Ten Steps to Better dSLR Photography - The Guide to Taking Control of Your Camera and the Images You Create

Ten Steps to Better dSLR Photography - The Guide to Taking Control of Your Camera and the Images You Create

by Douglas Klostermann
Ten Steps to Better dSLR Photography - The Guide to Taking Control of Your Camera and the Images You Create

Ten Steps to Better dSLR Photography - The Guide to Taking Control of Your Camera and the Images You Create

by Douglas Klostermann

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Overview

"Ten Steps to Better dSLR Photography" is a guide to help digital SLR photographers take control of their camera and the images they create.

This e-book introduces and explains the essential functions and settings of dSLR cameras and how and why to make use of them - enabling you to consistently capture the better images you desire.

Readers of the author's popular dSLR camera guides such as "Nikon D5100 Experience" and "Your World 60D" have benefited from his clear and concise explanations of digital SLR photography functions and concepts. With "Ten Steps to Better dSLR Photography" all photographers can learn these essential elements necessary for taking full advantage of a dSLR such as understanding and controlling the autofocus system, exposure and metering modes, and aperture priority and shutter priority modes. With this guide you will learn:

-Controlling your Autofocus System - focus where you want for sharp photos of still and moving subjects.
-Understanding Apertures and using Aperture Priority Mode to capture dramatic depth of field.
-Understanding Shutter Speed and using Shutter Priority Mode to freeze or express action.
-Choosing the Metering Mode and Adjusting Exposure Compensation for proper exposure in all lighting situations.
-Determining ISO Settings and White Balance Settings
-Selecting JPEG or RAW image file format to save your images.
-Improving Image Composition.
-A Tutorial for the complete Image Taking Process.
…and more!

These are not simply "tips and tricks" to better photography, but rather clear, concise, and useful explanations and examples of the fundamental functions, settings, and concepts of digital SLR photography. This guide can help the novice or intermediate photographer better understand their camera and how to use it to consistently capture more compelling images.

Take control of your dSLR camera and the images you create!

Read this e-book on all devices including Nook, PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, Android, or BlackBerry with free Nook Reading Apps available at BN.com. This guide is an illustrated 54 page (in PDF format) that will help one begin to master their dSLR and learn to use it full capabilities!

What Readers Are Saying about Doug’s Previous dSLR Guides:

"It’s the first guide I've read which has taken me through all the settings in an understandable way. I now feel that I have control over the camera."
-Peter S.

"This book, together with the manual that came with your camera, is all you need to start discovering all the potential of this camera."
-Max M.

"I would recommend this to anyone who wants to get a quick start to using their camera. Manuals are nice, but this e-book highlights the important information and gives a quick easy to understand explanation of most all of the functions and controls."
-Ray M.

"Essential Companion - A comprehensive and concise guide for hobbyists who desire to enhance their photography experiences. I highly recommend this guide to anyone who wants to get out of auto mode and learn how to take high-quality photos. The guide is a portable class on digital photography! A must-have if you want to learn how to use your camera to its fullest advantage."
-Elizabeth J.

"I don't know how I could fully take advantage of all the features my camera has to offer without this publication! It's well-organized, easy to understand, and succinct enough to keep your attention while still containing a wealth of information to get the most out of your camera."
-Nathan K.

Product Details

BN ID: 2940013087200
Publisher: Full Stop.
Publication date: 08/30/2011
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 7 MB

About the Author

Douglas Klostermann is a travel, culture, and humanitarian photographer as well as the author of several bestselling e-book camera guides including "Your World 60D" and "Nikon D7000 Experience." He has photographed for numerous organizations in Latin America and the United States, been recognized by the United Nations Development Programme for his humanitarian photography, and been published in magazines and books including Conde Nast Traveler, Sherman's Travel, South American Explorer, and Viva Travel Guides. He also lectures and gives individual instruction on digital photography. Doug is a member of the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA).

Learn more about photography techniques and equipment on his blog Picturing Change at http://blog.dojoklo.com/ and view his photography and e-books at www.dojoklo.com.
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