Digital SLR Cameras and Photography For Dummies

✍ Scribed by Busch, David D

• Publisher: For Dummies;John Wiley & Sons
• Year: 2014;2011
• Tongue: English
• Edition: 5th edition
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

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.

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Review

'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)

From the Back Cover

Getting up to speed on dSLRs is a snap with this fully updated guide!

You've decided to move up to a dSLR and start taking more control over your photography. Terrific! Today's dSLRs are better than ever, and this book teaches you about both the technology and the techniques that help you get fantastic photos. Tour your camera's features, master the controls, compose great shots, and edit to perfection here's how!

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  Not your father's SLR explore the newest features of dSLRs from all leading dSLR makers

  
  


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  Special stuff learn to shoot movies with your dSLR, make the most of exposure controls, and use various lenses

  
  


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  The format formula find out about JPEG, RAW, NEF, EXIF, CRW, and proprietary formats such as PSD and DNG

  
  


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  Better than great compare image-editing software and learn to manipulate backgrounds, patch and clone defects, and create composites

  
  


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  When only a print will do decide whether to buy a photo printer, order prints online, or use a photo lab

  
  

Open the book and find:

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  Special camera features like HDR and anti-shake

  
  


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  Gear you'll want to own

  
  


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  Focus and exposure secrets

  
  


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  Creative ways to use telephoto and wide-angle lenses

  
  


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  Cool tips for night and infrared photography

  
  


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  When to shoot RAW and JPEG at once

  
  


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  Hints for getting perfect flash photos

  
  


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  Ten places to showcase your photos online

  
  

Learn to:

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  Take control of your camera's exposure settings for better pictures

  
  


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  Choose the right lens for your photo shoot

  
  


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  Edit photos to remove mistakes and enhance color

  
  

IN FULL COLOR!

✦ Table of Contents

Introduction 1Part I: Getting Started with Digital SLR Cameras and Photography 5Chapter 1: The Digital SLR Difference 7Chapter 2: Safari Inside a dSLR 29Chapter 3: Tracking the Ideal dSLR 53Part II: Accessorizing Your Digital SLR 69Chapter 4: Saving and Archiving Your Photos 71Chapter 5: Gearing Up Your dSLR 79Chapter 6: Mastering the Multi-Lens Reflex 93Chapter 7: External Flash Lighting 111Part III: Oh, Shoot! 121Chapter 8: Taking Control of Your dSLR 123Chapter 9: Movies and Special Features of dSLRs 143Chapter 10: Action, Flash, and Other Challenges 159Chapter 11: Composition and dSLRs 179Chapter 12: Applied Techniques 199Part IV: Fine-Tuning Your Output 211Chapter 13: Working with RAW and Other Formats 213Chapter 14: Fixing Up Your Images 231Chapter 15: Hard Copies Aren't Hard 261Part V: Part of Tens 271Chapter 16: Ten Ways to Improve Your dSLR Photography 273Chapter 17: Ten Things You Never Thought of Doing with Your Digital SLR 287Chapter 18: Ten Online Showcases for Digital SLR Photography 303Index 315