The digital photography handbook - Doug Harman

The Digital Photographer's handbook is a comprehensive beginners guide, assuming no prior knowledge. It brings together the best of classical photography techniques and the unrivalled potential of digital technology. The author has been a photography magazine journalist for 15 years and has extensive knowledge and an easy, jargon-free writing style.Going Digital
the basics, including choosing a camera and equipment, setting up, taking shots and camera careUsing your Digital Camera
tips for taking great photographs, with inspirational ideas for every genre: portraits, holidays, weddings, children, flora & fauna, abstracts, etcThe Digital Darkroom
improving, adapting and rescuing images on a computer: basic, advanced and professional techniquesOutput
getting the best end result, on-line or in print, and creating a portfolio