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final spine 0.479"From Snapshots to Great ShotsNow that you’ve bought the amazing Nikon D3300, you need a bookhow to use the D3300 to take great pictures. With Nikon D3300:From Snapshots to Great Shots, you get the perfect blend of photography instruction and camera reference. Beautifully illustrated withlarge, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control ofyour photography to get the image you want every time you pickup the camera.Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide,photographer Rob Sylvan, and you will: Learn the top ten things you need to know about shootingwith the D3300 Master the photographic basics of composition, focus,and depth of field Use the D3300’s automatic scene modes for more controlover your images Understand all the best tricks and techniques for gettinggreat action shots, landscapes, and portraits Find out how to get great shots in low light Harness the power of HD video recording and capturemoving imagesRob Sylvan is a photographer, trainer, andauthor. In addition tobeing KelbyOne’s Lightroom Help Desk Specialist,he also writes the “Underthe Loupe” column forPhotoshop User magazine, and blogsabout Lightroom at Lightroomers.com.He is the author of several books andebooks, including Taking Stock: Makemoney in microstock creating photosthat sell and Nikon D5300: FromSnapshots to Great Shots. Join him ona landscape photography workshop atthedigitalphotoworkshops.comFrom Snapshots to Great Shotsthat goes beyond a tour of the camera’s features to show you exactlyNikon D3300Nikon D3300Nikon D3300From Snapshots to Great ShotsLearn the best waysto compose yourpictures!Peachpit Presswww.peachpit.comLevel: BeginnerCategory: Digital PhotographyCover Design: Aren StraigerCover Image: Rob SylvanAuthor Photo: Rob SylvanJoin the book’s Flickr group, share your photos, ask questions,and discuss how you use your Nikon D3300 to get great shots atGet great detailin your subjects!flickr.com/groups/nikond3300 ativeLearning@peachpit9780133854428 NikonD3300SNP Cvr.indd 1Can 25.99SylvanUS 24.99Rob Sylvan4/7/14 2:26 PM
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Nikon D3300: From Snapshots to Great ShotsRob SylvanPeachpit Presswww.peachpit.comTo report errors, please send a note to errata@peachpit.comPeachpit Press is a division of Pearson EducationCopyright 2014 by Peachpit PressAll photography Rob SylvanSenior Editor: Susan RimermanSenior Production Editor: Lisa BraziealCopyeditor: Suki GearProofreader: Bethany StoughComposition: WolfsonDesignIndexer: James MinkinCover Image: Rob SylvanCover Design: Aren StraigerInterior Design: Mimi HeftNotice of RightsAll rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic,mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher.For information on getting permission for reprints and excerpts, contact permissions@peachpit.com.Notice of LiabilityThe information in this book is distributed on an “As Is” basis, without warranty. While every precautionhas been taken in the preparation of the book, neither the author nor Peachpit shall have any liability to anyperson or entity with respect to any loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by theinstructions contained in this book or by the computer software and hardware products described in it.Trademarks“From Snapshots to Great Shots” is a trademark, in the U.S. and/or other countries, of Pearson Education, Inc.or its affiliates. All Nikon products are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nikon and/or Nikon Corporation.Many of the designations used by manufacturers and sellers to distinguish their products are claimed astrademarks. Where those designations appear in this book, and Peachpit was aware of a trademark claim,the designations appear as requested by the owner of the trademark. All other product names and servicesidentified throughout this book are used in editorial fashion only and for the benefit of such companies withno intention of infringement of the trademark. No such use, or the use of any trade name, is intended toconvey endorsement or other affiliation with this book.ISBN-13: 978-0-133-85442-8ISBN-10: 978-0-133-85442-6987654321Printed and bound in the United States of America
The camera used while writing this From Snapshots to Great Shotsbook was generously provided by B&H Photo.www.bhphotovideo.com
DedicationFor Paloma. I love you.AcknowledgmentsMy deepest thanks go to Jeff Revell, the author of a number of books in the From Snapshotsto Great Shots series, and specifically the book on the D3100, which I had the honor andpleasure of updating for the D3200 and D3300. Jeff is a tremendous photographer andgifted teacher. Thank you for providing such a sound foundation upon which to build.Any book that has reached the final stage of being published is actually the work ofmany hands (eyes, brains, and hearts too) behind the scenes. I owe everyone at Peachpita great deal of gratitude, but specifically Susan Rimerman, Ted Waitt, Lisa Brazieal, SukiGear, Bethany Stough, Sara Jane Todd, Scott Cowlin, and Nancy Aldrich-Ruenzel, whowere instrumental in getting this book finished, looking so darn fantastic, and out intothe world. Thank you all.A special thanks to David Brommer and B&H Photo Video for help in securing theD3300 I used to write this book.I am grateful for all that I have learned from my friends at the National Associationof Photoshop Professionals, the Digital Photo Workshops, the fantastic instructors atPhotoshop World, and countless numbers of fellow photographers. You all have taughtand inspired me over the years.I also want to thank my wife, Paloma, for being the love of my life and my number onesupporter during this project; my son, Quinn, for assisting me on many shoots and beingthe model in many more; and my family, friends, and neighbors—Ea, Avery, Otis, Hayley,Mark, Adrienne, Emma, Julia, Paige, Kris, Max, Chris, Anna, Dan, Jayda, Maggie, Jaylin,Alden, Hayden—for being a part of the book in large and small ways.I owe a deep debt of gratitude to Nikki McDonald, who took a chance on me a few yearsago and invited me into the Peachpit family. This is all your fault. J
ContentsIntroductionChapter 1: The D3300 Top Ten Listxi1Ten Tips to Make Your Shooting More ProductiveRight Out of the BoxPoring Over the Camera2Poring Over the Camera41. Charge Your Battery52. Adjust Your Auto Off Timer Setting63. Set Your JPEG Image Quality74. Turn Off the Auto ISO Setting95. Set Your Focus Point and Mode116. Set the Correct White Balance127. Set Your Color Space158. Know How to Override Autofocus179. Review Your Shots1810. Hold Your Camera for Proper Shooting23Chapter 1 Assignments25Chapter 2: First Things First27A Few Things to Know and Do Before You BeginTaking PicturesPoring Over the Picture28Choosing the Right Memory Card30Formatting Your Memory Card30Updating the D3300’s Firmware32Cleaning the Sensor33Using the Right Format: RAW vs. JPEG35Lenses and Focal Lengths38What Is Exposure?42Motion and Depth of Field45Chapter 2 Assignments47Contentsvii
Chapter 3: The Auto Modes49Get Shooting with the Automatic Camera ModesPoring Over the Picture50Auto Mode52Portrait Mode53Landscape Mode54Child Mode55Sports Mode56Close Up Mode57Night Portrait Mode58Flash Off Mode59Effects Modes60Guide Mode65Why You May Never Want to Use the Auto Modes Again66Chapter 3 Assignments68Chapter 4: The Professional Modes71Taking Your Photography to the Next LevelPoring Over the Picture72P: Program Mode74S: Shutter Priority Mode77A: Aperture Priority Mode81M: Manual Mode86How I Shoot: A Closer Look at the Camera Settings I Use89Chapter 4 Assignments92Chapter 5: Moving Target95The Tricks to Shooting Subjects in MotionviiiPoring Over the Picture96Stop Right There!98Using Shutter Priority (S) Mode to Stop Motion101Using Aperture Priority (A) Mode to Isolate Your Subject104Using Auto ISO the Right Way105Keep Them in Focus with Continuous-Servo Focusand AF Focus Point Selection107Stop and Go with 3D-Tracking AF109Manual Focus for Anticipated Action109Keeping Up with the Continuous Shooting Mode111N i k o n D 3 3 0 0 : F r o m S n a p s h o t s t o G r e at S h o t s
A Sense of Motion112Tips for Shooting Action114Chapter 5 Assignments117Chapter 6: Say Cheese!119Settings and Features to Make Great PortraitsPoring Over the Picture120Using Automatic Portrait Mode122Using Aperture Priority Mode122Metering Modes for Portraits124Using the AE-L (Auto Exposure Lock) Feature126Focusing: The Eyes Have It127Classic Black and White Portraits129The Portrait Picture Control for Better Skin Tones131Detect Faces with Live View131Use Fill Flash for Reducing Shadows132Portraits on the Move135Tips for Shooting Better Portraits136Chapter 6 Assignments143Chapter 7: Landscape Photography145Tips, Tools, and Techniques to Get the Most Out ofYour Landscape PhotographyPoring Over the Picture146Sharp and In Focus: Using Tripods148Selecting the Proper ISO150Selecting a White Balance152Using the Landscape Picture Control154Taming Bright Skies with Exposure Compensation156Shooting Beautiful Black and White Landscapes158The Golden Light160Where to Focus162Easier Focusing164Making Water Fluid165Directing the Viewer: A Word About Composition168Advanced Techniques to Explore171Chapter 7 Assignments179 ix
Chapter 8: Mood Lighting181Shooting When the Lights Get LowPoring Over the Picture182Raising the ISO: The Simple Solution184Using Very High ISOs186Stabilizing the Situation187Focusing in Low Light188Shooting Long Exposures191Using the Built-in Flash193Compensating for the Flash Exposure196Reducing Red-Eye198Rear Curtain Sync200Flash and Glass202A Few Words About External Flash203Chapter 8 Assignments204Chapter 9: Creative Compositions207Improve Your Pictures with Sound Compositional ElementsPoring Over the Picture208Depth of Field210Angles212Point of View213Patterns214Color214Contrast216Leading Lines218Splitting the Frame218Frames within Frames220Chapter 9 Assignments221Chapter 10: D3300 Video: Beyond the Basics223Video and the D3300xIt’s All About the Lenses228Using Accessories229Getting a Shallow Depth of Field231Giving a Different Look to Your Videos232Tips for Better Video233Watching and Editing Your Video235N i k o n D 3 3 0 0 : F r o m S n a p s h o t s t o G r e at S h o t s
Expanding Your Knowledge236Chapter 10 Assignments237Chapter 11: Advanced Techniques239Impress Your Family and FriendsPoring Over the Picture240Spot Metering for More Exposure Control242Metering for Sunrise or Sunset244Manual Mode245Avoiding Lens Flare248Using the Sun Creatively249Macro Photography250Active D-Lighting251Customizing Your White Balance253Conclusion255Chapter 11 Assignments256Index257Bonus Chapter 12: ACCESSORIZEBONUS-1xi
IntroductionThe D3300 is a wonderful bit of camera technology and a very capable tool for creatingphotographs that you will be proud to show others. The intention of this book is not to bea rehash of the owner’s manual that came with the camera, but rather to be a resourcefor learning how to improve your photography while using your D3300. I am very excitedand honored to help you in that process, and to that end I have put together a short Q&Ato help you get a better understanding of what you can expect from this book.Q: Is every camera feature going to be covered?A: Nope, just the ones I felt you need to know about in order to start taking great photos.Believe it or not, you already own a great resource that covers every feature of yourcamera: the owner’s manual. Writing a book that just repeats this information wouldhave been a waste of my time and your money. What I did want to write about washow to harness certain camera features to the benefit of your photography. As you readthrough the book, you will also see callouts that point you to specific pages in your owner’smanual (either the small printed manual or the more complete PDF found on the discthat comes with the camera) that are related to the topic being discussed. For example,I discuss the use of the AE-L button, but there is more information available on this featurein the manual. I cover the function as it applies to our specific needs, but I also give youthe page numbers in the manual so you can explore it even further.Q: What about video?A: While the focus of this book is on creating still photographs, I have devoted one chapter(Chapter 10) to helping you get started with the video functions of the D3300.Q: So if I already own the manual, why do I need this book?A: The manual does a pretty good job of telling you how to use a feature or turn it onin the menus, but it doesn’t necessarily tell you why and when you should use it. If youreally want to improve your photography, you need to know the whys and whens to putall of those great camera features to use at the right time. To that extent, the manual justisn’t going to cut it. It is, however, a great resource on the camera’s features, and it is forthat reason I treat it like a companion to this book. You already own it, so why not getsomething of value from it?Q: What can I expect to learn from this book?A: Hopefully, you will learn how to take great photographs. My goal—and the reasonthe book is laid out the way it is—is to guide you through the basics of photography asthey relate to different situations and scenarios. By using the features of your D3300 andthis book, you will learn about aperture, shutter speed, ISO, lens selection, depth of field,xiiN i k o n D 3 3 0 0 : F r o m S n a p s h o t s t o G r e at S h o t s
and many other photographic concepts. You will also find plenty of full-page photos thatinclude captions, shooting data, and callouts so you can see how all of the photographyfundamentals come together to make great images. All the while, you will be learninghow your camera works and how to apply its functions and features to your photography.Q: What are the assignments all about?A: At the end of most of the chapters, you will find shooting assignments, where I giveyou some suggestions as to how you can apply the lessons of the chapter to help reinforceeverything you just learned. Let’s face it—using the camera is much more fun than reading about it, so the assignments are a way of taking a little break after each chapter andhaving some fun.Q: Should I read the book straight through, or can I skip around fromchapter to chapter?A: Here’s the easy answer: yes and no. No, because the first four chapters give you thebasic information you need to know about your camera. These are the building blocks forusing the camera. After that, yes, you can move around the book as you see fit becausethe remaining chapters are written to stand on their own as guides to specific types ofphotography or shooting situations. So you can bounce from portraits to shooting landscapes and then maybe to a little action photography. It’s all about your needs and howyou want to address them. Or you can read the book straight through. The choice is upto you.Q: Is there anything else I should know before getting started?A: In order to keep the book short and focused, I had to be selective about what I includedin each chapter. The problem is that there is a little more information that might come inhandy after you’ve gone through all the chapters. So as an added value for you, I havewritten a bonus chapter: Chapter 12, called “Accessorize.” It is full of information on accessories that will assist you in making better photographs. You will find my recommendationsfor things like filters, tripods, and much more. To access the bonus chapter, just log in orjoin Peachpit.com (it’s free), then enter the book’s ISBN (9780133-854428) on this page:www.peachpit.com/store/register.aspx. After you register the book, a link to the bonuschapter will be listed on your Account page under Registered Products. Note: If you purchased an electronic version of this book, you’re set—Chapter 12 is already included in it.Q: Is that it?A: One last thought before you dive into the first chapter. My goal in writing this bookhas been to give you a resource you can turn to for creating great photographs with yourNikon D3300. Take some time to learn the basics, and then put them to use. Photography,like most things, takes time to master and requires practice. I have been a photographerfor many years and I’m still learning. Always remember that it’s not the camera thatmakes beautiful photographs—it’s the person using it. Have fun, make mistakes, and thenlearn from them. In no time, I’m sure you will transition from a person who takes snapshots to a photographer who makes great shots.Introductionxiii
ISO 100 1/80 sec. f/2.5 50mm lens
4The ProfessionalModesTaking Your Photography to the Next LevelIf you talk to professional photographers, you will find that the majorityof them use a few selective modes that offer the greatest amount ofcontrol over their photography. To anyone who has been involved withphotography for any period of time, these modes are known as thebackbones of photography. They allow you to influence two of the mostimportant factors in taking great photographs: aperture and shutterspeed. To access these modes, you simply turn the Mode dial to one ofthe letter-designated modes and begin shooting. But wouldn’t it be niceto know exactly what those modes control and how to make them doour bidding? Well, if you really want to take that next step in controllingyour photography, it is essential that you understand not only how tocontrol these modes but why you are controlling them. So let’s move thatMode dial to the first of our professional modes: Program mode.71
Poring Over the PictureThe color from the foliage isnicely reflected in the water.I love the mix of moving water and longexposures. The key is having something solidin the scene to provide contrast against themovement of the water, and these river stoneswere perfect. I used the Bulb setting in Manualmode, which we’ll cover in Chapter 11, to getthe extremely long exposure duration.
The wide depth of field keeps detailin focus deeper into the scene.The longer the exposure, the moresmooth the water will appear.ISO 200 120 sec. f/11 35mm lens
P: Program ModeThere is a reason that Program mode is only one click away from the automaticmodes: With respect to apertures and shutter speeds, the camera is doing mostof the thinking for you. So, if that is the case, why even bother with Programmode? First, let me say that I rarely use Program mode because it just doesn’t give asmuch control over the image-making process as the other professional modes. There areoccasions, however, when it comes in handy, like when I am shooting in widely changinglighting conditions and don’t have the time to think through all of my options, or whenI’m not very concerned with having ultimate control of the scene. Think of a picnic outdoors in a partial shade/sun environment. I want great-looking pictures, but I’m notlooking for anything to hang in a museum. If that’s the scenario, why choose Programover one of the scene modes? Because it gives me choices and control that none of thescene modes can deliver.Manual CalloutTo see a comparison of all the different modes, check out the table on page 326 of the electronicReference Manual.When to use Program (P) mode insteadof the automatic scene modes When shooting in a casual environment where quick adjustments are needed When you want more control over the ISO When you want to make corrections to the white balance When you want to change shutter speeds or the aperture to achieve a specific resultLet’s go back to our picnic scenario. As I said, the light is moving from deep shadow tobright sunlight, which means that the camera is trying to b
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