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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Add Interest to Photographs with Framing Elements

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

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Summer Lyn: Photographing Babies, Toddlers & Kids

Careful planning or just being lucky—both can work in your favor.

What to do When you Need Stills while Shooting HD Video

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

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Smart Photo Selector Mode

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

Pet Mode

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

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A Light in the Forest

Rod Planck on photographing critters in the field with a Speedlight

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Slow View

Slow View technology helps you capture an exact moment in time

Easy Panorama Mode

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

Creatively Photographing Objects Up Close

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

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Camera Technique: Looking Into the Viewfinder, Not Through it

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

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Yes, I Pan: Pursuing the Bigger Picture

Tony Sweet on creating panoramas

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Essential Elements

Randy Ziegler on simplicity in compositions, gear and advice

Just Say Mo. Slow-Mo that is.

Steve Heiner shoots slow-motion video

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5 Easy Composition Guidelines

Follow 5 easy tips for better photo compositions

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3D Mode

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

Time Travels

Steve Heiner shares the art of time-lapse videos.

DX NIKKOR Lenses

Nikon Digital SLRs FX and DX sensors

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Comfort Zone

Ryan Brenizer on photographing weddings with prime NIKKORs

51-Point Autofocus System

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

Tips for Photographing Mountains

Making the most of mountains in landscape photographs

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Workshop: The Basics

Four Tips for Capturing Action Photos from Michael Clark

How to Shoot Landscapes

Learn some of the basics for taking better landscape photos.

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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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Online Exclusive: Time Lapse Photography Adds Interest to your D-Movies

Speed up time with interval shooting.

Online Exclusive: Slow Motion

Add variety to your videos with slow motion footage

Taking Photographs of Alligators and Other Swamp Life

Get out and take a hike—just don't forget to bring your camera.

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First Frame

Layne Kennedy photographs the birds

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Take Better Portraits

Tips for taking a good portrait photo

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How a Sports Illustrated Photographer Shoots his Kid's Games

What can a Sports Illustrated photographer teach you about…

Taking Close-up Photos

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

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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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Reflex Action: A Surf Photographer's Top Tips

Surf shooter Jay Watson offers tips for getting great surfing action photos

Photographing Water Using the Multiplication Factor Technique

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

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Mentor Trekking in Costa Rica with Bill Durrence

A Mentor Series instructor leads a group of photo trekkers through the…

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The Edge: On The Scene

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

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Assignment: Single Handed

Gary Yost: Fire-Watcher on the Mountain

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Outside Shots: Cuba See

Tony Sweet makes natural connections in Cuba

Basic Underwater Photography Tips

5 tips to taking better photos under the sea

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

Extraordinary photography from the world's greatest…

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Andrew Kornylak: Reality Show

Authenticity in photography

Photography Lighting Tutorial Part 2 - Control of Color

Go on location with Joe McNally for a video tutorial on lighting…

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Flash Photography the Easy Way

David Tejada's easy-does-it flash tips

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First Frame: Old Money

Cameron Knowlton uses light painting technique to shoot old money

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Parting Shot: The Spinners

Blaine Harrington photographs acrobats in mid-air

Repeating Flash Lighting Technique

Joe McNally uses the technique of repeating flash to capture the grace of balletic…

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Photography Lighting Tutorial Part 1 - Control of Color

Go on location with Joe McNally for a video tutorial on lighting…

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Taking Better Photographs of the American West

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

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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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Techniques: Flower Power

Focus Stacking for Close-Up Depth and Detail

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Workshop: Places to Stand

Michael Clark on Three Words: Location, Location, Location

Live View Shooting Modes

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

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Outside Shots: Go Long

Tony Sweet on revealing the invisible in images

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 the Curl' Gets a Whole New Meaning

Welcome to the surf as Clark Little sees it.

John Shaw: A Photographer's Vision Simplified

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

The Challenge of Bird Photography

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

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How to Read Your Camera Manual

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

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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One Shot: City Lights

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

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First Frame: Lemonade

Petr Brodík's abstract look at photographing lemons and water drops

Panoramas

Simple Steps to Big Pictures

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Rapid Response: Cruising with the Flagship

Joe McNally shoots with the flagship D4 D-SLR

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The Inspired Image

Communication is key for Dixie Dixon in creating stunning images

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Perspective’s Control

Graham Hobart on Architectural Photography

Taking Better Photographs on the Water

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

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How To Grow Your Garden Photography Skills

Taking great photographs of your own garden is easy with a few simple tips

How to Photograph a Lunar Eclipse

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

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Moving Pictures: Riding the Rails

Riding the Rails for Smooth Moves

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Sum Total

Stewart Halperin on photographing vibrant colors

Master Class: Just Watch and Learn

Steve Heiner discusses moviemaking inspiration

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Assignment: Road Trip

Bob Krist pursues persons of interest

In a New York Minute: Images of a Long Weekend

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

Understanding Maximum Aperture

Learn how aperture affects the end-result image.

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Six Steps to Lighting Magic with Joe McNally

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

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Image Overlay: Combining Images Together In-Camera

Image Overlay lets you combine multiple images together in-camera

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Tool Talk

Mike Corrado on the gear that shapes the light.

D-Movie Mode

Nikon advances D-Movie functionality with groundbreaking technologies.

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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Assignment: Double Play

Dixie Dixon and Deborah Sandidge take on the Nikon 1 cameras

Capturing Cats in Pictures

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

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Flash of Inspiration

Bob Krist shoots with the COOLPIX P7100 and Speedlights

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Quick Tips for Taking Better Portraits

Suggested Lens choices, exposure settings and focus modes

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Understanding Auto ISO

Auto ISO can simplify shooting under changing lighting conditions

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Walkabout

Talk a photo walk with Nikon pro Lindsay Silverman.

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Remotely taking photographs

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

What it Takes

David X. Tejada on minimalist lighting with Speedlights

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When You Explore All Angles, Better Pictures Happen

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

Macro Lenses

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

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Top Photography Tips from Nikon School Instructors

Learn photography the easy way, at Nikon School

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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…

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: Dynamic Duos of Storytelling Skill

Corey Rich and Celin Serbo collaborate on assignment

Pete Turner: Master of Color Photography

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

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

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

Second Time Around

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

Extreme Adventure

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

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Competitive Edge

Andrew Hancock on sports photography

COOLPIX: Top Choice for Vacation Camera

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

Dustin Snipes: Rising Star

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

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Proview: Whether to Tether

Rob Van Petten on tethered shooting

Taking Pictures of Fireworks

Learn how to get great fireworks shots this summer.

Bokeh for Beginners

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

Shooting a Rock Concert

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

New Tricks

Time to get moving with Lindsay Silverman