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Mastering Digital Slr Photography

ISBN: 9781592006052 | 1592006051
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Pub. Date: 12/21/2004

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SummaryTable of ContentsAuthor Biography
This unique guide emphasizes digital "photography", rather than software. You'll learn how to take compelling pictures and make great images using imaging technology while focusing on the special strengths of digital SLR cameras. Whether you're a snap-shooting tyro, or an experienced photographer moving into the digital SLR realm, you'll find the knowledge you need inside the pages of "Mastering Digital SLR Photography." If you have mastered you digital camera's basic features and now wonder what to do with them, this is your dream guide to pix... MORE
Prefacexvii
Introductionxix
Digital SLR Photography Now and in the Future
1(18)
Digital SLRs for the Masses
... MORE1(2)
A Little History
3(2)
A Little Future
5(5)
The Near Future
5(1)
Farther Down the Road
6(1)
The Case for and Against Full Frame Sensors
6(2)
A Full-Frame Compromise
8(1)
More Innovations
9(1)
Why dSLR?
10(4)
Four dSLR Advantages Unrelated to Single-Lens Reflexiveness
10(2)
Four Major Advantages Unique to dSLRs
12(1)
Five dSLR Downsides
13(1)
Using What You Already Know
14(1)
What You'll Use Your dSLR For
15(2)
Bye Bye Film?
15(1)
Where Digital Dominates
16(1)
Next Up
17(2)
Digital SLR Technology Made Easy
19(30)
Sensors and Sensibility
21(7)
Sensor Overview
21(2)
CCDs in Depth
23(1)
CMOS in Depth
24(1)
Noise and Sensitivity
25(1)
Dynamic Range
26(2)
Controlling Exposure Time
28(1)
How We Get Color
29(4)
Sony's Four-Color CCD
30(1)
The Non-Bayer Foveon Imager
31(1)
Fuji's SuperCCD
32(1)
Infrared Sensitivity
32(1)
Using Interchangeable Lenses
33(5)
Lens Interchangeability
34(2)
Not Much Backward Compatibility
36(1)
Lots of Backward Compatibility
37(1)
Nikon Compatibility
37(1)
Viewfinders
38(2)
Storage
40(3)
Choosing the dSLR That's Right for You
43(4)
Questions to Ask Yourself
44(1)
How Much Resolution Do You Need?
44(1)
How Often Do You Want to Upgrade?
45(1)
Is a Compact SLR Important to You?
45(1)
Do You Want to Share Lenses and Accessories with a Conventional Film Camera?
46(1)
What Other Features Do You Need?
46(1)
Next Up
47(2)
Mastering Your dSLR's Controls
49(18)
Exposure Controls
49(9)
Tonal Range
50(1)
Histogram Basics
51(2)
Using the Histogram
53(2)
Using Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual Exposure
55(2)
Programmed Exposures
57(1)
Exposure Metering
58(3)
Metering Mode
58(1)
Evaluation Mode
59(2)
Focusing
61(4)
Manual Focus
62(1)
Autofocus
63(1)
Autofocus Considerations
63(1)
Autofocus Parameters
63(2)
Next Up
65(2)
dSLR Quirks and Strengths
67(20)
It's Done with Mirrors
67(7)
Mirror Bounce
68(2)
Mirror Size and Design
70(1)
Focus Screen
70(1)
Pentaprism/Pentamirrors and so Forth
71(1)
Eyepiece
72(1)
Magnification
72(1)
Coverage
72(1)
Eyepoint
73(1)
Oddity of dSLR Viewfinders
74(1)
Protecting the Sensor from Dust
74(8)
Whither Dust
75(1)
Dust vs. Dead Pixels
75(3)
Protecting Your Sensor from Dust
78(1)
Fixing Dusty Images
79(1)
Cleaning the Sensor
79(1)
Air Cleaning
80(1)
Brush Cleaning
81(1)
Liquid Cleaning
81(1)
Secrets of dSLR Image Storage
82(2)
Key Considerations
83(1)
FAT Follies
84(1)
Next Up
85(2)
Working RAW
87(26)
Format Proliferation
87(2)
Image Size, File Size, and File Compression
89(4)
Image Compression Revealed
90(2)
But Wait! There's More!
92(1)
About Those Formats
93(5)
Formats Used for Image Editors/Display/Printing Only
93(1)
GIF
93(2)
JPEG 2000
95(1)
PDF
95(1)
PICT
95(1)
BMP
96(1)
PNG
96(1)
PCX
96(1)
Formats Used in Digital Cameras
96(1)
JPEG
96(1)
TIFF
97(1)
RAW
98(1)
Use JPEG, TIFF, or RAW?
98(2)
RAW Applications
100(11)
Converters Offered by Camera Vendors
101(1)
Kodak Professional DCS Photo Desk
101(2)
Nikon Capture
103(1)
Canon EOS File Viewer Utility/EOS Capture/Digital Photo Professional
104(1)
Other Proprietary RAW Converters
105(1)
Third-Party Solutions
105(1)
Irfan View
105(1)
Phase One Capture One Pro (C1 Pro)
105(1)
Bibble Pro
106(1)
BreezeBrowser
107(1)
Photoshop CS
108(3)
Next Up
111(2)
Working with Lenses
113(16)
Lenses and dSLRs
114(9)
Digital Differences
114(1)
Some Sensors Are Smaller Than Film Frames
114(3)
Extreme Angles
117(1)
Reflections
117(1)
Lens Designs
118(2)
If It Ain't Bokeh, Don't Fix It
120(3)
Understanding Lens Requirements
123(4)
Image Quality
123(1)
Lens Aperture
123(1)
Zoom Lenses
124(1)
Focusing
125(1)
Add-On Attachments
126(1)
Construction Quality
126(1)
Next Up
127(2)
Close-Up Photography
129(16)
Why dSLRs Are Better
130(1)
Macro Terminology
131(1)
Getting Practical
132(10)
Lens Choice
132(1)
Macro or General Purpose Lens?
132(1)
Focal Length
133(1)
Depth-of-Field
134(1)
Perspective
135(2)
Close-Up Gear
137(1)
Close-Up Lenses
138(2)
Extension Tubes and Bellows
140(1)
Other Gear
141(1)
Some Shooting Tips
142(1)
Next Up
143(2)
Capturing Action
145(34)
Sports in a Nutshell
146(3)
The Importance of Position
147(1)
Key Sports: Play by Play
147(2)
Dealing with Shutter Lag
149(2)
Burst Mode Basics
151(3)
Selecting Your Burst Modes
153(1)
Choosing Your Lenses
154(4)
Zoom or Prime Lens?
155(2)
Focal Lengths Needed
157(1)
Action Exposure Concerns
158(1)
Attaining Focus
159(2)
Selecting an ISO Speed
161(1)
Electronic Flash---or Not?
162(6)
Which Flash to Use?
163(1)
Power
164(1)
Multiple Flash
165(1)
Understanding Flash Synch
165(2)
Choosing a Flash Exposure Mode
167(1)
Using a Tripod or Monopod
168(1)
Basics of Freezing Action
169(2)
Motion and Direction
169(1)
Some Interesting Anomalies
170(1)
Action Stopping Techniques
171(5)
Stopping Action with Panning
171(1)
Freezing Action Head On
172(1)
Freezing Action with Your Shutter
172(1)
Freezing Action with Electronic Flash
173(1)
Freezing Action at Its Peak
174(1)
When Blur Is Better
174(2)
Some Final Tips
176(1)
Next Up
177(2)
Composition and dSLRs
179(22)
The SLR View
180(1)
Focus
180(2)
Coverage and Magnification
182(1)
Layout Aids
182(1)
Aspect Ratios
183(1)
Basics of Composition
183(6)
Understanding Your Intent
186(1)
Simplicity
186(1)
Finding Your Center
187(1)
Visual Orientation
187(1)
Rule of Thirds
188(1)
Linear Thinking
188(1)
Balance
188(1)
Framing
188(1)
Fusion/Separation
189(1)
Composing with People
189(5)
Lighting
190(3)
Posing
193(1)
Landscape Photography
194(2)
Architectural Photography
196(3)
Shooting Outdoors
196(2)
Shooting Indoors
198(1)
Next Up
199(2)
Mastering dSLR Special Features
201(20)
Image Stabilization
201(10)
Causes of Camera Shake
203(1)
Diagnosing Camera Shake
204(3)
Preventing Camera Shake
207(2)
Using Image Stabilization
209(2)
How It Works
211(1)
Night, Ultraviolet, and Infrared Photography
211(6)
Night Photography
211(1)
Camera Sensitivity and Noise
211(2)
Exposure and Focus
213(1)
Taking Your Best Night Shots
213(1)
Ultraviolet Photography
214(1)
Infrared Photography
214(1)
What You Need
215(1)
IR Considerations
216(1)
Time-Lapse Photography
217(1)
Next Up
218(3)
A Illustrated Glossary221(22)
Index243
David D. Busch is a former fulltime professional photographer whose articles have appeared in magazines such as Popular Photography and Imaging, The Professional Photographer, Macworld, and Computer Shopper

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