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

Getting up to speed on dSLRs is a snap with this fully updated guide!

You’ve decided to move up to a dSLR and start taking more control over your photography. Terrific! Today’s 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 camera’s features, master the controls, compose great shots, and edit to perfection — here’s how!

• Not your father’s SLR — explore the newest features of dSLRs from all leading SLR 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 image-editing software and learn to manipulate backgrounds, patch and clone defects, and create composites
• When only print will do — decide whether to buy a photo printer, order prints online, or use a photo lab

INTERSOFT

• Special camera features like HDR and anti-shake
• Gear you’ll want to own
• Creative ways to use telephoto and wide-angle 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

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