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421. |  Rick Sammon's HDR Photography Secrets for digital photographers By: Rick Sammon Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 03-MAY-2010 Insert Date: 20-JUL-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Rick Sammon's HDR Photography Secrets for digital photographers
Top photographer Rick Sammon shares his greatest HDR tips and tricks
High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography is a process in which a photographer shoots multiple shots of the same subject at varying exposure settings and then "stitches" the images together with photo-editing software into a single photo that presents sharper color and focus than a single image. World-renowned digital photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Rick Sammon reveals his most amazing HDR tips, tricks, and techniques for creating the best possible HDR images.
Packed with more than 150 of Sammon's stunning...
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422. |  Canon 7D: From Snapshots to Great Shots By: Nicole S. Young Publisher: Peachpit Press Publication Date: 14-JUN-2010 Insert Date: 08-JUL-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Canon 7D: From Snapshots to Great Shots This book has one goal: to teach Canon 7D owners how to make
great shots using your camera. Starting with the top ten things you
need to know about the 7D — charging your battery, setting
your ISO, reviewing your photos, and more — professional
photographer Nicole S. Young then carefully guides you through the
modes of the camera, offering practical advice on choosing your
settings, expert shooting tips, and end-of-chapter
“challenges” to get you up and running with your 7D.
This book is for anyone who has upgraded from a point-and-shoot, or
who wants to jump right into photography with the...
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423. |  Canon® EOS 5D Digital Field Guide Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 28-APR-2008 Insert Date: 05-JUL-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Canon® EOS 5D Digital Field Guide
Make the most of your Canon EOS 5D with the professional advice and tips in this go-anywhere guide. Learn to use every control, compare various lenses and Speedlites, and then explore how to get peak performance from your EOS 5D in all the shooting situations where it truly shines. You?ll discover how to set the metering mode to get the results you expect, explore the qualities and effects of each type of lens and accessory, and what to pack in your gear bag (along with this book) for every shooting scenario.
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424. |  Digital Sports Photography: Take Winning Shots Every Time By: Serge Timacheff; David Karlins Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 02-SEP-2005 Insert Date: 19-JUN-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Digital Sports Photography: Take Winning Shots Every Time
You can freeze that one moment in time
Sports photography gets you up close and personal with the action you crave, the athletes you idolize, or the activities that make memories for your children. It also provides plenty of frustration for amateurs and professionals alike. How do you shoot on a rainy day? What about the crowd at the finish line? Can you capture the tension as the ball trembles on the rim? You can, with the professional advice these experts provide. No matter what your sport or level of expertise, this book can make you a better digital sports photographer.
Benefit...
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425. |  Photographing New York City: Digital Field Guide By: Jeremy Pollack; Andy Williams Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 24-MAY-2010 Insert Date: 19-JUN-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Photographing New York City: Digital Field Guide
Take memorable photos of the most popular attractions in the Big Apple!
Whether using a point-and-shoot or a high-end dSLR, this companion guide provides you with detailed information for taking amazing shots of one of one of the world's most photographed cities. Whether you aim to capture the regal Empire State Building, vibrant Times Square, historic Grand Central Station, massive Central Park, or one of New York City's many other landmarks, this portable resource goes where you go and walks you through valuable tips and techniques for taking the best shot possible.
You'll discover...
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426. |  Canon® EOS-1Ds Mark III Digital Field Guide By: John Kraus Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 07-JUL-2009 Insert Date: 19-JUN-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Canon® EOS-1Ds Mark III Digital Field Guide
Essential, no-fail photography techniques in a full-color, portable guide
Confidently create beautiful photographs with the powerful features on your Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III camera and this essential guide. A workhorse camera for photojournalists and sports and wildlife photographers, the 1Ds Mark III yields spectacular results, once you master its intricacies.
This easy-to-follow book is the latest in the bestselling Digital Field Guide series that has taught thousands of photographers and beginners how to get the most out of their digital cameras. Get to know your 1Ds Mark III,...
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427. |  Nikon D3000: From Snapshots to Great Shots By: Jeff Revell Publisher: Peachpit Press Publication Date: 12-MAY-2010 Insert Date: 16-JUN-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Nikon D3000: From Snapshots to Great Shots Nikon's new D3000 is a perfect entry-level DSLR. This book is
for anyone who upgrades from their point-and-shoot, or for anyone
who wants to jump into photography with the control and
capabilities of a DSLR but without the high price. There's the
manual, of course, as well as competing books, and while they all
explain, often in 400+ pages, what the camera can do, none of them
shows exactly how to use the camera to create great images!
This book has one goal: to teach D3000 owners how to make great
shots using their Nikon camera. It teaches how to use the D3000 to
create the type of...
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428. |  Canon® PowerShot G11 Digital Field Guide By: Brian McLernon Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 22-FEB-2010 Insert Date: 15-JUN-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Canon® PowerShot G11 Digital Field Guide
Get the very most out of your Canon PowerShot G11 camera.
Now that you've got a new Canon PowerShot G11 10.0 megapixel digital camera, take this handy book along to help you tap all the tricks and features that your cool new camera has to offer. Canon PowerShot G11 Digital Field Guide, sized perfectly to fit in your camera bag, includes pages of step-by-step techniques, beautiful full-color examples, and professional tips sure to help you capture exactly the images you want. Understand all the technology your new camera has to offer—such as new face recognition software, a 5x optical...
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429. |  Confessions of a Compact Camera Shooter: Get Professional Quality Photos with Your Compact Camera By: Rick Sammon Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 07-JAN-2010 Insert Date: 15-JUN-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Confessions of a Compact Camera Shooter: Get Professional Quality Photos with Your Compact Camera
Top photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Rick Sammon shares his best tips and tricks for getting high-quality images with your point-and-shoot camera
Prolific author and renowned photographer Rick Sammon shares essential tips, tricks, and advice from years of vast and unique photography experiences. Packed with pointers and helpful hints, this handy, full-color guide can travel with you on your journeys for getting stunning photographs taken with point-and-shoot cameras. You'll learn how to capture proper exposure, create depth of field, use the appropriate flash settings, and much...
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430. |  Canon® EOS Rebel XS/1000D Digital Field Guide Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 03-DEC-2008 Insert Date: 15-JUN-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Canon® EOS Rebel XS/1000D Digital Field Guide
Your Canon EOS Rebel XS/1000D is small, lightweight, and packed with power and versatility. This handy, portable guide helps you take full advantage of Live View shooting, in-camera Canon EX SpeedLite control, intuitive, large-text menus, and all the controls. It offers innovative ideas and fresh thoughts to help you capture images that reflect your personal creative vision, plus advice on setting up your camera for your shooting style; using Canon's Picture Styles to manage color, contrast, and sharpness; and capturing outstanding action, wildlife, portrait, travel, nighttime, and macro...
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431. |  David Busch’s Canon® Eos Rebel T2i/550D: Guide to Digital SLR Photography By: David D. Busch Publisher: Course Technology PTR Publication Date: 01-MAY-2010 Insert Date: 12-JUN-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: David Busch’s Canon® Eos Rebel T2i/550D: Guide to Digital SLR Photography Welcome to the Canon EOS Rebel T2i/550D, the most advanced entry-level digital SLR camera that Canon has ever introduced. David Busch's Canon EOS Rebel T2i/550D Guide to Digital SLR Photography shows you how to make the most of your camera's robust feature set, including 18 megapixel resolution, blazing fast automatic focus, the real-time preview system Live View, and full HD movie-making capabilities, to take outstanding photos and videos. You'll learn how, when, and, most importantly, why to use all the cool features and functions of your camera to take eye-popping photographs. Introductory...
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432. |  Canon® EOS 5D Mark II Digital Field Guide By: Brian McLernon Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 10-AUG-2009 Insert Date: 10-JUN-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Canon® EOS 5D Mark II Digital Field Guide
Easy-to-understand techniques for getting the most from your Canon EOS 5D Mark II DSLR
At nearly $3,000 for the body only, the Canon 5D Mark II DSLR is for amateurs and semi-professionals who are serious about taking great photos-and this go-anywhere guide shares insight for doing just that. Authors Charlotte Lowrie and Brian McLernon walk you step by step through each function on the Canon EOS 5D Mark II, going into more depth and scope than the standard manual that accompanies the camera. Portable and easy to understand, the book shows you how to get the exact show you want, when you...
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433. |  Canon® EOS 50D Digital Field Guide Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 03-MAR-2009 Insert Date: 09-JUN-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Canon® EOS 50D Digital Field Guide
Charlotte Lowrie's indispensable guide to taking the best possible pictures with the Canon EOS 50D!
Go well beyond the basics with this essential guide to getting great shots with the Canon EOS 50D camera. Professional photographer and bestselling author Charlotte Lowrie packs this portable guide with over 290 pages of beautiful full-color photos, proven techniques, and no-fail formulas for tapping all the features this exciting new high-resolution DSLR camera offers.
Get to know your Canon EOS 50D, learn all the tricks, and then take this handy portable guide with you in the field for...
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434. |  Creative Black & White: Digital Photography Tips & Techniques By: Harold Davis Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 10-MAY-2010 Insert Date: 03-JUN-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Creative Black & White: Digital Photography Tips & Techniques
Learn how breaking photographic rules can result in stunning black-and-white photos
Black-and-white photography poses unique challenges; without color to guide the eye, contrast, lighting, and composition take on even more importance. Renowned photographer Harold Davis explains these elements and demonstrates the basic rules of black and white photography as well as when and how to break them. He breaks through the complexity of this photographic medium, explores opportunities for black-and-white imagery, and shows how to capitalize on every one.
Richly illustrated with the author's...
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435. |  HDR Photography Photo Workshop Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 09-JUN-2009 Insert Date: 03-JUN-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: HDR Photography Photo Workshop Expand your artistic vision with HDR photographyBy artfully blending multiple exposures, you can create images with incredible detail, photos that mimic fine paintings, surrealistic imagery — once you understand the process, your options are virtually endless. This book explains the tools you need to get started and how to create high dynamic range (HDR) images. You learn to evaluate a scene, photograph different subjects for the best HDR results, gain skill with software, and begin a lifetime of exploration.See how HDR compensates for the camera's limited ability to record the visible range...
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436. |  Creative Composition: Digital Photography Tips & Techniques By: Harold Davis Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 26-OCT-2009 Insert Date: 02-JUN-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Creative Composition: Digital Photography Tips & Techniques
Take your best shots with this invaluable guide to composition for DSLR cameras
Sometimes you get the best results by breaking the rules, but first you have to know what the rules are! In this indispensable photography guide, renowned photographer Harold Davis first walks you through the recommended guidelines for composing great shots with your DSLR camera-and then shows you how to break free, build your own unique style, and compose beautiful images with confidence.
Provides practical composition basics as well as the artistic tips and tricks eagerly sought by digital SLR camera...
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437. |  Creative Close-Ups: Digital Photography Tips and Techniques By: Harold Davis Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 16-NOV-2009 Insert Date: 02-JUN-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Creative Close-Ups: Digital Photography Tips and Techniques
The essential guide for digital macro photographers everywhere
The art of macro photography-photographing small objects or super close-ups of small sections of big objects-yields fascinating results, but shooting at this level brings its own set of challenges. Now you can shoot close-ups with confidence and creative flair with this information-packed guide.
Renowned photographer Harold Davis provides pages of field-tested techniques on focus, depth-of-field, exposure-even the appropriate equipment to use for this unique niche of digital photography. The book includes stunning and...
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438. |  Creative Night: Digital Photography Tips & Techniques By: Harold Davis Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 09-NOV-2009 Insert Date: 02-JUN-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Creative Night: Digital Photography Tips & Techniques
Take a well-timed shot in the dark with this invaluable guide to night photography
Shooting in low light and at night is challenging, but it can result in stunning images, so don't put that digital camera away after the sun goes down! Start capturing eerie and intriguing photographs at all levels of light with this information-packed guide from renowned photographer and author Harold Davis.
He provides pages of field-tested techniques to help you find the proper exposures, including the best settings for ISO, aperture, and shutter. Don't miss the intriguing examples of his own work,...
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439. |  Creative Shutter Speed: Master the Art of Motion Capture By: Derek Doeffinger Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 10-AUG-2009 Insert Date: 02-JUN-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Creative Shutter Speed: Master the Art of Motion Capture
Learn to unleash the power of every shutter speed
Shutter speed is an integral part of exposure. Learn to use it creatively, and you unlock the magic that transforms an ordinary subject into a work of art. From the blazing 1/8000 second that captures each feather in a hummingbird's wing to the lazy half-second that turns a fireworks display into a color-rich patchwork, shutter speed allows you to freeze time. Derek Doeffinger teaches you to harness the power that separates the amateur from the professional.
Unleash the power of shutter speed from 1/8000 second to 8 hours
Learn...
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440. |  The Underwater Photographer: Fourth Edition By: Martin Edge; Judith Young Publisher: Focal Press Publication Date: 15-FEB-2010 Insert Date: 18-MAY-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: The Underwater Photographer: Fourth Edition Highly respected photographer Edge takes photographers deeper into the world of underwater photography with this fully updated text....
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