DAVID BUSCH’S COMPACT FIELD GUIDE FOR THE
NIKON D5000 ®
David D. Busch
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Contents Chapter 1: Quick Setup Guide
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Chapter 2: Nikon D5000 Roadmap
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Chapter 3: Playback and Shooting Menu Settings
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Chapter 4: Custom, Setup, Retouch, and My Menu Settings
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Chapter 5: Using the Flash
115
Chapter 6: Shooting D-Movies