Technical Guide
Digital SLR camera
Portrait — photo expression supported by high picture quality ......................................................... 2/3
Product shooting — effective use of a PC-E NIKKOR lens ................................................................ 4/5
Food shooting — supported by Capture NX 2 software .................................................................... 6/7
Utilizing Picture Controls ................................................................................................................... 8/9
Studio shooting workflow............................................................................................................... 10/11
Image expression comparison [D3X vs 30-megapixel model] —
superiority of D3X + Capture NX 2 ........................................ 12/13
Actual lens comparison — advantage of Nano Crystal Coat ....................................................... 14/15
Optimal white balance setting ........................................................................................................ 16/17
Live View (Tripod mode) shooting ....................................................................................................... 18
RAW mode selection .......................................................................................................................... 19
Recommended camera settings .................................................................................................... 20/21
Lens selection in portrait shooting ................................................................................................. 22/23
PC-E lens selection ........................................................................................................................ 24/25
Effective use of Capture NX 2
Apply “Unsharp Mask” only to eyes ....................................................................................... 26
“Noise Reduction” makes skin smoother ................................................................................ 27
Reflector effect after shot -1-: reducing shadows on the face ................................................. 28
Reflector effect after shot -2-: brighten only a specific area .................................................... 29
“Auto Retouch Brush” removes unwanted details .............................................................. 30/31
Version 1.0 English edition
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