Digital Photography For Dummies, DVD + Book Bundle [Paperback]

Barbara Obermeier (Author), Mark Justice Hinton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 24, 2008

An amazing value for digital photography beginners-Digital Cameras & Photography For Dummies, a full-color book, plus a 60-minute DVD! This value-priced bundle is the perfect how-to package for novice digital photographers who want to start taking great pictures right away. It features a 256-page, full-color guide that shows how to take great photos, edit them, and show them off-including special "makeover" chapters that explain how to turn bad photos into good ones. The 60-minute DVD demonstrates how to work with light, focus, and exposure to get great photos when shooting sports action, in low light, or a panorama. It also offers tutorials on editing with Photoshop Elements and sharing photos using online services.

The Table of Contents includes:

Ch 1: Choosing and Using Your Camera
Ch 2: Fast and Easy Picture Taking
Ch 3: Getting the Right Exposure
Ch 4: Composing Better Shots
Ch 5: Photographing Special Subjects
Ch 6: Transferring and Organizing Your Photos
Ch 7: Easy Edits and Modest Makeovers
Ch 8: Major Makeovers Using Adobe Photoshop Elements
Ch 9: Sending, Posting, and Copying Photos to Disk
Ch 10: Printing and Scanning Your Photos
Ch 11: Ten Tips for Better Photos
Ch 12: Ten Benefits of Using Flickr
Ch 13: Ten Uses for Adobe Photoshop Express

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Get the right picture with this easy-to-use instructional DVD!

Want to start shooting better photos but don't have the time for a photography class? This instructional video introduces the basics of getting great digital photos. It shows how to use a point-and-shoot camera or a high-end digital SLR to take portraits, action shots, landscapes, close-ups, and night shots. You also get lessons on how to use Adobe Photoshop Elements to touch up lines and wrinkles, get rid of red-eye in your pictures, and send your photos to friends and family.

Discover how to:

• Adjust camera settings for action and low-light shots

• Choose picture quality settings

• Perfect your shutter button techniques

• Shoot to avoid red-eye

• Send a photo by e-mail

• Start an online photo album

About the Author

Mark Justice Hinton is a computer teacher, writer, and consultant. He has written four books for Wiley Publishing: two on digital photography and two on Windows.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (November 24, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470423579
• ISBN-13: 978-0470423578
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #204,884 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for us "technically impaired" folks, January 16, 2009

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Patricia L. Jordan "Pat Jordan" (Indianapolis, IN) - See all my reviews
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The new Dummies book and DVD on digital cameras and photography is excellent for those of us who are not professionals. The book has color photos which truly enhances a volume on color photography. It is well organized and provides the information in an easily understandable way without the "cutesy" comments I find so annoying in many of the Dummies books. I found I could move easily between the book, the DVD, and my camera with its manual so that I could actually practice the steps being taught. My learning style requires me to read material that is technical (like aperture settings) and then practice tasks I will need to use (like transferring photos to the computer and editing them). The combination of the book and DVD enabled me to use the learning method best for me at each juncture. I also found that one was re-enforcing the other so I was learning faster. My favorite part of the DVD was the section on editing the photos. I feel confident that I can now tackle that project, something I have avoided because the software intimidated me.

The book and DVD, while a bundled set, are really not connected in any way, except by topic. I expected and would have liked some cross referencing although I was able to do that fairly easily on my own. (Would have been 5 stars if that connection was there). The bundled set is definitely a valuable addition to my library and I anticipate carrying the book with me for reference for awhile until I become more comfortable with the tips and tricks to make my pictures more professional.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Handy Little Book, December 11, 2008

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This book is easy and fun to read. Plus the publisher did a great job creating the book--the text, photos, and cartoons are all "user friendly." The color photos and design of the book are especially pleasing. The book's small size makes it handy to take on hikes, car trips, etc. Explanations about cameras and photographs are easy to follow and clearly written. I especially enjoyed the photos, which show the author's love of nature and the Southwest. I really enjoyed this book and have recommended it to many others, as well as purchased three more copies for friends. This book ought to also be offered in Costco stores nationwide, as well as craft stores where people do scrapbooking and other craft projects. Its reasonable price (on Amazon at least) and useful tips make it a superb bargain!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for new photographers, January 26, 2011

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The DVD is pretty sparse, with only approximately 1 hour of material. It does not go much in depth, so this really is just an Overview type book/dvd.

A 'dummies' book really is just an overview, after all. And this is for ALL digital photography, not DSLRs specific. So, don't expect too much.

lost 1 star, since other 'dummies' books I have, work great as a quick reference... this one doesn't quite measure up because it doesn't cover as much in depth. For instance, more information about setting aperture would have been nice, beyond the mechanics of pushing this button and twisting that dial, such as what/when to use which aperture setting.