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<p><b>Introduction</b><b> 1</b></p> <p>About This Book 1</p> <p>How This Book Is Organized 2</p> <p>Icons and Other Stuff to Note 3</p> <p>Where to Go from Here 4</p> <p><b>Part 1: Fast Track to Super Snaps</b><b> 5</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 1: Getting Up and Running</b><b> 7</b></p> <p>Preparing the Camera for Initial Use 7</p> <p>Exploring Basic Camera Features 11</p> <p>Checking out external controls 11</p> <p>Ordering from camera menus 19</p> <p>Switching to Live View mode 23</p> <p>Viewing critical picture settings 25</p> <p>Adjusting settings via the control strip 28</p> <p>Displaying Help Screens 29</p> <p>Familiarizing Yourself with the Lens 30</p> <p>Working with Memory Cards 35</p> <p>Taking a Few Final Setup Steps 37</p> <p>Restoring Default Settings 40</p> <p><b>Chapter 2: Reviewing Five Essential Picture-Taking Options</b><b> 43</b></p> <p>Choosing an Exposure Mode 44</p> <p>Fully automatic exposure modes 44</p> <p>Semiautomatic modes (P, S, and A) 45</p> <p>Manual exposure mode (M) 46</p> <p>Specialty modes (Effects and Guide modes) 46</p> <p>Setting the Release Mode 47</p> <p>Single Frame and Quiet Shutter Release modes 48</p> <p>Continuous (burst mode) shooting 49</p> <p>Self-timer shooting 50</p> <p>Wireless remote control modes 51</p> <p>Checking Image Size and Image Quality 52</p> <p>Considering the Image Size setting (resolution) 52</p> <p>Understanding Image Quality options (JPEG or Raw) 56</p> <p>Setting Image Size and Image Quality 60</p> <p>Adding Flash 62</p> <p>Enabling and disabling flash 63</p> <p>Choosing a Flash mode 64</p> <p>Adjusting the flash output (P, S, A, and M modes only) 70</p> <p><b>Chapter 3: Taking Great Pictures, Automatically</b><b> 75</b></p> <p>Shooting in Auto and Auto Flash Off Modes 75</p> <p>Viewfinder photography in Auto and Auto Flash Off modes 76</p> <p>Live View photography in Auto and Auto Flash off modes 79</p> <p>Taking Advantage of Scene Modes 82</p> <p>Portrait mode 83</p> <p>Landscape mode 84</p> <p>Child mode 84</p> <p>Sports mode 85</p> <p>Close Up mode 87</p> <p>Night Portrait mode 88</p> <p><b>Part 2: Beyond the Basics</b><b> 89</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 4: Taking Charge of Exposure</b><b> 91</b></p> <p>Introducing the Exposure Trio: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO 92</p> <p>Aperture affects depth of field 94</p> <p>Shutter speed affects motion blur 96</p> <p>ISO affects image noise 96</p> <p>Doing the exposure balancing act 99</p> <p>Stepping Up to Advanced Exposure Modes (P, S, A, and M) 100</p> <p>Checking the Exposure Meter 102</p> <p>Choosing an Exposure Metering Mode 105</p> <p>Setting Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO 108</p> <p>Adjusting aperture and shutter speed 108</p> <p>Controlling ISO 111</p> <p>Solving Exposure Problems 115</p> <p>Applying Exposure Compensation 115</p> <p>Expanding tonal range with Active D-Lighting 119</p> <p>Eliminating vignetting 122</p> <p>Using autoexposure lock 124</p> <p><b>Chapter 5: Controlling Focus and Depth of Field </b><b>125</b></p> <p>Choosing Automatic or Manual Focusing 126</p> <p>Exploring Standard Focusing Options (Viewfinder Photography) 127</p> <p>Mastering the autofocusing system 128</p> <p>Focusing manually 137</p> <p>Focusing During Live View and Movie Shooting 140</p> <p>Understanding Live View autofocusing 141</p> <p>Manual focusing during Live View and movie shooting 149</p> <p>Manipulating Depth of Field 149</p> <p><b>Chapter 6: Mastering Color Controls</b><b> 153</b></p> <p>Understanding White Balance 153</p> <p>Changing the White Balance setting 155</p> <p>Fine-tuning White Balance settings 158</p> <p>Creating white balance presets 159</p> <p>Choosing a Color Space 163</p> <p>Taking a Quick Look at Picture Controls 164</p> <p><b>Chapter 7: Putting It All Together</b><b> 171</b></p> <p>Recapping Basic Picture Settings 171</p> <p>Shooting Still Portraits 172</p> <p>Capturing Action 178</p> <p>Capturing Scenic Vistas 181</p> <p>Capturing Dynamic Close-Ups 184</p> <p><b>Chapter 8: Shooting, Viewing, and Trimming Movies</b><b> 187</b></p> <p>Shooting Movies Using Default Settings 188</p> <p>Adjusting Video Settings 193</p> <p>Controlling Audio 197</p> <p>Choosing the Microphone setting (volume control) 197</p> <p>Reducing wind noise 200</p> <p>Exploring Other Recording Options 201</p> <p>Manipulating Movie Exposure 203</p> <p>Screening Your Movies 205</p> <p>Trimming Movies 207</p> <p>Saving a Movie Frame as a Still Image 210</p> <p><b>Part 3: After the Shot</b><b> 211</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 9: Playback Mode: Viewing Your Photos</b><b> 213</b></p> <p>Picture Playback 101 214</p> <p>Choosing Which Images to View 215</p> <p>Adjusting Playback Timing 216</p> <p>Enabling Automatic Picture Rotation 217</p> <p>Shifting from Single-Image to Thumbnails Display 219</p> <p>Displaying Photos in Calendar View 220</p> <p>Magnifying Photos During Playback 221</p> <p>Viewing Picture Data 223</p> <p>File Information mode 224</p> <p>Highlights (“blinkies”) display mode 227</p> <p>RGB Histogram mode 228</p> <p>Shooting Data mode 231</p> <p>Overview mode 232</p> <p>Creating a Digital Slide Show 234</p> <p>Viewing Your Photos on a Television 236</p> <p><b>Chapter 10: Working with Picture and Movie Files</b><b> 239</b></p> <p>Rating Photos and Movies 240</p> <p>Deleting Files 242</p> <p>Deleting files one at a time 242</p> <p>Deleting all files 243</p> <p>Deleting a batch of selected files 243</p> <p>Protecting Photos and Movies 246</p> <p>Taking a Look at Nikon’s Photo Software 247</p> <p>Downloading Pictures to the Computer 250</p> <p>Connecting via USB 251</p> <p>Starting the file-transfer process 252</p> <p>Downloading using Nikon Transfer 2 253</p> <p>Processing Raw (NEF) Files 257</p> <p>Processing Raw images in the camera 258</p> <p>Processing Raw files in Capture NX-D 261</p> <p>Preparing Pictures for Online Sharing 264</p> <p>Prepping online photos using ViewNX-i 265</p> <p>Resizing pictures from the Retouch menu 265</p> <p><b>Part 4: The Part of Tens</b><b> 269</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 11: Ten Fun (And Practical) Ways to Manipulate Your Photos</b><b> 271</b></p> <p>Applying the Retouch Menu Filters 272</p> <p>Removing Red-Eye 275</p> <p>Straightening Tilting Horizon Lines 275</p> <p>Removing (Or Creating) Lens Distortion 277</p> <p>Correcting Perspective 278</p> <p>Adjusting Exposure and Color 279</p> <p>Cropping Your Photo 282</p> <p>Applying Effects to Existing Photos 284</p> <p>Shooting in Effects Mode 288</p> <p>Combining Two Photos with Image Overlay 293</p> <p><b>Chapter 12: Ten Special-Purpose Features to Explore on a Rainy Day</b><b> 295</b></p> <p>Adding Hidden Image Comments 295</p> <p>Adding a Copyright Notice 297</p> <p>Creating Custom Image Folders 298</p> <p>Turning Off the AF-Assist Illuminator 300</p> <p>Adjusting Automatic Shutdown Timing 300</p> <p>Changing the Look of the Information Display 301</p> <p>Keeping the Information Display Hidden 303</p> <p>Changing the Function Button’s Function 303</p> <p>Customizing the AE-L/AF-L Button 304</p> <p>Using the Shutter Button to Lock Exposure and Focus (or Not) 305</p> <p><b>Appendix: Intro to Nikon Snapbridge </b><b>307</b></p> <p>What Can I Do with SnapBridge? 308</p> <p>Getting Familiar with the SnapBridge App 309</p> <p>Understanding SnapBridge-Related Camera Options 312</p> <p>Glossary of Digital Photography Terms 315</p> <p>Index 323</p>

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

<ul> <li> Find help for using all your camera's features</li> <li>Follow simple steps to start taking better photos</li> <li>Get pro tips for shooting action shots and portraits</li> </ul> <p><b>Take great photos with the Nikon D3400</b> <p>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. <p><b>Inside…</b> <ul> <li>Shoot better pics in auto modes</li> <li>Step up to advanced modes</li> <li>Take control of exposure</li> <li>Master focusing options</li> <li>Fix color problems</li> <li>Record HD movies</li> <li>Download and share photos</li> <li>Get the lowdown on the lingo</li> </ul>

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