The Nikon D5100 is a perfect companion to a photographer searching for a top of the line entry-level DSLR camera. Offering full HDR capability enhanced night vision shooting enhanced audio capability & 1080p HD video; the D5100 is packed with a wide-range of useful features. The Nikon D5100 Digital Field Guide will teach you how to work use each of these impressive features & capture everything from stunning still photos to cinematic quality movies. Chapter 1: Exploring the Nikon D5100- This chapter identifies every button dial & indicator on your camera & walks you through setting up your Nikon D5100 for immediate use. Chapter 2: Nikon D5100 Essentials- This chapter teaches you how each of your cameras modes functions from fully automatic to the daunting manual mode. It also covers how to adjust key exposure settings such as ISO shutter speed & aperture. Chapter 3: Setting Up the Nikon D5100- Chapter 3 covers the Nikon D5100s menu screens & how to navigate your way through them in setting up & using your new camera. Chapter 4: Selecting & Using Lenses for the Nikon D5100- In this chapter youll find advice on choosing the best lenses for your camera including recommendations for a variety of budgets & skill-levels. Chapter 5: Understanding Exposure- This chapter gives a primer on the fundamentals of exposure to allow you to take the best possible photos now that you know how to make all necessary adjustments to your camera settings. Chapter 6: Working with Light- Within this chapter youll find an explanation of flash options from shooting with the built-in flash modifying flash exposure shooting with a speedlite or using a wireless flash & much more. Chapter 7: Working with Live View & Video- Chapter 7 teaches you the tips tricks & workarounds youll need to effectively use your live view as well as to capture stunning video. Chapter 8: Real- world Applications- This chapter refreshes your photo knowledge with overviews on how to shoot landscape portrait photography action photography night photography & more. Chapter 9: Viewing & In-camera Editing- In this chapter you will learn how to view & download your images from the D51000 as well as how to use the many in-camera editing options. Appendix A: General Photography Tips- This appendix offers refreshers on depth of field & rules of composition. Appendix B: Accessories- This appendix teaches you how to utilize the remote control video accessories GPS unit & much more. Appendix C: How to Use the Gray Card & Color Checker- A bonus gray card & color checker are provided (bound within the book) to help you get the color right on every shot. This appendix teaches you how to make the most of this great add-on. The Nikon D5100 Digital Field Guide is a friendly efficient clearly-illustrated guide that will enable you to confidently capture beautiful images with your new Nikon D5100.