{"product_id":"digital-photography-for-the-older-and-wiser-isbn-9780470687024","title":"Digital Photography for the Older and Wiser","description":"\u003cb\u003eHelpful, easy-to-follow guide for new digital photographers over the age of 50\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDigital photography is a fun and exciting hobby, but digital cameras can be overwhelming and daunting to a newcomer. If you're entering the digital photography world as an older adult—and wondering about which digital camera will meet your needs—this straightforward, helpful book is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten in full colour with lots of screenshots and clear, easy-to-read type, this friendly guide assumes no previous experience in digital photography and walks you through the subject of digital photography from start to finish: selecting which type of digital camera is right for you, understanding the seemingly endless jargon, benefiting from valuable photograph tips, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides guidance for purchasing your digital camera and deciphers the common jargon that is used in the field\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWalks you through all the features and functions of a digital camera\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReveals top photography tips\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains how to retouch, enhance, and print your photos\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrates easy ways to share photos with friends and family\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrepare properly, enjoy the freedom, and maybe even show the family a thing or two with this fun and practical guide!\u003c\/p\u003e  Acknowledgments.  \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublisher's Acknowledgments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in this Book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Introduction.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow this Book is Structured.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Worries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Digital Camera.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Computer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrain Training.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART I UNDERSTANDING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Getting Started with Digital Photography.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore You Start.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Similar to Film?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Different from Film?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Photos with Your Digital Camera.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing your photos.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrain Training.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Digital Photography Terms.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImportant Terminology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrain Training.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Buying a Digital Camera.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Digital Cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCamera Manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEase-of-Use Considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBudget Considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Buy a Digital Camera.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting More Control.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrain Training.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Camera Accessories: Batteries, Bags and More.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNice to Have or Need to Have?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBatteries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCamera Bags.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Useful Equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrain Training.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Before You Begin.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessories.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharging the Battery.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading the Instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInserting the Battery and Memory Card.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWrist Strap.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrain Training.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Taking Your First Shots.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Ready.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest Drive.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Right Stance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing the Photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eErasing an Image.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the Date and Time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTimer Mode.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrain Training.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Taking Brilliant Shots.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule of Thirds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Photos of Animals and Children.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrain Training.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Getting More Control of Your Photos.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Special Settings and Modes on Your Camera.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrain Training.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART II ENTERING THE DIGITAL DARKROOM.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Getting Photos onto Your Computer.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Put Your Digital Photos on Your Computer?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Computer Specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWays to Import and View Your Photos.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing Your Photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImporting Your Photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrain Training.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Organizing, Backing Up and Viewing Your Photos.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing Your Images.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWindows Live Photo Gallery.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicasa 3.5.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBacking Up Your Photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing Your Photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrain Training.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Editing Your Photos the Easy Way.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Photo-Editing Software?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving Images.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Photo-Editing Tools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUndoing Changes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving Your Changed Images.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrain Training.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 Photo-Editing Software Uncovered.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuick Fixes with Picasa.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRetouching with Picasa.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving Images with Picasa.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake a Panorama with Windows Live Photo Gallery.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvanced Photo-Editing Software.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrain Training.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART III LIBERATING YOUR DIGITAL PHOTOS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 Sharing Your Images Online and Off.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlternatives to Printing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmailing Your Photos.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline Web Galleries and Photo-Sharing Websites.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Networking Websites.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline Digital Photo Printing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing Videos.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigital Photo Frames.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrain Training.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15 Printing Your Photos at Home.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Print Your Own Photos?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Printers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Printer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing to Print the Perfect Photo.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinting Photos from Your Computer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinting at Home Without a Computer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping the Engine Running.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrain Training.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16 Other Printing Options.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline Photo-Printing Services.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Your Photos to the Lab.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a Kiosk.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrain Training.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17 Being Creative with Your Photos.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScanning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinting Fun Things.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrain Training.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART IV APPENDIX AND GLOSSARY.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix: Useful Websites.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCamera, Printer and Scanner Manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline Photo-Printing and Album Services.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMemory Card Manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCamera Bags and Equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhoto-Editing Software.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhoto-Sharing and Social Networking Websites.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExternal Hard Drives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComputer Help.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhotography and Computing Magazines.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhotography Forums and Communities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVideo Tutorials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessibility Help.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eKim Gilmour\u003c\/strong\u003e (London, UK) is a freelance journalist specialising in technology and the internet. 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