Nikon D5000 Digital Field Guide
Chapter One
Exploring the
Nikon D5000
In This Chapter
Key components of the
D5000
Viewfinder display
Information display
This chapter covers the key components of the Nikon
D5000. These are the features that are most readily
accessible because they are situated on the outside of the
camera: the buttons, knobs, switches, and dials.
If you are upgrading from another dSLR, some of this will
likely be a review, but there are some new features that you
may or may not be aware of, so a quick read-through is a
good idea even if you are an experienced Nikon dSLR user.
If you are new to the world of dSLRs, this chapter is a great
way to get acquainted with some of the terms that are used in
conjunction with your new camera.
So fasten your seatbelts, and get ready to explore the D5000!
Key Components of
the D5000
If you have or are seriously looking at a camera of the Nikon
D5000's caliber, you are probably pretty familiar with the
basic buttons and switches that you need to work with the
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