How To Use All Kinds Of Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

How To Use All Kinds Of Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

There exists a Nikon digital SLR camera for every kind of photographer. It doesn't
matter whether you are a novice, advanced, or a professional, these cameras come in
different budgets and with various features to satisfy individual needs.

However, for an amateur photographer, Nikon digital SLR cameras can be too much to
handle. If you are wondering how you use Nikon camera, follow the given guide:

How To Use A Nikon DSLR Camera

#1. There are three types of SLR cameras- entry-level cameras are the cheapest ones
with essential features, and they don't include many buttons. You have to go through the
menu to find most of the features.

Next are the mid-range cameras which contain a mode dial instead of a drive-mode
selector and few buttons to tune aspects like white balance, shooting mode, etc.

Lastly, the high-end cameras are the most expensive out of all three. These emphasize
on advanced features and enable instant adjustments to almost every aspect of the
camera.

#2. On the top-right, on the back of the camera, you can find the main command dial.
The secondary command dial is located on the front, next to the power and the shutter
button.

#3. By default, your Nikon camera is set-up for single-frame shooting. To change the
setting to the continuous shooting mode, which is more convenient and helps in clicking
sharper pictures, follow the given steps:

High-end cameras: There is a dial at the top-left part of the camera. Push the button
adjacent to the dial to unlock it and then turn the dial. You can set it to CH, which
means continuous/high speed and CL, which means continuous/low speed.

Mid-range cameras: Spin the main command dial while pressing the drive mode
button. Three rectangles will appear on the LCD screen of the camera, indicating the
continuous mode is on.

Entry-level cameras: Go through the menu to find the continuous mode and switch
to it.

#4. If you want to get sharp images while shooting in dim lighting, switch on the
vibration reduction option.

#5. Set the white balance on your camera according to the surroundings. A WB button
exists on most of the Nikon cameras, pressing it while spinning the main command dial
will do the trick. When you are outdoors on a typical day, opt for the 'cloud and shade'
option. Opt for the 'Daylight' option when it's too sunny.

The auto option, indicated by A, will automatically set the white balance of your camera.
Tungsten and fluorescent, indicated by a bulb sign, is to be used when you at clicking
pictures indoors or in dim light.

#6. ISO implies how sensitive your camera's sensor is to light. Lower ISO means less
sensitive to light and vice versa. While shooting in daylight, press the ISO button and
turn the main command dial to set it at the slowest.


It is effortless to use Nikon cameras; all you need is a little patience and a lot of
practice to handle your camera well. Use the guide mentioned above to make the best
use of your Nikon SLR cameras.


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