In its layout, author Davies’ book is less a primer on digital photography and more a publication that addresses the many puzzles the technology of the pixellated picture has thrown up in its short history.
Lavishly illustrated, Paul Davies’ book Digital Photography Q&A faces the task by saying “There’s no doubt about it, a digital camera can introduce you to a fascinating world of recording images — but it’s not long before the questions start.” Davies figures the book’s contents will be of interest to (both complete beginners and more experienced photographers ….”
The topic list runs from understanding a digital camera on through the actual taking of digital photos and closes in on the methods of taking images from camera to computer. The latter is of course the beating heart of the whole business and an area that often confounds the newcomer.
Some Q&A examples:
Q. How many pixels do I need?
A. Think about how you are going to use the images. For email you’ll need only a one megapixel camera; for bigger prints, look for an eight megapixel model.
Q. What is digital noise?
A. Comparing image noise to hifi amplifier hiss Davies explains that the former comes from random movements of tiny electric charges in the camera’s circuitry.
Q. Can I change a file into a different format, sch as JPEG or RAW?
A. Software can do this; simply choose the option, specify the file type you want, then save.
The book takes a novel and useful approach. The text is clear and easy to understand; numerous picture examples make this book ideal for the beginner — or the nervous photographer, lacking the courage to experiment.
Author: PH Davies.
Publisher: Lark Books.
Distributor: Capricorn Link.
ISBN 978 1 60059 483 0
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