Photography : Digital Photography

Canon's new EOS 50D bridges the gap between the novice and the seasoned pro with a perfect combination of high-speed and quality. For anyone who has upgraded from their point-and-shoot or first DSLR to a Canon 50D and wants to get the best shots possible but isn't sure what to do next. There's the manual of course, as well as competing books, and while they all tell 50D owners, often in 400+ pages, what the camera can do, none of them shows them exactly how to use their camera to create great images! Canon 50D: From Snapshots to Great Shots has one goal: to teach 50D owners how to make great shots using their Canon camera. It teaches them how to use their 50D to create the type of photographs that inspired them to buy the camera in the first place. Everything in the book is in service of creating a great image. Starting with the top ten things they need to know about their camera, photographer Jeff Revell then carefully guides them through the Basic modes and into the Advanced modes of the camera. They'll get practical advice from a pro on which settings to use when, great shooting tips, and even end-of-chapter assignments that will allow 50D owners to immediately put to use all the great info in each chapter. more...

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Welcome to the D90, Nikon’s newest full-featured—yet compact and affordable—digital SLR camera. David Busch’s Nikon D90 Guide to Digital SLR Photography shows you how to maximize your camera’s robust feature set, blazing fast automatic focus, the real-time preview system Live View, HDTV movie-making capabilities, and the Retouch mode that allows you to edit your picture in the camera, to take outstanding photos. You’ll learn how, when, and, most importantly, why to use each of the cool features and functions of your camera to take eye-popping photographs. Introductory chapters will help you get comfortable with the basics of your camera before you dive right into exploring creative ways to apply the Nikon D90’s exposure modes, focus controls, and electronic flash options. You’ll also find loads of helpful information and tips on choosing lenses, flash units, and software products to use with your new camera. Beautiful, full-color images illustrate where the essential buttons and dials are, so you’ll quickly learn how to use your Nikon D90, and use it like a pro! more...

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A World in HDR is the long-awaited book from the #1 travel photography blog, StuckInCustoms.com, the hit sensation that attracts more than 300,000 unique visitors a month. Besides showcasing groundbreaking HDR photography, the site also plays host to a variety of helpful tutorials, reviews, and a thriving community The book is a practical fine-art photography book. Given the popularity of his HDR tutorial online, Trey Ratcliff is convinced he can show anybody how to make gorgeous HDR photographs. Pro and amateur photographers alike, anyone who is predisposed to enjoy this stunningly rich type of photography, are inherently visual learners. That's why the majority of this 216-page book, is chockfull of breathtakingly beautiful photographs, combined with a bit of back story on the adventurous circumstances or their origin. Trey then sprinkles in a carefully considered tip or two about how he took the shot. The book shifts near the end to a special enhanced edition of the author's famous HDR tutorial. He also offers his advice on the best equipment and software tools to get these amazing shots. It's a unique blend of practical and inspirational: visual examples with tips and stories of adventure, combined with the HDR nuts and bolts for achieving these results. more...

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As the new owner of a Digital Rebel XTi/400D you are serious about photography and want to take professional-looking photographs. You also want to quickly and easily discover how, when, and why to use the most important features of your cutting-edge camera. "Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi/400D Guide to Digital SLR Photography" provides you with a concise guide to the essential functions and features of the Digital Rebel XTi/400D, teaching you how to select the best autofocus mode, shutter speed, f/stop, or flash capability to take perfect pictures of any kind under any conditions. Brimming with full-color images and examples, this book will help photographers of any level enhance their digital photography skills and techniques. Go in-depth with your Digital Rebel XTi/400D as you learn: -Basic controls and menu settings -How to choose and use lenses -Working with flash and lighting -Advanced shooting techniques You will also learn how to edit and enhance your photographs, as well as troubleshooting tips to maintain the condition of your Digital Rebel XTi/400D and its accessories. more...

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Detailed coverage of Canon's four speedlite-580EX II, 430 EX II, 220 EX and the new 270 EX-built exclusively for Canon DSLRs. If you use a digital SLR camera, then you understand just how critical it is to have a capable flash. Canon Speedlite shines a whole new light on taking photos with a Canon DSLR. This full-color, in-depth guide takes you beyond the standard manual that accompanies the Speedlite and shows you the types of settings you can use on your camera when working with the Speedlite. You'll explore the possibilities of wireless lighting with multiple speedlites as well as the creative effects you can achieve. Author and professional photographer Brian McLernon demystifies setting up the speedlite, synchronizing the speedlite equipment, and determining lighting ratios.: Canon DSLRs are only growing in popularity and the Speedlite system is a must-have accessory for exploring a new world of digital photo possibilities; Shows you how to create an inexpensive and portable wireless studio lighting system that can go where you go; Demystifies setting up the speedlite, synchronizing the equipment, and figuring out lighting ratios; Covers other Canon lighting system components, such as the ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter, Macro Ring Lite, and Macro Twin Lite. Real-world information on using these speedlites illustrated by full-color examples and untangles the complexities of using the Canon Speedlite system. more...

Price: $19.99