The Complete Digital SLR Handbook

So you got yourself a new DSLR--congratulations! What's next? The short manual that came with the camera isn't enough. You need The Complete Digital SLR Handbook to get the most out of your investment! It includes a free DVD with a step-by-step video guide for Photoshop lessons! With the number of buttons, dials, and settings you have to choose from, it can be tempting to switch to "auto" and start snapping. But you want the artistic control that drew you to a DSLR in the first place. Where do you start? This guide is for you if you are a novice who isn't sure how to get the most out of your camera. It's meant to be a fast, one-stop-shop for getting your DSLR off auto mode and into manual mode. You'll learn everything you need to know to get the most out of your camera. This handbook shows how to learn sophisticated settings and take full control of the photography process by turning the dial away from auto. Readers will dive head-first into common topics with step-by-step instructions that provide real-world advice and suggestions on how to get the best possible shot. If you need help deciding on the best equipment from telephoto zoom lenses to macro flashes, you'll learn here how to pick the right gear and compare the leading brands. You'll also discover tips for learning how to use your new DSLR such as: *Tips on exposure, depth of field, shutter speed, and rotation *Picking the right spot *Mastering AF points *Taking control of focus *And more. The book also includes 40 pages of Photoshop editing tips including step-by-step instructions for converting images after the shoot. Readers learn how to make quick and easy adjustments to color, contrast, exposure, depth, and more to make their images as professional as they can be. The Complete Digital SLR Handbook includes a free CD with step-by-step video guides for Photoshop lessons. All of the original photos that readers would use to work along with the book on their own computers are included on the disc. The advancements made in recent years to even entry-level DSLRs are incredible, but one advantage stands out over all others: it's a fantastic camera for learning the fundamentals of photography. Shooting on the DSLR is the best place to start your photography journey. With the help of this book, you'll be able to master the fundamentals of exposure, composition, and camera function. Soon enough, you will no longer regard your camera as a mysterious black box, but rather as a tool for achieving the photographic results for which you purchased it. You have all of the solutions in your hands. Now all you have to do is point and click.