Nov 02
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Praise for Creative DSLR Photography:
“Those who take their digital photography seriously will find the book an invaluable guide.” Steve Bavister, photographer
Praise for Chris Weston’s MASTERING YOUR DIGITAL SLR:
“I would have purchased Chris Weston’s MASTERING YOUR DIGITAL SLR simply for its photos. Just looking at the book makes the reader want to get up, get the camera, and begin shooting, but most how-to books on photography have beautiful pictures, and many times they can be sparse on content. I found that this book has both good content and inspiring shots.”
“This is the best digital photography book I have bought. The writing is very clear and full of tips. I especially like the topic on exposure compensation and white balance and certainly benefit a lot from the book while exploring the features on my Canon 350D. The pictures are very good (beautif (more…)
Oct 25
This guide opens with in-camera flash basics, then moves to topics such as exposure flash readings, detachable units, flash guide numbers, bounce flash, and fill flash, then covers advanced methods for using off-camera flash, flash brackets, power packs, remote triggering, and other techniques.
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Oct 11
Welcome to the D90, Nikon?s newest full-featured?yet compact and affordable?digital SLR camera. David Busch?s Nikon D90 Guide to Digital SLR Photography shows you how to maximize your camera?s robust feature set, blazing fast automatic focus, the real-time preview system Live View, HDTV movie-making capabilities, and the Retouch mode that allows you to edit your picture in the camera, to take outstanding photos. You?ll learn how, when, and, most importantly, why to use each of the cool features and functions of your camera to take eye-popping photographs. Introductory chapters will help you get comfortable with the basics of your camera before you dive right into exploring creative ways to apply the Nikon D90?s exposure modes, focus controls, and electronic flash options. You?ll also find loads of helpful information and tips on choosing lenses, flash units, and software products to use with your new camera. Beautiful, full-color images illustrate where the essent (more…)
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Sep 27
Have you unpacked your new Nikon D60 digital SLR camera and want to get started right away taking great pictures? “David Busch?s Nikon D60 Guide to Digital SLR Photography” will show you how, when, and, most importantly, why to use all the cool features and functions of your camera to take eye-popping photographs. Introductory chapters will help you get comfortable with the basics of your camera before you dive right into exploring creative ways to apply the D60?s exposure modes, focus controls, and electronic flash options. More comprehensive than any of the pocket-sized camera guides, this book is chock full of hands-on tips for choosing lenses, flash units, and software products. Beautiful, full-color images illustrate where the essential buttons and dials are, so you?ll quickly learn how to use your Nikon D60, and use it well.
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With more than a million books in print, David D. Busch is a best-selling author of books on digital photography and i (more…)
Sep 27
Have you unpacked your new Nikon D60 digital SLR camera and want to get started right away taking great pictures? “David Busch?s Nikon D60 Guide to Digital SLR Photography” will show you how, when, and, most importantly, why to use all the cool features and functions of your camera to take eye-popping photographs. Introductory chapters will help you get comfortable with the basics of your camera before you dive right into exploring creative ways to apply the D60?s exposure modes, focus controls, and electronic flash options. More comprehensive than any of the pocket-sized camera guides, this book is chock full of hands-on tips for choosing lenses, flash units, and software products. Beautiful, full-color images illustrate where the essential buttons and dials are, so you?ll quickly learn how to use your Nikon D60, and use it well.
About the Author
With more than a million books in print, David D. Busch is a best-selling author of books on digital photography and i (more…)
Sep 20
If you’re a serious photographer, you know that no other camera offers as much sophistication and versatility as the digital SLR. The drawback to this sophistication comes in the form of tedious and lengthy user manuals that can make it difficult to find the essential information you need to get started. Quick Snap Guide to Digital SLR Photography provides you with a concise introduction to the most important features of your dSLR camera. Each topic is covered in two- or four-page spreads with plenty of illustrations and images, making it easy to follow along. Eliminating the frustration of timeconsuming user manuals, this book is the ideal guide for any new dSLR owner who wants to start taking great pictures right away.
About the Author
With more than a million books in print, David D. Busch is a best-selling author of books on digital photography and imaging technology, and the originator of popular series like “David Busch’s Pro Secrets” and “David Busch’s Quick S (more…)
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Sep 06
Don?t be camera shy! The focus is on the basics. Presented in concise, intuitive style, this guide has everything amateur photographers need to know to produce great images?whether shooting in digital or film. Best of all, each chapter includes FAQs and full-color visual examples to turn good shots into great shots. Professional photographer Mark Jenkinson shares tips and tricks for: ? Understanding how the features and controls affect Photographs ? Making the best use of manual, aperture priority, and shutter priority settings ? Shooting moving objects ? Shooting in bright light or nighttime settings ? Adjusting depth of field ? Improving composition and lighting ? Choosing the best format for storing digital images
About the AuthorMark Jenkinson is an award-winning photographer and the author of over 30 photojournalistic feature stories for such magazines as Men?s Journal, Fortune, Town & Country, Men?s Health, and Discovery, as well as human interest and cel (more…)
Aug 29
Have you unpacked your new Nikon D300 digital SLR camera and want to get started right away taking professional quality pictures? David Busch?s Nikon D300 Guide to Digital SLR Photography will show you how, when, and why to use all the cool features, controls, and functions of your camera to take great photographs of anything. After a brief introduction to the camera to help you get your bearings, you?ll dive right into all the exciting, innovative capabilities of the D300 includ (more…)
Aug 24
Review“A basic guide to using telephoto lenses, with chapters on telephoto advantages, choosing a lens, getting the best image quality, and taking pictures of wildlife, people, sports, and landscapes. Also covers travel photography, close-ups, and telephoto composition. Includes a question-and-answer section, lists of manufacturers, a glossary, and color and b&w photos. Captions for photos include information on focal length of the lens used to take the picture.” —Book News
The complete guide to telephoto lenses, with tips for shooting wildlife photos, sports and action shots, portraits, outdoor landscapes, and other pictures with your telephoto lens. Includes over 100 black and white and color photos.
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Aug 09
Rocky Nook Dbooks are the ideal companion for anyone who wants to get the most from their Nikon D200. With more than 580 digital pages in Acrobat format, you will discover the fundamentals on all aspects of the digital image creation process: digital photography basics, taking pictures, image optimization, lenses, accessories, and much more. Rocky Nook Dbooks go well beyond the Nikon camera manuals and are well-organized, beautifully illustrated introductions to digital photography with the Nikon system. The Dbooks offer clickable examples and digital images that explain before-and-after situations and clearly illustrate the individual stages of the processes involved. Navigation is easy with the built-in hyperlinks or the detailed index and Acrobat search functions. Rocky Nook Dbooks make reading just as exciting and interactive as digital photography itself. High-resolution RGB images help to illustrate subtle differences and effects which would hardly be visible (more…)
Aug 03
Review
“This book is split into clear sections and interspersed with photographs and bullet points, which along with the friendly language makes it an enjoyable read…” (What Digital Camera? 1st March 2006)“This book is split into clear sections and interspersed with photographs and bullet points, which along with the friendly language makes it an enjoyable read…” (What Digital Camera? 1st March 2006) “excellent choice” (Amateur Photographer, Saturday 22nd September 2007)
Whether you own a Digital SLR camera or are thinking of buying one, with this guide, you’ll give it your best shot! It has info to help you choose the right camera and accessories, and then use them right. Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies covers the hardware, the software, and the techniques you need to take top-notch digital photos with your dSLR. This guide will get you clicking with information on: The advantages of a dSLR camera: more control over what porti (more…)
Jul 20
As the new owner of a Digital Rebel XSi/450 you are serious about photography and want to take professional-looking photographs. You also want to quickly and easily discover how, when, and why to use the most important features of your cutting-edge camera. “Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450 Guide to Digital SLR Photography” provides you with a concise guide to the essential functions and features of the Digital Rebel XSi/450, teaching you how to select the best autofocus mode, shut (more…)
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