25 Nikon DSLR Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Camera

New DSLR, and you’re ready to dive in and take your photography to the next level. Congratulations! Make the most out of your camera with these 25 Nikon DSLR tips:

1. Read the manual

I know the first thing I always want to do when I get a new toy—play with it! But before you start swinging your new camera around, take a minute or two to look through the manual and get your camera set up correctly. You’ll likely have to set the date, time, and upload some camera software to your computer.

2. Take a class

If you’re still a little new to photography, then there is a lot to learn! Get yourself up to speed with an online course right here on Craftsy.

3. Find a community

There’s no better way to hone your skills than to surround yourself with likeminded people. Join online communities like Flickr or Nikonians.org and share work on Craftsy. Even better, find a local group that hosts events or photography gatherings.

4. Get insurance

The last thing you want to happen with your brand new DSLR is to have it broken, lost or stolen. Protect your purchase and get protection for your camera.

5. Invest in good lenses

An excellent camera is nothing without great glass in front of it. Invest in a good lens for peak performance!

6. Buy a large memory card

Not all memory cards are created equal. If you’re planning on shooting a lot of shots in between uploads (like for weddings or travel), then it’s a good idea to invest in some large and fast memory cards.

7. Keep it clean

Clean your camera regularly and store it in dry, cool places. The last thing you want is to have dust spots appearing all across your perfectly blue sky while you’re out on assignment.

8. Use aperture priority mode

One of the greatest advantages of a DSLR is having as much or as little control as you want. Take control of your aperture for stunning portrait photography.

9. Try shutter priority mode

When things start to speed up, or you want to lengthen your exposure for dark scenes, take advantage of the shutter priority mode.

10. Shoot in full manual

If you want complete and total control of over your photography, then play around with the power of full manual.

11. Pre-program your settings

Have a favorite exposure you like? Save it in your camera as a pre-programmed priority setting.

12. Check the histogram

Check your pixel data and get your perfect exposure by checking your built-in histogram.

13. Take advantage of built-in HDR

Having troubles with contrast? Enable the built-in HDR (on select models) and your Nikon will automatically combine a light and dark image to create a more balanced exposure.

14. Play with creative effects

From color sketches to selective color, you’ll have a blast with the creative effects available on many Nikon DSLR cameras.

15. Utilize your interval timer

Nikon’s DSLRs can take timers one step further. You can set up for multiple images taken within any interval over any period. Make a stop-motion or time-lapse movie with ease!

16. Record video

Nikon DSLRs have come a long way with video capabilities, with many now recording in full HD!

17. Set focus area settings

Choose from multiple focus area settings like single, multiple or 3-D to ensure clear and crisp photos every time.

18. Use continuous focus

If your subject is moving around sporadically, use continuous focus to keep up.

19. Shoot with continuous shutter release

Don’t miss a single moment of the action. With continuous shutter release, you can take pictures back-to-back within fractions of a second.

20. Customize for back-button focus

Nikon DSLRs are great in that you can even customize what the buttons do. Many professionals prefer to use the shutter as the exposure lock and focus separately using the back thumb button for ultimate precision.

21. Shoot RAW

Don’t lose precious data to jpeg compression. Shoot RAW files to edit later for beautiful, undistorted photos.

22. Get an external flash

Need a little extra light? Pop a powerful external flash right on top of your Nikon DSLR. Want even more flexibility? Get a Nikon Wireless Speedlight Commander and control your flash from anywhere.

23. Share with a Wireless Mobile Adapter

Pop a Nikon WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter on the side of your Nikon DSLR and you’ll be able to automatically transfer images to your smartphone or tablet for instant sharing!

24. Shoot in Quiet mode

One of my pet peeves is hearing the shutter release ringing through the wedding hall. Use Quiet mode and the guests won’t even know you’re behind them.

25. Practice

The final and most important tip of all is to practice! So grab your camera, get out there and get the most out of your Nikon DSLR.

Welcomes to the Baby World

Gifting Options to Baby:

From baby care combo sets to home furnishing items, online shopping sites provide you with a wide variety of options to choose the right gift for little tots. E-commerce shopping site gives you the option of selecting gifts from baby photo albums, music, movies and posters, books, pens and stationery, cool and educative toys, sports and fitness accessories and beauty and personal care. You can use the refiners for your extensive search and chose the right gift for a baby.

Shopping online not only saves time but money too with the attractive and alluring discounts that the online sites offer. With the 30 days replacement guarantee you can easily change the product if necessary. Payment is easy and convenient with options such as cash on delivery, debit or credit card and payment via net-banking.

Baby Gifts:

With the range of gift available in the market for kids it is always preferred to buygifts to suit the gender. Living in the 21st century, babies these days do not really differentiate or have preferences on what toy they play with, but as an adult you would always like to give gifts that is fancy and interesting for a baby girl and boy. For example, if you are planning to buy clothing set, it is always appreciated and best to buy a T-shirt and pants set for a baby boy and a cute dress for a baby girl. If you are planning on gifting funky jewelry and accessories, it is advisable to know the gender of the baby before purchasing the newborn baby gifts.

Clothes for Babies:

Buying babygifts is fun, especially when it comes to clothing. Attractive prints and bright colors allure us to pick quite a few of them but remember to be smart. Keep comfort your priority and buy clothes of one or two larger sizes so that the baby can wear them as they grow in height and weight. As it is miraculous to see babies growing with each passing day, you should always buy baby clothes a size or two larger than their usual size. On the other hand, you should buy baby clothes according to the season you are gifting them in. Cotton clothes for summer, woolen clothes for winter and blended fabric garment are ideal for all season as they give comfort and a stretchable fit.

How to wish 50th Birthday

Looking for the best 50th birthday wishes and messages to wish someone a happy birthday? We've got nice ones, funny ones, teasing ones and silly ones. Turning 50 is a milestone worth celebrating, so time to get creative and help make that person feel extra special as they journey over the hill!

These messages are perfect when you just want to wish someone a happy birthday in a nice way without trying to be funny or poke fun. They're perfect for those people that you're not super close with, like your great aunt or your boss.

• You're turning 50 huh? That's still pretty young... for a tree.
• The English call it 50. The Spanish call it cincuenta. The Chinese call it Wushi. I call it old. Happy Birthday!
• Happy 50th birthday. Congratulations... from now on you're officially old
• Deepest sympathies on your 50th birthday
• You've got so much to look forward to in your 50s. In the words of Bob Hope: "I don't feel old. I don't feel anything until noon. That's when it's time for my nap"
• Technically you're not 50. You're only $49.95, plus tax!
• You're not 50. You're 18, with 32 years of experience!
• Happy 20th Anniversary of your 30th Birthday
• We call it 50. The Spanish call it cincuenta. The Germans call it funfzig. The Kalahari bushmen don't even have a word for numbers that big. In whatever language, it's a birthday worth celebrating!
• You...

              Look  21

Feel  18

Act   11

        ----

That makes you 50!

• Wishing you a happy 50th birthday and many happy returns to enjoy the finer things in life.
• Happy Birthday to a guy/gal who's nifty at fifty
• Happy 50th Birthday! Wishing you a wonderful day and a fabulous year being fifty.
• Congratulations, you're officially...

O utstanding

L egendary

D istinguished

• Things to look forward to...

F iber supplements
I ndigestion
F latulence / Flashes
T oupee / Tiredness
I ncontinence
E ar hair / Estrogen supplements
S agging

Manufacturing process of Silk Sarees

Silk Sarees:

India is the second largest producer of silk, contributing to about 18 per cent of the world production. It will be interesting to mention who is the first one. The vibrant colours, light weight, resilience and excellent drape etc. have made silk sarees, the irresistible and unavoidable companion of Indian women. Indian silk is popular all over the world with its variety of designs, weaves and patterns.

Manufacturing process:

The entire process of starting from the eggs till the worms are grown up and cocoons are formed .The silk farmers let the caterpillars that make the largest cocoons, to turn into moths. The moths then laid eggs and the eggs hatched out more caterpillars making even bigger cocoons. Over the centuries, the size of the cocoon has increased and silkworm cocoons are now much bigger than the cocoons of other caterpillars (see picture). At least half a mile of continuous thread may come from one cocoon.

The silk threads are then dipped in colour liquid and used for preparing the colourful silk Saree. Chinese are the ones who started the manufacturing the silk sarees. Out of the numerous species of silk moths, scientists have enumerated about 70 silk moths which are of some economic value.

Although the bulk of world silk supply comes from the silk moth Bombyx  Mori which is domesticated, the other varieties of silk are known as wild silk, as they are grown in remote forest trees in natural conditions.

The four commercially known varieties of natural silk are (1) Mulberry silk (2) Tasar or Oak Tasar silk (3) Muga silk and (4) Eri silk.

    

  

Mulberry Silk:

Comes from the silk worm “Bombyx mori” which feeds on the mulberry plant. In India, the major mulberry silk producing states are Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Jammu & Kashmir.

Tasar Silk:

Less lustrous than mulberry silk, Tassar silk is used mainly for furnishings and interiors. Tasar silk is generated by the silkworm, Antheraea mylitta which mainly thrive on the food plants Asan and Arjun. It is cultivated in the states of Jharkhand, Chattisgarh and Orissa, besides Maharashtra, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh. A wide range of silk fabrics are produced at different production centers both Handloom and Powerlooms. A brief account of the range of fabrics is furnished below, as is known by its popular names.

Muga Silk:

The pride of Assam is known for its natural shimmering golden yellow colour. It is obtained from semi-domesticated multivoltine silkworm, Antheraea assamensis. These silkworms feed on the aromatic leaves of Som and Soalu plants. The muga silk, a high value product is used in products like sarees, mekhalas, chaddars etc.

Eri Silk:

Also known as the Endi or Errandi silk is thick, warm, soft, rare and very long lasting. India is a major producer of Eri Silk. It is grown in Assam and eastern parts of India. It is also found in Bihar, West Bengal and Orissa. Eri silk is produced by Philosamia ricini that feeds mainly on castor leaves.

How to make Quilled Earrings

The posted about fashionable quilled chandbali earrings decorated with urad dal beads. Chandbali earrings are very beautiful, heavy weight , traditional earrings in the shape of chand ( moon). They are suitable for all festive occasions and goes well with saree. Here i have made a simple chandbali design earring using paper. This earring can be worn with salwars and kurta. To purchase this kind of quilled earrings click here.

Needed materials:

1.      Quiling strips of color – dark pink, green, red, and Brown

2.      Quiling tool

3.      Acryllic paints

4.      Scissors and glue

5.      Earring hook and rings

6.      White urad dal (beads, stones, pearls can be used)

Making procedure:
Make a hoop
Take a red colour strip , cut into half and wind it around a circular object to get a hoop used the glue bottle cap .

Take the brown strips and cut into 5 equal parts. Join all the strips and quill into a tight coil. Arrange these coils inside the hoop and glue them.

Take a brown strip and do beehive quilling. Click here to learn Beehive quilling

Stick the brown colour beehive strips to the bottom of the hoop. Below this paste the red strip.

Take red and white small strips and quill into tight coils. Stick these below the white strips.

 Instead of beads i used white urad dal for decoration. Wash the urad dal , dry it and then paint them using acrylics.

How to choose your TV screen

Television

TV is commonly referred to as Telly. It’s a telecommunication medium used for transmitting sound with images. Now a day LED TV’s, LCD TV’s and Plasma TV’s are fast moving in online shopping. Traditionally, screen options were limited to Plasma and LCD, but the advent of LED has changed the equation considerably.

LED TV’s:

	Back lit LED	Edge Lit LED
Lighting	Lights from the back	Lights from the left and right edges
Picture quality	Best	Good
Thickness	Not as slim	Slimmer
Cost	Expensive	Cheaper

Narrow Option: LED

                             

Plasma TV’s:

Advantages:

Commonly, plasma televisions were widely welcomed as having the best picture quality because of their deep blacks. They still do, according to experts, but LEDs have over time connected the gap. They have excellent contrast and do not suffer from motion blur. They are often priced lower than comparable LED/LCD models. Plasma TVs also afford wider viewing angles.

Disadvantage:

Plasma TVs do not perform so well in brightly lit rooms. Plasma TVs are also heavier and are available in large sizes only (42" and above). They are not suitable for higher elevations. Even though Plasma TVs have bridged the gap in terms of electricity consumption, they still fare poorly compared to LED TVs.

Narrow Option: Plasma

                              

                                

LCD TV’s:

LCD TVs use CCFL technology. They are bulkier and don’t last as long as LED TVs. They also don’t provide as good a picture quality as LED TVs. However, LCD TVs are cheaper than LED TVs. So, if you are on a budget, LCD TVs could be a good option. However, since LEDs are getting cheaper too, most brands are phasing out LCD displays this season.

                                   

                           

Latest tech OLED:

OLED technology is being tipped as the next big thing in TVs. OLED TVs offer deeper blacks within a thinner and lighter panel than LCD displays. It is believed that the rise of OLED will go hand-in-hand with the rise of 4K.

However, only a few OLEDs are available in the market today, that too at exorbitant prices. It might be a while before OLED TVs become mainstream.

Conclusion:

LED TVs are the smart choice for most TV shoppers. They offer good picture quality for bright rooms, are thin and save electricity. You can’t really go wrong with an LED TV.

Plasmas have downsides but are unbeatable in picture quality and motion smoothness. If your room is dark, plasmas are probably the best option for you. They are also cheaper than LED/LCD TVs.

Buyers on a budget can consider buying an LCD TV, while they are still available. LCTD TVs provide a near-LED like picture quality for a much lesser price.

The History of Blue Jean

May 20, 1873 marked an historic day: the birth of the blue jean. It was on that day that Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis obtained a U.S. patent on the process of putting rivets in men’s work pants for the very first time.

The history of blue jeans is a quintessentially American story, with working class origins, entrepreneurial spirit and an egalitarian attitude towards fashion which we have embraced and loved.

If you could take the hand of an angel and fly back to your own best day (the day you felt your most comfortable, free and full of energy), it’s doubtful you would be wearing a suit. The chances are you would be wearing a pair of jeans – trousers that gain comfort and character with age.

At my capsule wardrobe workshop I ask the question of the men attending – how many pairs of jeans do you have – the answer is usually at least 8 pairs each. Even when they don’t fit any more or look dated, we are loath to part with them as ‘they were so comfortable’.

Types of Jeans:

Slim fit:

Pencil fit:

Cotton:

Cross fit:

Tides: