Learning to Shoot with the Nikon D3200 and D3300

Get up to speed quickly with the essential features and controls of the Nikon D3200 and D3300 cameras.

Introduction

• Welcome
• How to use this course
• Differences between the D3200 and D3300

1. Quick Start

• A guided tour: Buttons, ports, and controls
• Getting ready to shoot
• Powering up
• Taking some shots in Auto mode
• Shooting in scene modes
• Using Guide mode

2. A Closer Look

• Touring the viewfinder
• The information display
• Autofocus basics
• Lens controls
• Shooting with the built-in flash
• Image review and playback
• Changing image quality and size

3. Shooting in Programmed Auto Mode

• What is Programmed Auto mode?
• Changing ISO
• Adjusting exposure compensation
• Using Flexible Program mode

4. Exploring Autofocus

• Understanding focus points and autofocus
• Focus modes: AF-A, AF-S, AF-C
• Focusing manually

5. Understanding Shutter-Release Modes

• Shooting in continuous (burst) mode
• Quiet shutter-release mode
• Using the self-timer
• Using the optional remote control

6. Understanding Exposure Controls

• Understanding and switching between measuring modes
• Exposure lock
• Aperture-Priority Auto mode
• Shutter-Priority Auto mode
• Manual mode
• Long exposure photography
• White balance

7. Beyond the Basics

• More playback options
• Shooting with flash
• Using Picture Controls
• In camera effects
• Using Live View
• Shooting panoramas

8. Shooting Video

• Recording movies
• Attaching an external microphone to the camera
• Playing back, editing, and deleting movies

9. Wireless and GPS

• Using an optional Wireless Mobile Adapter
• Using an optional GPS unit

Conclusion

• Goodbye