How to Read Your NIKKOR Lens Barrel

Understanding what all of those markings and designations on your lens really mean.

Understanding Focal Length

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

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Techniques: Flower Power

Focus Stacking for Close-Up Depth and Detail

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Hands On

Lindsay Silverman discusses autofocusing when using teleconverters

How to Photograph a Lunar Eclipse

Learn the techniques needed to shoot lunar eclipses from Mr. Eclipse, Fred Espenak

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Photographing the Night Sky

Astrophotography: tips for making great images of the stars, moon and night sky time-lapse

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How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse

Learn the techniques needed to shoot solar eclipses from Mr. Eclipse, Fred Espenak

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Perspective’s Control

Graham Hobart on Architectural Photography

1 NIKKOR Technology: Retractable Lens Barrel

Retractable lens barrel technology offers ultra-compact lens design.

The Global Reach of Photography

Jim Richardson does his homework to bring back amazing photographs for National…

Underwater Photography

Tips for getting started shooting underwater with David Doubilet

Nikon F-Mount

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

The Challenge of Bird Photography

B. Moose Peterson tells why photographing birds in the field is well worth the…

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Taking Pictures at Dusk and at Night

How do I take pictures at dusk and at night?

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How-To Take Great Photos at the Aquarium

Tips for photographing the fish and creatures that live under water

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Tips for Taking Pictures on Airplanes

For interesting from-the-air photos try these techniques the next time you fly.

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Caring for your Nikon 1 Waterproof Housing

Regular maintenence and care of the WP-N1/WP-N2 will ensure its watertight…

Advanced Wireless Lighting

Advanced wireless lighting is the use of multiple Speedlights set up for wireless remote…

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Understanding Auto ISO

Auto ISO can simplify shooting under changing lighting conditions

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COOLPIX Projector Camera

Take pictures or video and display them with the built-in projector.

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Shooting the Effects of Global Warming

Gary Braasch follows the evidence; the power of photography does the rest.

How to Read Your Camera Manual

Your camera manual, it's not a novel, so don't try reading it cover to cover.

Taking Pictures of Fireworks

Learn how to get great fireworks shots this summer.

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

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

Six Steps to Lighting Magic with Joe McNally

Follow lighting expert Joe McNally's instructions for easy flash photography…

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Here and Now

The added attractions of the D5100.

Understanding Maximum Aperture

Learn how aperture affects the end-result image.

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What is a Lens MTF Chart & How Do I Read It?

MTF charts plot the performance and quality of a lens

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CX Format Image Sensor

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

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Take Better Portraits

Tips for taking a good portrait photo

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Composing Photographs

Tips for making better compositions when photographing in the field

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A Basic Look at the Basics of Exposure

The relationship between aperture, shutter speed and ISO is the basis of every…

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Vibration Reduction

Vibration Reduction (VR) is an image stabilization technology that minimizes blur caused by camera…

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When You Explore All Angles, Better Pictures Happen

Tom Bol explains how changing perspective can make a better image.

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Canyon Country Shooting

Tips for taking great photos of the Southwestern United States

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First Frame: Pursuit

Jack Dykinga on subjects that dictate composition

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One Shot: City Lights

Mark Alberhasky's silhouette of people against bright Times Square signage

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The Sum of the Parts

Making Movies with the D5000

Prime Lenses

What is a prime lens? Well, it's a lens that isn't a zoom. A prime lens has a fixed focal length which means…

Taking Pictures in Cold Weather

Weldon Lee has some tips to keep you taking pictures—even in the cold and snow.

When to Use Graduated Neutral Density Filters

How to use a graduated neutral density filter to decrease extreme light to…

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Skill Set

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

Photographing Intimate Landscapes with Rod Planck

Nature photographer Rod Planck takes a closer look at landscapes.

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3D Focus Tracking

3D focus tracking automatically shifts the focus point to follow the movement of the subject. With the…

Getting Started: How to Hold Your D-SLR Camera

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

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Understanding ISO Sensitivity

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

Zoo and Wildlife Photography

Spend a day at the zoo with wildlife photographer Julie Larsen Maher

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Zoom Lens Maximum Aperture: Fixed and Variable Apertures

Zoom lenses can have either a fixed maximum aperture or a…

Second Time Around

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

Nikon Electronic Format (NEF)

Nikon's RAW file format contains all the image information captured by the camera's sensor.

Lighting Techniques: Light Painting

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

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How a Sports Illustrated Photographer Shoots his Kid's Games

What can a Sports Illustrated photographer teach you about…

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Assignment: Double Play

Dixie Dixon and Deborah Sandidge take on the Nikon 1 cameras

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Live Image Control

Live Image Control lets you preview how certain settings will affect your final image

Photographing Dogs: Capturing Action

Tips for taking better photos of your dog in action.

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How To Take Better Travel Photos

When you're planning your next trip or vacation, spend some time planning for the photos…

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A Light in the Forest

Rod Planck on photographing critters in the field with a Speedlight

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5 Easy Composition Guidelines

Follow 5 easy tips for better photo compositions

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Carol Freeman - Photographing Endangered Species

Carol Freeman is a Naturalist Conservation photographer, her “studio” is…

Photographing Insects and Other Small Creatures

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

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Top Photography Tips from Nikon School Instructors

Learn photography the easy way, at Nikon School

Photo Ops in NYC

Subject Suggestions from a Seasoned Pro

Making Pictures in the Rain

Just because it's raining doesn't mean there aren't great pictures waiting to be made.

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Superstar: D4 Delivers High Speed Performance

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

Taking Close-up Photos

How do I take close-up photos of flowers and small objects?

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Absolutely Free

Creative risk-taking with Lindsay Silverman.

Subject Tracking

Subject Tracking enhances your shooting experience by automatically adjusting focus as it follows the…

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Flash Photography the Easy Way

David Tejada's easy-does-it flash tips

Taking Better Photographs on the Water

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

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Scene Recognition System and Advanced SRS

Nikon's SRS and Advanced SRS recognize the position, color, tones and…

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Hands On: Range Rover

Lindsay Silverman on the many moods of HDR

Getting Creative with Photos and Video

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

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Smart Photo Selector Mode

Smart Photo Selector mode lets the camera do all the work.

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Turning Point

Jim Graham opens his creative eyes

'Shooting the Curl' Gets a Whole New Meaning

Welcome to the surf as Clark Little sees it.

Taking Great Photographs at Airshows

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

Macro Lenses

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

Tips for Shooting Sports

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

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Assignment: Road Trip

Bob Krist pursues persons of interest

51-Point Autofocus System

The 51-point AF system positions 51 points of focus within the frame to allow photographers to…

Tips for Using Your Pop-up Flash

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

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Photographing Water Using the Multiplication Factor Technique

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

Imagine That

Nope, we didn't make a mistake. The photos you see here were not taken by several different photographers;…

Speedlight Tutorial: Day to Night Technique

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

Why Carry a Zoom Lens?

Sometimes using a Zoom-NIKKOR lens is convenient, and sometimes it's a necessity.

Picture Controls Step-by-Step

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

Photojournalist Turned Digital Pioneer Travels the World Taking Pictures

A lifetime of photography takes Nick Didlick…

Time Travels

Steve Heiner shares the art of time-lapse videos.

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Quick Tips for Taking Better Portraits

Suggested Lens choices, exposure settings and focus modes

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Cause and Effect

Peter McBride on documentary photography

Photographing the Night Sky: Star Trails

Astrophotography: tips for making great star trail images

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Tips for Photographing Mountains

Making the most of mountains in landscape photographs

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Lessons from a Travel Photographer

Attention to details has helped make Rosanne Pennella the successful travel…

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Thomas D. Mangelsen Understands the Behavior of the Animals he Photographs

Photography is about much more than taking…

Photograph Family and Friends During the Holidays

The holidays are prime picture-taking time. Get some great tips on…

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Photographing it All

With experience as a newspaper photographer and close to 20 years with Sports Illustrated, George…

Shooting a Rock Concert

Whether you're taking photos at a major rock concert or at your child's school performance, these…

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Sum Total

Stewart Halperin on photographing vibrant colors

Basic Underwater Photography Tips

5 tips to taking better photos under the sea

In Praise of Details

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

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Shooting Abstract Photos that Make the Viewer Guess

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

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First Frame

Layne Kennedy photographs the birds

In a New York Minute: Images of a Long Weekend

Lindsay Silverman spends a weekend shooting with only one D-SLR and lens…

Exposure Compensation When Using i-TTL Gets Easier with the D4

Exposure compensation and flash compensation can be set…

GPS

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

Speedlight Tutorial: Bounce Technique

David Tejada uses Speedlights wirelessly for pleasing portrait illumination

Jody Dole Photographs Objects that Catch His Eye

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

Tips For Making Tempting Food Photos

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