1. Getting to know the camera
A Tour of the Nikon DSLR
Getting to know the camera

2. Whole Camera

3. To engage auto-focus, press the shutter button down half way
Top Controls
To engage auto-focus, press the shutter button down half way

4. Scene Modes
Automatic Mode is the easiest mode, leaving the camera to control everything. We will start the course in this mode

5. Advanced Exposure Modes

6. Shutter Release Modes

7. Front Left Buttons

8. VR Switch

9. Use this port to connect to computer
Hidden Connections
Use this port to connect to computer

10. Memory Card Slot Warning: Never force memory card in the wrong way
Warning: Only use SD Cards

11. SD Card

12. Bottom of Camera
Battery Compartment
Tripod Screw Mount

13. Blinking light = charging
Battery and Charger
Blinking light = charging
Solid light = charged

14. Viewfinder
We will only be using the viewfinder to shoot in this course, not the LCD

15. Flash Up Push down the flash back into position when finished use
Flash Button will pop up flash for use in manual modes

16. Playback
To return to shooting from Playback mode, press the shutter down half way

17. Visual Representation of Aperture
Info Screen
Shutter Speed
Shooting Mode
File Type
White Balance
Sensitivity
Visual Representation of Aperture
Autofocus type
Focus Points
F Stop (Aperture)