Nikon D3400 for Dummies - (For Dummies (Lifestyle)) by Julie Adair King (Counterpack, Empty)

About the Book

Your Nikon D3400 puts the tools to take great photos in your hands. Just add the know-how found in this book to turn your dream pictures into reality. Peek inside to see how to get better results instantly by using automatic and scene modes. Then discover how to adjust your camera's settings to take control of color, light, and flash. Finally, put together all you've learned to shoot pro-level portraits, action shots, and night photos.

Book Synopsis

Discover the essentials to getting better photos with the Nikon DLSLR D3400

The Nikon D3400 hits stores as Nikon's most advanced entry-level DSLR camera. Along with the pixel power to deliver sharp images, it also offers tools to be instantly creative and quickly share photos to a smartphone. This book will get you up to speed on the D3400 in a flash--teaching you all the basic photography skills needed to get great shots from a DSLR camera, while also giving you clear, hands-on guidance through the D3400's specific controls.

Nikon D3400 for Dummies helps you learn the ins and outs of the Nikon D3400, including how to get started right away in auto mode, get creative with scene modes, and take full control in manual mode. Filled with practical, easy-to-follow instructions, this book will help you transform from an inexperienced beginner to an advanced shutterbug whose shots could grace the cover of any popular magazine.

• Get the lowdown on the controls and settings on a Nikon D3400
• Learn how pro photographers set their cameras to get better shots
• Discover the tools that control your camera's exposure settings
• Put your newfound knowledge together to shoot better portraits, action shots, and low-light images

If you're ready to put down your dinky, dim-lit, non-zooming smartphone and pick up a real professional-grade DSLR camera, do so with the help of Nikon D3400 for Dummies.

From the Back Cover

• Find help for using all your camera's features
• Follow simple steps to start taking better photos
• Get pro tips for shooting action shots and portraits

Take great photos with the Nikon D3400

This essential guide gets you ready to enjoy the superior image quality and state-of-the-art features offered by your Nikon D3400. Look inside for pro advice that helps you take advantage of all your camera's options, even if you're an absolute beginner. Get a grip on the basic photography skills you need to get great shots from a dSLR camera as you follow clear, hands-on guidance through the D3400's specific controls.

Inside...

• Shoot better pics in auto modes
• Step up to advanced modes
• Take control of exposure
• Master focusing options
• Fix color problems
• Record HD movies
• Download and share photos
• Get the lowdown on the lingo

About the Author

Julie Adair King has been covering digital cameras and photography for over two decades. Along with Digital Photography For Dummies, Julie has also written For Dummies guides covering specific Nikon and Canon digital SLR cameras. When not writing, she teaches master classes in photography and digital photo editing.