PCPhoto Digital SLR Handbook

by Rob Sheppard

Published 1 October 2004
Digital SLRs give you all the control, lens choces, and accessories of film caeras and the advantages of the newest, hottest technology available. Learn what to consider when choosing a digital SLR, master your camera's features and controls. Understand file formats, memory cards, and image management.

Digital Photography 1, 2, 3

by Rob Sheppard

Published 1 February 2005
A compact, single-volume reference on the art of digital photography offers beginners an easy-to-follow, extensively illustrated guide that explains the workings of a digital camera, discusses shooting techniques, describes available software and printing accessories, and features information on the techniques of printing, downloading, and more. Or

For anyone who has waited for just the right moment to capture a blazing sunset or tried to catch the stark and simple beauty of bare tree limbs in winter, this manual will prove irresistible. Rather than simply providing ideas of what to photograph, "Outdoor Photographer" and "PCPhoto" magazine editor, Rob Sheppard presents invaluable insider techniques and insights such as: use a histogram to get the ideal exposure, or white balance to create atmospheric images. Find out how to shoot crisp close-ups or awe inspiring panoramic shots, and how to enhance pictures by using filters such as grads and polarizers. See how computer and image-editing software can turn ordinary images into extraordinary photos. Each section offers a listing of 10 Quick Tips for handling common outdoor photography challenges.

This is the very best guide to the world's best printers, now updated with information on the newest products! Renowned digital photography author Rob Sheppard shows photographers how to get the most out of their Epson printing equipment. He outlines the most efficient workflow, provides printing tips and techniques and suggests a wealth of other methods that go far beyond the basics. It features how-tos for handling the most up-to-date technologies, step-by-step tips and practical, proven real-world strategies that Rob has learned from experience will help photographers the produce top-quality prints they want, right at home.