Chapter 7
Manipulating Focus and Color
IN THIS CHAPTER
Solving focus problems
Exploring autofocus features
Focusing manually
Playing with depth of field
Understanding digital color
Using white balance and other tools to adjust color
Today’s digital cameras offer an abundance of focus and color features. But if you don't understand how they work, you may get unexpected and unacceptable results. To help you avoid such miscues, this chapter explains common focusing and color-related options.
Understanding Autofocus Options
Because autofocusing features vary widely depending on the type of camera you use, I can't provide specific details on how to bend the focusing system to your will. But the following sections provide some generic information to get you started. As you read this information, cross-check things with your camera’s instruction manual to find out whether your model offers ...
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