Nikon D610 Experience - The Still Photographer's Guide to Operation and Image Creation is an e book user's guide that goes beyond the manual to help you learn the features, settings, and controls of this sophisticated and highly customizable camera. Most importantly, it also explains how, when, and why to use the camera's basic and advanced features, settings, and controls in your photography.

Written by the author of a best-selling guide to the previous D600, this new D610 guide has been updated to include the new features plus additional explanations and images. As with all Full Stop dSLR guides, this book is written in a clear, concise, and comprehensive manner in order to help you learn to use your D610 quickly and competently, and consistently make the types of images you desire. As one reader has said about Full Stop guides:

"I don't know how I could fully take advantage of all the features the camera has to offer without this publication! It's well-organized, easy to understand, and succinct enough to keep your attention while still containing a wealth of information to get the most out of your camera."

Take control of your Nikon D610 and the photos you create!

For Intermediate and Enthusiast Photographers - This guide is designed for enthusiast dSLR photographers who wish to take fuller advantage of the capabilities of their camera and go beyond Auto and Program modes and shoot competently in A, S, and M modes; take full control of the versatile 39-Point autofocus systems; and learn how, when, and why to use and customize the various controls, buttons, and features of the D610. It covers basic dSLR camera functions and exposure concepts for those learning digital SLR photography, and explains more advanced camera controls and operation such as Metering Modes, Exposure Compensation, and Histograms.

For Experienced Photographers - This guide explains the new and advanced features and settings in order to quickly get you up and running and taking advantage of these capabilities. Plus it explains the camera controls and how to customize them, the in-camera HDR and Multiple Exposure features, in-camera image processing and editing, introduces the HD video capabilities, explains back-button focusing, and guides you through all the D610 Menu and Custom Setting items in order to help you best set up and customize the camera for your specific shooting needs.

Nikon D610 Experience focuses on still-photography with an introduction to the movie menus and settings to get you up and running with video. Sections include:

• Setting Up Your D610 - All of the D610 Custom Settings and Playback, Shooting, and Setup Menu settings, including Movie Mode menus, with brief descriptions and recommended settings for practical, everyday use. Set up and customize the advanced features of your dSLR to work best for the way you photograph.
• Aperture Priority Mode (A), Shutter Priority Mode (S), and Manual (M) Mode - How and when to use them to create dramatic depth of field or to freeze or express motion.
• Auto Focusing Modes, Area Modes, AF Points, and Release (Drive) Modes - How they differ, how and when to use them to capture sharp images of both still and moving subjects. Also how and when to use focus lock and back-button focusing.
• Exposure Metering Modes of the Nikon D610 - How they differ, how and when to use them for correct exposures in every situation. Also how to make use of exposure lock.
• Histograms, Exposure Compensation, Bracketing, and White Balance - Understanding and using these features for adjusting to the proper exposure in challenging lighting situations and setting custom white balance.
• Composition - Brief tips, techniques, and explanations, including the creative use of depth of field.
• The Image Taking Process - A descriptive tutorial for using the settings and controls you just learned to take photos.
• Photography Accessories - The most useful accessories for day-to-day and travel photography.
• Introduction to Video Settings - Some basic settings to get you started.

This digital guide to the Nikon D610 is an illustrated e-book that goes beyond the manual to explain how, when, and why to use the features, settings, and controls of the D610 to help you get the most from your camera.

What Readers are Saying about Nikon D610 Experience:

This book, together with the manual that came with your camera, is all you need to start discovering the full potential of the D610. -Max M.

It’s the first guide I've read which has taken me through all the settings in an understandable way. I now feel that I have control over the camera. -Peter S.

I would recommend this to anyone who wants to get a quick start to using the camera. Manuals are nice, but this eBook highlights the important information and gives a quick easy to understand explanation of most all of the functions and controls. -Ray M.

This manual is a clearly written, concise and useful explanation of the rationale for the seemingly infinite and often confusing settings options for the D610. -WLS

I found the Nikon manual good for understanding how to set things up but not much on the why - this book really focuses on the "why." -Benoit A.

It's clear, concise and gets to the heart of the camera's multiple and often confusing options. Very highly recommended - for experienced user and beginner alike. -GSA

Doug Klostermann is a travel, culture, and humanitarian photographer dedicated to documenting the work of international aid organizations. He has photographed for numerous organizations in the United States and Latin America, been recognized by the United Nations Development Programme for his humanitarian photography, and been published in magazines and books including Conde Nast Traveler, Sherman's Travel, South American Explorer, and Viva Travel Guides. Doug is a member of the National Press Photographers Association. View his images on his website at www.dojoklo.com and learn more about photography equipment and techniques on his blog Picturing Change at http://blog.dojoklo.com/