How to use the Love Nest SLR camera

1. Introduction to the buttons on the front of the SLR camera

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First, let’s look at the buttons on the front of the SLR camera. As a professional SLRs have much richer key functions than entry-level SLRs. For example, the depth of field preview button is not available in entry-level models. It can be seen that it is mainly for professional users.

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There are 2 buttons on the upper and lower left side of the lens mount. They are divided into: depth of field preview button and Fn custom function button. .

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Depth of field preview: Press this button, the lens aperture will shrink to the aperture value you set, and it will appear in the viewfinder Found that it darkens instantly. This is because during normal viewing, the camera will automatically expand the lens aperture to the maximum to obtain more light, making the viewfinder very bright and easy to focus. This function is of little use in daily shooting. Only when using a macro lens, you can press the depth of field preview to see whether the subject is completely clear and within the depth of field range, so that you can adjust the aperture value accordingly.

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Fn custom function key: This is one of Nikon’s unique function keys. It mainly allows users to set the Fn function key in the menu. button to set a designated function for quick adjustment during shooting.

There are also two buttons on the right side of the lens mount, namely: lens mount lock and focus drive mode switching button.

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< p> Lens mount lock: As the name suggests, it is used when removing the lens. When you remove the lens, you need to press and hold this button, and then rotate the lens to remove the lens.

Focus drive mode switch key: used to switch between three focus modes, namely: C "continuous focus" is used to shoot moving objects. The system will focus continuously and the shutter can be pressed at any time; S "single focus" "Secondary focus" is used to shoot stationary objects. The system focuses once every half-press of the shutter button. Different from continuous focus, if the camera cannot focus, the shutter cannot be pressed to shoot; M "manual focus" is used to require accurate focus. For use in high-intensity shooting scenarios, such as macro photography, you need to manually turn the lens focus ring to focus the shot.

2. Introduction to the buttons on the back of the SLR camera

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The back of the SLR camera is the main distribution area for the function buttons. There will be a big difference in the number of buttons between professional models and entry-level models. However, in order to improve the versatility of the camera, there is basically no difference in operation. Therefore, professional-level models will be used, and entry-level models are certainly no problem.

Buttons on the left side of the back of the fuselage

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Photo playback: used to play back photos after taking them. In Nikon's entry-level to high-end professional models, this function is displayed with a right arrow icon.

Photo deletion: Used to delete unnecessary photos by pressing this key twice when previewing photos. In Nikon's entry-level to high-end professional models, this function is displayed with a trash can icon.

Menu function key: This key needs to be pressed when entering the Nikon SLR menu settings. In Nikon's entry-level to high-end professional models, this function is displayed using the MENU icon.

Photo file lock: When playing back pictures, if a certain photo is very important and you worry about deleting it by mistake, you can use this function to lock the photo file. The locked photo file attributes will be displayed as read-only on the computer. attribute, but Nikon’s entry-level models such as the D5100 do not have this function. This feature uses a picture of the key as the display.

Photo preview reduction key: You can use this function key to reduce the photo when previewing the photo. Press this key multiple times to increase the number of photos displayed on the same screen. In Nikon's entry-level to high-end professional models, this function is displayed using a magnifying glass icon.

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Photo preview magnification key: You can use this function key to enlarge the photo when previewing the photo. In some high-end professional Nikon models, you can preview photos by pressing the magnification key + the rear wave wheel combination key. In Nikon's entry-level to high-end professional models, this function is displayed using a magnifying glass icon.

Setting confirmation key: All menu operations use this key to confirm the set function. In Nikon's entry-level to high-end professional models, this function is displayed with the OK icon.

3. Introduction to the buttons on the back of the SLR camera

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The upper right button on the back of the camera

On the upper right part of the back, there are mainly: metering mode selection button, auto metering/auto focus lock button, AF focus start button, and rear dial.

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Introduction to the buttons on the back of SLR cameras

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Metering mode selection key: You can select three metering modes, namely spot metering, 3D matrix metering (Nikon's unique technology), and center-weighted metering. In Nikon's entry-level to high-end professional models, this function is displayed using these three icons.

AE auto-metering/AF auto-focus lock button: AE auto-metering lock allows you to lock the measured exposure value. Even if the light changes, the exposure value will not change. The AF autofocus lock button is used to maintain the focus after you complete the focusing operation. Even if you press the shutter halfway to focus again, the focus system will not start. This feature is only available in high-end or mid-range Nikon models.

AF focus start key: This function key is used to start the AF autofocus function and can be used independently as a focus. This feature is only available in high-end or mid-range Nikon models.

Rear function dial: Mainly used in conjunction with the front function dial to adjust aperture or shutter parameters. Their functions can also be interchanged in the menu. In playback preview mode, this key is used to switch photo display parameters.

Four. Introduction to the buttons on the back of the SLR camera

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The lower right button on the back of the fuselage

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Introduction to the buttons on the back of SLR cameras

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Focus/function Selection key: used to select the focus when focusing, or to select different function options in the menu. This multi-directional button is similar to the direction button of a game console. It is very easy to operate and is one of Nikon's features. It can be seen in all entry-level to high-end models.

Focus/function selection key lock: When the lever is moved from the "white point" to "L", the use of the middle function key can be locked.

Focus mode selection key: used to switch between three focus modes, from top to bottom: fully automatic focus mode. You cannot select the focus point when using it. The camera will automatically recognize the object and focus on it. ; Dynamic area autofocus, you can choose the focus point when using it. When focusing, the camera will use the focus point you selected and several focus points around it to assist focusing. This function is mainly used for shooting moving objects; single zone focus, When using it, you can select one of the 51 focus points to focus, which is also one of the most commonly used functions. The focus mode selection button is only available on Nikon's mid-to-high-end models, and entry-level and low-end models must be set and used in the menu.

Back screen parameter information display key: used to display relevant parameter information on the screen. In Nikon's entry-level to high-end professional models, this function is displayed using the info icon.

Introduction to the buttons on the top of the SLR camera

On the left shoulder of the fuselage are some commonly used buttons, namely photo format (quality) selection button, white balance selection button, shooting function selection button, ISO sensitivity selection button.

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Photo format (quality) selection key: Press and hold this function key and turn the front or rear wheel to select Choose photo format or photo quality. In Nikon's entry-level to high-end professional models, this function is displayed using the "QUAL" icon.

White balance selection key: Press and hold this function key and turn the front or rear dial to select different white balance modes. In Nikon's entry-level to high-end professional models, this function is displayed using the "WB" icon.

ISO sensitivity selection key: Press and hold this button and turn the front or rear dial to select different ISO sensitivities. In Nikon's entry-level to high-end professional models, this function is displayed using the "ISO" icon.

Shooting mode selection key: This function key will only be used in high-end or mid-range Nikon models. Entry-level and low-end models have to go to the menu to make relevant settings. Below I will introduce what these functions are used for.

S: Single shot.

CL: Low-speed continuous shooting, the number of low-speed continuous shooting can be set in the menu.

CH: High continuous shooting, you can set the number of high continuous shooting shots in the menu.

LV: Live view function, you can focus and view shooting through the back screen just like using DC.

M-up: Reflector pre-up. Using this function will raise the reflector before the shutter opens, and then the shutter will open and close normally. This can reduce the jitter caused by the vibration of the reflector. This feature is only available on mid-to-high-end Nikon models.

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Introduction to the buttons on the right shoulder of the SLR camera

On the top of the right shoulder, there are the main exposure adjustment buttons , can be operated independently by holding the right hand of the fuselage.

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Introduction to the right shoulder buttons of SLR cameras

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Shutter button: Mainly used for shooting. Half-press it to start autofocus, and fully press it to take photos.

Power/Screen Light Switch: The switch control of the camera's main power supply. When it is moved to the position where the light bulb icon is displayed, the screen background light is turned on. This function is very useful when adjusting parameter settings in a low-light environment. .

Exposure mode selection key: Press and hold this key, and then turn the function dial to switch to different exposure modes, including: A aperture priority, S speed priority, P program exposure, MManual exposure. This function key is only found in mid-range and high-end Nikon machines. In entry-level low-end models, it is realized through the function mode dial on the right shoulder.

Exposure compensation selection key: When metering, add or subtract compensation to the metering parameters. The specific operation is to hold down this key and turn the rear function dial.

Through the above detailed introduction, I think Xiao Zhao should have an in-depth understanding of the use of various function buttons of SLR cameras. If you use other brands or types of cameras, the functions of the buttons are basically the same, but the designs of different brands and manufacturers are somewhat different. However, you only need to master the operation of some basic function buttons, such as the white balance button and the exposure compensation button. , exposure mode selection buttons, etc., you can use all the equipment, and you will no longer be troubled by manuals.