Digital Photography Basics

by Nicki Toizer

Overview

If you enjoy photography, want to take better pictures, and know that your camera has many more options than just Auto, you'll get a lot out of this book. We'll go over everything you expect like image size and quality, file formats (such as jpg and RAW), focal length, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and metering. You'll also learn about white balance, histograms, tripods, and creative filters. Most importantly, get some composition tips that can quickly improve your images.

Digital Photography Basics is not a camera manual. There are too many different models available to be able to provide that level of individual detail. Topics covered here are meant to supplement your manual by giving greater detail on the results you can achieve by changing your settings.

Don't waste an expensive camera by shooting in Auto! Take creative control over your camera by making critical decisions about shutter speed and aperture.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
1. The Lingo
2. Lens Basics
3. Getting Started
4. Exposure
5. Exposure Metering
6. Focusing
7. White Balance
8. Automatic Scene Modes
9. Creative Camera Modes
10. Get the Shot
11. Composition
12. Extras
13. Flash
14. Printing
15. Backing Up Images
16. Inspiration
17. What Settings Do I Use?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780999141205
Publisher:	Nicole Toizer
Publication date:	09/01/2017
Pages:	126
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.34(d)

About the Author

My introduction to photography began in fifth grade when I received my first camera before a trip to Mexico. This little point-and-shoot had very few features, the negatives were tiny, and my pictures weren't that great. But I was hooked! I loved recording what I saw outside, whether at home or on family trips. My dad and grandfather encouraged me to just keep shooting. My first digital camera in 2001 was a 2.1 MP Sony that recorded onto mini CDs. Technology continues to improve and cameras with 10 times the resolution (and more!) are readily available today. While the technology has changed, the knowledge necessary to make good images remains the same. Photography is about light and vision; and giving the viewer something to experience. I started teaching others about digital photography in 2006. It's very rewarding to see my students discover what their cameras can do and the different results they get just by making a few adjustments. I've met photographers from around the country as we all strive to learn, experience different locations, and share our love of documenting the world through our images. My goal is to continue teaching, learning, and sharing photography with others.

Table of Contents

Introduction

1. The Lingo

2. Lens Basics

3. Getting Started

4. Exposure

5. Exposure Metering

6. Focusing

7. White Balance

8. Automatic Scene Modes

9. Creative Camera Modes

10. Get the Shot

11. Composition

12. Extras

13. Flash

14. Printing

15. Backing Up Images

16. Inspiration

17. What Settings Do I Use?