Taking Photographs

The chart below shows the basic order for adjusting settings when taking photographs. Before proceeding, be sure to read “Using Camera Menus” ( 39) for information on menu operations.

How will this photograph be used?

 

 

Image Quality and Size

 

41–45

 

Optimizing Images

 

56–61

 

The Shooting Menu

 

132–134

 

What lighting is available?

 

 

Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)

 

46–47

 

White Balance

 

48–55

 

Will this be a single photo, or a series of photos?

 

 

Choosing a Shooting Mode

 

62–63

 

What is the subject, and how will I compose the photography?

 

 

Focus

 

64–74

 

How important is background lighting to the photograph?

 

 

Exposure: Metering

 

 

75

What is more important, shutter speed or aperture?

 

 

Exposure: Exposure Mode

 

76–83

 

Is the subject very bright, very dark, or high contrast?

 

 

Exposure: Exposure Compensation

 

 

86

Exposure: Bracketing

 

87–93

 

Will I need a flash?

 

 

Flash Photography

 

94–104

 

Optional Accessories: Optional Speedlights

 

186–189

 

How do I want to control the shutter?

 

 

Self-Timer Mode

 

105–106

 

Using a Remote Control

 

107–110

 

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Nikon D70 manual How will this photograph be used?, What lighting is available?, Will I need a flash?