Digital SLR Settings and Shortcuts For Dummies (PDF)

Discover the easy path to taking brilliant and memorable
photos

The popularity of DSLR cameras remains on the rise, yet these
digital cameras still present a challenge to novice photographers
who lack a foundation in photography skills. This
straightforward-but-friendly guide walks you through the 100 most
common photos that amateur photographers like to include in their
personal portfolios and offers specific advice on getting the
correct exposure settings, composition, and lighting while sparing
you the technical jargon. Seasoned author and photographer Doug
Sahlin includes more than 300 full-color photos on everything from
family portraits and pets to nature and sporting events, all aimed
at providing you with inspiration as you work to find your own
individual style.

* Skips the technical jargon and shows you where to start for
optimal exposure settings.

* Offers shortcuts, tips, and advice for setting the camera to
make specific shots and making impromptu adjustments when
needed

* Includes more than 300 full-color photos of people, nature,
sports, events, and places that serve as example and
inspiration

* Helps you get the best photographs from your DSLR while you
work with movement in action photos, finicky lighting with
fireworks or amusement parks at night, or distance, blur, and
intricate details

* Walks you through troubleshooting the most common digital
photography problems

Digital SLR Settings & Shortcuts For Dummies delivers
the starting point for getting the necessary settings so you can
get great digital photos.