Digital Exposure Handbook

by Ross Hoddinott

A comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of controlling exposure to produce professional results Exposure is a fundamental part of photographic technique, but is often thought of as mysterious or difficult to understand. In this revised edition, the nitty gritty of this fascinating subject is unraveled and presented in a clear and easy-to-understand way. This practical, handbook-sized, jargon-free guide will be your essential companion out in the field. Although the process of making a successful exposure is based on science, a photographer’s individual interpretation means that creativity becomes part of the equation. Digital cameras have brought a new dimension to exposure control, offering photographers the ability to review images in the field, as well as being able to change the sensitivity of the sensor from shot to shot. This guide include the basics of exposure and digital camera settings, putting exposure into practice in a variety of situations from landscapes to abstracts, coping with the quality, quantity, and contrast of natural and artificial ambient light, making effective use of built-in and external flash light, applying digital filters, and enhancing exposure in the digital darkroom.

Genres: Photography

192 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2008

Reviews

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ten poradnik nauczył mnie podstawowej rzeczy w fotografii czyli zależności między ISO, przesłoną i czasem naświetlania, nauczył mnie dużo o świetle, kompozycji, o technicznych aspektach fotografii. Dał mi naprawdę porządne podwaliny do nauki w praktyce, co mocno przełożyło się na wzrost jakości moich zdjęć.

[Maurice Hons · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice book to read. Explaining the basic and mainly the exposure itself. Beginner friendly. And mainly focusing in landscape

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a terrific book covering a good breadth of topics.

I picked it up on impulse because the photos are absolutely beautiful. The topic of exposure covers much more than you'd think: obviously aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, but covering these requires also addressing depth of field, focus of various types, short and long exposure techniques, and noise. The book also covers various types of filters, focal lengths, bracketing, post-processing techniques, and lots of other useful topics. Of course, such breadth in a small book means each topic can't be covered too extensively, but the author's concise style enables him to cover them much more than superficially.

[Jim Grasley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great handbook covering digital photography with good photo examples.