Nikon D100 - Manual (Page 50)

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Taking Photographs
Taking Photographs
The chart below shows the basic order for adjusting settings when taking
photographs.
Will this be a single photo, or a series of photos?
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Choosing a Shooting Mode ................................................ 41–42
How will I use the photo?
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Image Quality and Size ........................................................ 43–47
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Image Adjustment .............................................................. 58–62
What lighting is available?
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Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) ................................................. 48–49
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White Balance ..................................................................... 50–57
What is my subject, and how will I compose the photograph?
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Focus .................................................................................. 63–74
How important is background lighting to my photograph?
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Exposure: Metering ............................................................. 75
Is my subject very bright, very dark, or high contrast?
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Exposure: Exposure Compensation ...................................... 86
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Exposure: Bracketing ........................................................... 87–93
What is my priority for this subject, shutter speed or aperture?
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Exposure: Exposure Mode ................................................... 76–83
Will I need the flash?
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Flash Photography .............................................................. 94–107
Do I need to delay shutter release?
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Self-Timer Mode ................................................................. 108–109