The National Geographic Field Guide to Photography: Digital

National Geographic Photography Field Guide

by Rob Sheppard, Bruce Dale, Charles Kogod

The world of photography has been transformed by the digital realm—both professionals and amateurs alike are abandoning traditional film cameras for new technology. Now, in the fifth of the acclaimed Photography Field Guide series, National Geographic presents an easy-to-understand, step-by-step guide to this new media with tips on everything from picking the right camera to producing exotic infrared images.

This reference provides all the information necessary to get the most out of new digital technology, including the background and development of digital technology, the ethics of when a photographer should and should not alter images, differences in various file types (JPEG, TIFF, etc.), and tips for producing excellent panoramic images.

Featuring information from one of the field's most revered experts, this guide is the quintessential tool for photographers of all levels of experience who wish to be on the cutting edge of photography's exciting new frontier.

Genres: Photography

160 pages, Paperback

First published November 15, 2003

Reviews

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative and great ideas.

[Neil · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too basic for me but good for someone getting more serious about taking pictures.

[CURTIS NUGENT · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very basic book and a bit dated. It was published in 2003. Good basic information for people just getting into digital photography.