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CreativeLive

Nikon D500 Fast Start

via CreativeLive

Overview

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We know what it’s like to dive right into taking pictures with your new camera. But dense technical manuals make for a terrible first date. Get the most out of your new Nikon® D500 with this complete step-by-step walkthrough of the camera’s features.

Join expert photographer John Greengo for a fast-track introduction, and unlock your camera’s full potential.  
In this class you'll learn:
  • How to use the D500’s various shooting modes
  • How to use and customize the D500’s menus
  • How to master the 4K video function
John is a CreativeLive veteran instructor and an experienced photographer. He has extensive experience teaching the technical minutiae that makes any camera an effective tool: aperture, ISO, the Rule of Thirds, and the kinds of lenses you’ll need to suit your camera body. This Fast Start includes a complete breakdown of your camera’s exposure, focus, metering, video and more. John will also explain how to customize the Nikon D500’s settings to work for your style of photography.

Syllabus

  • Class Introduction
  • Nikon D500 Overview
  • Camera Basics
  • Basic Camera Controls
  • Top of Camera: Exposure Control
  • Top of Camera: Buttons
  • Back of Camera: Release Mode
  • Back of Camera: Viewfinder Display
  • Back of Camera: Play Back
  • Back of Camera: Buttons
  • Back of Camera: Live View
  • Back of Camera: Movie Mode
  • Left of Camera: Exposure Bracketing
  • Left of Camera: Focus Mode
  • Left & Right Sides of Camera
  • Bottom of Camera
  • Front of Camera
  • Nikon Lenses Overview
  • Playback Menu
  • Photo Shooting Menu
  • ISO: Photo Shooting Menu
  • Movie Shooting Menu
  • Custom Setting Menu: Autofocus
  • Custom Setting Menu: Metering/Exposure
  • Custom Setting Menu: Shooting/Display
  • Custom Setting Menu: Bracketing/Flash
  • Custom Setting Menu: Controls
  • Setup Menu
  • Setup Menu: Wi-Fi
  • Retouch & My Menu
  • Camera Operation Overview

Taught by

John Greengo

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