Digital Photography for Seniors in easy steps, 2nd edition
By Nick Vandome
£10.99
Publication: January 28, 2009
Pages: 192
ISBN: 978-1-84078-360-5
About the book
Age is no barrier! Recognizing that not everyone is a digital whizz-kid, Digital Photography for Seniors In Easy Steps takes a mature but comprehensive look at the world of digital photography, complimented by a range of stunning photographs.
Digital Photography for Seniors In Easy Steps looks at the essential areas of digital photography, while always keeping the needs of the over 50s in mind. With larger type for easy reading, the book covers all of the technical aspects, from buying a camera to editing, printing and sharing digital photos.
Also, in an exciting approach, specific areas of photography are explained and illustrated. The book contains information about taking photos of family members, buildings and landscapes. In addition, it covers areas such as composition, taking photos at night and even the fine art of keeping the camera steady in all situations. Coupled with the technical details, this photographic information creates a compelling book covering all areas of capturing photos with a digital camera.
Digital Photography for Seniors In Easy Steps is for the over 50s who are young at heart and ready to truly master the exciting world of digital photography.
About the author
Nick Vandome is an IT writer and trainer who specialises in digital imaging and web authoring subjects. In addition to his writing, he also works designing websites and runs training courses. Before he started working with computers he wrote books about working and travelling abroad.
Contents
- Joining the Digital Club
- Why this Book?
- Comparing Digital and Film
- Digital Jargon Explained
- Getting Enough Pixels
- Around the Camera
- Expanding Your Horizons
- Choosing a Camera
- The Right Camera Size
- Looking for a Large Screen
- Benefits of Docking Stations
- Up Close with Zoom
- Around the Controls
- Setting up the Camera
- Using the Camera's Scenes
- Getting up and Running
- Inserting a Memory Card
- Inserting Batteries
- Turning the Camera on
- Keeping the Camera Steady
- Taking Your First Shot
- Getting the Timing Right
- Looking at Photos
- Deleting Photos
- Keeping Your Camera Safe
- Family and Friends
- Using Screen and Viewfinder
- Positioning Family Groups
- Including Yourself
- Removing Shadows
- Family Occasions
- Photos of Grandchildren
- Portraits
- Filling the Frame
- Eliminating Red-eye
- Better Holiday Photos
- Improving Holiday Snaps
- Photographing Landmarks
- Camera Orientation
- Standing Out
- Wildlife
- Using Sunlight
- Storytelling
- Night Photos
- Transferring Photos
- Using a Docking Station
- From Camera to Computer
- Using a Memory Card Reader
- Downloading with Windows
- Downloading in Photo Editors
- Viewing Photos
- Downloading with a Mac
- Editing on a Mac
- Creating a Digital Shoebox
- Examining Photos
- Dissecting a Digital Photo
- The Resolution Riddle
- Making Photos Smaller
- Making Photos Larger
- Preparing for Printing
- Preparing for the Web
- Editing Photos
- Picking an Editing Program
- Viewing Photos
- Selecting Areas
- Brightening Dull Photos
- Making Photos Crisper
- Using the Best Parts
- Getting Artistic
- Adding Messages
- Airbrushing Photos
- Adding Family Members
- Organizing Photos
- Using Photos and Email
- Getting the Right Size
- Sending Photos by Email
- Viewing Photos from Email
- Saving Photos from Email
- Sharing on the Web
- How to Share Photos
- Getting Registered
- Assessing Online Services
- Creating Albums
- Sharing Photos
- Getting Prints
- Options for Printing
- Printing Photos at Home
- In-store Printing
- Printing Photos Online
- Printing Without a Computer
- Displaying and Keeping
- Creating Family Slide Shows
- Saving Family Slide Shows
- Digital Cards
- Viewing from a CD or DVD
- The Value of Backing Up
- Burning CDs and DVDs
