Get the lowdown on megapixels, lenses, and filters

Choose the right camera and accessories, get perfect shots, and edit like a pro

Excited about that new digital SLR and eager to find inventive ways to put all its features to work? This book will help! It shows you (in rich, full color) exactly what you and your camera can do together. Discover the performance and creative advantages at your fingertips, sidestep hidden pitfalls, conquer the controls, produce perfect output, and uncover the secrets to terrific digital photos.

Discover how to

• Explore dSLR creative controls and options
• Improve quality with RAW, TIFF, or JPEG formats
• Change perspective with lenses
• Use histograms to optimize exposure
• Apply depth-of-field effectively

Covers the hardware, the software, and the techniques you need to take top-notch digital photos with your dSLR. This work includes the advantages of a dSLR camera. It also provides info on composition basics, including the Rule of Thirds, tips for shooting portraits or group photos, and more.