Digital photography for dummies® (paperback)

Get going with your digital camera and start taking great photos right away!

Whether you're considering your first digital camera, planning to graduate from point-and-shoot to dSLR, or wondering about your camera's features, you need this bestselling guide! It tells you things you won't find in the camera manual, like time-honored photographic techniques, tips for certain types of photography, printing options, and much more.

• What you need * learn what the different camera features do and determine what works for the way you take pictures

• Ready, aim, shoot * set up your camera and learn how to get the best shots in any mode

• Take control * explore your camera's setting options and apply them to get better photos

• Learn from the pros * experiment with recommended settings and techniques for portraits, close-ups, action shots, and landscapes

• Bring them to life * review photos using your camera's playback features, then download and share them

Open the book and find:

• Advice on choosing the camera that best suits your needs

• Set-up options that produce better photos

• Accessories your digital studio should have

• How to get better action shots

• When to shift your dSLR out of auto mode for better results

• All about using (and not using) flash

• How to diagnose and fix focus problems

• Ten essential camera care tips

Go to Dummies.com®for videos, step-by-step examples, how-to articles, or to shop!

Learn to:

• Take better pictures with your point-and-shoot camera or dSLR

• Set your camera to improve color, focus, and lighting

• Upload, edit, and share your great photos

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