Exposure Digital Field Guide

Secrets of exposure revealed, with a bonus color checker card included Exposure is the number one topic that digital photographers want to know about. This full-color book fits in your camera bag and provides all the information you need on this very important aspect of digital photography. Exposure involves combining ISO, aperture, and shutter speed in different variations to accomplish your vision of the perfect image. Exposure Digital Field Guide takes you through the complex techniques of good exposure, taking you from hobbyist to serious amateur photographer. Explains how to adjust shutter speed and aperture to control the amount of light hitting the camera's light sensor Teaches you how to "e;see the light"e; for the perfect exposure Helps you gain confidence as you move from automatic controls into manipulating the elements of exposure for specific results Packed with stunning full-color photographs to illustrate what you can achieve Provides suggested settings for various shooting situations and subjects Includes a tear-out color checker card to help you maintain true color Fits in your camera bag for ready reference in the field Exposure Digital Field Guide helps you master one of the most complex and intricate elements of digital photography.

Secrets of exposure revealed, with a bonus color checker card includedExposure is the number one topic that digital photographers want to know about. This full-color book fits in your camera bag and provides all the information you need on this very important aspect of digital photography.Exposure involves combining ISO, aperture, and shutter speed in different variations to accomplish your vision of the perfect image. Exposure Digital Field Guide takes you through the complex techniques of good exposure, taking you from hobbyist to serious amateur photographer.* Explains how to adjust shutter speed and aperture to control the amount of light hitting the camera's light sensor* Teaches you how to "see the light" for the perfect exposure* Helps you gain confidence as you move from automatic controls into manipulating the elements of exposure for specific results* Packed with stunning full-color photographs to illustrate what you can achieve* Provides suggested settings for various shooting situations and subjects* Includes a tear-out color checker card to help you maintain true color* Fits in your camera bag for ready reference in the fieldExposure Digital Field Guide helps you master one of the most complex and intricate elements of digital photography.

Introduction xviiCHAPTER 1 Understanding Exposure 1CHAPTER 2 Working with Light 21Chapter 3 Shutter Speed 41CHAPTER 4 Aperture 57CHAPTER 5 ISO 77CHAPTER 6 Event Photography 87CHAPTER 7 Portrait Photography 107CHAPTER 8 Landscape and Nature Photography 137CHAPTER 9 Night and Low-Light Photography 155CHAPTER 10 Sports and Action Photography 171CHAPTER 11 Wedding Photography 189CHAPTER 12 Wildlife and Animal Photography 205CHAPTER 13 Creative Exposure 223APPENDIX A Software 233APPENDIX B How to Use the Gray Card and Color Checker 245Glossary 247Index 255