Product Description

*Digital SLR sales are growing steadily, increasing from an estimated 6 percent of digital camera unit sales and 23 percent of digital camera revenue in 2005 to 7 percent unit sales and 26 percent of revenue in 2006

*This category bestseller outsells other general SLR references by a wide margin

*The new edition is updated to cover all of the new sub-$1,000 DSL models from Canon, Nikon, and Sony, as well as new lens offerings, the latest version of Photoshop, and updates to other editing software

*Offers thorough coverage of the latest camera features, including exposure modes, stabilization, and autofocus options

*Now covers retail digital print labs in the chapter on printing

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #384 in Books
• Published on: 2007-10-19
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 352 pages

Synopsis
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).The 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; and, 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!

From the Back Cover
Understand your camera and use every cool feature
Capture the action, shoot RAW, make good pictures great, and share!

With a digital SLR camera, you can transform that great image in the viewfinder into a compelling photograph. This guide is packed with tips for taking advantage of all the features in the latest cameras from Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, Olympus, and others. Here's the scoop on sensors, pixels, cool accessories, lenses, flash units, the latest image editing software, and more.

*Compare features of the latest cameras

*Utilize creative exposure techniques

*Choose lenses, flash, and storage accessories

*Apply image stabilization, auto dust removal, and noise reduction

*Enhance and improve your images

About the Author
David D. Busch is a photographer and photography instructor who has written more than 100 books, including Digital Photography All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies, 3rd Edition, and seven Digital Field Guides.

Customer Reviews

A worse dummy than I thought!
I think I must need a 'Total Idiot's Guide' as this was not what I thought it would be.
Being a complete beginner with dSLR, I thought this book would be a step-by-step guide on 'How To....' I was a bit wide of the mark - although the book says a lot about why you should do this over that, etc it left me lost on how to actually do it. So I'm using my camera on Auto until my Nikon book arrives. Let's hope I'll have more success with that one.

excellent book
Bought the book on the strength of the previous two reviews as I've not really been keen on the "dummies" books previously.
This one, though, is excellent. If you've spent a chunk of money on a new digital camera (like my EOS 40d!) you really should spend another £10 and read this, and actually start to understand how it all works! (If you're already expert then you won't be needing this, but understanding even how the digital sensor works is really interesting)
It's printed on good quality glossy paper (unlike some of the dummies books) and includes some really nice images.
Well worth it

The best book I've read for DSLR beginners
A real creative education from a proper photographer. Easy to read, and packed full of tips and tricks. Get this one.