May 10, 2009 i have always thought this was a worthwhile feature, but not available on the d4060. Large apertures low fnumbers reduce depth of field, blurring objects behind and in front of the main subject. How to manipulate depth of field on your nikon d5500 dummies. Taking great digital photos with your nikon d5000 is a snap once you know the. Certified for windows vista software and devices have undergone compatibility tests for easeofuse, better performance and enhanced security. Sample video, zoom, autofocus, manual focus, shallow dof, macro, 24p, short film, avchd. Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in for your safety. However i dont get the effect as much as what is shown in the. Depth of field refers to the distance over which objects in a. Nikon d5000 menu navigation and settings tutorial youtube. Heres are some things to remember about depth of field. We try out some depth of field shallow depth of field with the nikon d5200 with a 50 mm lense. How to get shallow depth of field in your digital photos.
Nikon imaging products dslr camera basics depth of field. I have a sony alpha 330 and i normally use the portrait setting if i wanna make the background blur. Mode m manual mode m manual in manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Yesterday after using my d5000 about one year and after more than 25000. Page 102 mode m manual in manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. This guide gives beginners a grasp of the basics with easytounderstand explanations of the features and design of digital singlelens reflex cameras. View and download nikon d5100 reference manual online. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain. Add to that the desire to have a narrow depth of field and a fast enough shutter speed to freeze the blowing sand and you have a perfect scenario. These download terms and conditions agreement constitute a legal agreement between you either an individual or single entity and nikon corporation or its associated company nikon setting forth the terms and conditions governing your download of the operation manual for our products manual. Nikon d5000 afs 1855mm depth of field test youtube. The information can also be used for similar nikon cameras such as the. Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. In focusmode i can only see two options afa and mf.
The look of a photograph is affected by a variety of factors, including exposure, shutter speed, aperture, iso sensitivity, autofocus, white balance, metering, lens, and flash. Getting familiar with the concept of depth of field is one of the biggest steps you can take to becoming a better photographer. This high quality video looks at the important essentials of the d5000. What every photographer should know about manual mode. User manual suggests that the base iso should be 200. Your nikon d5500 allows you to manipulate depth of field.