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Introduction | |
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Understanding Digital Photography | |
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A Note About Digital Cameras | |
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Differences Between Digital and Film Photography | |
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Film vs. the Digital Sensor | |
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The LCD Monitor | |
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Exposure and the Histogram | |
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Memory Cards vs. Film | |
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More Photos/More ISOs | |
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Reusable | |
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Durability | |
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Small Size | |
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Greater Image Permanence | |
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Noise/Grain | |
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ISO (Sensitivity) | |
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File Formats | |
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JPEG | |
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RAW | |
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White Balance | |
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Cost of Shooting | |
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Getting Started Quickly | |
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Insert the Battery | |
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Set the Date and Time | |
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Mount a Lens | |
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Adjust the Eyepiece | |
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Load a Memory Card | |
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Format the Memory Card | |
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Take Your First Shots! | |
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Aim and Shoot | |
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Use the LCD Monitor | |
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The Built-In Flash | |
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Remove the Memory Card | |
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Camera Care and Cleaning | |
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Cleaning the CCD Sensor | |
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Features and Functions | |
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Design | |
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Minolta Maxxum 5D/Dynax 5D-Front View | |
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Minolta Maxxum 5D/Dynax 5D-Back View | |
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Minolta Maxxum 5D/Dynax 5D-Top View | |
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Specifications | |
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The CCD Imaging Sensor | |
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The Sensor and Effective Focal Lengths | |
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File Formats | |
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White Balance Controls | |
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The Menu System | |
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Viewfinder Display | |
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The Viewfinder | |
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LCD Monitor Display (Recording Mode) | |
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The LCD Monitor | |
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The Anti-Shake (A/S) Device | |
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Autofocus | |
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The Drive System | |
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Sensitivity (ISO) Settings | |
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Exposure Modes | |
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Metering Modes | |
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Exposure Adjustment Options | |
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The Built-In Flash | |
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External Ports | |
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Power Sources | |
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Digital Recording and In-Camera Processing | |
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File Formats | |
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Resolution | |
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JPEG Settings | |
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MRW RAW Files | |
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Approximate File Sizes | |
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RAW+JPEG Capture | |
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RAW vs. JPEG | |
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White Balance | |
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White Balance-How it Works | |
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Auto White Balance | |
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Preset White Balance | |
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Preset WB Levels Adjustment | |
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Creative Use of Preset White Balance | |
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Custom White Balance | |
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Color Temperature | |
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White Balance Bracketing | |
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Color Modes | |
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Natural Color | |
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Natural Plus | |
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Other sRGB Color Modes | |
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Portrait | |
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Landscape | |
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Sunset | |
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Night View | |
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Night Portrait | |
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Black & White (B&W) | |
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Adobe RGB and Embedded Adobe RGB | |
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Optimizing Images In-Camera | |
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Contrast | |
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Color Saturation | |
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Sharpness | |
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Noise Reduction | |
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Using the LCD Monitor and Menus | |
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The LCD Monitor | |
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Data Display | |
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Playback Options | |
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Deleting Images | |
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Protect Images from Deletion | |
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The Menus | |
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The Recording Menus | |
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Recording Menu 1 | |
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Quality | |
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Image size | |
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Instant Playback | |
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Noise Reductn | |
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Recording Menu 2 | |
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Flash mode | |
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Flash control | |
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Bracket order | |
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Reset | |
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The Playback Menus | |
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Playback Menu 1 | |
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Delete | |
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Format | |
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View folder | |
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Lock | |
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Playback Menu 2 | |
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Slide show | |
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DPOF set | |
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Date imprint | |
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Index print | |
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Cancel print | |
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The Custom Menus | |
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Custom Menu 1 | |
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Priority setup | |
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FocusHoldButt | |
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AEL button | |
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Ctrl dial set | |
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Exp. comp. set | |
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AF Illuminator | |
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Custom Menu 2 | |
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Shutter lock (card) | |
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Shutter lock (lens) | |
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AF area setup | |
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Monitor disp. | |
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Rec. display | |
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Play display | |
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The Setup Menus | |
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Setup Menu 1 | |
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LCD brightness | |
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Transfer mode | |
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Video output | |
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Audio signals | |
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Language | |
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Date/Time Set | |
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Setup Menu 2 | |
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File # memory | |
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Folder name | |
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Select folder | |
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New folder | |
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Setup Menu 3 | |
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LCD backlight | |
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Power save | |
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MenuSec.Memory | |
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Delete conf. | |
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Clean CCD | |
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Reset default | |
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Camera and Shooting Operations | |
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Image Sharpness | |
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Handholding tips | |
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The Anti-Shake Function (A/S) | |
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How to Use A/S | |
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Practical Application | |
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The Focusing System | |
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AF Modes | |
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Single-Shot (AF-S) | |
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Automatic AF (AF-A) | |
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Continuous AF (AF-C) | |
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Direct Manual Focus (DMF) | |
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Focus Area | |
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Wide Focus Area | |
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Spot AF Area | |
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Focus Area Selection | |
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Manual Focus | |
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Drive Modes | |
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Single-Frame Advance | |
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Continuous Advance | |
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2-Second Self-Timer | |
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10-Second Self-Timer | |
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Exposure | |
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The Role of Shutter Speed and Aperture | |
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Equivalent Exposure | |
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Measuring Brightness | |
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ISO | |
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Exposure Modes | |
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Auto Mode (AUTO) | |
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Digital Subject Programs | |
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Portrait | |
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Sports Action | |
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Landscape | |
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Sunset | |
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Night Portrait | |
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Program (P) | |
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Aperture Priority (A) | |
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Depth of Field-A Short Course | |
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Depth-of-Field Preview | |
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Depth of Field Shooting Tips | |
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Shutter Priority (S) | |
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Shutter Speed Considerations | |
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Exposure Control Range Warnings | |
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Manual (M) | |
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Bulb Exposure | |
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Select a Metering Method | |
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14-Segment Honeycomb Pattern (Evaluative) Metering | |
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Spot Metering | |
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Center Weighted Metering | |
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Exposure Compensation | |
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Exposure Bracketing | |
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Autoexposure Lock (AEL) | |
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Exposure Evaluation | |
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Luminance Limit Display | |
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The Histogram | |
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Flash Photography | |
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The Built-in Flash | |
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Flash Range | |
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Accessory Flash Units | |
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D-Series Flash Units | |
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Program Flash 2500(D) | |
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Program Flash 3600HS(D) | |
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Program Flash 5600HS(D) | |
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Macro Flash Units | |
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Macro Ring Flash 1200 | |
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Macro Twin Flash 2400 | |
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Other Maxxum/Dynax Flash Units | |
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Flash Photography and Camera Exposure Modes | |
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Full-Auto Program (AUTO) | |
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Program Exposure (P) | |
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Aperture Priority (A) | |
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Shutter Priority (S) | |
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Manual (M) | |
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Flash Metering Options | |
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ADI Flash (Advanced Distance Integration) | |
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Pre-Flash | |
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Flash Modes | |
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Fill-Flash | |
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Red-Eye Reduction | |
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Effective Ways to Reduce Red-eye | |
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Rear Flash Sync | |
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Motion Blur-How It Works | |
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Wireless/Remote Flash | |
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Modifying Flash Intensity | |
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Flash Exposure Compensation | |
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Flash vs. Ambient Light Exposure Compensation | |
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Flash Photography in Low Light | |
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Flash Photography in Bright Light | |
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High Speed Flash Sync | |
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Bounce Flash | |
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Wireless/Remote Flash | |
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Flash Range | |
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Wireless/Remote Flash Techniques | |
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Lenses and Accessories | |
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Effective Lens Focal Lengths | |
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Normal Lenses | |
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Telephoto Lenses | |
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Short Telephoto Lenses | |
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Classic Telephoto Focal Lengths | |
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Wide-Angle Lenses | |
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Understanding the Fine Points of Lenses | |
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Large vs. Small Maximum Apertures | |
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High Tech Glass | |
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Ultrasonic Focusing Motor | |
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ADI Compatibility | |
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Close Focusing | |
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Digital Optimization | |
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Selecting A Lens | |
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Macro Accessories for Lenses | |
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Magnifying Filters | |
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Extension Tubes | |
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Other Lens Accessories | |
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Teleconverters | |
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Protective Filters | |
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Graduated Filters | |
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Polarizing Filters | |
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Camera Support Accessories | |
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Working With Images | |
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Image Data | |
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Downloading Images | |
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Memory Card Reader | |
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PCMCIA Card | |
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Direct from the Camera | |
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DiMAGE MasterLite Software | |
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Converting RAW/MRW Files | |
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Browser Programs | |
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Enhancing Your Images | |
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Image Cataloging | |
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Image Storage | |
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Video Output | |
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Direct Printing | |
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Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) | |
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Digital Prints | |
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Computer Download | |
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Direct-Print Printers | |
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Kiosks | |
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Photofinishers and Mini-Labs | |
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On-Line Services | |
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Troubleshooting Guide | |
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Web Support | |