Digital SLR cameras & photography for dummies - David D. Busch

Youve decided to move up to a dSLR and start taking more control over your photography. Terrific! Todays 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 cameras features, master the controls, compose great shots, and edit to perfection
heres how!

• Not your fathers SLR
  explore the newest features of dSLRs from all leading dSLR makers




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




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




• Better than great
  compare imageediting software and learn to manipulate backgrounds, patch and clone defects, and create composites




• 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:

• Special camera features like HDR and antishake




• Gear youll want to own




• Focus and exposure secrets




• Creative ways to use telephoto and wideangle lenses




• Cool tips for night and infrared photography




• When to shoot RAW and JPEG at once




• Hints for getting perfect flash photos




• Ten places to showcase your photos online

Learn to:

• Take control of your cameras exposure settings for better pictures




• Choose the right lens for your photo shoot




• Edit photos to remove mistakes and enhance color

IN FULL COLOR!