A must-have, full-color guide to the Nikon D7100 The Nikon D7100 is an ideal camera for beginning photographers who may lack structured photography training but are still eager and determined to take great photos. And that's where this fun-and-friendly guide comes in handy! Packed with more than 300 full-color photos, this introductory guide begins by helping you get a feel for the camera, get comfortable shooting in auto mode, managing playback options, and handle basic troubleshooting strategies. Veteran author Julie Adair King walks you through the D7100's features and encourages you to take creative control so that you can start capturing stunning pictures immediately. * Packs in more than 300 full-color photos that exemplify the basic photo skills needed to get great shots * Shares a wealth of information from one of the most popular digital photography authors * Walks you through adjusting manual settings to get better results from exposure, lighting, focus, and color * Contains an entire chapter on video mode * Explains how to send images to a computer for organizing, editing, and sharing Nikon D7100 For Dummies helps you get a grasp on your camera's controls so you can start taking memorable photos today! Learn to: * Adjust your camera's settings to capture any scene like a pro * Master autofocus and autoexposure systems for improved images * Shoot full HD video with your camera's video option IN FULL COLOR! Ready to get creative? Learn to use your D7100 and start shooting top-flight photos! All the buttons and dials of your Nikon D7100 can be a little intimidating at first, but fear not! This book explains each one in plain English and offers pointers on how to adjust them for better photos. It gets you right into picture-taking, first via the automatic modes, and then by taking creative control of focus, exposure, and color. * The camera tour - understand the settings, controls, and menus and set up your camera * A good mode - choose the right exposure and shutter-release modes and learn the secrets to great close-ups, portraits, landscapes, and sports shots * Go Live - use Live View for shooting still photos and creating high-definition video masterpieces * Enhance your image - use editing tools on the Retouch menu, process Raw images, and prepare photos for sharing * You're in control - create by controlling focus, exposure, color, lighting, and depth of field Open the book and find: * How to select the basic settings * Cool things you can do with Live View * Advice on playing back your photos * How to transfer images to your computer * Help syncing print and monitor colors * Tips for capturing action * Ways to customize your camera * Options for creating special effects