Advanced Wireless Lighting

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

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Andrew Kornylak: Reality Show

Authenticity in photography

Image Overlay: Combining Images Together In-Camera

Image Overlay lets you combine multiple images together in-camera

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Take Control of Color using Picture Controls

Diana Robinson gets the color she wants with Picture Controls in-camera and…

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

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

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Rich Clarkson: The Right Place at the Right Time to Get the Shots

Rich Clarkson, an acclaimed photojournalist, who…

Learning How to Use Your Camera's Histogram

The histogram is a useful tool that analyzes tonal range and helps in…

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Nikon 1 Advanced Camera with Interchangeable Lens System

Revolutionary camera system designed for today’s picture taker.

Michael Crouser: Dog Run

Sometimes a small idea can turn into something much bigger. That's what happened to photographer…

Easy Panorama Mode

The Easy Panorama Mode combines multiple shots into a seamless 180- or 360-degree panoramic picture.

Getting Started: How to Change a D-SLR Lens

Learn the steps to changing your camera's lens.

Beginner

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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Shooting Abstract Photos that Make the Viewer Guess

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

How To Take Better Travel Photos

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

Beginner

1 NIKKOR Technology: Retractable Lens Barrel

Retractable lens barrel technology offers ultra-compact lens design.

Taking Pictures in Cold Weather

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

Jody Dole Photographs Objects that Catch His Eye

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

3D Mode

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

Exposure Bracketing: The Creative Insurance Policy

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

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Underwater Photography

Tips for getting started shooting underwater with David Doubilet

Taking Natural Looking Photos of Your Kids

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

Beginner

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Take Better Portraits

Tips for taking a good portrait photo

Beginner

When to Use Graduated Neutral Density Filters

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

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Setting White Balance

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

Beginner

COOLPIX Projector Camera

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

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Top Photography Tips from Nikon School Instructors

Learn photography the easy way, at Nikon School

CX Format Image Sensor

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

Picture Controls Step-by-Step

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

Quick Takes: Eddie Soloway - Photographic Imagination

Part III: Eddie Soloway wraps up the series with a simple question.

How to Read Your Camera Manual

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

ISO Control

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

Advanced

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

Deciding which technique to use with…

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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…

Dress-up Days

David Mendelsohn shoots a long-term personal project

Making Great COOLPIX Videos on a Vacation

Tips & Tricks from photographer Ann Cutting

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The Global Reach of Photography

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

Carol Freeman - Photographing Endangered Species

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

How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse

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

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Remotely taking photographs

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

Photographing the Night Sky

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

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Shooting Spectacular Sunrises and Sunsets

Jim Harmer’s tips for photographing at dawn and dusk

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Active D-Lighting

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

Shooting Wirelessly with Nikon Digital Cameras and Wi-Fi Adapters

Enjoy wireless transfer of images with Wi-Fi compatible…

Beginner

Shooting a Rock Concert

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

Macro Lenses

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

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Smart Photo Selector Mode

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

Balancing Photo Exposures with Nikon's Active D-Lighting

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

Panoramas

Simple Steps to Big Pictures

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Unique Maternity Portraits

Jennifer Loomis on Maternity Photography

Capturing Cats in Pictures

With a little patience you too can make great pictures of your pet cat or kitten.

Beginner

NIKON WORLD ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: These Just In: D3S Images From Space

Extraordinary photography from the world's greatest…

Taking Better Photographs on the Water

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

Beginner

Photographing Sports Indoors and Out

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

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Extreme Adventure

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

Photographing an RIT Big Shot

Light painting technique used on a grand scale

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Effects Mode

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

Understanding Focal Length

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

Beginner

Moose Peterson: How to Photograph Winter Landscapes

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

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Smart Portrait System

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

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Setting up the COOLPIX S800c

The COOLPIX S800c offers wireless connectivity, learn how to set it up easily

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Shooting the Effects of Global Warming

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

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

Photography is about much more than taking…

Making Pictures in the Rain

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

Beginner

DX NIKKOR Lenses

Nikon Digital SLRs FX and DX sensors

How to Photograph Lightning

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

Tips for Taking Pictures on Airplanes

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

Beginner

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Notebook: Reel World

Joseph Holmes' Projectionist Project

Top Ten Trek Tips from the Trail with Mark Alberhasky

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

Add a Human Element to Your Photographs

Applying this simple technique will add interest to your photos.

Beginner

Live View Shooting Modes

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

Moiré & False Color

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

In Praise of Details

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

Beginner

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iPhone App

Nikon’s new iPhone app gives you anytime, anywhere access to Learn & Explore educational and editorial…

Pete Turner: Master of Color Photography

Pete Turner is a master of color, but he's also a master of content and mystery.

Taking Pictures of Fireworks

Learn how to get great fireworks shots this summer.

Taking Better Photographs of the American West

When you get a chance to visit the open prairies, and photograph ranchers…

Beginner

The Long Run

Jim Brandenburg chases the light

COOLPIX: Top Choice for Vacation Camera

Nikon's compact digital cameras are packed with features that let you make great…

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First Frame: Old Money

Cameron Knowlton uses light painting technique to shoot old money

What Your Favorite Films Can Teach You About Making Films

Steve Heiner creates a short D-movie based on blockbusters that…

The Challenge of Bird Photography

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

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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

Racing Days

Fast boats, faster frames with Jody Dole

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One Shot: City Lights

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

Beginner

Multi Story

In which smart gets smarter

Taking Close-up Photos

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

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The Human Connection in Photos

Photojournalist Bob Pearson captures the human aspect of news stories

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Converting Motion Snapshots for Viewing on a Computer

Simple how-to guide to converting Motion Snapshot files on a Mac or…

Early Adopter

Rob Van Petten's (formerly) super-secret assignment

Tips for Shooting Sports

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

John Shaw: A Photographer's Vision Simplified

See how one of the foremost nature, outdoor and natural history…

Think About Your Subject Before You Begin Shooting

Find out why thinking about your photos can be as important as taking…

Flash Points: The Control of Light

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

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Composing Photographs

Tips for making better compositions when photographing in the field

Beginner

High Dynamic Range Photography

Why and How to Shoot HDR Images

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Flash of Inspiration

Bob Krist shoots with the COOLPIX P7100 and Speedlights

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Cherie Steinberg Coté: Capturing the Wedding Vibe

For Cherie Steinberg Coté being a wedding photographer means wearing…

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Competitive Edge

Andrew Hancock on sports photography

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The Versatile Appeal of the D600

See what makes the D600 an appealing camera

Creating D-movies with your Nikon D-SLR

Using the D-movie Mode to Capture HD Video.

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Reaction Time

John Solano says that for him, photographing weddings is a lot like photographing sports.

GPS

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

Dustin Snipes: Rising Star

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