In this course, photographer and author Ben Long details the features, controls, and options in the Nikon D800 digital SLR. The course begins with an overview of what a digital SLR is and a tour of the camera’s basic components. Ben then discusses the camera’s basic operation: changing lenses, navigating the menus, shooting in automatic mode, reviewing and managing photos on the camera’s LCD screen, and transferring photos to a computer.

Ben also discusses white balance options, advanced metering and autofocus controls, flash, live view, and video shooting. The course ends with a chapter on maintenance, including sensor- and camera-cleaning and care tips.
Topics include:
What is a DSLR?
Attaching lenses
Powering up and down
Formatting the media card
Holding the camera
Shooting in the Auto and Program modes
Changing the ISO
Controlling autofocus and white balance
Using a self-timer
Working with the exposure control options
Activating Live View
Shooting video