300 Pages - Paperback

Are you ready to use the new breed of digital SLR to go beyond point-and-click snapshooting and explore what it has to offer the world of photography? If you have already conquered most of a digital camera's basic capabilities and now wonder what to do with the enhanced features found in digital SLR cameras, this is a dream guide to pixel proficiency. Mastering Digital SLR Photography, Second Edition includes extensive updates that cover the vast improvements in technology in the last 2-3 years, including new camera models, raised bar on resolution, vibration reduction, new kinds of lenses, and more. It goes beyond the standard coverage offered in most general camera books, covering features and techniques specific to digital SLR photography. From initial discussions on hardware selection to professional-level tips and techniques for sports and action shots, this is the comprehensive guide that any photographer needs for refining their digital SLR skills.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Digital SLR Photography Now and in the Future
Chapter 2: Inside a Digital SLR Camera
Chapter 3: Mastering Your DLSRs Controls
Chapter 4: DSLR Quirks and Strengths
Chapter 5: Working with RAW, TIFF, NEF, EXIF and Other Formats
Chapter 6: Working with Lenses
Chapter 7: Creative Exposure Techniques
Chapter 8: Freezing Action
Chapter 9: Composition and DSLRs
Chapter 10: Mastering DSLR Special Features
Appendix A: Illustrated Glossary of Photographic and Digital Terms