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The Digital Photography Handbook: An Illustrated Step-by-step Guide Paperback – 5 Jan. 2006

by Doug Harman (Author), David Jones (Author)

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The "Digital Photographer's handbook" is a comprehensive beginner's guide, assuming no prior knowledge. It brings together the best of classical photography techniques and the unrivalled potential of digital technology. The author has been a photography magazine journalist for 15 years and has extensive knowledge and an easy, jargon-free writing style. Going Digital - the basics, including choosing a camera and equipment, setting up, taking shots and camera care Using your Digital Camera - tips for taking great photographs, with inspirational ideas for every genre: portraits, holidays, weddings, children, flora & fauna, abstracts, etc. The Digital Darkroom - improving, adapting and rescuing images on a computer: basic, advanced and professional techniques. Output - getting the best end result, on-line or in print, and creating a portfolio.

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Need to know which digital camera and accessories to buy?

Want to know how to take better photographs and retouch images?

Ready to achieve professional results?

The Digital Photography Handbook the comprehensive guide to digital photography

Includes expert advice on: Types of camera; computers, software and other accessories; pixels and magnification; memory; saving images; composing pictures; exposure; light; camera modes; manipulating images; special effects; scanning; retouching old photos; printing digital images; selecting printers and paper; archiving; e-mailing images; getting your pictures on the web

About the Author

Doug Harman has over 15 year's experience as a journalist, writer, photographer, and digital camera and technology tester. He has written extensively for a multitude of digital photography magazines and websites, including Amateur Photographer, What Digital Camera, Total Digital Photography, Professional Photographer and Photography Monthly. David Jones is a professional photographer with an extensive commercial portfolio, particularly in the fashion and advertising industries. He has also been widely exhibited and contributed photographs to many magazines and books, including Brunel, How to Keep Dinosaurs and Master Chef.

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228 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Quercus Publishing
Publication date

5 Jan. 2006
ISBN-10

1905204140
ISBN-13

978-1905204144
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Quercus Publishing (5 Jan. 2006)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 228 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1905204140
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1905204144

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Doug is a writer, and photographer with extensive experience in all forms of photography, but particularly specialising in architectural photography.

He brings with him a wealth of experience in all areas of the photographic industry having spent almost 24 years as a journalist, author, photographer, and digital camera and technology specialist.

Doug is the author of the UK’s No1, bestselling, The Digital Photography Handbook, Snap It, a pocket guide to better camera phone photography and he is also the technical advisor to John Freeman for John's the Digital SLR Handbook.

Doug has also written extensively for many digital photography websites and magazines including www.Pocket-Lint.com, What Digital Camera, Amateur Photographer, Total Digital Photography, Canon Professional Network, Digital Photographer, and www.fourthirds-user.com; Professional Photographer, Photography Monthly and Digital Camera Buyer. Doug has also written for The Times Online and the Press Association.

Doug wrote and presented a digital photography DVD show called, appropriately enough, Doug Harman’s Guide to Digital Photography and teaches photography and photography technique.

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*happygeek*

Good value digital photography primer for those who got a decent camera for xmas.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 December 2017

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Working on the basis that 'assuming no prior knowledge helps you become a better digital photographer' this book runs with the keep it simple idea and it works. If you've been given a decent digital camera, say a DSLR or bridge camera, for xmas and are left feeling a little overwhelmed by it all, then this book is great for underwhelming you! Best described as concise and informative, the author has managed to bring clarity to a very complex subject (and as a writer who works in the technology field I can appreciate that is no easy task). That the chapters are tightly written is a good thing, the reader never feels like they are drowning in too much information. Maybe the reach of the book is a little ambitious, covering everything from what the buttons and dials on your camera do right through to making money from your pictures and protecting copyright. But that said, treat it as an introductory primer to digital photography and you won't be disappointed.

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The Digital Photography Handbook: An Illustrated Step-by-step Guide

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 June 2023

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Bought for a friend who has just got a camera

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sjayc

Excellent beginners guide

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 June 2017

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Has the original of this many years ago, and it was a brilliant guide to starting out in photography. This new and updated version is equally good, and can be recommended for anyone wishing to do real photography as opposed to taking selfies on their phone!

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tony mitchell

good basic book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 November 2021

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good basic information, i was hoping for a bit more depth

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Carmen Fox

Great Book, Useful Tips

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 March 2016

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As a novice photographer I have found this book really informative, not only giving advice about types of camera and photo techniques but also about computers, software, apps and much much more. I have just ordered another one for my brother. Delivery was extremely quick and communication regarding delivery first class.

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BROOKS

a useful book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 January 2019

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My 30 year old nephew enjoys taking photos, especially landscapes, and was verypleased with this useful book. It has lots of good tips.

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Geoff Parnell

Good all round information

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 August 2019

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The first sections on choosing cameras and other equipment would be really useful for people starting out with this great hobby. The remainder of the book is an excellent source of reference for beginners and the more advanced

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janet wheawill

A great guide for the beginner

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 August 2015

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Very useful book for someone who is needing help with the basic knowledge of the digital camera. loads of essential information on taking a picture to advice on software.
Love it ! Great price

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