lesson 01 getting started

Your camera is loaded with digital-bells and techno-whistles, but these are the controls you really need to know about

Nikon D-SLRs, from the beginner-friendly models to the pro workhorses, share many of the same controls. The main difference between the set-up of a high-end camera like the D810 and an entry-level D-SLR like the D3300 is in the number of buttons and switches. Experienced photographers want fast access to functions like ISO and White Balance, so these have dedicated buttons on expensive D-SLRs. With cheaper bodies you have to adjust most settings through the information display, but there are still some key controls to learn…