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Digital Photography For Dummies®
by Julie Adair King
Digital Photography For Dummies, 8th Edition
Cover
Cover
Introduction
About This Book
How This Book Is Organized
Beyond the Book
Icons Used in This Book
Where to Go From Here
Part 1: Exploring Digital Photography Basics
Chapter 1: Choosing the Right Camera
Thinking About Your Artistic Goals (Or Lack Thereof)
Reviewing Basic Camera Designs
Understanding Photo Quality Factors
Looking at Lenses
Checking Out Shooting Modes
Considering Focusing Options
Taking the Exposure Reins
Understanding Advanced Flash Options
Investigating Color Controls
Reviewing Other Important Features
So … Is It Time for a New Camera?
Chapter 2: Starting to See Like a Photographer
Exploring Composition Basics
Using Depth of Field to Artistic Advantage
Capturing Motion: To Blur or Not to Blur?
Becoming a Student of Light
Exploring New Subjects and Angles
Chapter 3: Easy Does It: Using Auto and Scene Modes
Investigating Automatic Shooting Modes
Setting Up for Automatic Success
Shooting in Auto Mode
Stepping Up to Scene Modes
Chapter 4: Understanding Basic Picture Options
Choosing an Exposure Mode
Setting the Shutter-Release Mode
Setting Picture Resolution
Setting the File Type
Looking at a Few Additional Setup Options
Part 2: Taking Your Photography to the Next Level
Chapter 5: Taking Control of Exposure
Understanding Exposure
Adjusting f-stop, Shutter Speed, and ISO
Adjusting Autoexposure Results
Expanding Tonal Range
Bracketing Exposures
Adding Flash
Chapter 6: Manipulating Focus and Color
Diagnosing Focus Problems
Understanding Focusing Systems
Playing with Depth of Field
Controlling Color
Investigating JPEG Picture Presets
Shooting Raw for Maximum Control
Chapter 7: Getting the Shot: How the Pros Do It
Capturing Captivating Portraits
Shooting Better Action Shots
Taking in the Scenery
Getting Gorgeous Close-ups
Coping with Special Situations
Part 3: After the Shot
Chapter 8: Viewing, Downloading, and Storing Your Pictures
Taking Advantage of Playback Tools
Rating, Deleting, and Protecting Files
Setting Up Your Digital Darkroom
Downloading Your Images
Chapter 9: Printing and Sharing Your Pictures
Converting Raw Files
Avoiding Printing Pitfalls
Ordering Prints from a Retail Lab
Printing Your Own Photos
Protecting Your Prints
Preparing Pictures for Online Sharing
Viewing Photos on a TV
Part 4: The Part of Tens
Chapter 10: Ten Accessories to Enhance Your Photography
Invest In a Good Camera Bag
Steady Your Camera with a Tripod
Find a More Comfortable Camera Strap
Get a Better View of Your Monitor
Take Advantage of Remote Operation
Consider a Few Lens Filters
Download Some Cool Apps
Catch Great Light with a Reflector
Dive In with a Waterproof Housing
Treat Your Wrist to a Graphics Tablet
Chapter 11: Ten Fixes for Common Photo Flaws
Correcting Exposure Problems
Fixing Focus Flubs
Eliminating Distractions
Softening the Impact of a Busy Background
Getting Rid of Lens Distortion
Straightening a Tilting Horizon
Cropping Away Excess Background
Quieting Noise
Solving Color Miscues
Avoiding Weird Halos
Chapter 12: Top Ten Maintenance and Emergency Care Tips
Conserve Battery Power
Safeguard Camera Memory Cards
Swap Lenses in a Protected Environment
Clean with Care
Update Camera Firmware
Go from Hot to Cold (and Vice Versa) Slowly
Keep It Dry
Clean the Image Sensor
Recording Proof of Ownership
Use Image Recovery Software to Rescue Lost Photos
Appendix: Glossary
About the Author
Connect with Dummies
End User License Agreement
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Table of Contents
Cover
Introduction
About This Book
How This Book Is Organized
Beyond the Book
Icons Used in This Book
Where to Go From Here
Part 1: Exploring Digital Photography Basics
Chapter 1: Choosing the Right Camera
Thinking About Your Artistic Goals (Or Lack Thereof)
Reviewing Basic Camera Designs
Understanding Photo Quality Factors
Looking at Lenses
Checking Out Shooting Modes
Considering Focusing Options
Taking the Exposure Reins
Understanding Advanced Flash Options
Investigating Color Controls
Reviewing Other Important Features
So … Is It Time for a New Camera?
Chapter 2: Starting to See Like a Photographer
Exploring Composition Basics
Using Depth of Field to Artistic Advantage
Capturing Motion: To Blur or Not to Blur?
Becoming a Student of Light
Exploring New Subjects and Angles
Chapter 3: Easy Does It: Using Auto and Scene Modes
Investigating Automatic Shooting Modes
Setting Up for Automatic Success
Shooting in Auto Mode
Stepping Up to Scene Modes
Chapter 4: Understanding Basic Picture Options
Choosing an Exposure Mode
Setting the Shutter-Release Mode
Setting Picture Resolution
Setting the File Type
Looking at a Few Additional Setup Options
Part 2: Taking Your Photography to the Next Level
Chapter 5: Taking Control of Exposure
Understanding Exposure
Adjusting f-stop, Shutter Speed, and ISO
Adjusting Autoexposure Results
Expanding Tonal Range
Bracketing Exposures
Adding Flash
Chapter 6: Manipulating Focus and Color
Diagnosing Focus Problems
Understanding Focusing Systems
Playing with Depth of Field
Controlling Color
Investigating JPEG Picture Presets
Shooting Raw for Maximum Control
Chapter 7: Getting the Shot: How the Pros Do It
Capturing Captivating Portraits
Shooting Better Action Shots
Taking in the Scenery
Getting Gorgeous Close-ups
Coping with Special Situations
Part 3: After the Shot
Chapter 8: Viewing, Downloading, and Storing Your Pictures
Taking Advantage of Playback Tools
Rating, Deleting, and Protecting Files
Setting Up Your Digital Darkroom
Downloading Your Images
Chapter 9: Printing and Sharing Your Pictures
Converting Raw Files
Avoiding Printing Pitfalls
Ordering Prints from a Retail Lab
Printing Your Own Photos
Protecting Your Prints
Preparing Pictures for Online Sharing
Viewing Photos on a TV
Part 4: The Part of Tens
Chapter 10: Ten Accessories to Enhance Your Photography
Invest In a Good Camera Bag
Steady Your Camera with a Tripod
Find a More Comfortable Camera Strap
Get a Better View of Your Monitor
Take Advantage of Remote Operation
Consider a Few Lens Filters
Download Some Cool Apps
Catch Great Light with a Reflector
Dive In with a Waterproof Housing
Treat Your Wrist to a Graphics Tablet
Chapter 11: Ten Fixes for Common Photo Flaws
Correcting Exposure Problems
Fixing Focus Flubs
Eliminating Distractions
Softening the Impact of a Busy Background
Getting Rid of Lens Distortion
Straightening a Tilting Horizon
Cropping Away Excess Background
Quieting Noise
Solving Color Miscues
Avoiding Weird Halos
Chapter 12: Top Ten Maintenance and Emergency Care Tips
Conserve Battery Power
Safeguard Camera Memory Cards
Swap Lenses in a Protected Environment
Clean with Care
Update Camera Firmware
Go from Hot to Cold (and Vice Versa) Slowly
Keep It Dry
Clean the Image Sensor
Recording Proof of Ownership
Use Image Recovery Software to Rescue Lost Photos
Appendix: Glossary
About the Author
Connect with Dummies
End User License Agreement
Guide
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