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The perennial DSLR bestseller--now expanded with morephotography tipsDigital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies hasremained the top-selling book on DSLR photography since the firstedition was published. Now in its Fifth Edition, itcovers thelatest technologies in the world of DSLR cameras and photography tohelp you master the techniques that will take your digitalphotography skills to the next level. Written in plain English andcomplemented with full-color photos, this hands-on, friendly guidecovers the mechanics of the camera; exposure, lenses, andcomposition; how to capture action, portrait, and low-light shots;editing and sharing images; tips for improving your digitalphotography skills; and much more.Digital SLR cameras offer the mechanisms and flexibility oftraditional pro-level cameras with the instant results and outputof digital cameras. If you're a proud owner of a DSLR camera andwant to take stunning shots that were once only achievable by thepros, this is the guide you need. Written by one of the mostrecognized authors in digital photography, this accessible resourcemakes it fast and easy to start capturing professional-qualityphotos.* Full-color format helps bring the information to life* Includes coverage of the latest DSLR cameras to hit themarket* Provides a foundation on exposure settings, file formats, andediting photos* Offers expanded content on capturing the portraits, actionshots, nature shots, and night shots photographers love totakeIf you're interested in capturing more than just a "selfie" andtruly want to hone the craft of digital SLR photography, DigitalSLR Cameras and Photography For Dummies sets you up forsuccess.

Introduction 1Part I: Getting Started with Digital SLR Cameras and Photography 5Chapter 1: The Digital SLR Difference 7Chapter 2: Safari Inside a dSLR 29Chapter 3: Tracking the Ideal dSLR 53Part II: Accessorizing Your Digital SLR 69Chapter 4: Saving and Archiving Your Photos 71Chapter 5: Gearing Up Your dSLR 79Chapter 6: Mastering the Multi-Lens Reflex 93Chapter 7: External Flash Lighting 111Part III: Oh, Shoot! 121Chapter 8: Taking Control of Your dSLR 123Chapter 9: Movies and Special Features of dSLRs 143Chapter 10: Action, Flash, and Other Challenges 159Chapter 11: Composition and dSLRs 179Chapter 12: Applied Techniques 199Part IV: Fine-Tuning Your Output 211Chapter 13: Working with RAW and Other Formats 213Chapter 14: Fixing Up Your Images 231Chapter 15: Hard Copies Aren't Hard 261Part V: Part of Tens 271Chapter 16: Ten Ways to Improve Your dSLR Photography 273Chapter 17: Ten Things You Never Thought of Doing with Your Digital SLR 287Chapter 18: Ten Online Showcases for Digital SLR Photography 303Index 315