Nikon Z fc For Dummies

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Julie Adair King. Nikon Z fc For Dummies

Nikon® Z fc For Dummies® To view this book's Cheat Sheet, simply go to www.dummies.com and search for “Nikon Z fc For Dummies Cheat Sheet” in the Search box. Table of Contents

List of Tables

List of Illustrations

Guide

Pages

Introduction

About This Book

How This Book Is Organized

Icons and Other Stuff to Note

Where to Go from Here

Fast Track to Super Snaps

First Steps, First Shots

Getting Started

MEMORY CARDS: HOW BIG, HOW FAST?

Taking a Brief Camera Tour

Back-of-the-body controls

Topside controls

Front-of-the-camera features

Hidden connections

Using the Touchscreen

Navigating Menus

Saving Time with the i Menu

Looking at Display Options

Choosing which displays are active

Decoding photo-shooting data

Customizing the shooting display

Magnifying the display

Using the Touch Shutter (or Not)

Exploring a Few Lens Features

Reviewing a Few More Setup Options

Restoring Default Settings

Shooting a Photo in Auto Mode

Trying Self-Portrait Mode

Choosing Basic Picture Settings

Picking a Shooting Mode

Setting the Release Mode

Reviewing Release modes

Changing the Release mode

Enabling Silent Photography

Selecting Image Size and Image Quality

Considering Image Size (resolution)

Understanding Image Quality Options

JPEG: The imaging (and web) standard

Raw (NEF): The purist's choice

Raw+JPEG: Covering both bases

My take: Choose JPEG Fine or Raw (NEF)

Adjusting the Image Size and Quality settings

Setting the Image Area

Turning On Vibration Reduction

Beyond the Basics

Taking Charge of Exposure

Meeting the Exposure Trio: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO

Aperture affects depth of field

Shutter speed affects motion blur

ISO affects image noise

Doing the exposure balancing act

Gaining Maximum Exposure Control

Choosing a Shutter Type

Taking Advantage of Exposure Guides

Seeing live previews in the displays

Reading the brightness histogram

Reading the exposure meter

Choosing a Metering Mode

Setting Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO

Adjusting aperture and shutter speed

Changing the settings in M (manual exposure) mode

Changing settings in A (aperture-priority autoexposure) mode

Changing settings in S (shutter-priority autoexposure) mode

Changing settings in P (programmed autoexposure) mode

Controlling ISO

DAMPENING NOISE

Solving Exposure Problems

Applying Exposure Compensation

Expanding tonal range

Applying Active D-Lighting

Exploring high dynamic range (HDR) photography

Eliminating vignetting

Using autoexposure lock

Adding Flash

Setting the Flash mode

Adjusting flash strength

Looking at a few more flash options

Taking Advantage of Auto Bracketing

Controlling Focus and Depth of Field

Reviewing Touchscreen Focus Options

PREVENTING SLOW-SHUTTER BLUR

Controlling the Autofocus System

Choosing a Focus mode

Picking the right AF-area mode

Using Auto-area AF modes

Gaining more control with other AF-area modes

Choosing the right focus combos

Focusing on stationary subjects

Focusing on moving subjects

Exploring a few other autofocus tweaks

Focusing Manually

Manipulating Depth of Field

CORRECTING LENS DISTORTION

Mastering Color Controls

Understanding White Balance

Changing the White Balance setting

Fine-tuning a White Balance setting

Creating Custom White Balance Presets

Creating a preset with direct measurement

Creating a preset based on a photo

Selecting the preset you want to use

Editing presets

WHITE BALANCE BRACKETING: JUST SAY NO

Choosing a Color Space

Taking a Quick Look at Picture Controls

Putting It All Together

Recapping Basic Picture Settings

Shooting Still Portraits

Capturing Action

Capturing Scenic Vistas

Capturing Dynamic Close-Ups

Recording Video

Understanding a Few Video Basics

Shooting a Video Using Default Settings

Adjusting Video Settings

Choosing a Video Format: MOV or MP4

Setting Frame Size, Rate, and Quality

Understanding basic video terminology

Changing frame size, fps, and bit rate

TAKING A PICTURE IN VIDEO MODE

Controlling Audio

Setting microphone sensitivity

Adjusting other audio settings

Controlling and Monitoring Exposure

Looking at Other Menu Options

Screening Your Videos

Trimming Videos

Saving a Video Frame as a Still Image

After the Shot

Playback Mode: Viewing Your Photos

Picture Playback 101

Choosing Which Images to View

Adjusting Playback Timing

Disabling Automatic Picture Rotation

Shifting to Thumbnail Display

Displaying Photos in Calendar View

Magnifying Photos During Playback

Viewing Picture Data

Enabling display modes

File Information mode

Exposure Data mode

Highlight display mode (“blinkies” mode)

RGB Histogram mode

Shooting Data mode

Overview mode

Working with Picture and Video Files

Rating Photos and Videos

Protecting Files

Deleting Files

Deleting files one at a time

Deleting all files in a folder

Deleting a batch of selected files

Introducing Nikon's Free Photo Software

Downloading Pictures to Your Computer

Processing Raw (NEF) Files

Preparing Pictures for Online Sharing

The Part of Tens

Ten More Customization Settings

Swapping Out Items on the i Menu

Creating Your Own Menu

Editing Filenames

Creating New Storage Folders

Controlling File Numbering

Assigning New Tasks to Buttons

Customizing the Command Dials

Modifying the Shutter Button’s Role

Adjusting Auto Shutdown Timing

Setting HDMI Output Options

Ten Retouch Menu Tricks

Accessing Retouching Tools

Applying the Tools

Comparing Original and Edited Versions

Removing Red-Eye

Leveling Horizon Lines

Eliminating Lens Distortion

Correcting Converging Lines

Adjusting Exposure with D-Lighting

Creating a Monochrome Version

Cropping Your Photo

Ten Features to Try on a Slow Day

Storing Settings on a Memory Card

Using Exposure Delay Mode

Interval Timer Shooting

Creating a Time-Lapse Video

Adding Copyright Notices and Comments

Creating a Digital Slide Show

Two Roads to a Multi-Image Exposure

Shooting Photos for Focus Stacking

Creating a Dust Reference File

Trying Pixel Mapping for Sensor Repair

Intro to Nikon SnapBridge

Making the Connection

Connecting via Bluetooth

Connecting via Wi-Fi

Using SnapBridge

Setting app preferences

Downloading files to your device

Viewing downloaded files in SnapBridge

Using your device as a remote control

Glossary of Digital Photography Terms

Index. Symbols and Numerics

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

R

S

T

U

V

W

Y

Z

About the Author

Author’s Acknowledgments

WILEY END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT

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Nikon. The name has been associated with top-flight photography equipment for generations, and the Z fc only enriches that reputation, combining cool retro styling with technology that delivers stunning photo and video quality. The Z fc also provides a long list of after-the-shoot features, including tools that enable you to retouch photos right in the camera and upload photos wirelessly to a smart device so that you can instantly share them online. You can even use your smart device as a wireless remote control.

In fact, the Z fc offers so many features that sorting them all out can be more than a little confusing. And therein lies the point of Nikon Z fc For Dummies: With the help of this book, you can take full advantage of everything the camera has to offer, even if you’re brand new to photography.

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You can choose from four settings:

The Monitor mode options aren’t complex, but they can become confusing when you change from one mode to the next. The camera displays a label telling you which mode is in force after you press the Monitor mode button, but you have to be looking at the right display to see it. During shooting, if you’re using the Automatic Display Switch setting and press the Monitor mode button, the monitor goes dark. The Viewfinder Only message appears in the viewfinder, but just for a few seconds. The same thing happens if you shift from Monitor Only to Prioritize Viewfinder. It’s pretty difficult to press the button with your eye to the viewfinder, so you’re likely to miss both alerts. Suffice it to say, if you have trouble figuring out which display is active after you press the Monitor mode button, I’ve had the same experience.

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