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1 online resource (385 pages) : color illustrations |
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Digital Photography FAQz; About the Author; Acknowledgments; Contents; Introduction; Part I: Cameras and Gear; How reliable are camera reviews when it comes to choosing a new camera?; What are the five most important features to consider when purchasing a new digital camera?; What does camera resolution mean?; How does an array of pixels record a light image, and is this something I need to know to take pictures?; What is the advantage of a higher pixel count?; Do more pixels mean better image quality?; Are all digital sensors the same size, and does the size matter? |
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What is the difference between CCD and CMOS sensors, and is one better than the other?What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a simple compact camera?; How is a zoom camera different from a compact, and what are the advantages of owning one?; What does dSLR stand for, and how is it different from other cameras?; What is a MILC camera, and how does it differ from a dSLR?; What are the advantages of the MILC design?; Are there any disadvantages to the MILC camera design?; What is the difference between optical and digital zooms in compact and zoom cameras? |
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What are the advantages of using a camera with an optical viewfinder rather than an LCD screen?What is an articulating LCD screen, and why would I want one?; Should the type of battery a camera uses be a consideration when deciding which model to buy?; Why are there so many types of memory cards, and is one better than another?; Is it better to use one large-capacity memory card or several smaller ones?; How do I know how many images I can fit on a memory card?; How long do memory cards last?; What happens if I remove a memory card while data is being written to it? |
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What do I do if my memory card fails?Is it possible to accidentally erase an entire memory card when it's in my camera?; If I accidentally erase my memory card, can I recover the images?; How can I prevent accidentally erasing a file while I'm using a memory card?; Will it damage my memory cards if I write on them with a permanent marker?; Why do memory cards have different speed ratings, and what do those numbers mean?; Why is it important to have a fast memory card?; Are memory cards waterproof?; Are there memory cards available for wireless downloading? |
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Will the memory card that I use in one camera also work in another?What is the first thing I should do before using a new camera?; Why is it important to set the clock before I start using a camera?; What are the most important menu options that I should be able to find quickly?; Why does my camera have a Custom Settings menu?; How do I reset my camera menus to their default settings?; What is a firmware update, and how do I take advantage of it?; My camera manual seems like it was written in a foreign language -- where can I find a better source of information? |
| Summary |
Straightforward, clear answers to the most commonly asked digital photography questionsWhat's the difference between optical zoom and digital zoom? Do more megapixels equate to better photo quality? Why is there a delay after I push the shutter release button before I can take another picture? If you?ve ever asked a question concerning digital photography and wished you had a helpful resource to provide you with clear, reliable answers, then look no further. With nearly four decades of photo experience under his belt, author Jeff Wignall responds to 365 of the most common digital photography qu. |
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Photography -- Digital techniques.
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Photographie numérique. |
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Photography -- Digital techniques |
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Handbooks and manuals
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Digital photography FAQs |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Wignall, Jeff. Digital Photography FAQz. Hoboken : John Wiley & amp; Sons, ©2012 9781118277232 |
| ISBN |
9781118333426 (electronic bk.) |
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111833342X (electronic bk.) |
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9781118462126 (electronic bk.) |
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1118462122 (electronic bk.) |
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1118277236 |
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9781118277232 |
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128076810X |
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9781280768101 |
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EB00063696 Recorded Books |
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