CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
- What is a Digital Photograph?
- Why Go Digital?
- Free Photography, Photographic Freedom
- The Three Steps of Digital Photography
- How a Digital Camera Works
- It’s All Black and White After All
- There’s a Computer in Your Camera
- Where We Seem to be Headed
- The Steps in Buying a New Camera and Other Equipment
- Think About Your Interests
- Decide About Size
- Decide About Lens
- Download the Manual
- Check New Model Plans
- Check Camera Sites
- Check Discussion Forums
- Check Camera News & Review Sites
- Explore On-line Auctions
- Visit Trustworthy Stores
- Watch out for Unbundling
- Avoid Gray Market Products
- Check Postage Rates and Sales Taxes
- Avoid Extended Warranties
- Check Return Policies, Restocking Fees
- Buy No Extras
- Scanners Photographing Photos
- Photo Transfer (Bulk Scanning) Services
- Scanning Basics
- Color or Bit Depth
- Resolution
- Dynamic Range
- Film Scanners
- Flatbed Scanners
- Drum Scanners
CHAPTER 2. DIGITAL CAMERAS
- Types of Digital Cameras
- Camera Controls
- Composing Images
- Continuous Photography
- Shooting Movies
- Panorama Mode
- Photographing in Black & White
- Image Sensors— Types
- Image Sensors— Sizes and Aspect Ratios
- Image Sensors— Resolution
- Image Sensors— Sensitivity and Noise
- Camera Responsiveness
- Image Formats
- In-Camera Image Storage
- Playback Mode
- Transferring Images
- Lenses
- Lens Information
- Choosing Focal Lengths
- Zoom Lenses
- Normal Lenses
- Short Focal Lengths
- Long Focal Lengths
- Depth of Field Preview
- Depth of Field Scales
- Minimum Focus Distance
- OEM and 3rd Party Lenses
- Older Lenses
- Newer Lenses— Looking Down the Road
- Lens Accessories
- Macro Mode and Macro Lenses
- Lens Accessories
- Image Stabilization
- Exposure Modes
- Metering
- Shutters
- Exposure Controls
- Exposure Compensation
- Autoexposure Lock (AE Lock)
- Autoexposure Bracketing (AEB)
- Gray Cards
- Exposure Increments
- Histograms & Highlight Warnings
- Evaluating Histograms
- Highlight Warning
- Focus
- Focus Settings
- Focus Zones
- Servo Focus
- Predictive Focus
- Focus Assist
- Focus Lock
- Focus bracketing
- Landscape Mode
- Depth-of-field Mode
- White Balance
- White Balance Bracketing
- Color Spaces
- Flash
- Flash Power and Range
- Calculating a Guide Number Section
- Calculating an F/Stop Section
- Calculating the Maximum Range Section
- Exercises
- Flash Sync and Shutter Speeds
- Flash Modes
- Flash Exposure Compensation
- Flash Exposure Bracketing (FEB)
- Flash Exposure (FE) Lock
- High-speed sync (FP) Flash
- Stroboscopic Flash
- External Flash Units
- Slave Flash Units
- Ring Flash
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- Batteries
- Other Features
- Look and Feel
- Size and Weight
- Control Panel Illumination
- Mirror Lockup
- Custom Functions
- Time-Lapse (Intervalometer Mode) Photography
- Multiple Exposures
- Animations
- Tripod mount
- Water and Shock Proofing
- Self-timer/Remote Control
- Date/time Indicators
- Written Annotation
- Sound Recording
- Power Management
- Special Effects
- GPS
- MP3 Player
- Folders
- Software
- Firmware Update
- Image Verification
- EXIF Information
CHAPTER 3. STUDIO EQUIPMENT
- Studio Lighting
- Candidates for Studio Lighting
- Lighting
- Backgrounds
- Risers
- Special Bulbs
- Portrait and Product Photography
- Using Continuous Lights
- Using Strobes
- Connecting the Camera and Lights
- Hot shoes
- PC Terminal
- Wireless Remote Flash
CHAPTER 4.OTHER CAMERA EQUIPMENT
- Tripods & Monopods
- Tripods
- Monopods
- Accessories
- Tripod Heads
- 3-Way Pan/Tilt Heads
- Ball Heads
- Other Heads
- Quick Release Systems
- The Bogen/Manfrotto System
- The Arca-Swiss system
- Other Camera Supports
- Gimbaled Mounts
- Beanbags
- Window Mounts
- Suction Mounts
- Clamps
- Focusing Rails
- Other
- Subject Stabilizers
- Flash and Flash Accessories
- Flash Brackets
- Battery Packs
- Reflectors and Diffusers
- Flash Extenders
- Slave Units
- Image Storage and Viewing
- Digital Picture Frames
- Camera Straps and Bags
- Neck Straps
- Chest straps or Harnesses
- Vests
- Lens Pouches
- Shoulder and Hip Bags
- Camera Backpacks
- Rigid Cases
- Camera Pouches and Cases
- Camera Bags
- Tripod Cases
- Waterproofing while Shooting
CHAPTER 5. APPENDIX
- Glossary
- Caring for Your Camera
- Cleaning the Image Sensor
- Cleaning the Camera and Lens
- Protecting your Camera from the Elements
- Protecting when Traveling
- Storing a Camera
- Caring for Yourself
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