- One of your camera's most remarkable features…is its ability to automatically focus.…This is often faster and more accurate…than you could do by hand.…Keep in mind, though, that autofocus isn't perfect,…and you may need to adjust the settings…to get the result you want.…Or, even turn it off from time to time if it's acting up.…Be sure to watch Ben Long's course…called "Foundations of Photography Exposure"…to learn more about shooting with autofocus.…In order to get good results with autofocus,…you need to know how to use it.…
After framing a shot, I press…my shutter button halfway down.…There is a halfway point that I can feel.…If needed, the flash might pop up.…The camera will also autofocus.…When this process is complete,…the camera shows you the exposure settings it thinks…are right, such as shutter speed…and aperture for the scene.…This information will show up on the viewfinder…and on the monitor screen.…When ready, the focus indicator will also light up…and the camera makes a small beep.…(beeping)…Now, press the shutter the rest…
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10/31/2014Want to get up and running even faster? Check out the "Quick Start" chapter to learn how to use your D600 or D610 straight out of the box.
- Powering up and shooting with the scene modes
- Reviewing the lens controls
- Changing image format and size
- Adjusting ISO and exposure compensations
- Using Flexible Program mode
- Shooting in continuous low-speed, high-speed, and quiet-shutter-release modes
- Switching between metering modes
- Shooting with flash
- Shooting video
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 47s
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1. Quick Start
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Getting ready to shoot6m 4s
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Powering up3m 30s
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Shooting using scene modes2m 36s
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2. A Closer Look
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Touring the viewfinder4m 38s
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The monitor screen4m 25s
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Autofocus basics2m 1s
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Lens controls1m 35s
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Image review and playback4m 20s
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3. Shooting in Programmed Auto Mode
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Changing ISO1m 32s
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Using Flexible Program mode1m 30s
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4. Exploring Autofocus
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Focus modes2m 10s
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Focusing manually1m 51s
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5. Understanding Shutter-Release Modes
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Using the self-timer2m 33s
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Mirror-up mode1m 33s
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6. Understanding Exposure Controls
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Exposure lock2m 36s
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Shutter-Priority Auto mode1m 41s
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Manual mode4m 1s
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Exposure bracketing2m 35s
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White balance3m 11s
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7. Beyond the Basics
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More playback options2m 59s
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Shooting with flash3m 42s
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Using Picture Controls2m 34s
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Using Live view4m 15s
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Shooting video4m 59s
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Playing back video1m 18s
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Time-lapse recording3m 46s
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Conclusion
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Goodbye53s
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