Beyond Point-and-Shoot: Learning to Use a Digital SLR or Interchangeable-Lens Camera
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.88 (858 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1933952954 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 140 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Learn how to get the most out of your camera's automatic and semi-automatic exposure modes, as well as how to move beyond those modes and take full, manual control of your camera. ILC Lens types, focal length, angle of view, and filters Aperture, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity Controlling exposure, depth of field, and subject motion Using scene, auto, semi-auto, and manual exposure modes Understanding image formats: JPEG, TIFF, and RAW Using the powerful histogram for better pictures White balance, color space, and RGB bit-depthAnd much more! . There are two types of new photographers: those satisfied with their low-cost point-and-shoot cameras, and those more enthusiastic photographers who recognize the limitations of low-cost equipment and want to improve their
Because of the guidance Mr. Young offers on photography overall, I likely will find a spot in my camera bag for this book. "The discussion of DSLR versus MILC is worth the price of admission alone. Young writes in a format that is easy to understand and has the ability to take extremely complex concepts and technical issues down to a level that is easy to comprehend " - Jeff Ornstein"Irrespective of whether one is aiming to buy a sophisticated camera, or already has one, this book provides a large amount of useful information in a readily digestible form. For the aspiring photographer, it's a tit
With out a doubt, the best. Bought for my wife to help her move from her point and shoot camera to a higher end dslr. She described the book as a revelation and it opened a whole new clearer understanding which she immediately used and applied successfully with a Nikon D7000 on a photography expedition to Easter Island and Patagonia. Now she wants a DSLR camera. Thank you Darrell Young!. William Scarbrough said Making the switch is now easier and in laymens terms!. Most people these days start off with point and shoot or compact cameras. Making the switch to dSLR can be daunting because you have to understand Aperture, ISO, f/stop and a few other pieces of important nomenclature.Darrell Young has taken a look at this from the true beginners point of view and made it much simpler to understand.It's not ungodly boring as you have seen in many other books where the author seems more hell bent on proving their skill level rather than actually . Michael Frank said The right level and content for me. Although, I have a digital SLR Canon Rebel T1i, I'm essentially a "point and shoot" person. For Christmas, my husband bought me a new macro lens and this book. In the days before the New year, I read through this book while practicing with my new lens. I was really surprised how well this book kept my attention and increased my confidence in shooting. Learning the basics of how to interpret the histogram was huge for me. I think this book is great for a anyone who is ready to wa
Darrell Young (aka Digital Darrell) is a full-time author and professional photographer in the East Tennessee, USA area. He is a member of Professional Photographers of America, the North American Nature Photography Association, and Nikon Professional Services--and adheres to the ethical guidelines of those fine organizations. You'll often find Darrell standing behind a tripod in the beautifu