Product Description: A digestible, concise guide to choosing a lens for a digital SLR camera It’s very easy, when investing in new camera gear, to put all your energy into choosing the right body, only for that most crucial of factors—the lens—to become an almost secondary consideration...read more

With a close-up camera lens, shutterbugs can capture a landscape in a water droplet, a dragon’s face in a dragonfly, an alien planet in a backyard fungus, or a futuristic civilization in a computer circuit board. The magic field of macro photography comes alive through digital cameras and Photoshop programs, as simple instructions combine with jargon-busting tips to demonstrate each essential technique. Over 200 full-color photos and 750 illustrations showcase the possibilities for making spectacular images with ordinary equipment. Besides ideas for making framed photos, special sections show how to create greeting cards, stationery, and other practical items and gifts.

The Nikon D40 and D40x are two very similar cameras that are based on a single chassis. They are pitched at the beginner and amateur enthusiast markets respectively. This practical guide includes an introduction to both cameras with descriptions of their functions and features.

Product Description: This definitive book on photographic filters for the digital age features over 200 inspirational photographs. Author is a respected landscape and nature photographer, exclusively using digital cameras. Digital photography has changed the art of filtering forever--no longer is it just a matter of in-camera technique, but now encompasses a wide range of manipulations in the digital darkroom...read more

The Nikon D200 is a very popular enthusiastic amateur/semi pro digital SLR. This hands-on guide talks about the Nikon D200, and includes a description of functions and features. It also offers a comprehensive review of lenses and accessories; advice on camera care; tips on using the D200 with a computer; and more.