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<p><b>Introduction 1</b></p> <p><b>Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps 5</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Getting the Lay of the Land 7</p> <p>Chapter 2: Choosing Basic Picture Settings 31</p> <p>Chapter 3: Taking Great Pictures, Automatically 57</p> <p>Chapter 4: Shooting Digital Movies and Motion Snapshots 81</p> <p><b>Part II: Working with Picture Files 103</b></p> <p>Chapter 5: Playback Tricks: Viewing Your Photos and More 105</p> <p>Chapter 6: Downloading, Printing, and Sharing Your Photos 137</p> <p><b>Part III: Taking Creative Control 169</b></p> <p>Chapter 7: Getting Creative with Exposure and Lighting 171</p> <p>Chapter 8: Manipulating Focus and Color 213</p> <p>Chapter 9: Putting It All Together 245</p> <p><b>Part IV: The Part of Tens 261</b></p> <p>Chapter 10: Top Ten Maintenance and Emergency Care Tips 263</p> <p>Chapter 11: Ten Special-Purpose Features to Explore on a Rainy Day 273</p> <p><b>Index 291</b></p>

<p><b>Julie Adair King</b> has been writing about digital cameras and photography for more than a decade. She is the author of several books on various Nikon and Canon cameras as well as <i>Digital Photography For Dummies</i>. She also teaches beginning photographers at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre.</p>

<p><b>Share your world by taking amazing photos and movies on your cool new camera</b></p> <p>The Nikon 1 can revolutionize your photo skills, if you know how to use it. Packed with vivid images and helpful tips, this guide gives you the tools to make the most out of your camera's capabilities. Whether you shoot with the J1 or V1 model, you'll be on the fast track to working with picture files, taking creative control, and snapping super shots!</p> <ul> <li> <p>Get acquainted — from working with menus and controls to lenses and memory cards, get comfortable with your camera</p> </li> <li> <p>Taking great pictures is a snap — become a masterful photographer by exploring exposure, focus, and color</p> </li> <li> <p>Playing it back — use your camera's playback features and connect it to the big screen to view photos and movies</p> </li> <li> <p>Introducing the exposure trio — experiment with aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to take the photos you've always wanted</p> </li> <li> <p>Tell your story — choose the right settings to capture action, scenic vistas, and dynamic close-ups</p> </li> </ul> <p><b>Open the book and find:</b></p> <ul> <li> <p>Easy-to-understand explanations of technical terms</p> </li> <li> <p>All about choosing the right picture settings</p> </li> <li> <p>Directions for shooting digital movies</p> </li> <li> <p>Tricks for viewing your photos and picture data</p> </li> <li> <p>Steps for downloading, printing, and sharing your photos</p> </li> <li> <p>How to adjust autofocus performance and manipulate depth of field</p> </li> <li> <p>Techniques for setting up scenes to get the picture you want</p> </li> </ul> <p><b>Learn to:</b></p> <ul> <li> <p>Manage the camera controls, lenses, and still photography and video modes</p> </li> <li> <p>Shoot great portraits, landscapes, action shots, and more</p> </li> <li> <p>Get creative with exposure, color, and focus controls</p> </li> </ul>

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