Digital SLR Photography All-in-One For Dummies

A complete, full-color guide to all the elements of dSLR photography
If you have a digital SLR camera, you’ll find everything you need in this full-color reference to help you get the best results. Ten self-contained minibooks cover the basics of dSLR photography and address camera models from the five leading dSLR manufacturers. Topics include lenses, exposure, lighting, composition, processing and editing, a guide to manufacturers and systems, and a guide to camera settings, plus separate minibooks covering video and high dynamic range (HDR) photography.

• This full-color volume covers all the key elements essential to good photography as well as the basics of camera bodies and lenses, dSLR workflow, and advice on the best camera settings to use for different situations
• Covers lighting, composition, and exposure as well as macro and telephoto lenses
• Features minibooks on video, HDR photography, processing and editing images, and a guide to leading camera manufacturers and systems

Digital SLR Photography All-in-One For Dummies replaces an entire shelf of digital photography books and helps you get the photos you dream of.

Cameras, controls, editing, photography basics, video — this book covers it all! You don't have to be a pro photographer to get great photos with a digital SLR camera. This book shares the secrets professionals use to get their shots. Discover how to set your camera's exposure controls, work with various lens and flash options, compose your shot, enhance your photos, and even create videos with your dSLR.

• How dSLR is different — learn what you can do with a dSLR, all about lenses and controls, and how several popular cameras compare
• What makes a great photo — discover how to work with light, the essentials of good composition, and ways to control exposure
• Get out of auto mode — review the practical shooting guide for advice on how to set your camera for portraits, action shots, and landscapes
• Shift into video mode — find out how to capture video with your dSLR, edit it, and share it online or on DVD
• After you shoot — understand workflow, edit your photos like a pro, and learn to manage images

Open the book and find:

• How those mysterious knobs and menus can make you a great photographer
• The best lens to use for each photo shoot
• When to use your camera's built-in flash and when to shut it off
• The elements of exposure and how they control the quality of your photos
• Composition rules and when to break them
• How to choose the best software for editing your photos
• Recommended camera settings for shooting formal portraits

9 books in 1

• Learning about Digital SLRs
• Through the Looking Glass
• Hey, Your Exposure's Showing
• Lighting Strikes
• Composing Great Shots
• "Spiffifying" Photos in Software
• Shooting Videos
• The dSLR Reference
• Practical dSLR Tips

 

About the Author

Robert Correll is a creative professional whose skills include photography, music production, and design. He is author of High Dynamic Range Digital Photography For Dummies and coauthor of HDR Photography Photo Workshop. Robert has also covered Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements, Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo, Sony ACID Pro, and Cakewalk SONAR in his writing career.

Canon EOS 7D Digital Field Guide

No-fail formulas for getting great digital photos with the Canon EOS 7DIf you want to polish your photography skills, keep your camera bag stocked with the best equipment, like Canon's new EOS 7D camera and this practical, full-color Canon EOS 7D Digital Field Guide. Portable and packed with information, this handy guide helps you get the very most out of the EOS 7D's powerful new features. Discover professional shooting tricks, helpful composition advice, and invaluable tips on exposure, perspective, and more. The book also includes a grey and color checker card, so you can tweak your captured photos for optimal colorization.

• From menu screens to composition, this book provides no-fail techniques for getting the most out of your Canon EOS 7D digital camera
• Covers the camera's new features, including the 19-point autofocus, new metering system, integrated Speedlight Transmitter, 8-frames-per-second shooting ratio, and improved HD video capturing
• Helps you take your photography skills to another level with photography tips and tricks from professional photographer and author Charlotte Lowrie
• Teaches you photography essentials such as composition, exposure, perspective, and more
• Includes a grey and color card checker and full instructions with the book

Take memorable photographs with your new Canon EOS 7D and the Canon EOS 7D Digital Field Guide!

From the Back Cover

Learn to get the most from your EOS 7D With its 18-megapixel resolution, 19-point autofocus, Intelligent Viewfinder, and high-resolution HD video capacity, your Canon EOS 7D is a tool for telling stories. This go-everywhere guide is your one-stop resource for learning what your camera can do. You'll find practical suggestions for camera set-up, in-depth instruction on using camera features and how they work together, and advice on creative application. Then you can concentrate on the story you want to tell.

• Explore key technologies — the 18-megapixel CMOS sensor, improved high ISO noise reduction, and dual DIGIC 4 high-speed image processors
• Learn what each control does and how to set up your camera for a wide range of subjects
• Find out how to control exposure, use the new focusing system, and get great color
• Explore ways to customize the 7D to suit your shooting needs

Inside – your free gray and color checker card to help you achieve accurate white balance and color

 

About the Author

Charlotte K. Lowrie is a professional photographer and award-winning writer. Her photographic experience ranges from photojournalism and editorial photography to shooting nature photos and weddings. Charlotte's images have appeared in national publications, and she has written 11 books. She teaches photography courses at BetterPhoto.com. You can see more of her work at wordsandphotos.org. 

The Art of Digital Photo Painting: Using Popular Software to Create Masterpieces

Beginners who desire a great introduction to digital painting techniques need look no further! With this guide, photographers can go beyond the camera to turn image files into creative works that resemble traditional handmade art. Everything required to develop your personal vision is covered here, with a special focus on Corel Painter Essentials and Corel Painter. Find out about multiple softwares, available products and plug-ins, and methods for creating digital art outputting it to various papers and materials. In addition to the award-winning author, several internationally known photographers showcase their best pieces and offer tips and techniques. With more than 1.5 million new digital camera owners last year, this well-priced book has an audience that’s ready and waiting!

About the Author

Marilyn Sholin is a popular speaker at photographers' conventions, conducts hands-on workshops, and has been honoured by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). She was chosen two consecutive years to photograph "Women of Distinction" - a black and white exhibition for the Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America.

The digital photography handbook

New updated edition of the UK's bestselling guide to digital photography. Concise, practical, up-to-date and easy to follow, The Digital Photography Handbook is the complete companion for any digital photographer. Going Digital - the basics, including choosing a camera and equipment, setting up, taking shots and camera care Using your Digital Camera - tips for taking great photographs, with inspirational ideas for every genre: portraits, holidays, weddings, children, flora & fauna, abstracts...The Digital Darkroom - improving, adapting and rescuing images on a computer: basic, advanced and professional techniques Output - getting the best end result, on-line or in print, and creating a portfolio

About the Author

Doug Harman has over 15 year's experience as a journalist, writer, photographer, and digital camera and technology tester. He has written extensively for a multitude of digital photography magazines and websites, including Amateur Photographer, What Digital Camera, Total Digital Photography, Professional Photographer and Photography Monthly. David Jones is a professional photographer with an extensive commercial portfolio, particularly in the fashion and advertising industries. He has also been widely exhibited and contributed photographs to many magazines and books, including Brunel, How to Keep Dinosaurs and Master Chef.

Professional Strategies and Techniques for Digital Photographers

 

 

Professional advertising, nature, portrait, and wedding photographers give the inside scoop on how they deal with issues faced in shooting, selling, and retouching digital images. Top photographers such as Dave Montizambert and Don Emmerich describe how they got into digital photography and what it has meant to their business and their photography. They also share information on what led them into photography and what it has taken to reach the top of their field. Whether a relative newcomer like Dave Montizambert or a seasoned hand like Phillip Stewart Charis, each of the photographers interviewed offers valuable advice and insight about what it takes to get into digital photography and how to set up a modern studio.

About the Author

Bob Coates has written for industry magazines such as Photo Electronic Imaging, Professional Photographer, Rangefinder, and Shutterbug. His photography has appeared in National Geographic, New York Daily News, and Studio Photography and Design. He is the author of Photographer's Guide to Wedding Album Design and Sales. He lives in Sedona, Arizona.

Digital SLR Cameras & Photography for Dummies

The ideal guide for beginning DSLR camera users, with full-color examples of what you can achieve

Make the most of your Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, or Olympus digital SLR camera! This guide explains the different lenses, the many settings and how to use them, the results you can get from using different controls, how to use lighting and exposure, and much more.

If you haven't purchased your camera yet, you'll also find tips on choosing a camera and accessories. And you'll find out how to make your pictures even better with Photoshop.

* Updated for all the newest camera models
* Introduces you to all the features common to DSLR cameras
* Illustrated with more than 300 full-color photos and screen shots
* Shares tips on composition, lighting and exposure controls, and file formats
* Explains Adobe Photoshop and how to create fine prints from your photos
* Offers advice on improving your photos and where to find help

If you're new to digital SLR photography, here's just what you need to have fun and success with your camera!

From the Back Cover

New to digital SLR photography?

Here's just what you need for success and fun!

Whether you're moving from a film SLR to digital or from any point-and-shoot to SLR, there's a lot to learn. Here's the scoop on all the newest camera models, a guide to dSLR features and how to use them, tips on composing and lighting your shots, and a whole lot more. Discover what different lenses do and how to capture great images!

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How does it do that? — learn about the workings of your camera so you can take advantage of all its featuresYou're in control — master all the dials and buttons while learning to choose and use various lensesGo RAW — improve your photography with advanced capabilities like using RAW format and sequence shootingMake the good even better — quick tips for cropping an image, improving lighting, and sharpening focus?The prints of your dreams — get advice on choosing a photo printer and tips on creating prints to keep, frame, and share

Open the book and find:

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Translations of confusing photography terms
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Tips on image editing
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Ten quick and easy ways to improve your photography
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The lowdown on camera accessories
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How to choose an image editing program
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Cool things you can do with a dSLR camera
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The rules of good photo composition
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Advice on shooting portraits, publicity photos, and landscapes

About the Author
David D. Busch is an experienced photographer as well as a bestselling author who shares his knowledge of digital cameras and photography. David is also the author of the bestselling book Digital Photography All-in-One For Dummies