Tips for using Nikon P90

Notes on shooting settings

Using live view

Nikon D90 has added a live view function, which is very useful for taking low-angle photos and facing different scenes. View more intuitively.

Turn on the live view function with one click and move the focus frame for flexible framing

To turn on the live view function, just press the LV button on the back of the fuselage, and the display will display the currently shot image. Picture, focusing is like optical viewfinding. It is completed by pressing the shutter halfway. The focusing speed is relatively slow. When the viewfinder frame displays green, you can press the shutter button to complete the shooting.

Open the menu to set the focus option. Select the autofocus item in the personal settings menu.

Select the new focus mode of live view autofocus, face priority.

Half Press the shutter button and a yellow focus frame will appear. Wait for the focus frame to turn green to indicate correct focus

With live view, the popular face recognition function on consumer-grade digital cameras can also be implemented on SLRs. Press MENU button, select "Autofocus" in the personal settings menu, and then select "Live View Autofocus". At this time, you can see that in addition to setting the general focus frame size, there is also a face priority function. Click to turn on this function. When focusing, half-press the shutter towards the face, and a yellow focus frame will appear to frame the face. After it turns green, the shutter can be pressed to complete the exposure.

How to set exposure bracketing

Exposure bracketing is used when shooting scenes with a high light ratio. When we are not sure whether the exposure value is correct, we use bracketing exposure to take multiple pictures with different exposures. Value-for-money photos can reduce regrets from taking unsatisfactory photos.

Press and hold the key and use the dial to set bracketing exposure parameters. Turn the front dial to adjust the exposure offset.

Turn the rear dial to adjust the number of shots. Set the white balance through menu options. Bracketing

Turn on the bracketing function by pressing and holding BKT and turning the dial. Turn the front dial to complete the exposure offset. Use one-third of the exposure as the step value. Turn the rear dial to adjust the shooting frame. Number, there are 2 and 3 shots to choose from. When selecting 2 shots, you can choose overexposure offset or underexposure offset. Through the bracketing option in the setting menu, you can use the BKT button to complete the setting of white balance bracketing. The method is similar to the method of manually setting the white balance.

Press and hold the WB button and turn the dial to adjust the white balance. Turn the rear dial. Switch to PRE mode

Press and hold the WB button again until the word PRE flashes

After focusing on the white object, the word GOOD appears to indicate successful setting

To set a custom white balance, first press the WB button. While holding it, turn the rear dial to select the PRE gear. Then press and hold the WB button again until the PRE gear flashes, indicating that sampling is available. The lens selects manual focus and aims at white or white balance. Gray objects fill the frame with a single color. Just press the shutter in A mode. When the word GOOD appears, it means the setting is successful. Otherwise, NO GOOD appears and needs to be reset.

Set up the body’s autofocus auxiliary light. When shooting in a poorly lit environment, we need to turn on the body’s autofocus auxiliary light to help us focus.

Select the a3 option for autofocus in the personal settings menu and set it to the ON state

Pressing the shutter button will activate the focus assist light with a brightness range of about 3 meters

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Press the MENU button to select autofocus in the personal settings menu, then select the a3 built-in autofocus auxiliary light, and select ON to turn it on. This means that the autofocus auxiliary light will automatically light up when we press the shutter button. It will be useful in dim environments. It can ensure that objects within about 3 meters are bright enough and in focus.

Use the help function to learn camera settings

The Nikon D90 has increasingly rich functions. It is inevitable to encounter functions that you do not understand when using it. Friends who do not want to read the manual can use the machine to Check out the Show Annotation function in the app to learn about its usefulness. Press when the menu is displayed? key to display comments about related options

Displaying comments is very simple. Just press the "?" key when highlighting the selected item. This key is the same as the WB key and will display the relevant Note. Set a custom Fn key to improve shooting efficiency

The Fn key located on the inside of the handle can be used to set the required function settings, making it easier to operate faster when high-efficiency shooting is required.

The Fn key is in this position, and it is easy to use. Press the MENU key to enter the menu

Select the designated FUNC button on the control page to have various customization options to choose from

The position of the Fn key is set so that it can be pressed with the index finger when holding the handle, which facilitates quick setting. During setting, press the MENU key to enter the menu, select the control page, and enter the third item "Assign FUNC button" to set Customize multiple quick setting functions, and you can use the display comment function to view and then set.

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3. Shooting using multiple exposures

Multiple exposures are a shooting technique used in film cameras, which means that the same film can be shot without changing the film. Multiple exposures are used for shooting night scenes in practical applications. Through multiple exposures, the scenery before the sky is dark can be combined with the lights of the city at night to show a prosperous atmosphere. In the digital age, the multiple exposure function It is an in-camera synthesis and can also be completed through post-processing. However, this function produces better effects and eliminates the cumbersome post-processing.

The most basic requirement for using multiple exposures is to use a tripod to ensure that the position of the multiple exposures remains unchanged, otherwise ghosting effects will occur.

Use a tripod to turn off the anti-shake function and select multiple exposures in the menu

You can choose the number of shots, 2 or 3. The dynamic D-Lighting setting value is higher

< p> When using a tripod, it is best to turn off the anti-shake function to prevent interference. The multiple exposure setting of the D90 is in the shooting menu page. Enter the selectable number of shots. There are 2 and 3 shots to choose from. Choose according to your needs. The number of shots for each shot The exposure should be underexposed according to the number of shots taken. When shooting night scenes, setting the dynamic D-Lighting value to a higher value will help make the brightness of the picture more balanced.

Use a black cover to cover half of the picture for the first time and cover the other half for the second time.

Through the multiple exposure function, we can take more creative pictures and take advantage of its multiple exposures. The characteristics of multiple exposures can record different states of the same object in different positions in the same picture. The specific operation is to use a black cover to cover the part of the scene that does not need to be photographed, press the shutter for the first time, and then cover the part of the last shot to shoot the second time. If the exposure is successful, an object can appear twice in the same picture. Second-rate. The sample below roughly expresses the process. The same person appears in the same picture in different postures. However, since it is the first time for the author to use this function, there are some mistakes in the operation. The covering must be in the same position twice. Otherwise, there will be parts of the proof that are obviously too bright after being exposed twice, and ghosting will appear due to the vibration of the camera body during shooting. This is a function that requires constant exploration to take successful photos. It requires constant exploration. try.

4. Precautions for taking landscape photos

Landscape photography is a favorite subject of many photography enthusiasts, but taking a good landscape photo requires more additional equipment. Here we only discuss the use of cameras. Regarding the use of filters, you can obtain relevant knowledge through other channels.

The most common focal length for taking landscape photos is at the wide-angle end

Install a lens hood to prevent flares

Set a lower sensitivity

Settings The lowest value is L1.0.

There is no hard and fast rule for the focal length used for shooting landscapes, but when you want to express a broad momentum and the environment is not very wide and the space can be expressed with a telephoto, use a wide-angle The end becomes important. Considering the magnification of the D90, the focal length indicated on the lens needs to be multiplied by 1.5, so the wide-angle end is actually equivalent to 27mm in vision. To express the spaciousness and reduce the "falling down" phenomenon caused by spatial perspective, it is best to choose a lens between 23mm and 33mm. When shooting landscapes in a backlit environment, you need to use a hood to prevent some flares from appearing. .

Generally speaking, when the outdoor light is sufficient, you can use a lower sensitivity to shoot to reduce the generation of noise. Press and hold the ISO button, and adjust the rear dial to the lowest value L1.0, that is, ISO100 is more suitable.

Set the dynamic D-Lighting to a higher value

Nikon digital SLR has the setting of the dynamic D-Lighting function. When it is turned on, it can greatly increase the latitude. When shooting landscapes, It is especially useful when shooting pictures with high-brightness backgrounds. It can greatly preserve the details of the picture. When setting, choose high or extremely high, which is more effective when taking landscape photos. However, it is not recommended to use extremely high settings in general light environments, as there will be slight blurring. Loss of image quality.

5. Methods of shooting high-speed moving objects

For fast-moving objects, there are two expression techniques when shooting, one is to show the sense of speed of the object, and the other is It is the moment when the solidified object is in motion. The former is suitable for expressing the movement characteristics of objects, while the latter is a technique most commonly used by sports reporters, which can reflect the excitement of sports moments.

The simplest way to shoot is to use shutter priority. Use manual exposure in M ??mode for better control.

Use low sensitivity to capture beautiful moments during the day. Use slow shutter speed. Always enable continuous mode. Shooting function

When we need to express the sense of speed of an object, we often use a slow shutter, such as the car in the sample photo. We can reduce the shutter speed to a certain level and use the D90’s following focus to By pressing the shutter while the car is moving, you can ensure that the subject is in focus, while the background will produce a blur that reflects the speed. What you need to do before shooting is to lower the sensitivity. You can use the lowest ISO100 to ensure that the subject is not in focus at a slower shutter speed. Overexposure will occur.

The mode can choose shutter priority, it is best to use M mode, which can better control the exposure.

For snapshots, we need to increase the sensitivity. Thanks to the high sensitivity noise control of the D90, there is still good image quality even at ISO800. Turn on the continuous shooting function and hold down the shutter button. Turn the rear dial with the mode button to adjust to the high-speed continuous shooting mode. The continuous shooting of 4.5 frames per second can complete the shooting of a series of sports. Then select the most suitable picture and set the shutter speed as high as possible to ensure that there is no shortage. Exposure is completed when exposed.

6. Macro Photography Method

Macro photography has its own unique charm, which is also a subject that many photographers love. Naturally, it is best to use a macro lens for macro photography. , can express the details of small objects very well, but many lenses can also have good results in shooting macro subjects.

Use telephoto to take macro-themed photos and use A mode

When handheld, turn on the anti-shake function and use a tripod to better stabilize the camera

Shooting micro From the subject, the telephoto end is more commonly used, which can blur the background and effectively highlight the subject. In the sample, the background is blurred well, and the light spot appears circular. In an outdoor environment, using A-speed aperture priority can meet the needs of most not-demanding shots. Shooting can be completed by following the exposure compensation principle of whitening and blackening. When using it handheld, the anti-shake function should be turned on to ensure sharp images. If it is not troublesome, it would be better to use a tripod, but the maneuverability is relatively low, making it impossible to catch wind and shadow.

Press the shutter halfway and use the direction keys to select the focus point. Press the depth of field preview to observe the degree of background blur.

The 11 focus points of the D90 can be switched by using the direction keys when the shutter is half-pressed. It is very useful when taking pictures to facilitate accurate focusing. Press the depth of field preview button located in the lower right corner of the lens to observe the background blur