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IDIOT’S GUIDES: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Contents
Part 1: The Basics 2
A Brief History of the DSLR ..........4
Understanding Sensor Types ......... 6
Interpreting DPI and PPI ............8
Shutter Speed ..................10
Aperture ....................... 12
Depth of Field. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
ISO Readings ................... 16
Auto Settings ...................18
Choosing File Formats ............. 20
Menus, Histograms, and Info Buttons . . 22
Understanding the LCD Monitor ......26
Setting White Balance ............. 28
Metering ...................... 32
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