Nikon creative lighting system digital field guide /

Nikon creative lighting system digital field guide /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:Edwards, Benjamin.
Edition:3rd ed.
Imprint:Indianapolis, IN : Wiley, ©2012.
Description:1 online resource (xxiv, 215 pages) : illustrations
Language:English
Subject:
Electronic flash photography.
Nikon camera.
Photography -- Lighting.
Electronic flash photography
Nikon camera
Photography -- Lighting
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/13606933
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Other uniform titles:Thomas, J. Dennis. Nikon creative lighting system digital field guide.
ISBN:9781118022238
1118022238
9781118221983
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-196) and index.
Print version record.
Other form:Print version: Edwards, Benjamin. Nikon creative lighting system digital field guide. 3rd ed. Indianapolis, IN : Wiley Pub., ©2012 9781118022238
Table of Contents:
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • The Evolution of the Nikon Creative Lighting System
  • What's in This Book
  • Quick Tour
  • Getting Started
  • Taking Your First Photos with a Speedlight
  • Chapter 1. Exploring the Nikon Creative Lighting System
  • Main Features and Functions
  • Anatomy of the Speedlight
  • SB-R200
  • SB-400
  • SB-700
  • SB-900
  • SB-910
  • Camera Compatibility
  • D3000, D3100, D5000, D5100
  • D90, D300s, D700, D800
  • D3s, D3x, D4, F6
  • Included Accessories
  • SB-700
  • SB-900
  • SB-910
  • Add-on Accessories
  • SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander
  • R1/R1C1 and SB-R200 kits
  • SG-31R
  • Chapter 2. Setting Up Your Nikon Speedlights
  • Power Requirements
  • Nonrechargeable batteries
  • Rechargeable batteries
  • Navigating the Speedlight Settings and Menus
  • Flash modes
  • i-TTL and i-TTL BL
  • Auto Aperture and non-TTL Auto Flash
  • Guide Number (GN) Distance Priority
  • Manual
  • Repeating flash
  • SU-4
  • The SB-900 Custom Functions menu and settings
  • Non-TTL Auto Flash mode
  • Master Repeating (RPT) Flash
  • Manual mode output
  • SU-4
  • Illumination pattern
  • The test fire button
  • The i-TTL test fire flash output level
  • DX or FX format selection
  • Power zoom
  • AF-assist Illuminator
  • Standby mode
  • ISO
  • Remote ready light
  • LCD screen illuminator
  • Thermal cut-out
  • Sound monitor
  • LCD screen contrast
  • Distance unit
  • Wide-angle flash panel zoom position
  • My Menu settings
  • Firmware
  • Reset custom functions
  • The SB-910 Custom Functions menu and settings
  • Non-TTL Auto Flash mode
  • Master Repeating (RPT) Flash
  • Manual mode output
  • Wireless
  • The test fire button
  • The i-TTL test fire flash output level
  • DX or FX format selection
  • Power zoom
  • AF-assist Illuminator
  • Standby mode
  • ISO
  • Remote ready light
  • LCD screen illuminator
  • LCD screen contrast
  • Distance unit
  • Wide-angle flash panel zoom position
  • My Menu settings
  • Firmware
  • Reset custom functions
  • The SB-700 Custom Functions menu and settings
  • Color filters
  • Remote flash unit setting
  • Sound monitor
  • LCD screen contrast
  • Standby mode
  • DX or FX format selection
  • Flash compensation step in Manual flash mode
  • Distance unit
  • AF-assist Illuminator
  • Firmware
  • Reset custom functions
  • Chapter 3. Flash Photography Fundamentals
  • Understanding Flash Exposure
  • Key Terms
  • Flash Basics
  • Achieving proper exposures
  • The guide number
  • Distance
  • Aperture
  • GN/D = A
  • Flash sync modes
  • Sync speed
  • Front-curtain sync
  • Red-Eye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
  • Rear-curtain sync
  • Flash Exposure Compensation
  • Understanding Color Temperature
  • The Kelvin scale
  • White balance settings
  • Mixed lighting
  • Using Repeating Flash
  • Using Bounce Flash
  • Using Fill Flash
  • Simple Light Modifiers
  • Diffusion domes
  • Bounce cards
  • Speedlights versus Studio Strobes
  • Chapter 4. Advanced Wireless Lighting
  • Flash Setup for Advanced Wireless Lighting
  • Setting Up a Master or Commander Flash
  • SB-700, SB-900, and SB-910
  • Built-in flash
  • Setting the Flash Mode
  • SB-910
  • SB-900
  • SB-700
  • SU-800
  • Setting Up Remotes and Remote Groups
  • SB-910
  • SB-900
  • SB-700
  • Making Adjustments on the Fly
  • SB-910
  • SB-900
  • SB-700
  • SU-800
  • Chapter 5. Setting Up a Portable Studio
  • Introduction to the Portable Studio
  • Equipment
  • Stands
  • Brackets and multiclamps
  • Umbrellas
  • Softboxes
  • Flash-mounted softboxes
  • Stand-mounted softboxes
  • Diffusers and reflectors
  • Backdrops
  • Seamless paper
  • Vinyl
  • Muslin
  • Canvas
  • Do-it-yourself
  • Background stands
  • Filters
  • Attaching filters
  • Settings
  • Using filters
  • Transporting Your Portable Studio
  • Chapter 6. Advanced Flash Techniques
  • Action and Sports Photography
  • Setup
  • Tips and tricks
  • Macro Photography
  • Setup
  • Tips and tricks
  • Night Photography
  • Setup
  • Tips and tricks
  • Chapter 7. Flash Techniques for Portrait Photography
  • Indoor Portraits
  • Setup
  • Tips and tricks
  • Outdoor Portraits
  • Setup
  • Tips and tricks
  • Pet Portraits
  • Setup
  • Tips and tricks
  • Still Life and Product Photography
  • Setup
  • Tips and tricks
  • Wedding and Engagement Photography
  • Setup
  • Tips and tricks
  • Appendix A. Creative Lighting System Gallery
  • The Swan Sings the Blues
  • Boxing Ring Bride
  • Pink Shoes Amongst the Moss
  • The Castle's Keep
  • LaChureca
  • Georgia On My Mind
  • Triple Take
  • All About the Shoes
  • Romulan Ale
  • Appendix B. Resources
  • Informational Websites
  • Workshops
  • Online Photography Magazines and Other Resources
  • Equipment
  • Appendix C. How to Use the Gray Card and Color Checker
  • The Gray Card
  • The Color Checker
  • Glossary
  • Index

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