Digital users are you puzzled by white balance settings? Unsure which ISO is appropriate? Baffled about how to transfer, file, and edit images? Finally, heres a manual that clears up the confusion. This updated reprint of Digital Photography Q and A has a unique question-and-answer format that provides quickly accessible, cut-to-the chase advice on topics ranging from image capture to computer processing to printing. Photographers who have this guide by their side will be in the know, feeling confident, and ready to take great pictures with their digital cameras.

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This is exactly what photographers venturing into the digital world for the first time have been looking for an easy-to-follow, well-illustrated manual that shows them how to take great photographs. PCPhoto founding editor Rob Sheppard is the perfect guide. In simple language, Sheppard explains the advantages of digital and covers the most important new technology (such as smile and blink recognition, image stabilization, higher megapixel sensors, and more). He offers invaluable information on shooting techniques, cameras, printers, and accessories; and expertly unravels the confusion over formats and file sizes, lens conversion factors, media cards, downloading pictures, and the basics of getting a good print. This is simply indispensable for any digital camera or inkjet printer owner.

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A digital camera can be invaluable when shooting outdoors because of the great control and freedom it gives a photographer. Using 150 of his own great wildlife images, pro photographer Chris Weston shows you how to use digital capture to get stunning photos that accurately reflect the outdoor experience-without the need for manipulation in post-production. Weston combines his field experiences with easy-to-understand theory, making it ideal for photographers of all levels. Throughout, you will find case studies with solid, practical advice about equipment, and overcoming problems in the field, as well as techniques for capturing specific animals. Plus, there are tips on conquering exposure with histograms, understanding menus, and mastering the LCD screen.

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It and 39;s the latest and hottest technique, made possible only through digital. High Dynamic Range photography is the process of taking several pictures of a scene at various exposures, then merging them into one file. So the entire photo can look crisp and detailed, from highlights to midtones to shadows-and photographers needn and 39;t sacrifice any part of their image. The best way to master this exciting technology is with this thorough, easy-to-follow, and visually spectacular guide. No other title does justice to these cutting-edge techniques, which actually take the viewer into worlds far beyond normal photography-sometimes even beyond normal human perception. The amazing results simply cant be achieved any other way.

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Whether you and 39;re toying with selling a few of your favorite digital photos or hoping to go completely professional, you need to read this comprehensive analysis of the business. It and 39;s utterly realistic about what to expect and how to gauge your own aptitude for making it in this highly competitive arena. The author, himself the owner of an extremely successful online stock photography company, begins by debunking misconceptions and defining the various possibilities open to photographers so they can pinpoint a compatible business model. An overview examines the different types of equipment and how they increase sales potential, and you and 39;re also given the lowdown on image management, advice on dealing with legal issues, ideas for establishing an online presence, and guidance on identifying buyers for your product.

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Renowned photographer and author Michael Freeman provides a thorough look at the essential ways of dealing with color that will help traditional photographers enter the world of digital photography with confidence and excitement. Using helpful tips and exercises, he covers everything from capture and calibration to workflow management and output. Photographers will find expert guidance on sensitivity, color temperature, and exposure, and invaluable advice on making the most of color as a design element. Examine subjective and cultural response to individual colors and combinations, the many ways of digitally altering a photo and 39;s tones, and how to capture and reproduce color precisely.

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Electronic flash not only brings light to a photograph, it can be an important artistic tool-if youve acquired the knowledge to use it creatively. To master those skills, digital photographers need only turn to this complete reference. Packed with inspirational photos, it takes the mystery out of flash, covering every type of equipment and explaining such essentials as guide numbers, sync speeds, white balance, and more. Photographers will see how fill flash can decrease contrast and shadows in outdoor portrait photography, understand how to control the light using bounce and multiple flash techniques, and expertly employ high-speed and rear curtain synchronization to create impressive motion-blur images. Everything you need to know is here—including a section on studio flash and computer processing.

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For the very first time, renowned international photographer and bestselling author Michael Freeman reveals all the insider secrets that professionals keep for themselves alone. Everyone from enthusiastic amateurs to seasoned experts will learn plenty of the tried-and-true, field-tested techniques Freeman has discovered through years of experience. He helps you think and shoot like an expert, providing advice on everything from shooting in poor weather conditions to simulating complex lighting setups, from enhancing depth of field to fixing damaged files and organizing your photos effectively. His easily digestible nuggets of information explain how to make the most of your digital camera…even if you have limited resources. And that and 39;s important, because to get a great photo, you must fully exploit your camera and 39;s capabilities—and this guide shows you how.

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Richly illustrated volume with in-depth instruction, operations, and terms masterfully explained so amateur photographers can take full advantage of all of the newest features of these amazingly capable units. In addition to a general overview of digital versus traditional photography, theres a thorough discussion of how to utilize image stabilization, smile and blink recognition technology, the built-in flash and zoom lens, and every feature and function how to edit in-camera, get the most from preset shooting modes, and handle the memory card, accessories, and flash. Plus, a full chapter covers picture taking in the field.

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For animal lovers, a pet is a member of the family-but one that is much harder to photograph. Capturing an animal and 39;s charm and personality can be an incredibly challenging (even frustrating) exercise, but Pet Photography Now makes the job easier. It shows professionals and amateurs alike how to get the best from their subject, whether it comes wrapped in fur, feathers, or scales. Noted expert Paul Walker is an excellent source of practical advice on locations, viewpoints, and posing; how to make your pet behave for the camera; and which camera settings will give you the best results. A chapter devoted to post-production, including step-by-step Photoshop workthroughs, helps you optimize your images to produce stunning prints of your most successful portraits.

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