David Busch’s Compact Field Guide for the Nikon D3100

Are you tired of squinting at the tiny color-coded tables and difficult-to-read text you find on the typical laminated reference card that you keep with you when you’re in the field or on location? Well throw away your cheat sheets and command cards! DAVID BUSCH’S COMPACT FIELD GUIDE FOR THE NIKON D3100 is your solution. This new, full-color, spiral-bound, reference guide condenses all the must-have information you need while shooting into a portable book you’ll want to permanently tuck into your camera bag. You’ll find every settings option for your Nikon D3100 listed, along with advice on why you should use–or not use–each adjustment. Useful tables provide recommended settings for a wide variety of shooting situations, including landscapes, portraits, sports, close-ups, and travel. With this guide on hand you have all the information you need at your fingertips so you can confidently use your camera on-the-go.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Quick Setup Guide 1
Chapter 2: Nikon D3100 Roadmap 21
Chapter 3: Playback and Shooting Menu Settings 49
Chapter 4: Setup, Retouch, and Recent Settings Menus 75
Chapter 5: Using the Flash 111
Chapter 6: Live View and Shooting Movies 125
Chapter 7: Shooting Tips 139