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"David Pogue's Digital Photography: The Missing Manual", David Pogue,
2009, 978-0-596-15403-5, U$24.99/C$24.99
%A   David Pogue
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%D   2009
%G   978-0-596-15403-5 0-596-15403-8
%I   O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.
%O   U$24.99/C$24.99 800-998-9938 fax: 707-829-0104 nuts@ora.com
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%O   Audience n+ Tech 2 Writing 2 (see revfaq.htm for explanation)
%P   294 p.
%T   "David Pogue's Digital Photography: The Missing Manual"

The introduction states that this book provides information and advice
on buying a digital camera and taking digital photographs, as well as
organizing, processing and using photos.

Part one deals with the camera itself.  Chapter one delineates the
characteristics, advantages, and limitations of the major types of
digital cameras (classed primarily in terms of size).  Brief
descriptions and assessments of the importance of various features are
in chapter two.

Part two examines the shot.  Chapter three provides counsel on
composition, and the mechanics of getting a picture.  A number of
significant settings are noted in chapter four.  Technologies and
techniques for preventing pictures from being blurred by movement are
assessed in chapter five.  Chapter six instructs the reader on tips
for setting up common and popular shots.  Characteristics and
accessories for SLR (single lens reflex) cameras are reported in
chapter seven.

Part three notes the management and enhancement of digital photographs
on the computer.  Basic file management (including the use of the
Picasa and iPhoto programs), is outlined in chapter eight.  More on
storing and searching is in chapter nine.  Chapter ten looks at simple
photo editing.

Part four deals with the use of photographs.  Chapter eleven deals
with printing.  Chapter twelve talks about email.

This is a basic and fairly straightforward introduction to digital
photography.  Although it does not delve deeply into specialty areas,
it provides a comprehensive background for the beginner.

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