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Digital Photography: The Missing Manual
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Digital Photography: The Missing Manual

by Chris Grover, Barbara Brundage
June 2006
Intermediate to advanced
432 pages
13h 34m
English
O'Reilly Media, Inc.
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This book is divided into four parts, each containing several chapters:

  • Part 1, Digital Camera Basics , equips you with the knowledge you need to choose the right digital camera—or navigate your way around the one you’ve already got—and how to take great photos. You’ll learn what makes digital photography different from film photography and you’ll also learn how to cut through the camera sales hype when you’re shopping for a camera. And since there’s a difference between operating a camera and taking good pictures, you’ll also find important but easy-to-follow tips for taking great photos in every situation—from school performances to underwater photography. By the end, you’ll know some of the time-tested techniques the pros use to take great shots.

  • Part 2, Organizing Your Photos , gives you real world tips for storing your digital photos on your computer and on the Internet. Just as important, you’ll learn how to find the photos you’re looking for later on. This section introduces three programs that help you store, organize, and search for your photos. Two of the programs are free: Kodak EasyShare and Google’s Picasa. And one, Photoshop Elements, descends from the all time champ when it comes to digital photo software (that would be Photoshop). You’ll also be introduced to online photo services like Kodak Gallery, Shutterfly, and Snapfish. These companies let you store your photos on their Web sites in the hopes that you’ll order prints. Another online service ...

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