Photographic equipment Books

Book SynopsisInspiring readers through iconic images and playful copy, the bestselling Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs has been revised and updated to include new photographers, a brand-new chapter on the art of feeling, and the latest hands-on tips. Striking images from a diverse range of acclaimed contemporary photographers, such as Anastasia Samoylova, Zanele Muholi, Nadine Ijewere, Campbell Addy and Tyler Mitchell, now join the masterpieces of Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Frank, Nan Goldin, Dorothea Lange and Martin Parr. Ideal for users of phone, mirrorless and DSLR cameras, the book is split into six sections, covering composition, exposure, light, lenses and the art of seeing and feeling. Thought-provoking images by iconic photographers serve to illustrate points and encourage readers to try out new ideas. Today's aspiring photographers want immediacy and see photography as an affordable way of expressing themselves quickly and creatively.

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Book Synopsis'Never does that old maxim "the harder I practice, the luckier I get" ring truer.' - Matt StuartStreet photography may look like luck, but you have to get out there and hone your craft if you want to shake up those luck vibes. Matt Stuart never goes out without his trusty Leica and, in a career spanning twenty years, has taken some of the most accomplished, witty and well-known photographs of the streets.From understanding how to be invisible on a busy street, to anticipating a great image in the chaos of a crowd, Matt Stuart reveals in over 20 chapters the hard-won skills and secrets that have led to his greatest shots. He explains his purist and uniquely playful approach to street photography leaving the reader full of ideas to use in their own photography. Illustrated throughout with 100 of Stuart's images, this is a unique opportunity to learn from one of the finest street photographers around.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsChapter 01 The Essentials of Camera Raw Chapter 02 Camera Raw–Beyond the Basics Chapter 03 Masking Miracles Chapter 04 Correcting Lens Problems Chapter 05 Working with Layers Chapter 06 Making Selections Chapter 07 Black & White, Duotones & More Chapter 08 Cropping & Resizing Chapter 09 Retouching Portraits Chapter 10 Removing Distracting Stuff Chapter 11 Photoshop Effects Chapter 12 Sharpening Techniques Index

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Book SynopsisPhotography has always been about experimentation. This book takes the reader through the world of photography special effects and manipulations documenting techniques, approaches, experimenters, camera makers and their extraordinary creations.Trade Review'Brings the focus of photography back to the camera, the equipment and the techniques, showing that you don’t need filters to achieve organic and astonishing photographs' - Amateur Photographer'Shows the flexibility of the medium when stripped down to its purest form … additional illustrated interviews with some of the most exciting practicing photographers in the field act as an aspirational resource for the reader' - Black and White PhotographyTable of Contents1. Cameraless • 2. Handmade, Toy and Disposable Cameras • 3. Operative Hacks • 4. Print Experimentation and Techniques • 5. Post-Printing Experimentation

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Book SynopsisTake a deep dive into Modernist Cuisine founder and photographer Nathan Myhrvold's ever-evolving fascination with food in his new book Food & Drink: Modernist Cuisine Photography. This beautiful photo book features over 200 vibrant images showcasing food in new and surprising ways. Myhrvold uses cutting-edge photography techniques that combine custom-built cameras and robotics with creativity, endless curiosity, and the willingness to get drenched with wine on occasion. The results are blueberries shot to appear like boulders, condiments exploding out of cannons, and wine catapulted to create the perfect splash. This collection of Myhrvold's images is organized into thematic sections focused on core elements of his food photography and comes packaged in a new shelf-friendly trim size with a slipcase. Over 20 full-spread panoramic images measuring 27" x 10.315" display high-quality printing. From an aerial shot of the gentle carved shapes in a wheat field after harvest to the magnified view of the colorful corona of a tomato seed, Food & Drink features imagery not found in Myhrvold's previous photography book. This gorgeous coffee table book captures stunning details of the foods and drinks we love from a fresh, playful perspective.

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Book SynopsisNo clichés. No cheese. No camera-club jargon. This straight talking introduction to photographing people is the hotly anticipated follow up to the bestselling Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs. Ideal for users of any camera with a basic knowledge of a few photo-fundamentals, this book walks you through the essential techniques of photographing people, whether it’s on the street, at home or in the studio. Packed with iconic images by acclaimed photographers, it gives you the inspiration and knowhow needed to get out there and take great photographs of friends, family and everyone else. 50 master photographers including: Richard Avedon, William Klein, Cindy Sherman, Garry Winogrand, Richard Renaldi, William Eggleston, Sebastião Salgado and Henri Cartier-Bresson. Read This If You Want to Take Great Photographs of People is part of the internationally-bestselling ‘Read This’ series, which has sold over half-a-million books worldwide and has been translated into over 20 languages. Coming soon: Read This if You Want to Be Great at Drawing People by Selwyn Leamy (September 2019) More titles in the ‘Read This’ series: Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs by Henry Carroll (9781780673356) Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs of Places by Henry Carroll (9781780679051) Use This if You Want to Take Great Photographs: A Photo Journal by Henry Carroll (9781780678887) Read This if You Want to Be Great at Drawing by Selwyn Leamy (9781786270542) Use This if You Want to Be Great at Drawing by Selwyn Leamy (9781786274052) Read This if You Want to Be a Great Writer by Ross Raisin (9781786271976) Read This if You Want to Be Instagram Famous edited by Henry Carroll (9781780679679)

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Book SynopsisA new edition of this essential overview of the most exciting, dynamic form of photography.Trade Review'Exceptional ... a fascinating read for any photographer. Its variety of imagery, Gibson’s intelligent writing and quotes from other renowned photographers make it one of the best publications of its type I’ve seen ' - Black and White Photography'Excellent' - Amateur PhotographerTable of ContentsForeword by Matt Stuart • Introduction • 1. Busy • 2. Quiet • 3. Abstract • 4. Still 5. Objects • Reference

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Book SynopsisIf you are a keen photographer who can't miss a sunrise or are on holiday using a mobile phone camera, this guidebook will take you to the most beautiful and photogenic places in Scotland.

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Book SynopsisNo clichés. No cheese. No camera-club jargon. From the author of the best-selling ‘Read This’ series, this introduction covers all aspects of photographing places, including landscapes, cityscapes, architecture and interiors. Whatever your camera, whatever your interest, whatever your level, this indispensable guide gives you all the essential techniques and demystifies the work of acclaimed photographers. Packed with practical tips and iconic images, this accessible book will arm you with the know-how you need to take meaningful pictures of the places that matter to you most. Featuring 50 master photographers, including Alec Soth, Martin Parr, Robert Adams, Todd Hido, Rut Blees Luxemburg, Julius Shulman, Rinko Kawauchi, Thomas Ruff, Tim Hetherington and Joel Sternfeld. Read This If You Want to Take Great Photographs of Places is part of the internationally-bestselling ‘Read This’ series, which has sold over half-a-million books worldwide and has been translated into over 20 languages. Coming soon: Read This if You Want to Be Great at Drawing People by Selwyn Leamy (September 2019) More titles in the ‘Read This’ series: Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs by Henry Carroll (9781780673356) Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs of People by Henry Carroll (9781780676241) Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs of Places by Henry Carroll (9781780679051) Use This if You Want to Take Great Photographs: A Photo Journal by Henry Carroll (9781780678887) Read This if You Want to Be Great at Drawing by Selwyn Leamy (9781786270542) Use This if You Want to Be Great at Drawing by Selwyn Leamy (9781786274052) Read This if You Want to Be a Great Writer by Ross Raisin (9781786271976) Read This if You Want to Be Instagram Famous edited by Henry Carroll (9781780679679)

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Book SynopsisThis book contains a comprehensive guide to the choice of cameras, lenses and other equipment and accessories. It discusses the fundamentals of exposure as well as the effects of light and weather on the landscape. It includes lots of practical advice on planning for an outdoor shoot. Beginning with a comprehensive guide to the choice of cameras, lenses and other equipment and accessories, Taylor discusses the fundamentals of exposure - aperture, shutter speed, ISO, dynamic range - and an appreciation of the effects of light on the landscape, at various times of the day and in all types of weather. Practical advice on planning for an outdoor shoot covers the basics of assembling a travel kit, using maps and choosing a location, consulting sunrise and sunset times, weather forecasts and predicting tides. The author's own stunning photography transports the reader from coastal regions to hills and mountains, through woodland and moorland, in all seasons and weather, in the light of day and the dark of night. Authoritative text explains the theories and "rules" of composition: the importance of balance, harmony and symmetry, the power of leading lines, visual weight, and the ability to create depth in an image.

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Book SynopsisConrad Chavez is the author or co-author of many books about Photoshop and digital media workflows, including the Photoshop Classroom in a Book series and the Real World Photoshop series. His articles appear on CreativePro.com and in CreativePro Magazine. You can find out more about Conrad at conradchavez.com.

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Book SynopsisFor the first time, the classic and highly influential Ansel Adams technical books are available in reasonably-priced paperback editions.Trade ReviewA master-class kind of guide from an undisputed master. * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *Adams is a clear-thinking writer whose concepts cannot but help the serious photographer. * NEW YORK TIMES *

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Book SynopsisThe Lives of Images, edited by Stanley Wolukau-Wanambwa, is a series of readers designed for those interested in the ways images function within a wider set of cultural practices. Volume I of the series, Repetition, Reproduction, Circulation, addresses the multiple life cycles of the image—its modes of dispersion, reception, consumption, and aggregation—and the significance of technological reproduction for contemporary forms of social, cultural, and political life. Volume I of the series, Repetition, Reproduction, Circulation, addresses the multiple life cycles of the image—its modes of dispersion, reception, consumption, and aggregation—and the significance of technological reproduction for contemporary forms of social, cultural, and political life. The image is considered both a tool for liberation and a means of repression within the evolving structures of modern life. The essays consider the implications of the nature and effect of the reproducible image on the categories, shapes, and aims of contemporary art and society. Further grounded by two interviews with practitioners in the field, Repetition, Reproduction, Circulation promises to be an accessible, rigorous, and timely resource for all students, educators, and practitioners of photography.

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Book Synopsis“... a genuinely useful guide to the more technical side of phone shooting, including editing with popular apps like Snapseed. Jo Bradford makes the most of the creative possibilities of modern smartphone cameras, and her tips on improving exposure and ensuring decent prints are really useful.” Awarded 5 stars by Amateur Photographer Maximize your potential to get the shots you want with this guide to photography for both Apple and Android phones. There’s a saying that the best camera for the job is the one you have with you when an opportunity arises. Thanks to the boom in camera-phone technology, today we’re lucky enough to have a camera to hand to capture all those incredible moments. But are you making the most of that powerful tool in your pocket? Do the photos you have taken tend to be blurry, or look nothing like what you're seeing? If you want to shoot incredible images with your phone, buy Smart Phone, Smart Photography. Covering simple techniques that will allow you to get the image that you see every single time, you will soon be telling your camera what to do with confidence. Start with The Big Picture and get to know your camera phone and the rules behind taking the perfect shot. The next chapter, Taking Great Pictures, explains the key disciplines of photography – portrait, abstraction, macro, still life and plenty more. Finally, the Post-production chapter demonstrates how to use apps to edit and enhance your images and create incredible prints for display.

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Book SynopsisDesigned for photographers who need just a bit of helpful guidance when they're on the go with their camera, Rocky Nook s handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you get the shot when you re out and about. Confirm that your camera is set up properly with the pre-shoot checklist Get a quick refresher on the exposure basics Learn the essential modes and settings you need to know, such as metering, focus, exposure compensation, drive mode, white balance, noise reduction, and more Learn about advanced shooting techniques such as back-button autofocus, auto ISO, and bracketing Master the essential composition techniques that help you capture a great photo Follow tips and techniques for getting great shots in typical scenarios (portrait, landscape, freezing action, low light, etc.)

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Book SynopsisAnsel Adams (1902-1984) produced some of the 20th century''s most iconic photographic images and helped nurture the art of photography through his creative innovations and peerless technical mastery. The Camera--the first volume in Adams'' celebrated series of books on photographic techniques--has taught generations of photographers how to harness the camera''s artistic potential. This time-honored handbook distills the knowledge gained through a lifetime in photography and remains as vital today as when it was first published. Along with visualization, image management, Adams'' famous Zone System, and other keys to photographic artistry, The Camera covers 35mm, medium-format, and large-format view cameras, while offering detailed advice on camera components such as lenses, shutters, and light meters. Beautifully illustrated with photographs as well as instructive line drawings, this classic manual belongs on every serious

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Book SynopsisLight is at the heart of photography and plays a fundamental role in creating successful images. Not only does light affect brightness, but it also determines tone, mood, atmosphere, texture, colour and luminosity. Mastering Lighting & Flash Photography contains everything you need to know about controlling and manipulating light to capture the beauty of the world around you in your own signature style. Written and photographed by a multi award-winning photographer, the book describes and demonstrates all the key topics, including: understanding light and how to use it; choosing the best kit and mastering the essential techniques; different forms of flash photography; and elevating your prints in post-production. It also includes and studio lighting tips from leading professionals. Aimed at the serious amateur, this is a practical guide to achieving professional results in digital photography. AUTHOR: Richard Bradbury is a working photographer with over 30 years of experience in the business. He shoots for advertising agencies, magazines and direct clients throughout the world. His dramatic, filmic style comes from a combination of hard-earned technical know-how; exceptional, creative vision; and a unique ability to simply make people do stuff! He has earned many creative industry awards and for 2016 was named M.P.A. Creative & Commercial Photographer of the Year and S.W.P.P. Commercial & Advertising Photographer of the Year. In 2017 he received an A.O.P. for Editorial Photographer Of The Year. 150 colour photographs

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Book SynopsisDedicated to mastering photography as a visual language, this book helps you explore what to shoot and how to understand your own work. With 21 detailed chapters on photography techniques and practices, Forbes teaches you not only to establish yourself as a photographer, but how to create a legacyTed Forbes produces The Art of Photography, the most popular YouTube channel on photography, providing a 360-degree look into the world of image making. Forbes’ passion is to help amateurs, artists, and professionals alike gain new skills. Forbes calls on his expertise to instruct you on how to take pictures, and carefully walks readers through composition, lighting, exposure, contrast, color, alignment, balance, repetition, cameras, lenses, and more. Rising above a simple photography skills handbook, Forbes also offers advice on commitment, integrity, what it means to be an artist, and navigating the social media landscape.Ted Forbes’ award-winning work centers around photography education. He has worked with many of the most renowned photographers of our generation as part of his Artist Series project, including Keith Carter, Harold Feinstein, Laura Wilson, Alexey Titarenko, Graciela Iturbide, Lourdes Grobet, William Wegman, David Brookover, and Pedro Meyer. He has also collaborated with companies including Apple, Leica, Hasselblad, Sony, Nikon, Canon, and Fujifilm.

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Book SynopsisBird photography is one of the most challenging genres of photography, and can test even modern high-specification cameras to their limits. This practical book guides you through both how to understand your camera and how to develop your own style and approach. With technical, practical and creative insights throughout, it also emphasizes the importance of fieldcraft and understanding your subject.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review'A refreshing message … [a] fabulous pocket companion … beautifully paced … It’s a book that can be devoured in one sitting, which is exactly how I feasted on it' - Black & White Photography'Will help broaden your photographic knowledge and offers new perspectives on creativity … a new way of thinking about photography … Affordable and well-sized, this is nice to have on the bedside table or to dip in and out of when a pinch of inspiration is necessary' - Amateur PhotographerTable of Contents1. Clarity 2. Curiosity 3. Devotion 4. Confidence 5. Humility 6. Cultural Mindfulness 7. Gratitude 8. Receptiveness 9. Flexibility 10. Playfulness 11. Perseverance 12. Compassion 13. Honesty 14. Acceptance 15. Generosity 16. Impermanence

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Book SynopsisOn July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first people ever to set foot on the Moon, their iconic "small steps" captured forever by the camera the astronauts carried with them: the Hasselblad 500EL. This book looks at the history of the Apollo 11 mission through the lens of the Hasselblad, while narrating the parallel challenge to create a camera that could work on the Moon. It considers the cameras used, and the photographs captured, during the Space Race between Russia and America; looks at the experience of taking photographs on the Moon for the first time; and reflects on the legacy of those images, and their part in the enduring Moon Landing conspiracy theories. The second half of the book presents a commemorative album of photographs taken in space using the Hasselblad 500EL. While the Apollo 11 astronauts left two of the three cameras behind on the Moon, where they remain to this day, they brought back film magazines containing 1,400 photographs. A selection of the finest of these is shown alongside the mission timeline and transcripts of the conversations between the astronauts and mission control at Houston.

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Book SynopsisAn accessible guide to getting the best out of your phone camera, aimed at everyone who wants to take Instagrammable photographsEveryone has a camera on their phone. Author Mike Kus, a photographer with a strong Instagram following, demonstrates the simple tricks and techniques that take your photography to another level. His methods can be mastered by anyone, and the content avoids reference to specific phone camera technology, instead relying on the clear principles to make you a better photographer, regardless of the camera you own. The book is written, designed and illustrated by the author.Trade Review'Mike is an evangelist of smartphone photography; not because he's not at home with a camera, but because he feels that a great image matters more than what it was captured on. Over 144 pages, Mike's engaging visual approach guides you through how to produce memorable images with just the phone in your pocket. And as the principles in the book are as relevant to cameras as they are to camera phones, The Pocket Photographer is also an accessible and unstuffy primer about photography.' -- Niall Hampton * Digital Camera magazine *

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Book Synopsis52 Assignments: Macro Photography is a year’s worth of inspiring weekly assignments to kick-start your creativity. This book is a mission brief, a portfolio of photographic workshops, a personalized journal and an inspirational guide to putting the creativity back into your craft. It is filled with a year’s worth of weekly tasks and assignments devised to help you capture perfect macro images. From shooting flowers and fungi to bubbles and insects, this book is designed to be the most efficient and enjoyable way to shake off old habits and discover new approaches to taking macro photographs. Each assignment has been written to show you different techniques that will give you the best macro photos possible. Whether you’re photographing in natural woodlands or manmade cities, each assignment encourages you to pay attention to the details and look at the world through a microscopic lens. Whilst full of technical advice and professional tips, there is plenty of journal space for your own personal notes including tech specs, lists and other important memos to record your creative journey. If you plan to dip in and out of the book whenever you need inspiration or planning to follow week-by-week, this book will be sure to bring a new concept and creative approach each time you open it. Assignment topics include: Contrasting textures, Reflectors, Gels, Flash, Magnifying Glass, Insects, Miniature Scenes, Weather, Extension Rings, Ring Light, Translucent, Light Trails, Out-of-Focus. New title in the bestselling 52 Assignments series A year’s worth of weekly photography assignments to kick-start your creativity Innovative briefs from a leading photographer Macro photo challenges in a format to fit in your camera bag Aimed at beginners and enthusiasts Table of ContentsIntroduction Assignments: 1. Magnified 2. Mobile phone 3. Texturality 4. Close-up filters 5. At the beach 6. Reversing ring 7. Softly does it 8. Taking the tube 9. Reflected 10. Flower power 11. Silhouette 12. Minamalism 13. Abstracted 14. Rainbow colours 15. Museum 16. Hard light 17. Bokeh 18. Making a scene 19. Frosty 20. Flame on 21. Fossils 22. Scanned 23. Slick technique 24. Light trails 25. It’s a bug’s life 26. Ice 27. High key 28. Up in smoke 29. Fungi 30. Jewellery 31. Ringing around 32. Coins 33. Flash diffuser 34. Mixed lighting 35. Low key 36. Raindrops 37. Computed 38. Movies 39. Gels 40. Contrast 41. Facial features 42. Translucent 43. Product photography 44. Soap bubbles 45. Black and white 46. Kitchen implements 47. Freezing water droplets 48. Carbonated water 49. Stacked 50. Bellows 51. Musical instruments 52. Bellows

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Book SynopsisYour guide to capturing that perfect shot The Nikon D7500 has created a buzz in the photography community, gaining recognition for its appealing combination of high-end features and compact size. If you're upgrading your existing dSLR or even purchasing your very first camera, Nikon D7500 For Dummies will help you feel like a pro in no time. This book highlights the importance of understanding all of the basic features of your new camera, before diving into insights about how to take top-notch photos. You'll learn about when and how to use flash, understand exposure, and control focus and depth of field. There is also information on taking expert action, close-up, and landscape shots, and how to access and download those photo files. Photography is a great way to capture lifelong memories, and this book makes it easy to get started. Learn photography terminologyShoot, view, and trim moviesMaster color controlsDiscover ways to customize your camera Don't just settle for auto mode; take advantage of all the D7500's amazing features with the help of Nikon D7500 For Dummies!Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Fast Track to Super Snaps 5 Chapter 1: First Steps, First Shots 7 Preparing the Camera for Use 7 Checking Out External Controls 11 Using the Touchscreen 19 Navigating Menus 21 Checking Out the Displays 24 Control panel (top LCD display) 24 Information display 25 Viewfinder display 26 Live View display 28 Saving Time with the i-Button Menu 30 Familiarizing Yourself with the Lens 31 Working with Memory Cards 34 Taking a Few Final Setup Steps 35 Restoring Default Settings 38 Shooting Pictures in Auto Mode 39 Chapter 2: Reviewing Five Essential Picture-Taking Options 45 Choosing an Exposure Mode 46 Fully automatic exposure modes 46 Semi-automatic modes (P, S, and A) 49 Manual exposure mode (M) 50 U1 and U2 50 Setting the Release Mode 50 Single Frame and Quiet Shutter modes 51 Continuous (burst mode) shooting 52 Self-timer shooting 54 Mirror lockup (MUP) 55 Off-the-dial shutter release features 56 Selecting Image Size and Image Quality 63 Considering Image Size (resolution) 63 Understanding Image Quality options (JPEG or Raw/NEF) 67 Adjusting the Image Size and Image Quality settings 73 Setting the Image Area 75 Chapter 3: Adding Flash 77 Turning the Built-in Flash On and Off 77 Comparing Built-in and External Flashes 78 Understanding Flash Modes 82 Adjusting Flash Strength 89 Applying Flash Compensation 89 Switching to manual flash-power control 92 Enabling High-Speed Flash (Auto FP) 93 Using Flash Value Lock (FV Lock) 94 Exploring Additional Flash Options 96 Part 2: Taking Creative Control 99 Chapter 4: Taking Charge of Exposure 101 Meeting the Exposure Trio: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO 102 Aperture affects depth of field 104 Shutter speed affects motion blur 105 ISO affects image noise 106 Doing the exposure balancing act 108 Stepping Up to Advanced Exposure Modes (P, S, A, and M) 109 Reading the Meter 112 Choosing an Exposure Metering Mode 116 Setting Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO 120 Adjusting aperture and shutter speed 120 Controlling ISO 123 Solving Exposure Problems 128 Applying Exposure Compensation 129 Expanding tonal range 132 Eliminating vignetting 139 Using autoexposure lock 141 Taking Advantage of Automatic Bracketing 142 Chapter 5: Controlling Focus and Depth of Field 147 Setting the Basic Focusing Method 147 Exploring Standard Focusing Options 149 Setting the Focus mode 149 Choosing an AF-area mode: One focus point or many? 151 Autofocusing for still subjects: AF-S + Single Point 156 Focusing on moving subjects: AF-C + Dynamic Area 157 Focusing manually 161 Mastering Live View Focusing 163 Controlling autofocus behavior 163 Manual focusing in Live View mode 168 Zooming in to check focus 169 Manipulating Depth of Field 169 Chapter 6: Mastering Color Controls 173 Understanding White Balance 173 Changing the White Balance setting 175 Fine-tuning white balance 180 Creating Custom White Balance Presets 183 Setting white balance with direct measurement 183 Matching white balance to an existing photo 185 Selecting the preset you want to use 187 Editing presets 187 Bracketing White Balance 189 Taking a Quick Look at Picture Controls 193 Chapter 7: Putting It All Together 197 Recapping Basic Picture Settings 198 Shooting Still Portraits 199 Capturing Action 204 Capturing Scenic Vistas 206 Capturing Dynamic Close-Ups 209 Chapter 8: Shooting, Viewing, and Trimming Movies 211 Understanding a Few Recording Basics 212 Shooting a Movie Using Default Settings 213 Choosing a Video Format: MOV or MP4 217 Setting Frame Size, Rate, and Quality 218 Picking the right frame size and rate (fps) 219 Understanding the Movie Quality setting 223 Controlling Audio 223 Controlling Movie Exposure 228 Exploring Other Recording Options 232 Screening Your Movies 234 Trimming Movies 237 Saving a Movie Frame As a Still Image 238 Part 3: After the Shot 239 Chapter 9: Playback Mode: Viewing Your Photos 241 Picture Playback 101 242 Choosing Which Images to View 243 Adjusting Playback Timing 244 Disabling Automatic Picture Rotation 245 Shifting to Thumbnail Display 246 Displaying Photos in Calendar View 248 Magnifying Photos During Playback 249 Viewing Picture Data 251 Enabling additional display modes 252 File Information mode 253 Highlights display mode 256 RGB Histogram mode 257 Shooting Data display mode 260 Overview mode 261 Chapter 10: Working with Picture and Movie Files 263 Rating Photos and Movies 264 Protecting Photos 266 Hiding Photos During Playback 267 Deleting Files 270 Deleting files one at a time 270 Deleting all files 271 Deleting a batch of selected files 271 Taking a Look a Nikon’s Photo Software 274 Downloading Pictures to Your Computer 276 Processing Raw (NEF) Files 280 Processing Raw images in the camera 281 Processing Raw files in Capture NX-D 283 Preparing Pictures for Online Sharing 285 Prepping photos using ViewNX-i 286 Resizing pictures in the camera 287 Part 4: The Part of Tens 289 Chapter 11: Ten More Ways to Customize Your Camera 291 Chapter 12: Ten Features to Explore on a Rainy Day 307 Appendix: Intro to Nikon Snapbridge 325 Index 335

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Book Synopsis An updated edition – with completely new chapters – of the most accessible and compelling history of the cinema yet published, and complements Mark Cousins' fascinating 15-hour film documentary The Story of Film: An Odyssey. Filmmaker and author Mark Cousins shows how filmmakers are influenced both by the historical events of their times, and by each other. He demonstrates, for example, how Douglas Sirk’s Hollywood melodramas of the 1950s influenced Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s despairing visions of 1970s Germany; and how George Lucas’ Star Wars epics grew out of Akira Kurosawa’s The Hidden Fortress. The Story of Film is divided into three main epochs: Silent (1885–1928), Sound (1928–1990) and Digital (1990–Present). Films are discussed within chapters reflecting both the stylistic concerns of the film-makers and the political and social themes of the time. This edition includes new text that encompasses the further-reaching scope of world cinema today, and the huge leaps in technology that have changed cinema screens forever. Film is an international medium, so as well as covering the great American films and film-makers, The Story of Film explores cinema in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australasia and South America, and shows how cinematic ideas and techniques cross national boundaries. Avoiding jargon and obscure critical theory, the author constantly places himself in the role of the moviegoer watching a film, and asks: ‘How does a scene or a story affect us, and why?’ In so doing he gets to the heart of cinematic technique, explaining how film-makers use lighting, framing, focal length and editing to create their effects. Clearly written, and illustrated with over 400 stills, including numerous sequences explaining how scenes work, The Story of Film is essential reading for both film students and moviegoers alike.Trade Review‘A truly stunning and richly rewarding Magnum Opus.’ —The Independent ‘Brilliant.’ — The New York Times ‘An achievement of unparalleled proportions.’ — The White Review ‘A romantic, fiercely intelligent re-mapping of cinema.’ —Telegraph ‘Mark Cousins is incapable of writing anything about cinema history without making it fascinating.’ — Sean Connery ‘A delicious book.’ — Irish Times ‘Mark Cousins delves deep, and his book becomes an infinite tracking shot into the mysteries of movies … and their makers.’ — Bernardo Bertolucci ‘Cousins has carved out a niche as the great chronicler of the medium.’ — Mark Kermode

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Book Synopsis52 Assignments: Experimental Photography is a mission brief, a photographic workshop, a personalised journal, and an anarchic guide to putting the creativity back into your photography. It is filled with prompts and projects, nudges and sparks, innovations and inspirations, and - most importantly - experiments in shooting, processing, and printing, to help you kick your photographic habits, step out of your comfort zone and create your own collection of experimental work. The book features 52 colour-coded commissions and concepts with alternative ideas for composing, creating and printing photographic images. You will be briefed to tackle modern uses for traditional film (hacking vintage film cameras, making pinholes, playing with plastic, collecting the filters that inspired Instagram) and traditional uses for digital (multiple exposures, extreme speeds, timed challenges, focus tricks), as well as lo-tech and hi-tech ways to manipulate your prints (staining prints with water, digital effects, photocopy prints, burning photos, printing on flexible surfaces). The rest of the journal's pages are styled for you to add your own thoughts, notes, lists, Top 10s, technical specifications, quotes, and even sketches and doodles, creating a record of your own 52 photographic assignments. These may be completed weekend by weekend over the course of a year, or dipped into every time you need to bring a new edge or experimental approach to your photography. AUTHOR: Chris Gatcum is an award-winning photographer, and a highly experienced writer and editor of technical and technique-based photography books and articles. His published titles include The Complete Book of Photography and Plastic Cameras (Ammonite Press). SALES POINTS: . 52 colour-coded commissions and concepts to get you experimenting with your photography . Experimental projects include: pinhole cameras, staining prints with water, burning photos, printing on flexible surfaces . With space to fill with your own notes, ideas, plans and sketches 60 colour photographs and 10 illustrations

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Book SynopsisThis book is a mission brief, a portfolio of photographic workshops, a personalised journal and an inspirational guide to putting the creativity back into your craft. It is filled with a year's worth of weekly commissions and concepts for conceiving and composing powerful black and white images. From capturing clouds, reflections and water to shooting cityscapes, architecture and vehicles, all the assignments in this book have been written to inspire you to embrace this timeless art and convey the essence of your subject through shades of light and dark alone. Whether you're photographing natural elements or manmade landscapes, each assignment encourages you to look at the world in a new way, relying on shape, texture, and the source, direction and intensity of light, rather than colour, to create eye-catching images. Full of technical advice and professional tips, the book includes journal space for you to add your own notes, lists and tech specs, creating a unique journal in which you can record the journey you have made with your imagery. Complete the assignments weekend by weekend over the course of a year, or dip in every time you need to bring a new concept or creative approach to your monochromatic photography. AUTHOR: Chris Gatcum, who is based in south-east England, is an award-winning photographer and a highly experienced writer and editor of technical and technique-based photography books. He is a regular contributor to Outdoor Photography magazine, and his published books include Mastering Film Photography and 52 Assigments: Experimental Photography. 80 photographs, 10 illustrations

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Book SynopsisOld School Photography is a must-have modern manual for learning how to create great photographs with a 35mm film camera. Famed YouTube personality Kai Wong expertly and humorously shares 100 essential tips for selecting and using film cameras, shooting with film and various lenses, and employing specific techniques to ensure you can get great results quickly. Known for his breadth of knowledge and quick wit, Kai Wong delivers an informative and entertaining read on how to take great film photos. - An informative and entertaining read on how to take great film photos - A must-have guide for those new to old-school film techniques - A much-needed book for the current resurgence of vintage 35mm film cameras Renewed interest in film photography has surged in the past few years, both amongst those rediscovering their past passion and those discovering it for the first time. Vintage cameras that had previously lost their value are now often worth more than they first sold for due to high demand amongst enthusiasts, students, and collectors. Film manufacturers have even started reissuing long discontinued stocks—for example, Kodak’s much-loved and recently re-released classic Ektachrome slide film. In our modern world, billions of people have access to instantaneous photography on their mobile phones, but as a result there has been a resurgent desire for a more tactile, physical, unaltered, and thus honest medium. Much of which, ironically, ends up on the internet, with photography fans and influencers sharing their images across Instagram, Flickr, YouTube, and the like. More so than with digital photography, film photography requires a sense of craft, skill, patience, technical knowledge, and a trial-and-error process that results in a greater sense of accomplishment. Old School Photography is both enlightening and humorous, and attracts a new generation of fans who are eager to experiment with film cameras, make prints, and post their film photographs online.

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Book SynopsisDavid Busch's Canon EOS R7 Guide to Digital Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for the exciting new APS-C format Canon EOS R7. Enthusiasts will appreciate this 33-megapixel camera s superior low-light performance and action-friendly 30 frames-per second continuous shooting capabilities. Image stabilization built into the R7 s body integrates with lens-based stabilization found in many lenses. Three available adapters make it easy to supplement your RF-mount lenses with a broad selection of legacy Canon EF and EF-S optics. The R7 also has two memory card slots, wireless connectivity to computers and smart devices, and high-definition 4K and Full HD movie-making capabilities. With this book in hand, you can quickly apply all these advanced features to your digital photography, while boosting your creativity to take great photographs with your Canon EOS R7. Filled with detailed how-to steps and full-color illustrations, David Busch's Canon EOS R7 Guide to Digital Photography covers all this upscale camera's features in depth, from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup, exposure, lens selection, lighting, and more, and relates each feature to specific photographic techniques and situations. Also included is the handy roadmap chapter, an easy-to-use visual guide to the cameras' features and controls. Learn when to use each option and, more importantly, when not to use them, by following the author s recommended settings for every menu entry. With best-selling photographer and mentor David Busch as your guide, you'll quickly have full creative mastery of your camera s capabilities, whether you're shooting on the job, as an advanced enthusiast, or are just out for fun. Start building your knowledge and confidence, while bringing your vision to light with the Canon EOS R7.

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Book SynopsisSharpen your skills and your pictures with this updated edition of Lonely Planet's bestselling Best Ever Photography Tips . Featuring 45 practical tips and ten golden rules from award-winning travel photographer Richard I'Anson, it's packed with insight into the creative and technical skills required to produce brilliant images. Designed for novices and experienced photographers alike, this concise guide also includes essential advice on kit, techniques, editing and sharing, to help you capture great moments wherever you are in the world - whether you're using a smartphone or DSLR. Plus, each tip and trick is accompanied by a photograph to show you how it's done. Inside, you'll learn how to: Take control of the picture-taking process Shoot Raw files Become proficient with image-editing software Adjust your exposure and depth of field Use short telephoto and wide-angle lenses Shoot wildlife, nightlife, people, cities, landscapes and your lunch Anticipate the moment and talk to strangers Avoid lens flare Record light trails Learn how to compose, control and critique your photographs Also available: Lonely Planet's Best Ever Video Tips and Lonely Planet's Best Ever Travel Tips About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)

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Book SynopsisFully revised with 100 percent new photography, this best-selling guide takes a radical approach to creativity by explaining how it is not just an inherent ability but a skill that can be learned and applied. Using inventive photos from his own stunning portfolio, author and veteran photographer Bryan Peterson deconstructs creativity for photographers. He details the basic techniques that go into not only taking a particular photo, but also provides insights on how to improve upon it - helping readers avoid the visual pitfalls and technical dead ends that can lead to dull, uninventive photographs. This revised edition features a complete section on colour as a design element and all new photographs to illustrate Peterson's points. Learning to See Creatively is the definitive reference for any photographer looking for a fresh perspective on their work.

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Book SynopsisThe classic look of film noir portraits was iconic to the 1930s and 1940s - the use of light, shadows and styling created a timeless look that is as popular today as ever. This practical book explains how to take photos and use lights to create powerful portraits typical of this time. With over 100 photographs, it covers the equipment needed; explores the types of images that are classed as film noir; shares tips and tricks to improve your images; guides you through the lighting set-ups in detail; recreates some classic film noir images and ideas, and finally, explains how to shoot film noir images inside and outside on location.

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Book SynopsisPHOTOGRAPHING NORTH WALES is a comprehensive photo-location guidebook to North Wales including: Snowdonia National Park, the Isle of Anglesey, the North Wales Coast, Llyn Peninsula, Llangollen and the North East. The book guides the reader to the most scenic places and gives advice on how to take the best photographs when there.

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Book Synopsis52 Assignments: Street Photography is a guide to putting the creativity back into your photography. It is filled with prompts and projects, nudges and sparks, innovations and inspirations, to help you kick your photographic habits, step out of your comfort zone and add the creativity and character that is the essential feature of professional street photography. The book features 52 colour-coded commissions and concepts with alternative ideas for composing, creating and printing eye-catching images from the street. You will discover different ways of approaching your subjects; challenges and games that add a level of mischief and play to your work; ideas for using maps, books and signs to unleash your creativity; lists of the best festivals and events to attend; prompts for alternative subjects and themes; guides to removing clichés from your work; radical techniques for pushing your camera beyond its limits or using alternative cameras; and examples from historic masters; along with ideas for innovative approaches to processing and printing. The rest of the journal's pages are styled for you to add your own thoughts, technical specifications, quotes and sketches, creating a record of your own 52 photographic assignments. These may be completed weekend by weekend over the course of a year, or dipped into every time you need to bring a new concept or creative approach to your street photography. AUTHOR: Brian Lloyd Duckett is the Principal and Course Tutor at Streetsnappers, a specialist in street photography workshops across Europe. A highly successful commercial and editorial photographer, he teaches as a Visiting Lecturer on photography degree courses. He has worked for many leading newspapers and commercial organizations, but his hobby and passion is street photography. He is the author of Mastering Street Photography (Ammonite Press). SALES POINTS: . 52 assignments to spark new life and creativity in to one's photography . Innovative and inspiring concepts and projects for taking digital, phone, or film camera onto the streets . Includes space for the owner's personal notes and technical records 90 colour photographs and 10 illustrations

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Book SynopsisThis book teaches us how to fully connect with the visual richness of our ordinary, daily experience. Photography is not just a mechanical process; it requires learning how to see. As you develop your ability to look and see, you will open, more and more, to the natural inspiration of your surroundings. Filled with practical exercises, photographic assignments, and techniques for working with texture, light, and color, this book offers a system of training that draws on both Buddhist mindfulness practice and the insights of master photographers such as Alfred Stieglitz, Edward Weston, and Henri Cartier-Bresson.

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Book Synopsis52 Assignments: Travel Photography is a mission brief, a portfolio of photographic workshops, a personalised journal, and an inspirational guide to putting the creativity back into your craft. Small enough to fit into your travel bag, it is filled with a year's worth of weekly commissions and concepts for composing and creating eye-catching travel photography in all its forms. From planning a trip to creating a map portfolio; from capturing cultures to finding a fresh eye on festivals; from changing the angles on architecture to taking retro postcard shots, this is the quickest and most enjoyable way to shake off old habits and discover fresh approaches that will inspire a whole new series of creative adventures in your travel photography. AUTHOR: Antony Zacharias is an award-winning photographer based in London who is particularly known for his vivid architectural images and his unique perspectives on cities ranging from New York to London. His work has been commissioned by Toyota US and Sky Atlantic, and published by the BBC, Guardian, Times and Ecologist. His previous titles include Mastering Long Exposure and Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Taking Better Photographs (both Ammonite Press). 60 colour photographs

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Book SynopsisA simple-to-follow manual for film camera enthusiasts wishing to improve their skills, devised by one of the world's leading photography professionals - an essential reference for everyone interested in learning the techniques of classic film phootgraphy, from 35mm, medium and large format to single lens reflex cameras.

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Book SynopsisNeed to know which digital camera to buy? Want to take better photographs and retouch images? Ready to achieve professional results? This updated edition of The Digital Photography Handbook will allow you to make the most of all the advantages your camera has to offer - as well as guiding you through the latest software to enhance your images, and get professional results with every shot. This book includes expert advice on the art of photography (composition, depth of field and how to photograph a variety of subjects), editing and image manipulation software, how to print your images for the best results, developing a portfolio and mastering the rules of copyright. Doug Harman includes the very latest developments in digital technology, equipping you with everything you need to become a photographer. Contents include: Types of camera, Computers and software, Memory, Pixels and magnification, Saving images, Exposure, Composition, Light, Camera modes, Special effects, Manipulating images, Photo apps, Retouching old photos, Printing digital images, Selecting printers and paper, Archiving and the cloud, Making money from your images, Copyright rules and more.

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