KODAK Guide to Digital Photography

by Rob Sheppard

Following in the footsteps of the best-selling KODAK Guide to 35mm Photography comes a comprehensive guide with something for every digital photographer—be it an amateur looking for new techniques or a seasoned pro who’s brushing up. Written by a highly respected editor of PCPhoto and Outdoor Photographer magazines, its authoritative text helps readers choose the right camera, understand the workings of the camera’s sensor, master exposure measuring techniques, and determine the best shutter speed and aperture combinations for shooting various subjects. There’s an expert discussion of white balance and lighting, from daylight to artificial setups to flash photography, and entire chapters devoted to filters, close-up photography, and action shots. Finally, get practical information on digital file types, downloading, retouching, image processing, converting RAW files, and storing and retrieving images. This book has it all!

368 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2007

Reviews

[Briana · Rating 2 out of 5]

Okay, so I made it about 2/3 of the way through this book in an attempt to learn more about photography and relearn what I already leanred in high school. It is very technical and reads kind of like an encyclopedia so if it's just information you're looking for . . .go for it, otherwise, I'm pretty sure there are better books on digital photography out there.

[Allen Jr. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even though it may be a bit dated, this is still one of the best introductions to the various knowledge pieces of photography, readily applicable regardless of how the technology has changed. Perfect for learning the language, understanding the concepts, and mastering the equipment that lead to the enjoyment of photography and the creation of great images.

[Aubree · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author states that photography is NOT merely recreating what you see with your eyes. If that is what you try to do you will often be frustrated. Instead, photography is your interpretation and creative expression of the scene. This is a new thought for me and I really like it.

[Avis Black · Rating 4 out of 5]

After looking over various how-to books, I'd say this is one of the better ones. It goes over a great many subjects in detail, and is a good starter for someone who is serious about learning photography.

[Barbara · Rating 2 out of 5]

The reason for the low rating for this book is that I probably needed something much more elementary! LOL But, I did learn a few things and look forward to reading other books on this subject.