1Chapter One
74Histograms and Metering:
2Learning About the Camera
75Manual Mode with Auto ISO:
3Introduction and Overview
76Flash and Fill-Flash:
4Key Features
77Custom Control Ring:
5Technical Specifications
78Assessing and Adjusting Exposure
6Lens and Zoom Range
79Using Exposure Compensation and Step-by-Step Tips
7Image Sensor and Quality
80Chapter Seven
8Image Stabilization (VR)
81The Camera Superzoom
9Autofocus and Shooting Modes
82Superzoom Optics and Capabilities (125× and Dynamic Fine Zoom)
10Viewfinder and LCD Screen
83Operating Zoom (Lever, Control, and Assist Tools)
11Video Recording and Timelapse
84Zoom Controls:
12Sharing and Connectivity
85Snap-Back Zoom (Framing Assist):
13Design, Controls and Handling
86Assignable Framing Assist (Bird-Watching Mode):
14Power and Battery
87Zoom for Different Scenarios
15Specifications
88Stabilization (Handheld vs. Support)
16Chapter Two
89Handheld Techniques:
17Getting Started with the Camera
90Tripod and Monopod Use:
18Attaching the Lens Accessories and Strap
91Remote Release and Timer:
19Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
92Zoom Controls (Step-by-Step Procedures)
20Charging the Battery (USB C Power)
93Exposure and Focus at High Zoom
21Opening and Using the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder
94Minimizing Blur and Haze at Long Distance
22Initial Camera Power-Up and Language/Time Setup
95Composition at Extreme Focal Lengths
23Setting Up Basic Shooting Controls
96Tripod/Monopod Selection and Use
24Customizing Controls and Functions
97Lens Maintenance and Care
25Fn (Function) Button:
98Chapter Eight
26Side Zoom Control Assignment:
99Light Control and Use (Working With Flash Lights and Lights Techniques for Shooting in Low Light)
27Snap-Back Zoom Area:
100Built-In Flash (Specs and Operation)
28Control Ring Options:
101Using the Built-In Flash (Tips and Drawbacks)
29Zoom Memory:
102External Flash (Compatibility and Benefits)
30Startup Zoom Position:
103Exposure Triangle and Low-Light Strategy
31AE/AF-Lock Button:
104Using the Histogram and Metering
32User Shooting Modes (U1/U2):
105Focus Strategies in Low Light
33Connecting to the Nikon SnapBridge App
106Minimizing Camera Shake
34Memory Card and Storage Recommendations
107Flash Exposure Compensation and TTL
35USB C and Battery Best Practices
108Techniques for Sharp, Low-Noise Images
36Chapter Three
109Recommended Accessories and Lighting Aids
37The Camera Controls and Buttons
110Illustrative Scenario for Using Lights (Using a Portrait Scenario)
38Top Panel Controls
111Chapter Nine
39Rear Controls and Display
112White Balance and Color Control
40Left Side Panel
113White Balance Modes (Presets) on the COOLPIX P1100
41Right Side Panel
114How to Select White Balance (Menu and Control Ring)
42Front Panel (Lens Assembly and Autofocus Aids)
115White Balance Adjustment Through the Shooting Menu:
43Bottom Panel
116Using the Control Ring to Select White Balance:
44Input/Output Ports and Connectivity
117Choosing the Appropriate White Balance for the Scenario
45Chapter Four
118Preset (Manual) White Balance and Custom Kelvin
46Auto Focus and Manual Focus
119Preset Manual:
47Focus-Mode Selector
120Select Color Temp (Kelvin):
48Autofocus (AF) Operation
121Picture Control Modes and Customization
49Focus Area Modes (AF-Area Mode): Turning On AF-Area Modes:
122Fine-Tuning White Balance
50Autofocus Performance and Best Practices
123Shooting RAW for More Color Control
51Manual Focus Operation
124Selective Color Mode (Creative Effect)
52Focus Aids and Stabilization
125Tips for Accurate Color Control
53Focus Lock and Recompose
126Chapter Ten
54Factors When Choosing Focus Techniques
127Camera Photo Shooting Techniques
55Chapter Five
128Preparing the P1100 for Shooting
56Camera Shooting Modes
129Composition Tips and Principles
57Selecting and Using a Shooting Mode
130Leveraging Most of the P1100's Built-In Features
58Using Auto Mode
131High-Speed Photography Techniques
59Using Manual Mode (M)
132Macro and Close-Up Photography
60Auto vs. Manual Modes (Features, Advantages/Disadvantages, and Applications)
133Reviewing and Refining Shots
61Scene Modes (21 Presets)
134Chapter Eleven
62Creative Modes and Filter Effects
135Shooting Video/Movies
63Chapter Six
136Setting the P1100 to Record Video
64The Concept of Exposure
137Accessing and Navigating the Movie Menu
65Accessing Exposure Settings on the COOLPIX P1100
138Changing Video Quality Settings (Resolution, Frame Rate)
66Program Mode and Program Shift
139Controlling Exposure (Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO, Exposure Compensation)
67Changing Shutter Speed on the P1100
140Focusing Options for Video (AF-S, AF-F, Manual Focus)
68Changing Aperture on the P1100
141Stabilization and Vibration Reduction
69Adjusting ISO on the P1100
142Managing Audio Settings (Wind Noise, Zoom Mic, External Mic)
70Balancing Exposure in Different Lighting
143Video Recording Workflow and Best Practices
71Advanced Exposure Controls
144Reviewing and Managing Recorded Videos
72Exposure Compensation:
145Tips and Tricks for Better Video Results
73AE Bracketing:
146Conclusion