Digital SLR Cameras and Photography For Dummies
David D. Busch(Author)
Wiley (Publisher)
4th Edition
Published on 1. November 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-1-118-14489-3 (ISBN)
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Description
The perennial digital photography bestseller, now updated to cover the hottest topics
Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies has been a bestseller since it first came into the picture, and this new edition gets you up to (shutter) speed on the latest technologies available. Veteran author David Busch walks you through new camera models from the leading manufacturers, WiFi and GPS options, full HD moviemaking, and the latest dSLR features. He also provides you with a solid foundation of knowledge about exposure, composition, and lighting that any new dSLR user needs to know to get great results from the camera.
The straightforward-but-friendly coverage offers tips for choosing a camera and accessories, using different controls, maximizing lighting and exposure, and editing your photos. With this helpful book by your side, you'll learn your way around shutter speed, aperture, and ISO so that you can get a handle on the big picture while you take pictures!
* Introduces you to all the features common to dSLR cameras, whether it's Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, Olympus, or another digital SLR camera
* Shares tips on composition, lighting and exposure controls, and file formats
* Shows you how to get photos from your camera to a computer and then how to manage, edit, and share your pics
* Offers hints on improving your skills, online resources, and the jargon of the pros
If you're ready to get in the dSLR picture, then this is the book you need.
Reviews / Votes
'The combination of experienced author David Busch and the bright yellow friendliness of the Dummies series is promising, and indeed there is a lot of useful information packed in here.' (Digital Photography Enthusiast, Janueary 2012)More details
Edition
4., Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
col. ill
Dimensions
Height: 23.3 cm
Width: 18.7 cm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
870 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-118-14489-3 (9781118144893)
Schweitzer Classification
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David D. Busch was a professional photographer and photojournalist before becoming one of the most recognized authors in the digital photography field. He has written four editions of Digital Photography All-in-One For Dummies.
Content
Introduction 1
Part I: Digital SLRs and You 5
Chapter 1: The Digital SLR Difference 7
Chapter 2: Safari Inside a dSLR 29
Chapter 3: Chapter Tracking the Ideal dSLR 55
Chapter 4: Saving and Archiving Your Photos 73
Chapter 5: Accessorizing Your dSLR 83
Part II: Oh, Shoot 101
Chapter 6: Taking Control of Your dSLR 103
Chapter 7: Mastering the Multi-Lens Reflex 123
Chapter 8: Movies and Special Features of dSLRs 143
Part III: Beyond the Basics 159
Chapter 9: Working with RAW and Other Formats 161
Chapter 10: Action, Flash, and Other Challenges 181
Chapter 11: Composition and dSLRs 201
Part IV: Fine-Tuning Your Output 223
Chapter 12: Fixing Up Your Images 225
Chapter 13: Combining and Reorganizing Your Images 259
Chapter 14: Hard Copies Aren't Hard 283
Part V: The Part of Tens 293
Chapter 15: Ten Ways to Improve Your dSLR Photography 295
Chapter 16: Ten Things You Never Thought of Doing with Your Digital SLR 309
Chapter 17: Ten Online Resources for Digital SLR Photography 325
Chapter 18: Ten (or More) Confusing Concepts Clarified 339
Index 351