Intro to the Nikon D60 D80

1. Intro to the Nikon D60 & D80

2. SLR vs. Point & Shoot SLRs = manual operation vs. Point & Shoot = mostly automatic operation What the difference? SLR = manual, P&S = mostly automatic Why manual? So you can be in control over everything in your image. You know more about the image that you want to produce than your camera. You can�t leave important decisions such how much of the background you want in focus up to the camera, it can�t read minds. You need to be able to tell the camera how you want your image to look like.What the difference? SLR = manual, P&S = mostly automatic Why manual? So you can be in control over everything in your image. You know more about the image that you want to produce than your camera. You can�t leave important decisions such how much of the background you want in focus up to the camera, it can�t read minds. You need to be able to tell the camera how you want your image to look like.

3. Why Manual? Why should I learn how to focus manually and do manual exposure? So that you can be in complete control over your image. You are the artist / photographer and only you know what sort of image you want to make.

4. The Enemy

5. Our enemy� pop up on camera flash! Why? It produces ugly, nasty light, completely flat, robs your subject of all of their 3-D ness. The Axis of evil � On axis flash.Our enemy� pop up on camera flash! Why? It produces ugly, nasty light, completely flat, robs your subject of all of their 3-D ness. The Axis of evil � On axis flash.

6. Our Photography Pledge

7. I solemnly swear upon the sun,the moon and the stars, that Iwill never use direct flash;I promise to always use beautiful light. I will say it, then we will repeat after me.I will say it, then we will repeat after me.

8. With an SLR (Single Lens Reflex), you can change the lenses. Wide angle, low light, telephoto lenses. DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) Over time, this also lets you build a whole system of lenses, bodies, flashes and accessories, that let you make different photos. Anatomy of the Nikon D80: Lens Body Shutter release Pop up flash Manual vs. auto focus Command dial LCD screen Lens release (I�ll take care of changing lenses for the time being� if dust gets into the body, very bad things happen to the images) Exposure mode (manual, aperture priority, shutter priority, program autoexposure Hot shoe (for syncing the flash) Low light illuminator for autofocus assist Infared port for the remote shutter release (accessory) USB port for image downloading, video out port for displaying the LCD image on a TV screen / video monitor. The USB port is also used for tethered shooting where the images are not saved to the SD memory card, but are instead transferred immediately to the computer. This function is very useful for studio shooting since a larger group can see the image that was just shot, vs. trying to squeeze several people around the tiny LCD screen on the back of the computer. With an SLR (Single Lens Reflex), you can change the lenses. Wide angle, low light, telephoto lenses. DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) Over time, this also lets you build a whole system of lenses, bodies, flashes and accessories, that let you make different photos. Anatomy of the Nikon D80: Lens Body Shutter release Pop up flash Manual vs. auto focus Command dial LCD screen Lens release (I�ll take care of changing lenses for the time being� if dust gets into the body, very bad things happen to the images) Exposure mode (manual, aperture priority, shutter priority, program autoexposure Hot shoe (for syncing the flash) Low light illuminator for autofocus assist Infared port for the remote shutter release (accessory) USB port for image downloading, video out port for displaying the LCD image on a TV screen / video monitor. The USB port is also used for tethered shooting where the images are not saved to the SD memory card, but are instead transferred immediately to the computer. This function is very useful for studio shooting since a larger group can see the image that was just shot, vs. trying to squeeze several people around the tiny LCD screen on the back of the computer.

9. I�ve been happy with the Nikon system over the 7 years that I�ve had it. Since I started with Nikon, I�ve had 3 bodies (1 film, 2 digital), 3 lenses (wide, telephoto, low light), & 2 speedlights (flashes). As technology changes, you will upgrade your bodies, but the lenses (the expensive part for the good ones) and speedlights keep getting used. Photography is a very equipment & technology heavy art making medium. Unlike a writer who can create a story with just their imagination and share it verbally, the photographer can�t capture an image, and share it with an audience without a camera. Anatomy of the Nikon 50mm f1.8 Focus ring Aperture ring (which is never used anymore on modern SLRs. Aperture is controlled with the command dial. �G� series lenses don�t have aperture rings since modern SLRs don�t use them. I�ve been happy with the Nikon system over the 7 years that I�ve had it. Since I started with Nikon, I�ve had 3 bodies (1 film, 2 digital), 3 lenses (wide, telephoto, low light), & 2 speedlights (flashes). As technology changes, you will upgrade your bodies, but the lenses (the expensive part for the good ones) and speedlights keep getting used. Photography is a very equipment & technology heavy art making medium. Unlike a writer who can create a story with just their imagination and share it verbally, the photographer can�t capture an image, and share it with an audience without a camera. Anatomy of the Nikon 50mm f1.8 Focus ring Aperture ring (which is never used anymore on modern SLRs. Aperture is controlled with the command dial. �G� series lenses don�t have aperture rings since modern SLRs don�t use them.

10. Dating vs. Marriage

11. Aperture + Shutter Speed

12. Aperture + Shutter Speed aperture (f-stop) + shutter speed = exposure You need to balance how much light to let into the camera (aperture) / how much depth of field you want. and The period of time over which the picture will take place. A short amount of time produces a frozen image. A longer amount of time permits motion blur, which can be used for specific effects. A shallow DOF isolates the subject in a portrait. *The only formula that Mr. Craig will ever make you memorize* Y=mx+b A2+b2=c2 Do a tethered shooting live demo of both! A shallow DOF isolates the subject in a portrait. *The only formula that Mr. Craig will ever make you memorize* Y=mx+b A2+b2=c2 Do a tethered shooting live demo of both!

13. Demo Demo aperture (depth of field), and shutter speed (frozen vs. motion blurred) with student volunteers.Demo aperture (depth of field), and shutter speed (frozen vs. motion blurred) with student volunteers.

14. f1.8 shallow depth of field Demo aperture (depth of field). I squish your head. Narrow slice of focus. Demo aperture (depth of field). I squish your head. Narrow slice of focus.

15. f22 broad depth of field Demo aperture (depth of field), I squish your head. Broad slice of focus.Demo aperture (depth of field), I squish your head. Broad slice of focus.

16. Short shutter speed = frozen image Demo aperture (depth of field), and shutter speed (frozen vs. motion blurred) with student volunteers.Demo aperture (depth of field), and shutter speed (frozen vs. motion blurred) with student volunteers.

17. Long shutter speed = motion blur Demo aperture (depth of field), and shutter speed (frozen vs. motion blurred) with student volunteers.Demo aperture (depth of field), and shutter speed (frozen vs. motion blurred) with student volunteers.

18. Big circle = f 1.8 Med circle = f5.6 Small circle = f22Big circle = f 1.8 Med circle = f5.6 Small circle = f22

20. Exposure Overexposed = too bright Underexposed = too darkOverexposed = too bright Underexposed = too dark

21. EXPOSURE These photos were taken with different exposures. The only adjustment that was made for these photos was the shutter speed. In this situation the exposure of 1/60th of a second is the correct exposure. The light meter inside the viewfinder of the camera will help you determine the correct exposure. A graph in the viewfinder will tell you based on the current setting of aperture and shutter speed if the image is underexposed (too dark), overexposed (too bright), or just right (correct exposure). After you shoot the image, look at it in the viewfinder. You can tell by looking if it is too dark, or too bright. There is also a histogram in the camera which will tell you if you have seriously overexposed an area of the image. The histogram will flash the area of the overexposed image. Serious overexposure should be avoided since it is very difficult or impossible to fix in Photoshop. Slight underexposure is easier to fix. However, your goal is to expose properly. EXPOSURE These photos were taken with different exposures. The only adjustment that was made for these photos was the shutter speed. In this situation the exposure of 1/60th of a second is the correct exposure. The light meter inside the viewfinder of the camera will help you determine the correct exposure. A graph in the viewfinder will tell you based on the current setting of aperture and shutter speed if the image is underexposed (too dark), overexposed (too bright), or just right (correct exposure). After you shoot the image, look at it in the viewfinder. You can tell by looking if it is too dark, or too bright. There is also a histogram in the camera which will tell you if you have seriously overexposed an area of the image. The histogram will flash the area of the overexposed image. Serious overexposure should be avoided since it is very difficult or impossible to fix in Photoshop. Slight underexposure is easier to fix. However, your goal is to expose properly.

22. Underexposed = too dark Overexposed = too bright Underexposed = too darkOverexposed = too bright Underexposed = too dark

23. Overexposed = too bright Overexposed = too bright Underexposed = too darkOverexposed = too bright Underexposed = too dark

24. The two problems that Photoshop can�t fix The two problems that plague society. Overexposure (the blinkies) Out of focusThe two problems that plague society. Overexposure (the blinkies) Out of focus

25. Photoshop Can�t Fix Overexposure (The blinkies) Out of focus images

26. Motion Blur The hand wave Bottom part of the fraction. D (Down) Denominator. Big (Frozen) Small (Motion Blur)The hand wave Bottom part of the fraction. D (Down) Denominator. Big (Frozen) Small (Motion Blur)

27. MOTION BLUR -Motion blur can be a dramatic, creative effect. -Look at these two photos. Each represents the extremes of the same concept. -Either could be considered effective, it depends upon the mood or message you are trying to convey with your photo. MOTION BLUR -Motion blur can be a dramatic, creative effect. -Look at these two photos. Each represents the extremes of the same concept. -Either could be considered effective, it depends upon the mood or message you are trying to convey with your photo.

28. MOTION BLUR Note, the distinct difference in motion blur between them. Determining the balance between Aperture (F-stop) and shutter speed can make all the difference between a average properly exposed photo and a great creative shot. Longer exposure times (such as 1/25th of a second) result in motion blur Shorter exposure times (such as 1/60th of a second) result in sharper images If the above image was shot with an even shorter exposure time the metronome would have been frozen (but more light would be needed, or another lens that permits more light to enter the lens, such as a lens with a maximum aperture of f1.8, or a higher ISO setting to make the CCD more sensitive to the available light)MOTION BLUR Note, the distinct difference in motion blur between them. Determining the balance between Aperture (F-stop) and shutter speed can make all the difference between a average properly exposed photo and a great creative shot. Longer exposure times (such as 1/25th of a second) result in motion blur Shorter exposure times (such as 1/60th of a second) result in sharper images If the above image was shot with an even shorter exposure time the metronome would have been frozen (but more light would be needed, or another lens that permits more light to enter the lens, such as a lens with a maximum aperture of f1.8, or a higher ISO setting to make the CCD more sensitive to the available light)

29. Motion Blur To avoid motion blur when taking a portrait, use a shutter speed faster than 1/60th of a second. You can use slower speeds for special effects.

30. Depth of Field

31. DEPTH OF FIELD Both of these photos are more or less properly exposed. note, however the distinct difference in depth of field and motion blur between them. Determining the balance between aperture (F-stop) and shutter speed can make all the difference between a average properly exposed photo and a great creative shot. DEPTH OF FIELD Both of these photos are more or less properly exposed. note, however the distinct difference in depth of field and motion blur between them. Determining the balance between aperture (F-stop) and shutter speed can make all the difference between a average properly exposed photo and a great creative shot.

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33. Safety

34. Please remember to keep the neck strap around your neck at all times. If we break one of our Nikons, we won�t be able to get another one. Please take really good care of these cameras, they were very expensive, and I had to work really hard to get them for us to use. Acting demo. Passing camera back. Demo desk placement.Please remember to keep the neck strap around your neck at all times. If we break one of our Nikons, we won�t be able to get another one. Please take really good care of these cameras, they were very expensive, and I had to work really hard to get them for us to use. Acting demo. Passing camera back. Demo desk placement.

35. Nikon D60

36. Start by turning the �on� camera. Next make sure that the exposure mode dial on the top right of the camera is turned to �M� for full manual control. 4 Exposure Modes �M is good� M = You control the aperture and the shutter speed A = Start by turning the �on� camera. Next make sure that the exposure mode dial on the top right of the camera is turned to �M� for full manual control. 4 Exposure Modes �M is good� M = You control the aperture and the shutter speed A =

39. Nikon D80

40. Start by turning the �on� camera. Next make sure that the exposure mode dial on the top left of the camera is turned to �M� for full manual control. Start by turning the �on� camera. Next make sure that the exposure mode dial on the top left of the camera is turned to �M� for full manual control.

43. Use gentle and continuous pressure on the shutter release. When you put the camera to your eye, start by doing a light half press. Not jabbing presses� light kind pressure� treat like you�d treat a puppy.Use gentle and continuous pressure on the shutter release. When you put the camera to your eye, start by doing a light half press. Not jabbing presses� light kind pressure� treat like you�d treat a puppy.

44. Unlike most point and shoot cameras you don�t look at the back LCD screen to compose a photo. The LCD screen on the D80 displays the menu and shows the photos that have been taken.Unlike most point and shoot cameras you don�t look at the back LCD screen to compose a photo. The LCD screen on the D80 displays the menu and shows the photos that have been taken.

45. You need to look through the viewfinder to compose the photo. When you do, you�re actually looking through the lens.You need to look through the viewfinder to compose the photo. When you do, you�re actually looking through the lens.

46. This is what the viewfinder looks like when you put it to your eye. Your shutter setting is shown on the left, and your aperture setting is on the right. The light meter will tell you if you have selected an appropriate combination of shutter speed and aperture. If the markers are to the left, to the plus side, the image will be overexposed, or too bright. If the markers are to the right, on the minus side, the image will be underexposed, or too dark.This is what the viewfinder looks like when you put it to your eye. Your shutter setting is shown on the left, and your aperture setting is on the right. The light meter will tell you if you have selected an appropriate combination of shutter speed and aperture. If the markers are to the left, to the plus side, the image will be overexposed, or too bright. If the markers are to the right, on the minus side, the image will be underexposed, or too dark.

47. One second is like a pizza. (Draw a circle on the board). Divide the pizza into 640 pieces. Take one slice. This is what a 1/640 of a second is like. In this example the photographer is using 1/640 sec and f2.4. The marker is under the �0� so this tells the photographer that the image will be correctly exposed, not too dark, not too bright. To make a correctly exposed picture the marker needs to be below the zero. If the markers are over to the + the image will be overexposed or too bright. - Side the the image will be underexposed or too darkOne second is like a pizza. (Draw a circle on the board). Divide the pizza into 640 pieces. Take one slice. This is what a 1/640 of a second is like. In this example the photographer is using 1/640 sec and f2.4. The marker is under the �0� so this tells the photographer that the image will be correctly exposed, not too dark, not too bright. To make a correctly exposed picture the marker needs to be below the zero. If the markers are over to the + the image will be overexposed or too bright. - Side the the image will be underexposed or too dark

48. M is Marvelous When you want to focus manually, you need to turn the switch on the camera body, and sometimes on the lens. If you fail to do this, you will break the lens. A or AF = Autofocus M = Manual focus In this photo, the lens is set to autofocus, and the camera body is set to autofocus.M is Marvelous When you want to focus manually, you need to turn the switch on the camera body, and sometimes on the lens. If you fail to do this, you will break the lens. A or AF = Autofocus M = Manual focus In this photo, the lens is set to autofocus, and the camera body is set to autofocus.

49. Our 50 f1.8 does not have a focus switch on the lens. To focus turn the focus ring to the left or to the right. You will know when the image is in focus when it looks as sharp as possible in the viewfinder. You will notice that this lens doesn�t zoom. Your legs are the zoom! This lens forces you to walk either closer or further away from your subject and find the best point of view. By moving around you will get better photos.Our 50 f1.8 does not have a focus switch on the lens. To focus turn the focus ring to the left or to the right. You will know when the image is in focus when it looks as sharp as possible in the viewfinder. You will notice that this lens doesn�t zoom. Your legs are the zoom! This lens forces you to walk either closer or further away from your subject and find the best point of view. By moving around you will get better photos.

50. Playback Button: to review the photos you took Lock Button: to prevent erasing an image Zoom in and out: to check the focusPlayback Button: to review the photos you took Lock Button: to prevent erasing an image Zoom in and out: to check the focus

51. Focus & Lock Make sure that you check the focus (by zooming in) on each photo. If a photo is blurry, you can�t fix it in Photoshop. Make sure that you lock each good photo, since it will get deleted otherwise.

52. Download Your Work After your photos are locked, you need to erase the memory card (NOT FORMAT). You need to download your photos to your USB memory card using the computers in the classroom. Later on you will edit your work. At the end of the assignment you will use your USB memory card hand in your best work including the original and the edited photo. (Don�t save over the original since you will never be able to get another original photo� no negative).

53. Demo We have beautiful & diffused natural light here inside our classroom from our skylight (I cried a single tear the first time that I saw it). You can also work with the window light in the hallway. Finally, you can also work outside.We have beautiful & diffused natural light here inside our classroom from our skylight (I cried a single tear the first time that I saw it). You can also work with the window light in the hallway. Finally, you can also work outside.

54. Demo How to focus How to adjust the shutter speed How to adjust the aperture How to check your work What to do if it�s blurry, too dark, or too bright How to lock your work How to use bounce cards

55. Essential Lighting Patterns Split One side in shadow, one in light Very dramatic Modified Split There is a little light in the eye on the shadow side of the face Rembrandt Triangle of light in the shadow side of the face Very noble, trustworthy Reflector card is very high, no catch light.

56. Essential Lighting Patterns Butterfly Reflector card is a little above, and directly in front of the subject. There is a shadow cast from the nose, but it doesn�t touch the lip. Sculpts the cheekbones. Loop The bounce card is lower. Almost no shadow below the nose. Everybody looks good with loop lighting, commonly used.

57. Essential Lighting Patterns Split One side in shadow, one in light Very dramatic Modified Split There is a little light in the eye on the shadow side of the face

59. Rembrandt Triangle of light in the shadow side of the face Very noble, trustworthy Reflector card is very high, no catch light.

61. Butterfly Reflector card is a little above, and directly in front of the subject. There is a shadow cast from the nose, but it doesn�t touch the lip. Sculpts the cheekbones.

63. Essential Lighting Patterns Loop The bounce card is lower. Almost no shadow below the nose. Everybody looks good with loop lighting, commonly used.

65. What�s Next?

66. Practice