Flash Points: The Control of Light

Color temperature, rear sync, slow sync: Three key elements in flash photography.

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Capture NX 2: Lesson 3

Find out how to remove specks of dust on an image, with naturally looking results.

The Importance of Quality Audio Capture

Simple tips for photographers shooting HD video with Nikon D-SLRs.

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Techniques: Flower Power

Focus Stacking for Close-Up Depth and Detail

Which NIKKOR Lens Type is Right for Your D-SLR?

Learn what the different types of NIKKOR lenses are and which ones will…

Creating D-movies with your Nikon D-SLR: Lesson 5

Lighting for your HD video shoot.

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Smart Portrait System

Nikon’s Smart Portrait System incorporates into COOLPIX cameras a series of automatic functions,…

Walkabout

Talk a photo walk with Nikon pro Lindsay Silverman.

3D Color Matrix Metering II

This system of evaluating light determines the best possible exposure for a particular…

Panoramas

Simple Steps to Big Pictures

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GPS

Embed GPS data in your images and track where you've been.

Picture Controls Step-by-Step

Utilize Picture Controls in-camera or during post-processing to change the look of your…

Tips For Making Tempting Food Photos

Alison Lyons offers simple tips for taking great photos of food & drink

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Superstar: D4 Delivers High Speed Performance

Learn about the features of Nikon's new flagship D-SLR

Setting White Balance

How do I set my camera’s white balance for different lighting situations?

Beginner

How-To Take Great Photos at the Aquarium

Tips for photographing the fish and creatures that live under water

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Moose Peterson: How to Photograph Winter Landscapes

Exposing so the Snow’s White and Six Other Tips for Great Winter…

Bokeh for Beginners

Have your subjects stand apart from the background with this easy technique

Speedlight Tutorial: Bounce Technique

David Tejada uses Speedlights wirelessly for pleasing portrait illumination

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Control Color for Maximum Impact

David Mendelsohn shoots color as monochrome

Macro Lenses

Reproduce objects up to life size using a Nikon Micro-NIKKOR Lens

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Remotely taking photographs

Flexible wired & wireless remote shooting options expand your photo taking capabilities

Tool Talk

Mike Corrado on the gear that shapes the light.

Here and Now

The added attractions of the D5100.

Speedlight Tutorial: Day to Night Technique

David Tejada uses Speedlights to create the illusion of a night scene

Photographing Water Using the Multiplication Factor Technique

Ever wonder how the water in those photos looks so smooth?…

Tips for Photographing Mountains

Making the most of mountains in landscape photographs

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Tips for Using Your Pop-up Flash

Use your camera's pop-up flash to provide the extra light you need to improve your…

Beginner

Speedlight Tutorial: Artificial Sunlight Technique

David Tejada uses Speedlights to add a late afternoon look to a scene

Balancing Photo Exposures with Nikon's Active D-Lighting

Bring light to the shadows with Nikon's Active D-Lighting

Absolutely Free

Creative risk-taking with Lindsay Silverman.

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A Light in the Forest

Rod Planck on photographing critters in the field with a Speedlight

Advanced

Lighting Techniques: Light Painting

Using the technique of light painting allows you to add depth and dimension to your…

Advanced

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Hands On: Range Rover

Lindsay Silverman on the many moods of HDR

Tips for Shooting Sports

Sports shooter Bill Sallaz knows what he wants and where to stand in order to get it

Exposure Bracketing: The Creative Insurance Policy

Get creative with your photography by using this age-old technique.

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Flash of Inspiration

Bob Krist shoots with the COOLPIX P7100 and Speedlights

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High Dynamic Range Photography

Why and How to Shoot HDR Images

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Dedicated Time Release Movie Mode and Time Lapse Using the Built-in Interval Timer

Deciding which technique to use with…

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Top Photography Tips from Nikon School Instructors

Learn photography the easy way, at Nikon School

Photographing People Using Wireless Lighting Techniques

Tom Bol's images inspire new ways of taking a portrait photo.

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Second Time Around

Take a closer look at some of our classic lenses updated with the latest technology.

The Sum of the Parts

Making Movies with the D5000

Scene Auto Selector

A COOLPIX feature that recognizes the type of scene or setting and automatically selects the…

Geotagging: Do More with your Images and Videos

GPS, Geolocation and Geotagging

CX Format Image Sensor

Nikon 1 digital cameras utilize the Nikon CX-format super high speed AF CMOS imaging sensor.

How a Sports Illustrated Photographer Shoots his Kid's Games

What can a Sports Illustrated photographer teach you about…

Photographing Sports Indoors and Out

Capturing the action of a sporting event is easy when you follow a few simple…

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Photographing Dogs: Capturing Action

Tips for taking better photos of your dog in action.

Beginner

Taking Great Photographs at Airshows

Learn the "tricks of the trade" from Moose Peterson.

Nikon 1 Advanced Camera with Interchangeable Lens System

Revolutionary camera system designed for today’s picture taker.

3D Mode

Capture images in 3D for viewing on 3D compatible HDTVs and computers.

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Skill Set

Mark Alberhasky puts his skills to the test on safari in Africa

Live View Shooting Modes

Live View Shooting Mode enables you to view and compose the shot without looking through the…

Jim Richardson: Why Fast Lenses Make All the Difference

When You’re Constantly on the Move, Fast Glass Makes Tough Shots…

The Importance of Composition When Shooting Nature

Pat O'Hara had to go far from home to really appreciate the…

Basic Underwater Photography Tips

5 tips to taking better photos under the sea

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The Edge: On The Scene

Mike Corrado shoots the photographers shooting the D4 & D800 ad campaigns

How to Photograph Lightning

Storm chaser Jim Reed offers valuable tips for making photos of lighning while staying safe.

Camera Technique: Looking Into the Viewfinder, Not Through it

View Mark Alberhasky's video on a photography fundamental -…

Beginner

Vari-angle LCD

An LCD monitor that folds out from the camera body, making it easier for the user to compose, record and…

Getting Creative with Photos and Video

Tell better stories using the myriad of fun and artistic features built into Nikon…

Creatively Photographing Objects Up Close

The idea that less is more can be applied to the subject matter in your photos.

Beginner

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Take Better Portraits

Tips for taking a good portrait photo

Beginner

Add Interest to Photographs with Framing Elements

Using elements of a scene to frame your images adds interest while…

Beginner

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Quick Tips for Taking Better Portraits

Suggested Lens choices, exposure settings and focus modes

Beginner

Shooting Spectacular Sunrises and Sunsets

Jim Harmer’s tips for photographing at dawn and dusk

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Capturing or Freezing Motion in Photos

Learn how to freeze the motion in an action scene or capture a blur to show…

Beginner

Shooting Abstract Photos that Make the Viewer Guess

Sometimes showing just a hint of your subject can be more compelling…

1 NIKKOR Technology: Retractable Lens Barrel

Retractable lens barrel technology offers ultra-compact lens design.

Nikon F-Mount

The Nikon F-mount makes a host of lenses available to photographers.

Photojournalist Turned Digital Pioneer Travels the World Taking Pictures

A lifetime of photography takes Nick Didlick…

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5 Easy Composition Guidelines

Follow 5 easy tips for better photo compositions

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Understanding Focal Length

Focal length, usually represented in millimeters (mm), is the basic description of a…

Beginner

How to Take Great Portraits

Tips from portrait photography pro Karen Kuehn

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First Frame: Pursuit

Jack Dykinga on subjects that dictate composition

Photographing Insects and Other Small Creatures

These two tips will help you to capture fascinating close-ups of nature's…

Beginner

Motion Detection

Motion Detection helps you take sharper pictures

Capture NX 2: Lesson 4

Discover how to quickly sharpen the eyes of a portrait subject.

Taking Better Photographs on the Water

Harbors, bays, oceans and rivers all have one thing in common—interesting and…

Beginner

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Notebook: Permanent Record

Benny Migliorino shoots a graphic arts story

In Praise of Details

Finding the details in the everyday things around us can make for interesting photographs.

Beginner

Built-in World Maps

Track where you've been shooting; locate Points of Interest.

Preserve and Protect: Got a Backup Plan for Your Photos?

Don't lose those precious photos. Make sure you've got a backup…

Understanding ISO Sensitivity

Photography is built on the three pillars of exposure: shutter speed, aperture and…

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Boudoir Photography: Creating the Sensual Image

Trendy boudoir photography by CherieFoto.

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Understanding Maximum Aperture

Learn how aperture affects the end-result image.

Beginner

Tips for Photographing Birds

Birds make great subjects for photographs; tips for capturing them with your camera.

Beginner

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Assignment: Double Play

Dixie Dixon and Deborah Sandidge take on the Nikon 1 cameras

Getting Creative with White Balance

Try getting creative with your camera's white balance for some interesting results.

Pet Mode

Nikon's new Pet mode lets you capture the expressions and actions of your pet cat or dog automatically.

Photo Ops in Philadelphia

Subject Suggestions from a Seasoned Pro

Creating D-movies with your Nikon D-SLR: Lesson 2

Composition of each scene.

Effects Mode

The D5100 offers special effects that can be used when recording still images or D-movies. They can be found…

Getting Started: How to Hold Your D-SLR Camera

Getting sharper, more in-focus pictures can be as simple as learning how…

Beginner

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Composing Photographs

Tips for making better compositions when photographing in the field

Beginner

Jody Dole Photographs Objects that Catch His Eye

See how commercial shooter Jody Dole uses anything and everything to…

Moiré & False Color

The role of the optical low pass filter in D-SLRs.

Making Great COOLPIX Videos of a Child's Birthday Party

Tips & Tricks from photographer Ann Cutting

Making Great COOLPIX Videos of Your Kid's Sports

Tips & Tricks from photographer Ann Cutting

Making Great COOLPIX Videos on a Vacation

Tips & Tricks from photographer Ann Cutting

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Outside Shots: Cuba See

Tony Sweet makes natural connections in Cuba

Taking Natural Looking Photos of Your Kids

This video with professional photographer Ann Cutting will help you get great…

Beginner

Quick Takes: Eddie Soloway—Photographing the Essence of a Subject

Part II: He’s back—and he has more of his insightful…

Active D-Lighting

Active D-Lighting optimizes high contrast images to restore the shadow and highlight details that are…

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Marketplace: D7100 HD-SLR

The Nikon D7100 is a top-of-the-line performer

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Moving Pictures: Riding the Rails

Riding the Rails for Smooth Moves

In-Camera HDR

When shooting with the In-Camera HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode, the camera automatically combines two…