Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies^®, 2nd Edition

by David D. Busch (Cleveland, Ohio)

• ISBN13: 9780470149270
• ISBN10: 0470149272
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-10-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Understanding exactly how a digital SLR (dSLR) works can help you use its exciting capabilities to their fullest potential. Whether you aim to become a serious photo hobbyist, are interested in turning pro, or want to take advantage of the improved control that dSLRs give you over your photography, this fun and friendly reference will show you how to maximize everything a dSLR has to offer so that you can improve your photography skills, increase your picture-taking and image-editing knowledge, and ultimately, take better photos.Written with just the right balance of technology and techniques in mind, this guide provides you with the know-how on everything from getting acquainted with the basic key features of the technology (lenses, sensors and image processors, and exposure and focusing systems) to the nuances of various dSLR techniques (setting up speedy continuous-shooting burst modes to capture fast action, applying selective and sharp focus, and shooting under the lowest levels of light). Other topics explored include: Composing your shots with an accurate viewfinder Deciding how many pixels your camera needs Cleaning the sensor yourself Choosing between a tripod or monopod Adjusting exposure and improving shutter speed Creating time-lapse sequences Fixing murky or contrasting photos With so much subject area covered, Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies, 2 nd Edition not only introduces you to the fundamentals of great picture-taking with a dSLR, but goes beyond the basics. Some of the more advanced topics discussed include working with the various formats of digital photos, minimizing shutter lag and first-shot delays, and fixing up your pictures with various image-editing programs. This is just the book you need to progress from getting started with a dSLR to actually improving your dSLR photography!

Author Biography

David D. Busch is a photographer and photography instructor who has written more than 100 books, including Digital Photography All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies, 3rd Edition, and seven Digital Field Guides.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Digital SLRs and You

The Digital SLR Difference

Safari Inside a dSLR

Tracking the Ideal dSLR

Accessorizing Your dSLR

Oh , Shoot!

Taking Control of Your dSLR

Mastering the Multi-Lens Reflex

Special Features of dSLRs

Beyond the Basics

Working with RAW and Other Formats

Action , Flash, and Other Challenges

Composition and dSLRs

Fine -Tuning Your Output

Fixing Up Your Images

Combining and Reorganizing Your Images

Hard Copies Aren't Hard

The Part of Tens

Ten Ways to Improve Your dSLR Photography

Ten Things You Never Thought of Doing with Your Digital SLR

Ten Online Resources for Digital SLR Photography

Ten (Or More) Confusing Concepts Clarified

Index

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