Digital Camera Know-How PC

Help is at hand with Digital Camera Know-How. Eight step-by-step lessons demonstrate the essential things you need to know about choosing and using equipment and software, manipulating and organising your photos and sharing them with friends and family. A searchable index allows you to quickly find the information you need, or you can use the menu to find your way around.   A step-by-step guide: from choosing the right camera to taking, updating, printing and sharing your photos. Topics covered: Before buying a camera: What you should know Technical considerations: Help with understanding lens aperture, shutter speed , ISO settings Advanced techniques: Learn about built in flash and balancing indoor lighting, red-eye reduction and maximising the life of your battery Digital cameras and computers: Ensure your equipment is compatible and achieve optimum print results by choosing the best printer for your needs Post processing: Learn how to enhance the quality of your photos using image editing software Slide shows: Create professional-looking presentations and computer-generated photo albums and add written or voice commentary Utilities: Download your photos from your camera, view and manage them or copy them to disc Digital photos and the internet: Use your email or share your pictures with others via the internet See How: Image editing software can be used to edit and improve your images. You can select and order your images into an electronic photo album.