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Robert Correll. Digital SLR Photography All-in-One For Dummies
Introduction
About This Book
How This Book Is Organized
Icons Used in This Book
Where to Go from Here
Book 1. Pursuing Digital SLR Photography
Chapter 1. Embracing Digital SLRs
Introducing the Digital SLR
Naming and Classifying Digital SLRs
Pricing Digital SLRs
Delving into Camera Specifications
Following Recent dSLR Developments
Shopping for a dSLR
Embracing dSLRs
Chapter 2. Handling, Cleaning, and Protecting Your Camera
Anatomy of a dSLR
Working the Controls
Gripping the Camera
Providing Additional Support
Handling an Articulated Monitor
Using a Touchscreen
Changing Batteries
Inserting and Removing Memory Cards
Cleaning Your Camera
Protecting Your Camera
Chapter 3. Learning about Lenses
Identifying and Naming Lenses
Categorizing Lenses
Looking at Lens Anatomy
Working with Lenses
Cleaning Lenses
Chapter 4. Exploring Menus and Camera Settings
Understanding How Menus Are Organized
Opening and Using the Menu
Setting Up Your Camera
Setting Typical Shooting Options
Making Other Choices
Controlling Playback
Keeping Everything Running Smoothly
Exploring Advanced Options
Chapter 5. Taking Pictures with Your dSLR
Seeing the Big Picture
Planning Ahead
Unpacking and Readying Your Gear
Setting Up Your Camera
Taking and Reviewing Photos
Book 2. Looking Through Lenses
Chapter 1. Appreciating Standard Zoom Lenses
Embodying Versatility
Taking Wide-Angle Shots
Working with Normal Focal Lengths
Zooming In
Chapter 2. Enjoying Wide-Angle Lenses
Wide-Angle Whatzit
Looking at Landscapes
Capturing Wide-Angle Cityscapes
Focusing on Single Buildings
Photographing Interiors
Shooting Wide-Angle Portraits
Improving Your Wide-Angle Shots
Chapter 3. Capturing Macros and Close-ups
Defining Macro and Close-up Photography
Shooting at Close Ranges
Managing Depth of Field
Shooting Handheld (with a Flash)
Maximizing Shutter Speed
Shooting in Controlled Conditions
Relaxing Your Angle of View
Shooting Close-ups with Everyday Lenses
Using Telephoto Lenses
Using Holga Lenses
Shooting with Special Accessories
Chapter 4. Reaching Out with Telephoto Lenses
Learning the Lingo
Using a Super Telephoto Lens
Capturing Action with Telephoto Lenses
Using Telephoto Lenses for Close-ups
Capturing Portraits
Photographing Animals
Chapter 5. Exploring Other Lenses
Fisheye Lenses
Tilt-Shift Lenses
Holga Lenses
Lensbaby Lenses
Pinhole Lenses
Diana F+ Lenses
Book 3. Taking Creative Control
Chapter 1. Making Sense of Exposure
Understanding Exposure
Keeping an Eye on Exposure Information
Measuring Light by Metering
Reviewing and Analyzing Your Photos
Troubleshooting Exposure
Chapter 2. Setting the Aperture
Investigating f-numbers and Apertures
Setting the Aperture
Digging into Depth of Field
Designing with Depth of Field
Chapter 3. Choosing a Shutter Speed
Decoding Shutter Speed
Setting the Shutter Speed
Combating Blur and Noise
Designing with Shutter Speed
Chapter 4. Selecting an ISO
Understanding ISO
Setting ISO
Using High ISO Noise Reduction
Managing ISO
ISO Gallery
Chapter 5. Using Filters
Learning about Filters
Taking Shape with Filter Systems
Using Filters for Different Purposes
Book 4. Lighting the Scene
Chapter 1. Working with Ambient Light
Working in Natural Light
Dealing with Weather
Shooting Inside
Coping with Different Situations
Chapter 2. Exploring Basic Flash Photography
Finding the Flash
Using the Flash Automatically
Manually Activating the Built-in Flash
Tips on Using the Built-in Flash
Getting Fancy with the Flash
Chapter 3. Using an External Flash and Accessories
Getting to Know External Flash Units
Handling an External Flash
Configuring Your External Flash
Trying Different Techniques
Book 5. Managing and Processing Your Shots
Chapter 1. Transferring and Managing Photos
Getting a Workflow
Early Decisions
Transferring Photos
Getting a Grip on Your Pictures
Managing Photos
Quickly Processing the Good Ones
Advanced Editing When Desired
Publishing
Archiving
Chapter 2. Quickly Sprucing Up Shots
Software for Sprucing Up Photos
Deciding on an Image Quality
Getting Started
Setting Brightness and Contrast
Correcting and Improving Color
Making Additional Improvements
Finishing Up
Processing Photos In-Camera
Chapter 3. Digging Deeper into Photo Editing
Software for Editing Photos
Dealing with the Mundane Stuff
Dodging and Burning
Using High Pass to Sharpen
Making Minor Adjustments
Applying Changes Selectively with Masks
Mashing Up Versions of the Same Shot
Stamping Out Imperfections and Distractions
Adjusting Final Composition
Words of Caution and Encouragement
Chapter 4. Expressing Your Artistry
Why Be Creative?
Software for Your Artistic Endeavors
Converting to Black and White
Colorizing Your Photos
Experimenting with Artistic Filters
Using In-Camera Creative Styles and Filters
Chapter 5. Creating Panoramas
Shooting Pan-tastic Panoramas
Stitching Photos Together
Stepping Up Your Game
Shooting Automatic Panoramas
Chapter 6. Enjoying HDR Photography
HDR Software
Learning about HDR
Shooting Exposure Brackets for HDR
Tone Mapping in Photomatix Pro
Trying Alternate Techniques
Book 6. Showcasing Different Scenes
Chapter 1. Portraits
Capturing Birthday Moments
Using a High-Quality Primes Lens
Snapping Casual Portraits
Posing Group Photos
Using a Telephoto Lens
Chapter 2. Landscapes
Using an Ultra Wide-Angle Lens
Getting Up Early
Going Different Places
Getting Out in the Weather
Waiting for Sunset
Chapter 3. Action
Tracking the Action
Using an External Flash
Finding the Right Spot
Great Light Is Great
Pushing to the Limits
Chapter 4. Close-ups
Zoom In
Notice Your Surroundings
Look for Unique Perspectives
Whatever Works, Works
Focus on Small Details
Chapter 5. Odds and Ends
Lion’s Head
General Wayne and His Horse
Home Cooking
Dramatic Fountain
Art Deco in Bronze
About the Author
Dedication
Author’s Acknowledgments
