Mastering Digital Cameras

This is the first book of the Digital Photography 101 Series by Al Judge.Book 2 will cover The Art of Photography and Book 3 will address Photo Editing. Are you tired of learning photography by trial and error?If you understand how a camera works, everything else about photography will make more sense. What if you understood why certain Aperture and Shutter settings work so well and had a mental image of how these settings affect the light entering the camera? With this understanding, every image that you capture would teach you something of real significance – not just give you a vague idea of what works and what doesn't.With very little time and effort you can be well on your way to taking better pictures consistently. In just a few hours of your time, you can learn what Digital Photography is all about and why you might want to go beyond point-and-shoot cameras and “Pray & Spray” techniques. Your time behind the camera can quickly become a source of great joy and gratification. Do you find the whole topic of digital cameras a little overwhelming?Do you sometimes feel that you don't know enough to even ask the right questions?Digital Photography 101: Book 1Mastering Digital Cameras: An Illustrated Guidebook for Absolute Beginners; will painlessly provide help and insight with all these topics and more in just a few hours of your time. Digital Cameras don't have to be intimidating. The underlying principles are surprisingly simple but rarely presented in layman's terms. Like any other area of specialization, photography has its own language. Fortunately, you only need to understand a few of terms and concepts to get started. This guide to PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS builds a solid foundation of photographic knowledge with easy-to-follow discussions of everything that you need to know in order to get started with confidence. Every photographic term used in the book is clearly defined and thoroughly explained. All terms are also highlighted by using; BOLD CAPS so that you can easily find them again to refresh your memory. This Photographic Guide will take the mystery out of cameras, camera equipment, and Photographic Jargon. This book contains 120 charts, illustrations and photos that take the discussion to new levels. You will not only understand the terminology and techniques discussed, but you will have a much better understanding of how your camera works and what is actually happening when you make adjustments. The charts and photos should help you to retain what you learn and put it to good use immediately.Although this book provides a fast-track approach to achieving photographic competence it does not rely on previous knowledge. This book will: Save you a great deal of time and effort. Help you take better pictures and know why they are betterPresent the details and language of digital photography without intimidation or confusing terminology – all terms are clearly defined and explained. You may also be interested in my other books. Digital Photography Like a Pro! http://tinyurl.com/asm7la9Mastering Aperture, Shutter Speed, Iso and Exposure http://tinyurl.com/bv5mry6 All my other books. http://tinyurl.com/aq67c77Thank you!

Mastering Digital Exposure will take the "pro and aspiring pro" remit of the Mastering photography series into the little-understood realm of digital exposure. Of all the disciplines necessary for good photography, exposure remains the most challenging. Digital cameras have added to that challenge by introducing new considerations when dealing with exposure. These are sometimes complex (e.g. the linear nature of digital sensors, the occurrence of digital noise, mastering the digital histogram); often they are generic to photography but their application is different to that for film (e.g. white balance, ISO equivalency, dynamic range). A few will form the basis of the development of the next generation of digital cameras, in particular High Dynamic Range imaging. All of them need explaining and this book will be the first to do it, comprehensively, for the commercial digital user. Mastering Digital Exposure covers all aspects of controlling and managing exposure in-camera for commercially-viable results explored and discussed in language suitable for professionals and aspiring professionals. The book will include case studies form real-world projects and assignments, both studio and field based.

Here is the photographer's and artist's guide to mastering high-quality digital photography.

PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT & TECHNIQUES. The whole world of photography is here presented in a single volume, allowing amateur and professional alike to develop their craft and get the perfect picture in any situation. Covering digital technology and techniques from a photographers perspective, the book will guide the reader through every aspect of photography: there are tips and techniques for studio and location shooting, plus advice on managing light and manipulating your original capture to obtain the best possible result. "Mastering Digital Photography", first published in hardback in 2008, has established itself as one of the most successful popular references in the field. This new paperback, accessibly priced, is sure to bring Michael Freemans work to a new, and keen, audience of readers.

Get ready to go from digital picture taker to digital photographer! "Mastering Digital Photography, Second Edition" shows youhow to take your digital photography to the next level using the simple tools and techniques that separate the amateurs from the pros. Achieve pixel proficiency as you learn what your digital camera's controls mean to your photographs as well as the creative techniques that allow you to capture the ideal image digitally. Discover both the technical side of digital photography - why so many options, features, and formats exist and how to use them to improve your pictures - as well as the professional techniques that anyone can use to take better action photos, portraits, scenic shots, close-ups, and more. "Mastering Digital Photography, Second Edition" gives you everything you need to take professional-quality photographs with your digital camera.

The ability of the digital camera to produce pictures under almost any lighting conditions has not led to the demise of the flashgun. A flash is still found built into every camera you can buy, and there is a healthy market in ever-more sophisticated accessory strobes. But the role of the flash has changed significantly in the digital era, and to achieve the best results, photographers need to re-learn when, and when not, to use this integral tool. Just as importantly, digital technology gives photographers the ability to review recorded pictures instantly, so advanced flash techniques that were once beyond the scope of all but the most dedicated professional can now be achieved with ease by anyone. Once you know what is possible, it is simply a matter of continuing to shoot, adjusting the settings until the desired effect is achieved. Mastering Digital Flash Photography explores these new possibilities in detail, and is the first book to explain how flash can be fully utilized by modern photographers of all skill levels.