false 253610 2 Whether you own a Digital SLR camera or are thinking of buying one, with this guide, you&#8217;ll give it your best shot! It has info to help you choose the right camera and accessories, and then use them right. <i>Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies</i> covers the hardware, the software, and the techniques you need to take top-notch digital photos with your dSLR. This guide will get you clicking with information on: <ul> <li>The advantages of a dSLR camera: more control over what portions of your images are in sharp focus; a more accurate viewfinder; lower levels of the annoying grain effect called noise; ability to capture the most fleeting action; more control over depth-of-field; ability to review your image immediately, upload the photo to your computer, make adjustments, and print a full-color print in minutes <li>Choosing the accessories that will take your dSLR to the next level, depending on the type of photography you do and your current and future needs <li>Megapixels, and matching pixels to print sizes and printers <li>The components of a dSLR: lens; viewing system, aperture, shutter, light-sensitive component; medium for storing the captured image <li>Accessorizing your dSLR with memory cards, filter add-ons (infrared, polarizers, neutral density, and special effects), electronic flash, tripods, and more </ul> <p> Once you get your hands on a dSLR camera (literally), this reference helps you use its features and controls to take great pictures. Complete with more than 300 color photos, lots of tables, and clear, step-by-step instructions for various situations, subjects, and calculations, <i>Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies</i> helps you refine your techniques with info on: <ul> <li>Getting the exposure right with the histogram, the metering system, or Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual Exposure modes <li>Achieving the right focus with manual focus or autofocus <li>The scoop on lenses&#8212;prime, zoom, and special&#8212;and using them appropriately and creatively </ul> <ul> <li>How to use interchangeable lenses, set up speedy continuous-shooting burst modes, apply selective focus, and shoot under the lowest light levels <li>Special features of dSLR to reduce noise, cancel camera shake, do time-lapse photography, and shoot infrared photos <li>Working with the RAW format, JPEG, or both <li>Taking action, flash, or sequence photos or freezing the action <li>Composition basics, including the Rule of Thirds, tips for shooting portraits or group photos, and more <li>Using image editors to fix-up your photos (with cropping, tonal adjustments, color correction, spot removal, sharpening/blurring, and more), with step-by-step instructions for using Photoshop <li>Compositing images <li>Choosing your printer and evaluating your output options </ul> <p> With <i>Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies,</i> you won&#8217;t only get the how-to for various types of shots, you&#8217;ll see the results with great color photos. In no time, you&#8217;ll be taking great photos of your own. 245759 2005 Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies total:31|5:3|4:10|3:13|2:4|1:1| 31 103 56 9 3 0 false false Wed Jun 04 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Mon May 26 04:09:27 -0700 2008 Wed Jun 04 07:58:33 -0700 2008 Shooting Digital and have them act as companion pieces for each other.
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