David Busch’s Nikon V1 Guide to Digital Movie and Still Photography (David Busch's Digital Photography Guides)
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From the Author Although they share some features, the new Nikon V1 mirrorless camera is very different from its cousin, the Nikon J1. That's why I decided it was important to write this book, dedicated exclusively to the more advanced V1 model, rather than try to lump the two into a single book. The Nikon V1 has a high resolution electronic viewfinder that the J1 lacks, an LCD with twice the resolution, both an electronic and mechanical shutter, an accessory shoe for add-ons like a tiltable flash and a GPS unit, and the ability to use an external microphone for even better movies. Clearly, the V1 is an enthusiast's camera. But what if you're not an enthusiast -- but hope to become one, or simply want to take better pictures? In that case, you really need this book written specifically for your camera to show exactly how to use every feature and option of the V1. If you're in love with photography, but so far haven't been in love with learning to use cameras, let me help you get the most from your V1.My Nikon V1 Guide to Digital Movie Making and Still Photography is divided into four parts. Part I, "Getting Started with your Nikon V1" includes three chapters that will help you set up your camera, start shooting great pictures and movies in minutes, and explain every control, button, and dial, and how to use them.Part II, "Beyond the Basics," has four chapters that show you how to use the V1's amazing Motion Snapshot and Smart Photo Selector modes, and the best settings to use for the Still Image and Movie modes -- including how to shoot incredible slow motion movies at 400 and 1200 frames per second. Other chapters explain how to fine tune exposure, and use the V1's lightning-fast autofocus to get sharp images every time. An additional chapter zeroes in on movie-making techniques and tips.In Part III, "Advanced Tools" I guide you through every menu option and offer advice on what each does -- or does not do -- and when you should, or should not, use a particular setting. Rather than re-hash the Nikon menu, I provide a wealth of useful tips. There's a full chapter on using lenses, with an analysis and review of every lens available for the V1, and another chapter on working with available light and flash.Read Part IV, "Enhancing Your Experience," to pick up tips you'll find nowhere else on using accessories like iPads/tablets, iOS/Android smart phones, using GPS, and working with WiFi to share your images. There are also introductions to available software, and some trouble-shooting/preventive tips.Whether you're a dSLR owner who has picked up the Nikon V1 as a compact or backup camera, a would-be enthusiast who wants to learn all of the camera's great features, or a beginner who wants to learn the basics of photography while mastering the Nikon V1, sit down with me and we'll explore this camera together. You're in for a great ride!UPDATE: Neither the AS-N1000 accessory shoe adapter nor FT-1 lens adapter were available when I wrote this book. You should know that the shoe adapter does not allow use as a hot shoe for external flashes such as the SB-400 (despite what is stated in the book), and that the FT-1 requires a camera firmware update to operate. The firmware update also adds pixel mapping to the Setup menu. This information came to light after the book had gone to press. Read more About the Author With more than a 1.5 million books in print, David D. Busch is the world's #1 selling digital camera guide author, and the originator of popular series like David Busch's Pro Secrets, David Busch's Compact Field Guides, and David Busch's Quick Snap Guides. He has written dozens of hugely successful guidebooks for digital camera models, including the all-time #1 best-sellers for many Nikon models, additional user guides for other camera models, as well as many popular books devoted to digital cameras, including Mastering Digital SLR Photography, Third Edition and Digital SLR Pro Secrets.As a roving photojournalist for more than 20 years, he illustrated his books, magazine articles, and newspaper reports with award-winning images. He's operated his own commercial studio, suffocated in formal dress while shooting weddings-for-hire, and shot sports for a daily newspaper and upstate New York college. His articles and photographs have appeared in Popular Photography & Imaging, The Rangefinder, The Professional Photographer, and hundreds of other publications. He's also reviewed dozens of digital cameras for CNet and Computer Shopper, and his advice has been featured on NPR's All Tech Considered. Read more
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Would have given this 5 stars if it had read itself to me! It is a great book and contains much more information than I could ever have derived from the manufacturers operating instructions. It had been years since I used a 35mm film camera and then only was lucky when I would get a great photo. In the years that passed I moved to various digital cameras but never "mastered" their use to optimize the cameras full capabilities. With the new Nikon V1 it is a somewhat revolutionary camera with lots of features to make "snapping" a good photo almost effortless. The camera also has features that when used properly will allow for very sophisticated professional results. That is where this book really shines, and it is written in such a way to be easily understood, (and mixes a bit of humor occassionally). I also bought the David Busch Field Guide for this camera but have not referred to it yet as I am still learning from this "bigger" book. It seemed somewhat expensive when I bought it, but after reading it and applying the ideas and techniques consider it a great purchase. Add the great example photos that have been published in the book and it begins to look like a bargain. Would not consider buying a new camera today without buying it's David Busch companion. Buy it and get the most out of your camera with the leaat pain and delay.