Digital Photography For The Over 50s: Teach Yourself
By (Author) Peter Cope
John Murray Press
Teach Yourself
1st April 2010
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
775.0844
208
Width 130mm, Height 197mm, Spine 23mm
360g
Do you want to get to grips with your camera Do you want to take some great photos and make them even better using your computer
Do you want to learn how to create great photo albums, share photos on the internet, even create slideshows to share with family and friends[Teach Yourself] Photography for the Over 50s shows you how to choose a digital camera, become familiar with its functions and use it to produce some memorable photos. The book uses clear instructions, useful hints and tips and illustrations to show you all the essential techniques. Avoiding jargon and computerspeak, it also shows you how to use your computer with your camera and explores opportunities for producing great photos without a computer. Complete with a full-colour CD containing over 100 images.NOT GOT MUCH TIMEOne, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.TEST YOURSELFTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGEExtra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of digital photography.FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBERQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.TRY THISInnovative exercises illustrate what you ve learnt and how to use it.[Peter] Cope shows [digital photography] needn't be a daunting process. He avoids computer-speak and jargon, explaining in a simple way how to choose a camera, how to take pictures, how to manipulate them on a computer and how to share them over the internet. - Good Book Guide
Peter Cope is a technology author and journalist. As well as writing or co-writing over 20 books on photography, he also writes for magazines, including WebUser, Practical Photography and MacWorld.