Book 2


Book 14

Don't enter the world of Digital SLR without this book! If you want to use your Digital SLR camera like a pro, let a pro (or two) show you how! Sally Wiener Grotta and Daniel Grotta have been covering the world of digital photography since 1991, and this book is like a private course in DSLR mastery. From understanding the parts of your camera to using the controls effectively to shooting stunning, beautiful, and meaningful photographs to editing your images, here's everything you want to know to make your investment in a Digital SLR pay off big in gorgeous pictures. Let the experts tell you how.Here's advice from the undisputed digital camera experts for less than the cost of a memory card! The Grottas help you choose the right model, get the best shots, edit like a pro, and produce show-stopping prints from your DSLR.
In this work, get professional guidance on: choosing a Digital SLR camera that fits your needs and your budget; understanding different types of image sensors; selecting and working with lenses; determining the right resolution for various photo types; using the camera's controls to fine-tune your pictures; working with RAW format; learning the aesthetics of what makes a great photograph; getting great shots of action, nature, and events; seeing how light, shadow, contrast, and color affect the mood and intention of everything you shoot; managing your image files efficiently; and, editing your images for professional results.

You have the camera, or intend to. You have the desire. Now, you have personalized instruction from PC Magazine "The play of light and color on the human imagination." That's how Daniel and Sally Wiener Grotta define photography. They'll lead you through choosing a digital camera and using all its amazing features, but photography is more than technology. These renowned experts liberally share their knowledge of lighting, settings, focus, file formats, communicating with pictures, and more. Read a little, then go shoot some pictures, study them, and read some more. See what you and that camera can do - together. * Go one-on-one with the pros Choose a camera that fits your needs Understand resolution, compression, pixels, and file formats Use shutter speed, lighting, and depth of field Learn about white balance and color adjustment Organize your shots on the camera Shoot photos for company publications or online auctions Pick up tips for getting great photos Get your pictures out of the camera, easily Edit, print, and e-mail photos