144 Pages - Paperback

Are you tired of squinting at the tiny color-coded tables and difficult-to-read text you find on the typical laminated reference card that you keep with you when you're in the field or on location? Well throw away your cheat sheets and command cards because "David Busch's Compact Field Guide for the Nikon D3100" is the solution you've been waiting for! This full-color, spiral-bound, reference guide condenses all the must-have information you need while shooting into a portable book you'll want to permanently tuck into your camera bag. You'll find every settings option for your Nikon D3100 listed, along with advice on why you should use--or not use--each adjustment. Useful tables provide recommended settings for a wide variety of shooting situations, including landscapes, portraits, sports, close-ups, and travel. With this guide on hand you have all the information you need at your fingertips so you can confidently use your camera on-the-go.

Table of Contents

Part I: CAMERA ESSENTIALS.
1. Quick Setup Guide.
2. Controls.
3. Playback and Shooting Menu Settings.
4. Custom and Setup Menu Settings.
5. Using the Flash.
6. Shooting Movies.
Part II: REFERENCE MATERIAL.
7. Shooting Tips.
8. Nailing Exposure.
9. Working with Lenses.
10. Using Light.
Index.