Chapter 5
Taking Pictures with Your dSLR
IN THIS CHAPTER
Planning for success
Starting out on a good foot
Unpacking and getting ready to shoot
Configuring the camera
Taking pictures
This chapter is basically a greatest-hits album of how to avoid the photography-related mistakes I’ve made over the years. I walk you through the process of taking photos and movies with your digital SLR from start to finish. I share tips and tricks that will help you prepare, pack, set up, and get the shots you’re after.
There’s a lot of information here. My purpose is to give you more than you might need so that you can make a plan of your own. I’ve tried to pack as many tips, tricks, and helpful hints as possible into the material. Don’t hesitate to flip back and forth among chapters and books to find more details about certain subjects, such as menus, lenses, exposure, and handling your camera.
Seeing the Big Picture
I’ve organized this chapter into four main sections. Each plays a part in taking ...
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