Table of Contents

Introduction 1


Part 1: Exploring Digital Photography Basics 7


CHAPTER 1: Choosing the Right Camera 9


CHAPTER 2: Starting to See Like a Photographer 45


CHAPTER 3: Easy Does It: Using Auto and Scene Modes 65


CHAPTER 4: Understanding Basic Picture Options 81


Part 2: Taking Your Photography to the Next Level 107


CHAPTER 5: Taking Control of Exposure 109


CHAPTER 6: Manipulating Focus and Color 143


CHAPTER 7: Getting the Shot: How the Pros Do It 173


Part 3: After the Shot 193


CHAPTER 8: Viewing, Downloading, and Storing Your Pictures 195


CHAPTER 9: Printing and Sharing Your Pictures 221


Part 4: The Part of Tens 245


CHAPTER 10: Ten Accessories to Enhance Your Photography 247


CHAPTER 11: Ten Fixes for Common Photo Flaws 263


CHAPTER 12: Top Ten Maintenance and Emergency Care Tips 279


Appendix: Glossary 289


Index 297

About the Author

Julie Adair King is a veteran digital photography author and educator whose books are industry bestsellers. Along with all previous editions of Digital Photography For Dummies, she is author of bestselling guides to Nikon, Canon, and Olympus cameras as well as books on image-editing software. Her books have sold more than a million copies.