Created expressly for the beginning photographer-no matter what camera you might be using-Peachpit Press's bestselling From Snapshots to Great Shots books teach you the core fundamentals of photography, and show you exactly how to execute those fundamentals with your camera. Now that you've bought the amazing Nikon D800, you need a book that goes beyond a tour of the camera's features to show you exactly how to use the camera to take great pictures. With Nikon D800: From Snapshots to Great Shots, you get the perfect blend of photography instruction and camera reference that will take your images to the next level! Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want every time you pick up the camera. Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide, photographer and author Jeff Revell, and you will: * Learn the top ten things you need to know about shooting with the D800 * Master the photographic basics of composition, focus, depth of field, and much more * Use advanced exposure modes to gain full control over the look and feel of your images * Utilize the full range of features offered by the D800 to capture images with extremely low noise, incredible dynamic range, and faithful color * Learn all the best tricks and techniques for getting great action shots, landscapes, and portraits * Find out how to get great shots in low light * Shoot professional-quality video and start making movies of your own And once you've got the shot, show it off! Join the book's Flickr group, share your photos, and discuss how you use your D800 to get great shots at flickr.com/groups/d800fromsnapshotstogreatshots.