Quick Snap Guide to Digital Photography

Description

You've just purchased your first digital camera and you're ready to start taking great pictures right away! Unfortunately, your basic reference-the manual that came with your camera-is full of cryptic information that's either difficult to understand or too basic to translate into great photographs. You've just found your solution. Quick Snap Guide to Digital Photography gives you a concise introduction that covers not only the most important features of your digital camera, but also explains their function and purpose, detailing how to use them and, more importantly, why. Each topic is covered in two- or four-page spreads with plenty of illustrations that make it easy to see how to apply the techniques described. Appropriate for owners of basic, intermediate, and advanced digital cameras, new users will be shooting prize-winning photos in no time at all.

FEATURES:

* Addresses the new digital camera user who wants to get up and running quickly.
    * New skills are taught on two-page spreads and feature clear and concise directions and many full-color illustrations and images.
    * Written from the perspective of an experienced digital photographer who understands the unique demands of digital photography.
    * The techniques and accompanying illustrations taught apply to any brand of camera.

CONTENTS:

Chapter 1: Exploring Your New Digital Camera
Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Digital Camera
Chapter 3: Photography: The Basics
Chapter 4: Making Light Work for You
Chapter 5: Using Your Zoom Lens
Chapter 6: Creating a Photo
Chapter 7: The Great Photo Themes