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Click your way to stunning digital images with this thorough resource!With the six mini-guides in Digital SLR Photography All-in-One For Dummies, you've got the six ingredients you need to cook up some fantastic photos. This book will help you make friends with your dSLR whether it's the latest model or an older hand-me-down. Together, you'll find the perfect angles, exposure, and lighting to capture magical images.It wouldn't be digital photography without a bit of tech-SD cards, file transfers, resolution, and a few other things you might have never encountered before you picked up a dSLR. With this book, you can become a camera-wrangler extraordinaire, getting your shots and using digital editing tools to help them look their best. Now you have the tools you need to start building your portfolio-including some friendly advice on which images to include! Get out there and get shooting! Explore your camera's features and settings, then pick the perfect lenses for your photography style Learn how to make beautiful images by controlling the key components of exposure -- aperture, shutter speed, and ISO settings Light your shots perfectly with or without a flash or other lighting equipment Use digital tools to make your photos shine and create an outstanding portfolio Upgrading to a digital SLR is a sign that you're serious about becoming a better photographer. Let this chummy Dummies guide, well, guide you as you become an image maker!
List of contents
Introduction 1
About This Book 2
Icons Used in This Book 2
Where to Go from Here 3
Book 1: Pursuing Digital SLR Photography 5
Chapter 1: Embracing Digital SLRs 7
Introducing the Digital SLR 7
Naming and Classifying Digital SLRs 9
Make and model 9
Sensor size 11
Pixel count 12
Lens mount 13
Mirror and viewfinder type 15
Lenses 16
Wrapping it up 16
Pricing Digital SLRs 16
Consumer dSLRs 17
Mid-range models 18
Professional cameras 18
Delving into Camera Specifications 19
Basic information 20
Crop factor 20
ISO 21
Shutter speeds 21
Autofocus system 22
Movies 23
Shooting modes and scenes 24
In-camera processing 25
Filters and other creative effects 25
Media 26
Viewfinder specs 26
Image stabilization 27
Following Recent dSLR Developments 29
Shopping for a dSLR 31
Understanding the system 31
Going shopping 31
Investing in accessories 33
Embracing dSLRs 35
Chapter 2: Handling, Cleaning, and Protecting Your Camera 39
Anatomy of a dSLR 39
Front and center 40
Around back 40
Top and bottom 42
Both sides 43
Working the Controls 45
Gripping the Camera 47
Standard grip 47
Vertical grip 48
Over-the-shoulder grip 49
Live View grip 49
Providing Additional Support 50
Handling an Articulated Monitor 52
Using a Touchscreen 53
Changing Batteries 54
Checking battery power 54
Inserting a battery 55
Removing a battery 56
Inserting and Removing Memory Cards 57
Inserting a memory card 57
Removing a memory card 58
Cleaning Your Camera 59
Wiping off the camera body 59
Cleaning monitors and LCD panels 60
Cleaning inside the camera 61
Protecting Your Camera 63
Using a camera strap 63
Carrying a camera bag 64
Buying extra lens and camera caps 64
Armoring your camera 65
Dealing with adverse weather 65
Chapter 3: Learning about Lenses 69
Identifying and Naming Lenses 69
Brand name 71
Lens mount 72
Focal length 72
Aperture 73
Image stabilization 74
Other identifiers 74
Other lens characteristics 75
Older lenses 76
Categorizing Lenses 77
Normal lenses 78
Wide-angle lenses 78
Telephoto lenses 79
Prime lenses 80
General-purpose zoom lenses 81
Wide-angle zoom lenses 81
Telephoto zoom lenses 82
Specialty lenses 82
Looking at Lens Anatomy 85
Working with Lenses 88
Getting a grip 88
Mounting a lens 91
Removing a lens 93
Zooming in and out 94
Switching from auto to manual focus 95
Manually focusing 96
Activating lens-based image stabilization 97
Cleaning Lenses 98
Chapter 4: Exploring Menus and Camera Settings 101
Understanding How Menus Are Organized 101
Opening and Using the Menu 103
Setting Up Your Camera 106
Date and time 106
Language 107
Feature guides and expanded help 107
Review time 107
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