Nikon Camera Photography
Getting Started with Your Nikon
This is the only online Nikon camera course you need to learn how to use your camera to take amazing photos.
Get comfortable using all of the buttons and features of your Nikon DSLR.
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This is the only online Nikon camera course you need to learn how to use your camera to take amazing photos.
Get comfortable using all of the buttons and features of your Nikon DSLR.
This is the only online Nikon camera course you need to learn how to use your camera to take amazing photos.
Get comfortable using all of the buttons and features of your Nikon DSLR.
Be confident taking great photos and understanding basic photography settings.
Quickly navigate your camera's menu to change any setting you want.
By the end of this course, you should be able to pick up your camera in any situation, and use it to take beautiful photos. We want photography to be fun for you, and by knowing the ins and outs of your camera, it will help you to not only become a better photographer but also have a great time shooting photos.
In this course, we basically try to cover every button, dial, menu option and feature of a typically Nikon DSLR.
What do we cover in this Nikon DSLR course?
Quickstart guide to automatically taking great photos
Overview of the camera body, buttons, dials and ports
Taking a photo
Reviewing a photo
Exposing your photos properly
Automatic shooting modes
Burst and other drive modes
Focus modes and points
Metering modes
Exposure compensation
White balance
Color profiles
The Nikon menu system
Formatting a memory card
Using the internal flash
Using an external flash
Reading the histogram
Wifi connection and Nikon smartphone app
The viewfinder and diopter
Nikon video modes
Recording audio
Using an external microphone
Choosing a lens
SD card options
ND filters
and so much more.
Who is this course for and what cameras is it good for?
This course is perfect if you are brand new to using a Nikon DSLR. This course is great if you have zero experience with photography or if you already know a lot about photography, but are new to Nikon DSLR cameras. Please note that this course will teach you how to use your Nikon DSLR camera. It is not a complete photography course that will teach you the artistic and creative side of photography. This course is a more tech-specific course.
We taught this course using one of the latest Nikon DSLRs in their budget DX DSLR series (the most popular camera for beginner photographers). Even if you are not using a Nikon DX camera, this course should be beneficial to you. Most Nikon DSLR cameras are very similar and have similar options, buttons and features. Specifically our demonstrations use the D3500.
If you have a Nikon
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Learning objectives
- You will learn how to use your nikon dslr camera comfortably and confidently
- You will know how to use both automatic and manual settings to take great photos
- You will know how get proper exposure with settings like aperture, shutter speed and iso
- You will know how to navigate the camera menu to get to the settings you want
- You will be able to pick up your camera in any situation and take beautiful photos
- You will learn all of the camera basics like focus, white balance, flash, creative filters, burst mode, and more
- You will learn how to use your nikon dslr camera comfortably and confidently
- You will know how to use both automatic and manual settings to take great photos
- You will know how get proper exposure with settings like aperture, shutter speed and iso
- You will know how to navigate the camera menu to get to the settings you want
- You will be able to pick up your camera in any situation and take beautiful photos
- You will learn all of the camera basics like focus, white balance, flash, creative filters, burst mode, and more
Syllabus
At the end of this section, students will have a solid foundation in Nikon camera photography.
Welcome to the Course | Nikon Cameras for Beginners
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Activities
Read 'Understanding Exposure' by Bryan Peterson
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Familiarize yourself with the basics of exposure, which is key to photography.
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Understanding Street Photography: An...
on Amazon
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Read the book.
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Take notes on key concepts.
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Practice applying the concepts to your own photography.
Create a cheat sheet of camera settings
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Having a quick reference for camera settings will make it easier to adjust them in different situations.
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Identify the most important camera settings.
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Create a cheat sheet that summarizes these settings and their effects.
Practice Metering Modes
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Understanding different metering modes will equip you to control exposure effectively.
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Find a set of tutorials on metering modes for Nikon DSLRs.
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Follow the tutorials and practice using different metering modes in various lighting conditions.
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Attend a photography workshop
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Workshops provide an opportunity to learn from experienced photographers and get hands-on practice.
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Find a photography workshop that is relevant to your interests and skill level.
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Register for the workshop and attend all sessions.
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Participate actively in the workshop and ask questions.
Take photos in manual mode
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Mastering manual mode will give you full control over your camera's settings.
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Manual Mode
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Set your camera to manual mode.
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Take a series of photos, adjusting the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO settings.
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Review your photos and adjust your settings accordingly.
Practice using different lenses to explore focal length and perspective.
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Understanding the effects of different lenses will enable you to choose the right lens for each situation.
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Perspective
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Experiment with different lenses, such as a wide-angle lens, a standard lens, and a telephoto lens.
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Take photos of the same subject using different lenses.
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Compare the results and analyze how the focal length and perspective affect the composition and impact of your photos.
Create a photo series that demonstrates your understanding of composition.
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Applying composition techniques will enhance the visual impact of your photographs.
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Composition
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Research different composition techniques.
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Plan a photo shoot that will allow you to practice these techniques.
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Take a series of photos, focusing on applying the composition techniques you have learned.
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Review your photos and select the ones that best demonstrate your understanding of composition.
Help other beginner photographers learn the basics
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Teaching others will reinforce your own understanding of photography and help you identify areas where you need improvement.
Show steps
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Find opportunities to share your knowledge with other beginner photographers.
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Create tutorials or resources that can help others learn.
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Provide feedback and guidance to other photographers.
Read 'Understanding Exposure' by Bryan Peterson
Show steps
Familiarize yourself with the basics of exposure, which is key to photography.
View
Understanding Street Photography: An...
on Amazon
Show steps
- Read the book.
- Take notes on key concepts.
- Practice applying the concepts to your own photography.
Create a cheat sheet of camera settings
Show steps
Having a quick reference for camera settings will make it easier to adjust them in different situations.
Show steps
- Identify the most important camera settings.
- Create a cheat sheet that summarizes these settings and their effects.
Practice Metering Modes
Show steps
Understanding different metering modes will equip you to control exposure effectively.
Show steps
- Find a set of tutorials on metering modes for Nikon DSLRs.
- Follow the tutorials and practice using different metering modes in various lighting conditions.
Attend a photography workshop
Show steps
Workshops provide an opportunity to learn from experienced photographers and get hands-on practice.
Show steps
- Find a photography workshop that is relevant to your interests and skill level.
- Register for the workshop and attend all sessions.
- Participate actively in the workshop and ask questions.
Take photos in manual mode
Show steps
Mastering manual mode will give you full control over your camera's settings.
Browse courses on
Manual Mode
Show steps
- Set your camera to manual mode.
- Take a series of photos, adjusting the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO settings.
- Review your photos and adjust your settings accordingly.
Practice using different lenses to explore focal length and perspective.
Show steps
Understanding the effects of different lenses will enable you to choose the right lens for each situation.
Browse courses on
Perspective
Show steps
- Experiment with different lenses, such as a wide-angle lens, a standard lens, and a telephoto lens.
- Take photos of the same subject using different lenses.
- Compare the results and analyze how the focal length and perspective affect the composition and impact of your photos.
Create a photo series that demonstrates your understanding of composition.
Show steps
Applying composition techniques will enhance the visual impact of your photographs.
Browse courses on
Composition
Show steps
- Research different composition techniques.
- Plan a photo shoot that will allow you to practice these techniques.
- Take a series of photos, focusing on applying the composition techniques you have learned.
- Review your photos and select the ones that best demonstrate your understanding of composition.
Help other beginner photographers learn the basics
Show steps
Teaching others will reinforce your own understanding of photography and help you identify areas where you need improvement.
Show steps
- Find opportunities to share your knowledge with other beginner photographers.
- Create tutorials or resources that can help others learn.
- Provide feedback and guidance to other photographers.
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