I have that same camera. Using photo-shop is like developing the "film" in days gone by. Taking the photo is obviously prior to the development stage. Unless I'm in a rush I tend to stay away from the auto settings. Using a light meter other than the one built inside the camera and bracketing the photos can be beneficial. Also if you can use a tripod. However, the real key is simply "light". Early in the morning or late in the afternoon will usually provide the best and "warmest" light. And if possible keep the light behind you. The slower the shutter speed the more "light" is exposed-but also may cause some out-of-focus-hence the use of a tripod. Unless I'm at a sporting event-i.e. skiing, soccer, etc-I like to shoot at the slowest shutter speed I can w/o compromising the focus. Again, its all in the light.
Personally, I have a difficult time reading the Nikon's manual. First its very technical and the translation from Japanese to English makes it even more difficult for me. Therefore I probably am not using the camera to its fullest extent.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/02/2017 05:48PM by waterfield.