The Digital Photography Handbook: An Easy-To-Use Basic Guide for Everybody [Paperback]

Tim Daly (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2004

This is a one-stop reference for any new owner of a digital camera-whether an experienced or novice photographer. This digital photography guide explains what a digital image is and what makes it different from a traditional film photograph. Each technique for using a digital camera-from producing high-quality prints to preparing images for e-mail for the Web-is accompanied by stunning color photographs that will inspire amateurs and professionals alike. All necessary terms such as megapixel, color depth, memory cards, and data compression are defined. Explanations of the latest computer hardware, scanners, software applications, and printing techniques are also given. Step-by-step instructions for creating stunning effects with the leading image manipulation program, Adobe Photoshop, and other software
are provided.




• Detailed and hones advice for choosing the right camera

• Reviews the latest digital cameras and equipment

• Filled with 500 stunning color photographs

• Provides simple and advanced techniques for taking and improving digital images

• A perfect companion volume to the best-selling The Digital Printing Handbook (0-8174-3827-0)

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About the Author

Tim Daly is the author of The Digital Printing Handbook and The Desktop Photographer. He is a commercial photographer and professor who has taught digital imaging courses at both the beginning and professional levels for more than 10 years. He is a regular contributor to photography magazines, including What Digital Camera and Digital Camera. He lives in London.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Amphoto Books (April 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0817437932
• ISBN-13: 978-0817437930
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #857,935 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Somewhat dated and biased, August 23, 2008

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This review is from: The Digital Photography Handbook: An Easy-To-Use Basic Guide for Everybody (Paperback)

The primary difficulty in any kind of digital photography handbook is how rapidly the technology is changing. This book, published four years ago, but probably written five years ago, is a prime example.
There is some good basic knowledge here for those who are entering digital photography for the first time, but newcomers to the technology are probably not going to find any of the finer features of their cameras mentioned at all.
Coupled with the strong bias toward Nikon cameras by the author, someone with a strong affinity toward another brand - Canon, in my case - will not find support for non-Nikon features except in passing.
My suggestion: get a more up-to-date book, perhaps one dedicated to your favorite camera.