xxiii, 296 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Contents
The quick start guide to manual mode -- Understanding exposure. Shutter speed ; ISO ; Aperture and depth of field ; Metering and light ; Using light -- Semi-auto and manual modes. Choosing a camera mode ; Aperture priority ; Shutter priority ; Manual mode basics -- Going beyond auto mode in the real world. Composing images ; Portraits and life events ; Places and things ; Adding flash and other gear -- Glossary -- Appendix: the making of an image.
Summary
The author presents her professional insights and advice for properly analyzing and manually adjusting for lighting, exposure and focus when taking photographs in a wide range of settings.