Digital SLR Photography All-in-One For Dummies
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 compareWhat makes a great photo — discover how to work with light, the essentials of good composition, and ways to control exposureGet out of auto mode — review the practical shooting guide for advice on how to set your camera for portraits, action shots, and landscapesShift into video mode — find out how to capture video with your dSLR, edit it, and share it online or on DVDAfter you shoot — understand workflow, edit your photos like a pro, and learn to manage imagesOpen the book and find:How those mysterious knobs and menus can make you a great photographerThe best lens to use for each photo shootWhen to use your camera's built-in flash and when to shut it offThe elements of exposure and how they control the quality of your photosComposition rules and when to break themHow to choose the best software for editing your photosRecommended camera settings for shooting formal portraits9 books in 1Learning about Digital SLRsThrough the Looking GlassHey, Your Exposure's ShowingLighting StrikesComposing Great Shots"Spiffifying" Photos in SoftwareShooting VideosThe dSLR ReferencePractical dSLR Tips