Digital SLR Cameras and Photography For Dummies Book + DVD Bundle - Softcover

Busch, David D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118161696 ISBN 13: 9781118161692

Publisher: For Dummies, 2011

Synopsis

A book-and-DVD bundle with everything you'll need to take great photos with your digital SLR

New to dSLR cameras? Whichever model you've chosen, you'll find this bestselling full-color book and the new, 60 minute companion DVD will give you confidence with your camera and show you how to take better photos. You'll find out how to manage exposure settings and choose lenses, get tips on lighting, discover what makes good photo composition, learn to choose the best file format, and download, edit, and manage your photos with ease. The DVD demonstrates the camera's parts, shows you what the settings produce, and provides great tips on getting the best action, portrait, low-light, landscape, and macro shots.

• All dSLR cameras, regardless of the brand, operate much the same; this guide offers information that applies to any dSLR
• Explains how shutter speed, aperture, and ISO add up to exposure; looks at HD features; and offers editing and sharing tips
• Hour-long DVD explains and demonstrates camera settings and accessories, different approaches to lighting, composition secrets, effective exposure techniques, and advice for improving various common types of shots

This unique full-color book plus DVD bundle is a favorite way to perfect your dSLR skills!

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Easy-to-follow instructions on getting better photos with a digital SLR camera!

Digital SLR cameras put full control over the look of a picture in the photographer's hands. You just need some basic know-how about how digital SLRs operate to get the photos you want out of your camera. This instructional video introduces you to the basics of digital SLR photography, from switching lenses to selecting exposure settings to when to use the camera's flash. It also shows you how to apply that knowledge to take great action shots, landscapes, portraits, and more.

Discover how to:

• Choose the best exposure mode for the shot

• Build a lens collection

• Compose a balanced photo

• Freeze action and control depth of field

• Shoot personal portraits

• Understand photography lingo

Approximate running time: 50 minutes

System requirements:

• TV or computer DVD player

• Windows® XP, Vista, or 7; Mac OS® X 10.4 or higher

• 512MB RAM

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About the Author:

David D. Busch was a professional photographer and photojournalist before becoming one of the most recognized authors in the digital photography field. He has written four editions of Digital Photography All-in-One For Dummies.

About this edition

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1118161696
• ISBN 13: 9781118161692
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 384