Describes how to achieve a variety of special effects through the use of focus, exposure, filters, lenses, mattes, and flashes

Product Description: Say cheese! Packed with everything readers need to know about setting up and taking great pictures, this indispensable guide is perfect for amateur photographers and full-fledged shutterbugs. In this updated and revised edition, readers will find new information on shooting and processing digitally, step-by-step advice for making money with photographs, expanded coverage of aperture settings and depth-of-field, and close to 50 new photographs...read more

Explains how to take professional-quality photographs and includes information on how to handle a 35mm camera and choose camera accessories. (view table of contents)

Product Description: Nikon's latest SLR is lightweight and compact, designed for ease of use, an entry-level camera that allows even beginners to take great pictures. Along with general photo techniques that improve picture-taking ability, you'll get specific instruction on every one of the camera's features and functions, delving well beyond the standard owner's manual...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: No wonder these two Pentax models are so popular--they're among the lowest in price and easiest to use. Yet they have most of the same features as their higher-priced competitors. Just take this manual with you--it's snug enough to fit in your camera bag, and comes with a sturdy sewn binding...read more