Digital Photography (Collins Need to Know?)

This is a brand-new edition of a popular title from the best-selling need to know? series. Fully revised throughout, with up-to-date information on digital cameras and equipment, this book is the comprehensive guide to taking successful digital photographs. Don't know which digital camera to buy? Need to know how to get the most out of your camera's features? Want to know how to take better photographs and edit images? "Collins Need to Know? Digital Photography" is a one-stop guide to all the latest kit, know-how and insider tips you need to take fantastic digital pictures. Full of easy-to-follow advice and step-by-step projects to get you started on this fascinating hobby, this title starts with choosing a camera and accessories, takes you through the basics of digital photography, and leads you ultimately into the realms of storing and editing images and much more! Don't waste time wading through the manual - get "Collins Need to know? Digital Photography" and get snapping! The contents include: How a digital camera works; Choosing a camera and accessories; Beginner's guide to controls, focus, exposure, light, colour and flash photography; Storing, using and editing images, scanning and re-touching old photos, manipulating images, emailing images and using software; Using digital video; and Web resources.