as a much referred to resource. If you are new to the digital world and just purchased a Nikon D5500, this book is worth every penny.
3 people found this helpful
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Great book I always purchase when getting a new camera ...

Great book I always purchase when getting a new camera the manual that comes withe camera to hard to understand.
3 people found this helpful