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Digital Photography : An Informative 114 Page Pocket Guide

Don Sherwood

O’Reilly (not Bill ) Associates ,publishers of informative and helpful computer books and guides has done it again with its Digital Photography Pocket Guide by Derrick Story ($14.95-with a 20% discount to Club members) .

This slim guide, packed with a wealth of information is a handy tool to be carried along with one’s camera ; a quick read for the novice or for one considering the purchase of a digital camera and a handy guide as well for the more experienced.

A quick rundown of the contents :

Explanation of each of the components of a DC ; its function and how to operate and access;

Choosing the appropriate settings;

Image resolutions and solutions ;

Appropriate flash modes;

Using the DC for action photography , close ups , portraits ;

Use of memory cards ; e mailing images ; archiving photographs ;

The book is a quick read for the novice and for anyone wanting to familiarize themselves when considering the purchase of a DC as well as for the more experienced user.

In sum the guide takes the reader through explanation of the DC features ; what the function of each feature is and most importantly how to manipulate the features to achieve maximum results.

For the novice reading this book will eliminate any fears of using a DC and proving how simple it can really be.