PC Magazine Digital SLR Photography Solutions

by Sally Wiener Grotta, Daniel Grotta

Don't enter the world of Digital SLR without this book!
If you want to use your Digital SLR camera like a pro, let a pro (or two) show you how! Sally Wiener Grotta and Daniel Grotta have been covering the world of digital photography since 1991, and this book is like a private course in DSLR mastery. From understanding the parts of your camera to using the controls effectively to shooting stunning, beautiful, and meaningful photographs to editing your images, here's everything you want to know tomake your investment in a Digital SLRpay off big in gorgeous pictures.
Let the experts tell you how
Here's advice from the undisputed digital camera experts for less than the cost of a memory card! The Grottas help you choose the right model, get the best shots, edit like a pro, and produce showstopping prints from your DSLR.
Get professional guidance on
* Choosing a Digital SLR camera that fits your needs and your budget
* Understanding different types of image sensors
* Selecting and working with lenses
* Determining the right resolution for various photo types
* Using the camera's controls to fine-tune your pictures
* Working with RAW format
* Learning the aesthetics of what makes a great photograph
* Getting great shots of action, nature, and events
* Seeing how light, shadow, contrast, and color affect the mood and intention of everything you shoot
* Managing your image files efficiently
* Editing your images for professional results

Genres: Photography

416 pages, Paperback

First published May 22, 2006

About the author

Let me tell you a story. It’s about the life I lead and would lead if I were someone, somewhere or somewhen else. And that’s why I’m a storyteller, because I always wonder what’s around the corner, over the next mountain, or just in front of me but hidden. I use words and my camera to explore what I want to understand and what I need to communicate. As for exploring, I’ve been on assignment as a writer and photographer for many major publications to all seven continents. I’ve interviewed and photographed hundreds of fascinating or famous (or both) people. And, I’ve been honored that my work has received numerous awards, grants and accolades. But in the end, for me it’s all about making a connection with other people. (For more traditional bios, please go to http://www.grotta.net/events.htm and http://www.amhands.com/AboutSally.)

My fiction includes "Jo Joe" and "The Winter Boy." (Both from Pixel Hall Press.) With more on the way.

I welcome "friend" invitations on Facebook (www.facebook.com/SallyWienerGrotta) and on Google+ (http://tinyurl.com/cf2wzlb).

Reviews

[P A Sivachander · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a beautiful collection of concepts and techniques that an amateyur or a beginner photographer needs. The book explores the various aspects of an SLR, the components that make up a camera system, the additional componants that compliment the camea, etcetra, etcetra...It gives us a glipmse of camera's history (or rather the history of the companies that make these cameras). AAs the chapters roll on, the story moves to the working of the camera nad its various types of lenses. THe various disttuinguinshes between the brands and types and paints forth a clear picture as to where the differences lie in terms of performance and functionality and usage. Then, it movies on to the various formats of photography and the definition and evolution of them. Finally about the various techniquess of editing and suggested readings to compliment and continue woth the bsics. Not to forget the various pictures the authors have added. The pics speak so many different stories on their own. Alll in all this is an excellent book for anyone looking seriously at photography. It excels in covering both the technical and practical aspects of the camera.