Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) | 
 enlarge | Author: David D. Busch
Publisher: For Dummies
Category: Book
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Edition: 2
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Pages: 352
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Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.8
ISBN: 0470149272
Dewey Decimal Number: 775
EAN: 9780470149270
ASIN: 0470149272
Publication Date: October 8, 2007
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Product Description
Understanding exactly how a digital SLR (dSLR) works can help you use its exciting capabilities to their fullest potential. Whether you aim to become a serious photo hobbyist, are interested in turning pro, or want to take advantage of the improved control that dSLRs give you over your photography, this fun and friendly reference will show you how to maximize everything a dSLR has to offer so that you can improve your photography skills, increase your picture-taking and image-editing knowledge, and ultimately, take better photos. Written with just the right balance of technology and techniques in mind, this guide provides you with the know-how on everything from getting acquainted with the basic key features of the technology (lenses, sensors and image processors, and exposure and focusing systems) to the nuances of various dSLR techniques (setting up speedy continuous-shooting burst modes to capture fast action, applying selective and sharp focus, and shooting under the lowest levels of light). Other topics explored include: - Composing your shots with an accurate viewfinder
- Deciding how many pixels your camera needs
- Cleaning the sensor yourself
- Choosing between a tripod or monopod
- Adjusting exposure and improving shutter speed
- Creating time-lapse sequences
- Fixing murky or contrasting photos
With so much subject area covered, Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies, 2nd Edition not only introduces you to the fundamentals of great picture-taking with a dSLR, but goes beyond the basics. Some of the more advanced topics discussed include working with the various formats of digital photos, minimizing shutter lag and first-shot delays, and fixing up your pictures with various image-editing programs. This is just the book you need to progress from getting started with a dSLR to actually improving your dSLR photography!
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Walks readers through the hardware, software, and techniques needed to take top-quality digital photos with a digital SLR (single lens reflex) camera Offering more coverage than any other book on the shelf, this full-color guide presents a fun and friendly approach to understanding how an SLR works and how to operate the various controls Covers choosing the right equipment for specific needs, working with lenses, selecting the right format and composition for a shot, editing images using Photoshop, and maximizing print quality More than 300 example photos taken by professional art photographers offer inspiration for first-time or inexperienced SLR users
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 Doesn't offer practical advice July 10, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Let me be forthright -- I recently bought the Canon Rebel XT SLR to take pictures of my two month old daughter. I wanted those warm and fuzzy candid shots of her (you know, like the ones they have in those parenting magazines). After fiddling with the settings on the camera and taking tons of pictures, I noticed they were an improvement over my old point-and-shoot camera. However, not enough to justify the big $$$ I spent on the Rebel and the fancy lens. A beginners guide on SLR cameras was definitely in order.
After skimming over the first few chapters of this book, I decided to buy it. After all, I've had good experiences with other books in the "Dummy" series in the past. Once I digged deeper into the book, though, I discovered the book was no help for me at all! For example, the author spends an considerable amount of time writing about the benefits of SLR cameras over point-and-shoot cameras, how to pick the best SLR camera, and the difference between memory storage devices. This was no help for me at all because (1) I wouldn't have bought my Canon if I wasn't already convinced it was better than my old camera and (2) I'm kind of stuck with the memory card the camera is compatible with. I just want to know what buttons to push and which levels to set on my Canon to keep my baby's pictures from being blurry!!!!
This book reads more like an textbook on the inner workings of a camera and the jargon that goes along with it. But, since I just wanted a practical guide on how to take cool pictures, this book was no help for me.
Begining Digital Photo June 9, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Very good book for beginners in the digital field. Covers all aspects of a new film less era. Shoot and instantly view your shot keep or re shoot. Excellent book.
 Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies May 23, 2008
0 out of 7 found this review helpful
Don't waste your time or money on this book. This guy spends more time talking about point and shoot cameras and what then can't do and spends very little time on useful instruction for beginners of DSLR cameras
 A Must Read Resource... December 18, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
..for the beginner digital SLR photographer. I am sure an expert could take a little something from this book, as well. I used this book as a research tool to help decide which camera to buy. It has enough substance that I keep it handy as a ready reference while taking pics in the field. The author does a great job keeping the attention of the experienced and the inexperienced photographer.
Happy Holidays,
Smacka
Good to further refine your questions November 30, 2007
7 out of 19 found this review helpful
I took this book out of the library, because I find technology books to be hit or miss. After reading the first chapter, where he explains his assumptions that you understand the concept behind digital photography and want to learn what a dSLR (digital single reflex lens) camera can do, I nearly bought it, because it sounded EXACTLY like what I was looking for. I've been using digital point-and-shoot cameras almost since they came out.
Unfortunately, I ended up finding this book to be less than helpful. I'm glad I read it, because it does give a great sketch of all the things you can do with a dSLR (and also mentions some of the things you can't and why). Unfortunately, I don't feel like there's anything I can do now with my camera that I couldn't have done before. Since using Aperture priority and Shutter speed priority is where most amateurs will end up using a dSLR (once they get off point and shoot mode) I thought there would be more information about how to conquer everyday problems using different settings. For example, you're trying to get pictures of your son on a bike on a cloudy day: suggestions? Instead, I found very little information about dealing with unusual conditions, and even fewer photographic or other examples.
The rest of the book covered things like the composition of a good photo, the structure of a dSLR, and how to edit images on the computer. Frankly, I have my hands full just learning to use my camera and I have no interest right now in advanced image editing on the computer. And while I appreciate that understanding the inner workings of the camera does help explain the concepts of aperture and shutter speed, I also don't think he used those sections in the best way to get people to taking better photos.
In the end, I thought the book was worth glancing at, because it has really helped me better understand what my questions really are, and that is definitely a helpful step. Nevertheless, I mostly found the book to cover too much information in too little detail, and frankly, I do not think this book will help many people take better quality photos than they were taking with the P or Auto modes already.
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