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Portraits (Daylight): Portraits outdoors during the dayPortraits (Low Light): Portraits indoors or in low lightKids, Pets & Fast Action (Dayight): Kids & pets outdoors during the dayFamilies & Groups (Daylight): Families & groups outdoors during the dayFamilies & Groups (Low Light): Families & groups indoors and in low lightFood & Products (Day Light): Food and products outdoors during the dayFood & Products (Low Light): Food and products indoors or in low lightNature & Architectural Detail: Natural & man-made details (day/night)Landscapes & Cityscapes: Mountain range, seascape, city (day/night)Sunsets & Sunrises: Colorful sunsets & sunrises with nice cloud detailHDR: Subjects and scenes with lots of contrasted light (bright/dark)Street Photography (Day Light): Candid shots of people, pets and thingsBuildings & Real Estate: Homes, skyscrapers, temples, monuments, etc...Fireworks, Lightning & Light Trails: Tripod requiredStars, Galaxies & Northern Lights: Tripod and remote requiredWaterfalls & Streams: 0.9 ND lter suggested / Remote & tripod requiredQuick Reference: How to set ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed, etc...

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PORTRAITS (DAYLIGHT)INITIAL SETTINGS

PORTRAIT (DAYLIGHT) SETUP

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INDIRECT LIGHT For more natural looking portraits with less squinty eyes and harsh shadows, it's best to shoot under indirect light (shade or cloud cover) rather than direct sunlight. FULL SUN If there isn't any indirect light nearby, position your subject so that the sun is hitting their back/shoulders at an angle. Be sure to keep the sun out of the frame of the shot.Aim the center focus point at the subjects eyes, press the AE Lock (AE-L/AF-L) button, then half-press the shutter button. Continuing to half-press the shutter button, recompose the photo, then shoot.If the subjects face is too dark, then turn the Built-in Flash ON by pressing the Flash (lightning) button on the front of the camera.

Enable Aperture Priority by rotating the mode dial to ASet the Zoom to 55mmSet the Aperture to f/5.6Set the ISO to Auto (Max Sensitivity: 400 & Min Shutter Speed: 1/60)Set the Metering to Center WeightedOn the lens, turn VR ON & switch A/M to ASet the AF-Area Mode to Single-Point AF & the Focus Mode to AF-S

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PORTRAITS (LOW LIGHT)INITIAL SETTINGS

PORTRAIT (LOW LIGHT) SETUP



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WITHOUT FLASH For more natural looking portraits, disable the ash and use available light. Turn on as many lights as possible and/or position your subject near a window with indirect sunlight. WITH FLASH If it's too dark to shoot using available light, enable Slow Sync Flash (i button Flash Mode Slow). This will capture more ambient light, giving you a more balanced exposure.Aim the center focus point at the subjects eyes, press the AE Lock (AE-L/AF-L) button, then half-press the shutter button. Continuing to half-press the shutter button, recompose the photo, then shoot.When shooting in low light it's important that you and your subject remain very still during the exposure.

Enable Aperture Priority by rotating the mode dial to ASet the Zoom to 35mmSet the Aperture to f/5Set the ISO to Auto (Max Sensitivity: 3200 & Min Shutter Speed: 1/60)Set the Metering to Center WeightedOn the lens, turn VR ON & switch A/M to ASet the AF-Area Mode to Single-Point AF & the Focus Mode to AF-S

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KIDS, PETS & FAST ACTION (DAYLIGHT)INITIAL SETTINGS

KIDS, PETS & FAST ACTION (DAYLIGHT) SETUP



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Half-press the shutter button to continuously focus on your subject as they move through the frame.When ready, fully press the shutter and hold it down to re o a burst of images in quick succession. This will increase your odds of capturing a keeper.If you have trouble locking focus on the subject, switch the AF-Area Mode to Dynamic-Area AF then select the center focus point. Aim the center focus point at the subject and half-press the shutter button to continuously focus.This will put the focus priority in the center of the frame and will use nearby points if the subject moves.

Enable Shutter Priority by rotating the mode dial to SAdjust the Shutter Speed to 1/500Set the ISO to Auto with a Maximum Sensitivity of 800Set the Metering to MatrixSet the Release Mode to ContinuousOn the lens, turn VR ON and switch A/M to ASet the AF-Area Mode to Auto-Area AF & the Focus Mode to AF-C

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FAMILY PHOTOS & GROUPS (DAYLIGHT)INITIAL SETTINGS

FAMILY & GROUP (DAYLIGHT) SETUP



MOOSES CAMERA TIPS INDIRECT LIGHT For more natural looking group shots with less squinty eyes and harsh shadows, it's best to shoot under indirect light (shade or cloud cover) rather than direct sunlight. FULL SUN If there isn't any indirect light nearby, position your group so that the sun is hitting their back/shoulders at an angle. Be sure to keep the sun out of the frame of the shot.Aim the center focus point at the person in the middle of the group, then pre-focus by half-pressing the shutter button. Continuing to half-press, recompose the photo and fully press the shutter to shoot.If you're photographing a larger sized group (6 or more people), then increase the Aperture to f/8 to ensure everyone is in focus.

Enable Aperture Priority by rotating the mode dial to ASet the Zoom between 18-24mmSet the Aperture to f/4Set the ISO to Auto (Max Sensitivity: 400 & Min Shutter Speed: 1/60)Set the Metering to Center WeightedOn the lens, turn VR ON & switch A/M to ASet the AF-Area Mode to Single-Point AF & the Focus Mode to AF-S

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FAMILY PHOTOS & GROUPS (LOW LIGHT)INITIAL SETTINGS

FAMILY & GROUP (LOW LIGHT) SETUP



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WITHOUT FLASH Turn on any as many lights as possible and/or position your family/group near a window with indirect sunlight. WITH FLASH If it's too dark to shoot with natural light, turn the Flash ON and enable Slow Sync Flash (i button Flash Mode Slow). This will illuminate your subject and capture more ambient light, giving you a more balanced exposure.Aim the center focus point at the person in the middle of the group, then pre-focus by half-pressing the shutter button. Continuing to half-press, recompose the photo and fully press the shutter to shoot.Try to keep the number of people in the group to less than 5. For larger groups, youll get better results outdoors (during the day)

Enable Aperture Priority by rotating the mode dial to ASet the Zoom between 18-24mm Set the Aperture to f/4Set the ISO to Auto (Max Sensitivity: 3200 & Min Shutter Speed: 1/60)Set the Metering to Center WeightedOn the lens, turn VR ON & switch A/M to ASet the AF-Area Mode to Single-Point AF & the Focus Mode to AF-S

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FOOD & PRODUCTS (DAYLIGHT)INITIAL SETTINGS

FOOD & PRODUCT (DAYLIGHT) SETUP



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INDIRECT LIGHT It's best to shoot under indirect light (shade or light cloud cover) rather than direct sunlight. Look for a shady spot next to a tree or building to take your shots. This will give you an even exposure without harsh shadows and overblown highlights. FULL SUN If there isn't any natural indirect light nearby, try using a white bed sheet or a white poster board to soften the harsh direct light over or near your food/product. Ultimately, you want to avoid harsh direct sunlight and shoot under softer indirect light.Aim the center focus point at the food/product and pre-focus by half-pressing the shutter button. Continuing to half-press, recompose the photo and fully press the shutter to shoot.


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FOOD & PRODUCTS (LOW LIGHT)INITIAL SETTINGS

FOOD & PRODUCT (LOW LIGHT) SETUP



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WITHOUT A TRIPOD Make sure you remain very still during the shot to prevent camera shake. Also, be aware that youll get more noise/grain when shooting without a tripod (due to higher ISOs). WITH A TRIPOD Turn VR OFF and adjust the ISO to 100 (disable Auto ISO). A tripod will help eliminate camera shake and allow youto use a low ISO which minimizes the eects of noise/grain.Aim the center focus point at the food/product and pre-focus by half-pressing the shutter button. Continuing to half-press, recompose the photo and fully press the shutter to shoot.Try to shoot during the day next to a North or South facing window with natural indirect sunlight.


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NATURE & ARCHITECTURAL DETAILINITIAL SETTINGS

NATURE & ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL SETUP



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WITHOUT A TRIPOD Make sure you remain very still during the shot to prevent camera shake. Also, be aware that youll get more noise/grain when shooting without a tripod (due to higher ISOs). WITH A TRIPOD Turn VR OFF and adjust the ISO to 100 (disable Auto ISO). A tripod will help eliminate camera shake and allow youto use a low ISO which minimizes the eects of noise/grain.Aim the center focus point at the subject, then pre-focus by half-pressing the shutter button. Continuing to half-press, recompose the photo and fully press the shutter to shoot.If you have trouble focusing on your subject, youre probably within the minimum focusing distance. Back up a bit and re-focus.

Enable Aperture Priority by rotating the mode dial to ASet the Aperture to the lowest f/# (f/3.5 at 18mm & f/5.6 at 55mm)Set the ISO to Auto (Max Sensitivity: 800 & Min Shutter Speed: 1/60)Set the Metering to MatrixOn the lens, turn VR ON & switch A/M to ASet the AF-Area Mode to Single-Point AFSet the Focus Mode to AF-S

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LANDSCAPES & CITYSCAPESINITIAL SETTINGS

LANDSCAPE & CITYSCAPE SETUP



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WITH A TRIPOD For the best image quality, a tripod must beused to avoid camera shake and to utilize lower ISO's for less image noise/grain. I would also enable the Self-Timer or use a remote. WITHOUT A TRIPOD Turn VR ON, set the ISO to Auto, set the Max Sensitivity to 3200 & the Min Shutter Speed to 1/30.Pre-focus on the scene by half-pressing the shutter button, and when ready, fully press the shutter to shoot.If the sky is too bright or if the land is too dark, then you'll need todo an HDR exposure. See the HDR Cheat Card on pg 12 of this pack.For more dramatic light, try to shoot during the golden hour (sunset/sunrise) or the blue hour (hour after sunset/before sunrise).

Enable Aperture Priority by rotating the mode dial to ASet the Aperture to f/8Set the ISO to 100Set the Metering to MatrixOn the lens, turn VR OFF & switch A/M to ASet the AF-Area Mode to Auto-Area AFSet the Focus Mode to AF-S

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SUNSETS & SUNRISESINITIAL SETTINGS

SUNSET & SUNRISE SETUP



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WITH A TRIPOD For the best image quality, a tripod must beused to avoid camera shake and to utilize lower ISO's for less image noise/grain. I would also enable the Self-Timer or use a remote. WITHOUT A TRIPOD The settings will change: Turn VR ON, adjust the ISO to Auto and set the Maximum Sensitivity to 800 and the Minimum Shutter Speed to 1/30. Pre-focus on the sky by half-pressing the shutter button. Continuingto half-press, recompose the photo & fully press the shutter to shoot.If you want to brighten the foreground while retaining a colorful sky (sunset or sunrise), you'll need to do an HDR exposure. See theHDR Cheat Card on page 12 of this pack.


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HDRINITIAL SETTINGS

HDR SETUP



MOOSES CAMERA TIPS TRIPOD RECOMMENDED A tripod is recommended to capture an identical set of images with the same alignment for HDR processing.Locate the +/- value on the LCD info display. Make sure it reads: 0.0Pre-focus on the scene by half-pressing the shutter button, and when ready, fully press the shutter to take your rst shot.Next, locate the +/- button on top of the camera. Hold it down & rotate the command dial to -2.0. Take a shot. Then follow the same steps, but rotate it to +2.0. Take another shot. (See pg 63 of the manual)Using HDR software (I recommend Photomatix or HDR Efex Pro), import the three photos and follow the on-screen instructions to process the set of images into a single HDR image.

Enable Aperture Priority by rotating the mode dial to ASet the Aperture to f/8 Set the ISO to 100Set the Metering to MatrixOn the lens, turn VR OFF & switch A/M to ASet the AF-Area Mode to Auto-Area AF & the Focus Mode to AF-SEnable the Self-timer & set the Self-Timer Delay to 2 Seconds

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STREET (DAYLIGHT)INITIAL SETTINGS

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When you see a composition you like, quickly frame the shot, fully press the shutter button and hold it down to re o a burst of shots in quick succession. This will increase your odds of capturing great moments and wonderful expressions.If the camera is focusing on the wrong subject, switch theAF-Area Mode to Single-Point AF, then pre-focus on the subjectby half-pressing the shutter button. When ready, fully press the shutter and hold it down to take a burst of shots.Try to keep the Focal Length (zoom) of your lens between 35-55mm. This will allow you to shoot at a farther distance from the intended subject, giving the subject room to act naturally.

Enable Aperture Priority by rotating the mode dial to ASet the Aperture to the lowest f/# (f/3.5 at 18mm & f/5.6 at 55mm)Set the ISO to Auto (Max Sensitivity: 800 & Min Shutter Speed: 1/125)Set the Metering to MatrixSet the Release Mode to ContinuousOn the lens, turn VR ON & switch A/M to ASet the AF-Area Mode to Auto-Area AF & the Focus Mode to AF-S

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BUILDINGS & REAL ESTATEINITIAL SETTINGS

BUILDINGS & REAL ESTATE SETUP



WITH A TRIPOD For the best image quality, a tripod must be used to avoid camera shake and to utilize lower ISO's for less image noise/grain. I would also enable the Self-Timer or use a remote. WITHOUT A TRIPOD The settings will change: Turn VR ON, adjust the ISO to Auto and set the Maximum Sensitivity to 3200 and the Minimum Shutter Speed to 1/30.Pre-focus by half-pressing the shutter button. Continuing to half-press, recompose the photo and fully press the shutter to shoot.For more dramatic light and better looking exteriors, try to shoot during the golden hour (sunset/sunrise) or during the blue hour (hour after sunset or before sunrise).

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FIREWORKS, LIGHTNING & LIGHT TRAILSINITIAL SETTINGS

FIREWORKS, LIGHTNING & LIGHT TRAILS SETUP



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Enable Manual Mode by rotating the mode dial to MSet the Aperture to f/8 Set the Shutter Speed to BulbSet the ISO to 100On the lens, turn VR OFF & switch A/M to ASet the AF-Area Mode to Auto-Area AFSet the Focus Mode to AF-S

TRIPOD & REMOTE REQUIRED Needed to eliminate blur. Half-press the shutter button to pre-focus, then switch the A/M button to M. You can now shoot w/out autofocusing each time.Wireless Remote: Press the shutter button once to begin the exposure & again to end it. Wired Remote: Press & hold the shutter.For Fireworks, play with a Shutter Speed between 3 & 10 seconds.For Lightning & Light Trails, play with a Shutter Speed between 10 & 30 seconds.If you have trouble focusing, switch the AF-Area Mode to Single-Point AF, aim the center focus point over a contrasty subject (moon, street light, etc...), then follow the instructions described in step 2.

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STARS, GALAXIES & NORTHERN LIGHTSINITIAL SETTINGS

STARS, GALAXIES & NORTHERN LIGHTS SETUP



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TRIPOD REQUIRED Mount the camera on a tripod to avoid camera shake. To ensure maximum sharpness, enable the Self-Timer or use a remote.Aim the center focus point over a contrasty subject in the distance, then pre-focus by half-pressing the shutter button.Once focused, ip the A/M switch on your lens to M. You'll now be able to take shot after shot without having to focus each time.If the light in the sky is fairly bright you may need to shorten the Shutter Speed to 10 or 15 seconds. If the light level is quite dark, then you may need to raise your ISO to 1600 and possibly 3200.

Enable Manual Mode by rotating the mode dial to MSet the Aperture to the lowest f/# (f/3.5 at 18mm & f/5.6 at 55mm)Set the Shutter Speed to 30 SecondsSet the ISO to 800 On the lens, turn VR OFF & switch A/M to ASet the AF-Area Mode to Single-Point AFSet the Focus Mode to AF-S

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WATERFALLS & STREAMSINITIAL SETTINGS

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ND FILTER RECOMMENDED Slows down the shutter speed. TRIPOD & REMOTE REQUIRED A tripod and remote are neededto eliminate blur due to camera shake. Attach a Neutral Density lter (ND8 or 0.9 ND lter is recommended).Pre-focus on the waterfall or stream by half-pressing the shutter button. Recompose the photo and then fully press the shutter. The self-timer will count down and re o a shot.For Smoother Water, set the Aperture to the highest f/number (f/22 at 18mm and f/36 at 55mm). For more Textured Water, adjust the Aperture between f/8 and f/16 until you get the look youre going for.

Enable Aperture Priority by rotating the mode dial to ASet the Aperture to f/16Set the ISO to 100Set the Metering to MatrixOn the lens, turn VR OFF & switch A/M to ASet the AF-Area Mode to Single-Point AF & the Focus Mode to AF-SEnable the 2 Second Self-timer

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QUICK REFERENCESHOOTING MODES

NIKON D3200 QUICK REFERENCE



MOOSES CAMERA TIPS ISO: i button highlight ISO OK select the desired ISO (pg 51)Auto ISO: MENU button Shooting Menu ISO Sensitivity Settings Highlight Auto ISO Sensitivity Control Select ON (pg 129) Highlight Max Sensitivity Select ISO value (pg 129) Highlight Min Shutter Spd. Select a Shutter Speed (pg 129)Metering: i button highlight Metering OK (pg 60)AF-Area Mode: i button highlight AF-Area Mode OK (pg 38)Focus Mode: i button highlight Focus Mode OK (pg 40)Release Mode: Release Mode button Select Release Mode OK (pg 31)Self-Timer: Release Mode button Select Self-timer OK (pg 33)Self-Timer Delay: MENU button Setup Menu Self-timer ST Delay (pg 141)

Aperture Priority: Rotate Mode Dial to A Rotate Command Dial to set the Aperture f-number (pg 56)Shutter Priority: Rotate Mode Dial to S Rotate Command Dial to set the Shutter Speed (pg 55)Manual Mode: Rotate Mode Dial to M Rotate Command Dial to set the Shutter Speed Press & hold the +/- button & rotate Command Dial to set Aperture f/number (pg 57)Bulb Mode: Rotate Mode Dial to M Rotate Command Dial to far left (pg 58)

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