Taking photographs – Nikon D90 User Manual
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Taking Photographs
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Is there an easy way to take snapshots?
Auto mode
34
Is there an easy way to take more creative shots?
Scene modes
41
Can I take pictures without the flash?
j mode
34
Flash mode
71
ISO sensitivity
74
How do I bring out a portrait subject?
Portrait mode
41
How can I get good landscape shots?
Landscape mode
41
How do I take close ups of small objects?
Close-up mode
42
How do I “freeze” a moving subject?
Sports mode
42
Can I include night backgrounds in my portraits?
Night portrait mode
42
How do I take a lot of photographs quickly?
Release mode
64
Can I shoot a self-portrait?
Self timer
66
Is there a remote control for this camera?
Remote control
68
How do I adjust exposure?
P, S, A, and M modes
78
How do I freeze or blur moving objects?
Mode S (shutter-priority auto)
81
How do I blur background details?
Mode A (aperture-priority
auto)
82
Can I make photos brighter or darker?
Exposure compensation
90
How do I make a time exposure?
Long time-exposures
85
How do I use the flash?
Flash photography
70
Can the flash fire automatically when needed?
Flash mode
70
How do I keep the flash from firing?
How do I prevent red eye?
Red-eye reduction
71
Can I control how the camera focuses?
Autofocus
54
How do I focus on a moving subject?
Autofocus mode
54
How do I choose where the camera focuses?
Focus point
56
Can I change the composition after focusing?
Focus lock
57
Can I create a multiple exposure?
Multiple exposure
121
How do I improve image quality?
Image quality and size
62, 63
How do I take bigger photographs?
How can I get more photos on the memory card?
Can I take photos at a reduced size for e-mail?