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Marketplace: D7100 HD-SLR

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

Live View Shooting Modes

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

Effects Mode

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

Top Ten Trek Tips from the Trail with Mark Alberhasky

The top 10 questions asked of Mark Alberhasky on photo treks may…

Getting the "Cool" Look

My daughter, Kiara, wanted some pictures of herself with her new guitar. She was looking for some…

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Motion Detection

Motion Detection helps you take sharper pictures

Tips for Photographing Birds

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

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Quick Tips for Taking Better Portraits

Suggested Lens choices, exposure settings and focus modes

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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

Balancing Photo Exposures with Nikon's Active D-Lighting

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

3D Color Matrix Metering II

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

Zoo and Wildlife Photography

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

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Marketplace: Step by Step

Taking it easy with the D3200

Built-in World Maps

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

Exposure Bracketing: The Creative Insurance Policy

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

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GPS

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

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Superstar: D4 Delivers High Speed Performance

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

Scene Auto Selector

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

Joe McNally and the new SB-910 AF Speedlight

Behind the Scenes of a Marketing Campaign Shoot

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Getting Creative with Photos and Video

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

Quick Takes: Eddie Soloway - Photographic Adventures

Part I: Eddie Soloway's images result from a youthful sense of…

Shooting for Better Photos? Details Can Make the Difference.

Moose Peterson photographs the small details that tell the…

Taking Better Photographs on the Water

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

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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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When to Use Graduated Neutral Density Filters

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

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VR Image Stabilization

VR image stabilization technology detects vertical and horizontal movement and offsets it by…

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Top Photography Tips from Nikon School Instructors

Learn photography the easy way, at Nikon School

Flash of Inspiration

Bob Krist shoots with the COOLPIX P7100 and Speedlights

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Photographing the Night Sky: Star Trails

Astrophotography: tips for making great star trail images

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How to Photograph a Lunar Eclipse

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

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Smart Photo Selector Mode

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

Flash Points: The Control of Light

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

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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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Vibration Reduction

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

Creating D-movies with your Nikon D-SLR

Using the D-movie Mode to Capture HD Video.

3D Focus Tracking

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

D-Movie Mode

Nikon advances D-Movie functionality with groundbreaking technologies.

Creating D-movies with your Nikon D-SLR: Lesson 4

Adding audio to your HD video.

In-Camera HDR

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

How to Shoot Landscapes

Learn some of the basics for taking better landscape photos.

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Take Better Portraits

Tips for taking a good portrait photo

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Sum Total

Stewart Halperin on photographing vibrant colors

Photo Ops in NYC

Subject Suggestions from a Seasoned Pro

Add Interest to Photographs with Framing Elements

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

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Comfort Zone

Ryan Brenizer on photographing weddings with prime NIKKORs

Tool Talk

Mike Corrado on the gear that shapes the light.

3D Mode

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

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Slow View

Slow View technology helps you capture an exact moment in time

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

Exposure compensation and flash compensation can be set…

Add a Human Element to Your Photographs

Applying this simple technique will add interest to your photos.

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Getting Started: How to Hold Your D-SLR Camera

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

Beginner

Always Be Prepared To Grab The Great Shot

Event photographers specialize in being "Jacks of all Trades."

Basic Underwater Photography Tips

5 tips to taking better photos under the sea

Taking Pictures of Fireworks

Learn how to get great fireworks shots this summer.

Lighting Techniques: Light Painting

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

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Wired and Wireless File Transfer

Wired or wireless options lets you transfer image files from the camera to computer when…

Action Control

Swing camera in the air to control settings.

Making Great COOLPIX Videos of a Child's Birthday Party

Tips & Tricks from photographer Ann Cutting

Why Carry a Zoom Lens?

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

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

Nikon Resources to Find the Photography Information You Need

Here are some tips to help you find the information you…

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Live Image Control

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

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Hands On

Lindsay Silverman discusses autofocusing when using teleconverters

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Understanding Auto ISO

Auto ISO can simplify shooting under changing lighting conditions

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Workshop: The Basics

Four Tips for Capturing Action Photos from Michael Clark

Absolutely Free

Creative risk-taking with Lindsay Silverman.

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Assignment: Road Trip

Bob Krist pursues persons of interest

Bill Coleman: A Long Term Photo Project

Whether shooting the Amish of Pennsylvania or the landscapes of Maine or Italy,…

DX NIKKOR Lenses

Nikon Digital SLRs FX and DX sensors

Taking Close-up Photos

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

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What it Takes

David X. Tejada on minimalist lighting with Speedlights

The Sum of the Parts

Making Movies with the D5000

Capturing the Essence of an Athlete in Photographs

Although many photographers look for the perfect moment, what Dave…

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Control Color for Maximum Impact

David Mendelsohn shoots color as monochrome

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Miles of Aisles

Kevin Kubota establishes his clients' comfort level before the wedding, so that on the big day they will…

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The Edge: On The Scene

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

How a Sports Illustrated Photographer Shoots his Kid's Games

What can a Sports Illustrated photographer teach you about…

Extreme Adventure

Adventure photographer Corey Rich goes to great lengths—and great heights— to get the shot.

'Shooting the Curl' Gets a Whole New Meaning

Welcome to the surf as Clark Little sees it.

Dustin Snipes: Rising Star

Photographer has a flair for capturing unique portraits of athletes and sports action

Strategy Sessions

Doug Gordon on wedding photography

Geotagging: Do More with your Images and Videos

GPS, Geolocation and Geotagging

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Boudoir Photography: Creating the Sensual Image

Trendy boudoir photography by CherieFoto.

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Taking Pictures at Dusk and at Night

How do I take pictures at dusk and at night?

Advanced

Advanced Wireless Lighting

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

Macro Lenses

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

Shooting Abstract Photos that Make the Viewer Guess

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

Taking Great Photographs at Airshows

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

High Dynamic Range Photography

Why and How to Shoot HDR Images

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

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

Panoramas

Simple Steps to Big Pictures

Advanced

Here and Now

The added attractions of the D5100.

Bokeh for Beginners

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

In Praise of Details

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

Beginner

How to Read Your Camera Manual

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

Nikon 1 Advanced Camera with Interchangeable Lens System

Revolutionary camera system designed for today’s picture taker.

What to do When you Need Stills while Shooting HD Video

Shoot simultaneously or save a frame options with the D4 D-SLR.

ISO Control

For digital photography, ISO refers to the sensitivity of the camera's sensor. The ISO setting is one of…

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How to Take Pictures of Water Using Long Exposures

Getting that "silky" look when photographing moving water isn't…

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One Shot: City Lights

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

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Photographing Sports Indoors and Out

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

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The DX and FX Formats

Understand the differences between the formats to determine which is the one for you.

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A Light in the Forest

Rod Planck on photographing critters in the field with a Speedlight

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Photograph Family and Friends During the Holidays

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

Beginner

How to Read Your NIKKOR Lens Barrel

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