Photographers' Institute Press (PIP) 2008, softcover (Flexibound Hard), 5 7/8 X 8 1/4", 144 pages, color illustrations.
More people are taking photos than ever before, but despite advances in modern technology, results can often be disappointing. Whatever yo want to photograph, from landscapes to nature to people and pets, discover how to get billiant results every time.
The digital compact camera is a godsend to amateur photographers: no reel to wind, no running out of film, no waiting for development. But it’s not quite that easy: how do you set the exposure, turn the flash on and off, download the pictures to your computer, and get the high-quality prints you want? Digital Compact Cameras answers all these technical questions and also provides an inspiring guide to the art of taking better photographs.
With dozens of stunning digital examples, it explains the principles of composition and offers tips on shooting everything from landscapes to weddings, vacations, and pets. It’s the ideal way to help newcomers to the digital world get the most out of their new cameras.
Digital Compact Cameras Includes:
*** Introduction to compacts
*** Composition
*** Lighting
*** Post-camera processing
*** Landscapes, nature, portraits, close-ups and much more