Ten Steps to Better dSLR Photography: The Guide to Taking Control of Your Camera and the Images You Create

"Ten Steps to Better dSLR Photography" is a guide to help digital SLR photographers take control of their camera and the images they create.

Capturing great images with your dSLR should not be the occasional result of chance and luck. By taking control of your camera, its functions, and its settings you can begin to work with consistency and intention and take the photos you desire.

Readers of the author's popular dSLR camera guides such as "Nikon D5100 Experience" and "Your World 60D" have benefited from his clear and concise explanations of digital SLR photography functions and concepts. With "Ten Steps to Better dSLR Photography" all photographers can learn these essential elements necessary for taking full advantage of a dSLR including how, when and why to use the camera’s various functions and settings. With this guide you will learn:

CONTROLLING your AUTOFOCUS System, UNDERSTANDING APERTURES and using Aperture Priority Mode to capture dramatic depth of field, UNDERSTANDING SHUTTER SPEED and using Shutter Priority Mode to freeze or express action, Choosing the METERING MODE, Adjusting EXPOSURE COMPENSATION, and Using the HISTOGRAM for proper exposure in all lighting situations, Determining proper ISO Settings and WHITE BALANCE Settings, Selecting JPEG or RAW image file format to save your images, Improving Image COMPOSITION, The Image Taking Process - a tutorial making use of all the steps learned, and more!

These are not simply photography "tips and tricks" but rather clear, concise, and useful explanations and examples of the fundamental functions, settings, and concepts of digital SLR photography. This illustrated guide can help the novice or intermediate photographer better understand their camera and how to use it to its full capabilities to consistently capture better images.

Take control of your dSLR camera and the images you create!

What Readers Are Saying about Doug’s Previous dSLR Guides:

It’s the first guide I've read which has taken me through all the settings in an understandable way. I now feel that I have control over the camera.
-Peter S.

This book, together with the manual that came with your camera, is all you need to start discovering all the potential of this camera.
-Max M.

I would recommend this to anyone who wants to get a quick start to using their camera. Manuals are nice, but this e-book highlights the important information and gives a quick easy to understand explanation of most all of the functions and controls.
-Ray M.

Essential Companion - A comprehensive and concise guide for hobbyists who desire to enhance their photography experiences. I highly recommend this guide to anyone who wants to get out of auto mode and learn how to take high-quality photos. The guide is a portable class on digital photography! A must-have if you want to learn how to use your camera to its fullest advantage.
-Elizabeth J.

I don't know how I could fully take advantage of all the features my camera has to offer without this publication! It's well-organized, easy to understand, and succinct enough to keep your attention while still containing a wealth of information to get the most out of your camera.
-Nathan K.