Digital Photography Pocket Guide

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Today's digital cameras are affordable and provide quality images that rival their traditional film counterparts. Because digital images are easier to share, and because you only have to print the pictures you need, this new medium is both cost effective and environmentally friendly. Best of all, it's fun! With a digital camera, you can set free your creative spirit and take risks you never would with a film camera. The only obstacle is learning how to unlock all or this power and pleasure packed into these pocket-sized picture takers. Digital Photography Pocket Guide, 2nd Edition expands on the basic photography techniques introduced in the bestselling first edition to help you take the kind of pictures you've always wanted to--and now in full color! This book is the photo mentor you've always wanted: it explains each of the camera's components, shows you what they do, and then helps you choose the right settings. When you ask, How can I get that picture? , simply pull this small guide out of your camera bag, backpack, or back pocket and find the answer quickly. This fully illustrated book covers everything from image resolution, shooting sports action, close ups and night shots, to memory cards, transferring images, archiving, making QuickTime movies, and much more. Topics in the guide's three main sections on Digital Camera Components , Standard Camera Functions , and How Do I? are labeled A to Z for quick reference. Or if you prefer, use the comprehensive index or table of contents to find the information you need. There's even an entire section of easy to read reference tables for quick look up of white balance settings, exposure compensation, camera mode explanations, and much more.

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This guide provides basic photography techniques to help you take the kind of pictures you've always wanted to. This handy little guide is a quick-reference photo mentor that explains each of the camera's components, shows you what they do, and then helps you choose the right settings. When you want to ask an expert, "How can I get that picture?", simply pull this small guide out of your camera bag, backpack, or back pocket and find the answer quickly.;The book covers everything from image resolution, the use of lenses, shooting sports action, close ups and night shots, to memory cards, transferring images, archiving, making QuickTime movies, and much more. Topics in the guide's three main sections on "Digital Camera Components," "Standard Camera Functions," and "How Do I...?" are labeled A to Z, so if you want to see how a particular component corresponds to a function, or how it solves a problem, you can check the same letter in each section.;For example: Topic "B" in "Digital Camera Components" introduces "Lenses - Optical vs. Digital Zoom."; Topic "B" in "Standard Camera Functions" discusses "Zooming - when to consider using digital zooming, when not." And topic "B" in "How Do I...?" gives tips on "Framing sports action, landscapes, and portraits. "Digital Photography Pocket Reference is for anyone who uses a digital camera. Even advanced amateurs forget when to overexpose or underexpose certain subjects, and novices will appreciate the explanations of the various camera functions and tips on how to take better pictures.