David Busch's Nikon D780 Guide to Digital Photography

Book excerpt: David Busch's Nikon D780 Guide to Digital Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for the exciting Nikon D780 digital SLR. This weather-sealed pro/enthusiast camera is built around a 24.5 megapixel back-illuminated sensor that offers incredible image quality and features a dual focus system for fast phase detect autofocus in both viewfinder and live view/movie modes. Burst shooting with continuous autofocus at 7 frames per second – or up to 12 fps in live view/silent shooting mode – is an action photographer’s dream. Videographers will love the D780’s UHD 4K video, too. All photographers will appreciate the security the camera’s twin SD card slots provide.

Filled with detailed how-to steps and full-color illustrations, David Busch's Nikon D780 Guide to Digital Photography covers all the camera's capabilities in depth, from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup, exposure, lens selection, lighting, and more, and relates each feature to specific photographic techniques and situations. Also included is the handy visual “roadmap” guide to the D780, a chapter with close-up photos and descriptions of the camera's essential features and controls. Learn when to use each option and, more importantly, when not to use them, by following the author’s recommended settings for every menu entry. With best-selling photographer and mentor David Busch as your guide, you'll quickly have full creative mastery of your camera’s capabilities, whether you're shooting on the job, as an advanced enthusiast, or are just out for fun. Start building your knowledge and confidence, while bringing your vision to light with the Nikon D780 today.