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Q: WHAT ARE THE ASSIGNMENTS ALL ABOUT?
A: At the end of most of the chapters, you will fi nd shooting assignments, where I give
you some suggestions as to how you can apply the lessons of the chapter to help reinforce
everything you just learned. Let’s face it—using the camera is much more fun than reading
about it, so the assignments are a way of taking a little break after each chapter and hav-
ing some fun.
Q: SHOULD I READ THE BOOK STRAIGHT THROUGH OR CAN
I SKIP AROUND FROM CHAPTER TO CHAPTER?
A: Here’s the easy answer: yes and no. No, because the fi rst four chapters give you the
basic information that you need to know about your camera. These are the building blocks
for using the camera. After that, yes, you can move around the book as you see fi t because
those chapters are written to stand on their own as guides to specifi c types of photography
or shooting situations. So you can bounce from portraits to shooting landscapes and then
maybe to a little action photography. It’s all about your needs and how you want to address
them. Or, you can read it straight through. The choice is up to you.
Q: I DON’T SEE ANY CHAPTERS DEVOTED TO VIDEO. DO YOU COVER THAT?
A: I know that one of the reasons you probably bought the D5000 was its ability to capture
video. I have covered some basic video setup information in Chapter 2, but I really wanted
the focus of this book to center around the photographic capabilities and possibilities.
Don’t worry, though; read the next Q&A and I think you’ll be happy.
Q: IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD KNOW BEFORE GETTING STARTED?
A: In order to keep the book short and focused, I had to be pretty selective about what I
put in each chapter. The problem is that there is a little more information that might come
in handy after you’ve gone through all the chapters. So as an added value for you, I have
written two bonus chapters, called “Pimp My Ride” and “D5000 Video: Beyond the Basics.”
The fi rst chapter is full of information on photo accessories that will assist you in making
better photographs. In it, you will fi nd my recommendation for things like fi lters, tripods,
and much more. The second chapter will lead you through some video tips and techniques
to make your D5000 videos even better. To access the bonus chapters, just log in or join
peachpit.com (it’s free), then enter the book’s ISBN. After you register the book, a link to
the bonus chapters will be listed on your Account page under Registered Products.
Q: IS THAT IT?
A: One last thought before you dive into the fi rst chapter. My goal in writing this book has
been to give you a resource that you can turn to for creating great photographs with your
Nikon D5000. Take some time to learn the basics and then put them to use. Photography,
like most things, takes time to master and requires practice. I have been a photographer for
25 years and I’m still learning. Always remember, it’s not the camera but the person using
it who makes beautiful photographs. Have fun, make mistakes, and then learn from them.
In no time, I’m sure you will transition from a person who takes snapshots to a photographer
who makes great shots.
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