Digital SLR Cameras and Photography For Dummies

by Busch, David D.

• ISBN13: 9781118144893
• ISBN10: 1118144899
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-11-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Like previous editions, this revised edition offers the foundation information on exposure settings, file formats, editing photos, and working with other photo gear that applies to all DSLR models. The edition also adds information covering the latest DSLR features including HD video options and WiFi and GPS tools. Parts cover: Digital SLRs and You - understanding the workings of a DSLR, choosing the best model for your needs, adding accessories. Oh, Shoot - learning your way around how the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO add up to your shot's exposure, getting results from lenses, HD features. Beyond the Basics - choosing the best file format, lighting options, and composing better shots Fine Tuning Your Output - getting photos from a camera to a computer, editing, managing your photo files, outputting to share The Part of Tens - hints on improving photo skills, online resources, and how to talk like a photo pro.

Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

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