Nikon D800 and D810: Tips, Tricks, & Techniques

Go beyond the factory settings and make shooting with your Nikon D800 or Nikon D810 camera faster and more responsive with this collection of customization tips.

Introduction

• Welcome

1. Autofocus Systems

• Configuring back button autofocus
• Understanding the autofocus system
• Working in single-point autofocus
• Understanding the dynamic-area autofocus system
• Understanding group-area autofocus and the 5 points
• Understanding AF modes that aren't recommended
• Understanding the essentials of advanced autofocus
• Exploring a few more options in advanced autofocus

2. Customizing Shooting Options

• Exploring the advantages of aperture priority
• Understanding how to maximize Auto ISO
• Working in live view
• Understanding how to use My Menu

3. Best Practices

• Reviewing some best practices
• Zeroing out the camera and final tips