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Nikon D5200: From Snapshots to Great Shots

Nikon D5200: From Snapshots to Great Shots

By: Rob Sylvan

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 08-MAY-2013

Insert Date: 16-MAY-2013

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Now that you’ve bought the amazing Nikon D5200, you need a book that goes beyond a tour of the camera’s features to show you exactly how to use the D5200 to take great pictures. With Nikon D5200: From Snapshots to Great Shots, you get the perfect blend of photography instruction and camera reference that will take your images to the next level! Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want every time you pick up the camera. Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide, photographer Rob...

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Beyond Auto Mode: A Guide to Taking Control of Your Photography

Beyond Auto Mode: A Guide to Taking Control of Your Photography

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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Publication Date: 26-FEB-2013

Insert Date: 13-MAY-2013

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Take full advantage of your dSLR camera, and do it with confidence Many people buy dSLR cameras for their flexibility, but find themselves so intimidated by all the options and controls that they rarely venture beyond the automatic mode. With a friendly tone and clear, understandable instruction, photographer and educator Jen Bebb introduces you to every mode and setting on your sophisticated dSLR. After thoroughly explaining shutter speed, aperture, depth of field, ISO, and basic composition, she offers direction on what each camera mode does and when it should be used. You'll gain the...

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Digital Wedding Photography For Dummies

Digital Wedding Photography For Dummies

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Publisher: For Dummies

Publication Date: 01-APR-2013

Insert Date: 13-MAY-2013

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Expert advice on becoming a successful wedding photographer Wedding photography can be a great hobby or home-based business. But while it's an exciting and lucrative field, it also has its challenges. Now, you can turn to Digital Wedding Photography For Dummies for friendly, hands-on guidance on selecting the right equipment, building a client list, and developing the skills and techniques needed to create stunning and memorable images. Covers tools and techniques practiced by some of the most successful photographers in the business Advice on camera settings, lighting, and...

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Nikon D3200 Digital Field Guide

Nikon D3200 Digital Field Guide

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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Publication Date: 25-SEP-2012

Insert Date: 07-MAY-2013

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A colorful, portable guide to all the features of Nikon's D3200 dSLR The Nikon D3200 dSLR camera is packed with fabulous features like a 24-megapixel sensor, full HD video capability with fulltime autofocus, and 4 frames-per-second continuous shooting mode. This full-color guide provides instructions for all the buttons, dials, modes, and menus plus a refresher course in photography basics. It illustrates the essentials of lighting, composition, and exposure with plenty of examples, and author Alan Hess, veteran concert photographer, even includes professional tips on improving...

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Nikon D600 For Dummies

Nikon D600 For Dummies

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Publisher: For Dummies

Publication Date: 04-JAN-2013

Insert Date: 07-MAY-2013

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A full-color beginner guide to the basics of the Nikon D600 The Nikon D600 is a professional-level full-frame sensor that is sure to attract an audience of DSLR newcomers and pros. This friendly-and-thorough full-color guide shows you how to get a firm grasp on this powerful camera and helps you to ultimately get better photos. Helps you shoot in Auto mode and manage playback options, and walks you through basic troubleshooting Teaches you to take creative control by adjusting manual settings to get better results from exposure, lighting, focus, and color, then apply those...

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Digital Photography FAQz

Digital Photography FAQz

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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Publication Date: 07-AUG-2012

Insert Date: 07-MAY-2013

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Straightforward, clear answers to the most commonly asked digital photography questions What's the difference between optical zoom and digital zoom? Do more megapixels equate to better photo quality? Why is there a delay after I push the shutter release button before I can take another picture? If you ve ever asked a question concerning digital photography and wished you had a helpful resource to provide you with clear, reliable answers, then look no further. With nearly four decades of photo experience under his belt, author Jeff Wignall responds to 365 of the most common digital...

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David Busch’s Compact Field Guide for the Nikon® D5200

David Busch’s Compact Field Guide for the Nikon® D5200

By: David D. Busch

Publisher: Course Technology PTR

Publication Date: 14-MAY-2013

Insert Date: 30-APR-2013

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This compact field guide was specially created to help you make the most of your Nikon D5200 digital SLR. DAVID BUSCH'S COMPACT FIELD GUIDE FOR THE NIKON D5200 gives you the information, the tools, and the techniques you'll need to achieve beautiful results when shooting with this powerful camera that features a 24-megapixel sensor, ISO up to 25,600, and full HD movie-making capability. In seven information-packed chapters, with helpful checklists, tables, and charts, David Busch distills the fundamentals of working with the Nikon D5200, walks you through the camera's features and functions,...

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Canon EOS 6D: From Snapshots to Great Shots

Canon EOS 6D: From Snapshots to Great Shots

By: Colby Brown

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 16-APR-2013

Insert Date: 23-APR-2013

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Now that you’ve bought the amazing Canon EOS 6D, you need a book that goes beyond a tour of the camera’s features to show you exactly how to use the camera to take great pictures. With Canon EOS 6D: From Snapshots to Great Shots, you get the perfect blend of photography instruction and camera reference that will take your images to the next level! Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want every time you pick up the camera. Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide, photographer...

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Kreativ fotografieren mit Nikon D600

Kreativ fotografieren mit Nikon D600

By: Markus Wäger

Publisher: dpunkt

Publication Date: 01-MAR-2013

Insert Date: 18-APR-2013

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Markus Wäger ist erfolgreicher Galileo-Autor (Photoshop, Grafikdesign)- Eine "Fotoschule" für den Nikon D600-Fotografen -- kein Manual- D600 liegt exakt im "Hotspot" unserer Zielgruppe (ambitionierte Amateure und Semipros) ...

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Das Sony Alpha NEX-5R Handbuch

Das Sony Alpha NEX-5R Handbuch

By: Cora Banek; Georg Banek

Publisher: dpunkt

Publication Date: 01-FEB-2013

Insert Date: 18-APR-2013

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Cora und Georg Banek sind Bestsellerautoren- NEX-5R ist Bestsellerkamera ...

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Das Sony Alpha NEX-6 Handbuch

Das Sony Alpha NEX-6 Handbuch

By: Cora Banek; Georg Banek

Publisher: dpunkt

Publication Date: 01-FEB-2013

Insert Date: 18-APR-2013

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Cora und Georg Banek sind Bestsellerautoren- NEX-6 ist Bestsellerkamera ...

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Le Sony NEX-7

Le Sony NEX-7

By: Jean-Marie Sepulchre

Publisher: Eyrolles

Publication Date: 28-FEB-2012

Insert Date: 09-APR-2013

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Présentation Le Sony NEX-7 est la version résolument orientée vers les photographes (et vidéastes) experts de la gamme d'appareils compacts à objectifs interchangeables de la marque. Il dispose d'un capteur de taille dite "APS-C" de la plus haute définition connue pour ce format début 2012, soit 24 millions de pixels. Cet appareil est équipé d'un viseur électronique à hauteur d'oeil, permettant un cadrage sur 100 % de l'image, et un d'écran arrière très pratique en vidéo sur pied. Mais il est surtout extraordinairement polyvalent en matière d'objectifs compatibles, pouvant...

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David Busch’s Canon® EOS M Guide to Digital Photography

David Busch’s Canon® EOS M Guide to Digital Photography

By: Lee Sheldon

Publisher: Course Technology PTR

Publication Date: 09-APR-2013

Insert Date: 03-APR-2013

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The Canon EOS M is the long-awaited first entry from Canon in the mirrorless camera race, and it is the only mirrorless camera that can use (with an adapter) the full range of more than 60 Canon lenses. It boasts 18 megapixels of resolution and cool features like full high-definition movie shooting, a touch screen that allows you to make many settings with a tap of the LCD, and an amazing new wireless flash capability when used with an external flash. As the owner of a Canon EOS M, you demand the ability to take outstanding pictures with your new camera. DAVID BUSCH'S CANON EOS M GUIDE TO...

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The Minimalist Photographer

The Minimalist Photographer

By: Steve Johnson

Publisher: Rocky Nook

Publication Date: 21-APR-2013

Insert Date: 30-MAR-2013

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This book covers photography from a minimalist perspective, proving that it is possible to take very good photographs with relatively cheap equipment. The minimalist process emphasizes the importance of first knowing what you want to achieve as a photographer and then choosing the most effective equipment, subject matter, and general approach to meet your goals. The minimalist photographer works with the idea that the brain and the eye are far more important than the camera. Author Steve Johnson begins by asking you, the reader, to look inward and make the connections between your nature...

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Mastering the Nikon D600

Mastering the Nikon D600

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Publisher: Rocky Nook

Publication Date: 22-MAR-2013

Insert Date: 29-MAR-2013

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Mastering the Nikon D600 by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the new D600 camera. Darrell is determined to help the user navigate past the confusion that often comes with complex and powerful professional camera equipment. This book explores the features and capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user's manual. It guides readers through the camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed how, when, and why explanations for each option. Every button, dial, switch, and menu...

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Canon EOS M: From Snapshots to Great Shots

Canon EOS M: From Snapshots to Great Shots

By: Jeff Carlson

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 20-MAR-2013

Insert Date: 21-MAR-2013

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Now that you’ve bought the amazing Canon EOS M, you need a book that goes beyond a tour of the camera’s features to show you exactly how to use the EOS M to take great pictures. With Canon EOS M: From Snapshots to Great Shots, you get the perfect blend of photography instruction and camera reference that will take your images to the next level! Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want every time you pick up the camera. Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide, photographer and...

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Sony NEX-6: From Snapshots to Great Shots

Sony NEX-6: From Snapshots to Great Shots

By: Jerod Foster

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 06-MAR-2013

Insert Date: 13-MAR-2013

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Now that you’ve bought that amazing Sony NEX-6, you need a book that goes beyond a tour of the camera’s features to show you exactly how to take great pictures. With Sony NEX-6: From Snapshots to Great Shots, you get the perfect blend of photography instruction and camera reference that will take your images to the next level. Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want every time you pick up the camera. Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide, pro photographer Jerod Foster, and...

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A Photojournalist’s Field Guide: In the trenches with combat photographer Stacy Pearsall

A Photojournalist’s Field Guide: In the trenches with combat photographer Stacy Pearsall

By: Stacy Pearsall

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 06-MAR-2013

Insert Date: 09-MAR-2013

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In this comprehensive, practical guide, award-winning photojournalist Stacy Pearsall offers the techniques, guidance, and inspiration needed to succeed in the dynamic and exciting field of photojournalism. Starting with an overview of photojournalism and her experience as both a combat and domestic photographer, Stacy covers the basics of preparing for assignments, discussing such key topics as selecting suitable attire for different environments, assembling essential camera gear, developing the right approach for a story, and honing your shooting technique. beyond the fundamentals, Stacy...

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2013 Photographer's Market, 36th Edition

2013 Photographer's Market, 36th Edition

By: Mary Burzlaff Bostic

Publisher: North Light Books

Publication Date: 17-AUG-2012

Insert Date: 08-MAR-2013

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Everything You Need to Find Buyers for Your Photos Thousands of successful photographers have trusted Photographer's Market as a resource for growing their businesses. This edition contains the most comprehensive and up-to-date market contacts for working photographers today: magazines, book publishers, greeting card companies, stock agencies, advertising firms, contests and more. In addition to the more than 1,500 individually verified contacts, the 2013 Photographer's Market includes: A FREE 1-year subscription to ArtistMarketOnline.com, where you can search industry...

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Creative Photography Ideas using Adobe Photoshop - Creative use of filters and further image manipulation

Creative Photography Ideas using Adobe Photoshop - Creative use of filters and further image manipulation

By: Tony Worobiec

Publisher: David & Charles

Publication Date: 01-OCT-2012

Insert Date: 08-MAR-2013

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Creative Use of Filters and Further Image Manipulation is an excerpt from Creative Photography Ideas Using Photoshop which presents 75 comprehensive workshops that have been specifically designed for photographers; each offers a clever and creative technique that can be immediately applied. Creative Use of Filters and Further Image Manipulation workshops focus specifically on using a variety of filters to improve or enhance your photographs in Photoshop. From Blur filters to Find Edges filters, and workshops on creating a ghostly effect, retro comic-book effect or pop art look,...