The DSLR Survival Guide: A Beginner's Guide to Surviving Digital SLR Photography

213 Pages·2013·5.97 MB·English

by  Rudis, Blake

The DSLR SURVIVAL GUIDE
A Beginner’s Guide to Surviving
Digital SLR Photography

By: Blake Rudis
Copyright 2013 © Blake Rudis
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Disclaimer, Copyright, &Warning

There are a lot of colorful images in this book! It is best viewed on color
displays. If you own a device that is in black and white, I suggest downloading a
Kindle Program for your personal computer.

This book is designed to provide information for photographers about the
basics of Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Photography. Every effort has been
made to make this book as complete and accurate as possible at the time it was
written.

Keep in mind that every make and model of DSLR is different in their form,
function, and configuration. Your best reference for your personal DSLR will be
your manufacturer’s guidance or Owner’s Manual. Refer to it often as you may
have questions about the elements of DSLR photography being covered in this
book.

All rights to this publication and the information contained herein are that of
the author, Blake Rudis. All images, figures, and diagrams are copyright of
Blake Rudis. The written and visual contents may not be reproduced or
duplicated in any way shape or form whether print or digital without exclusive
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To my son,
Michael Benjamin Rudis

I wish you could see what I see
when I look at you.
Watching you grow has been
surreal, enlightening, and inspirational!

Continue to be the great little man that you are & approach life with
an open mind.

Fill your heart and spirit with integrity, compassion, & courage and
you will overcome anything!
Table of Contents
The DSLR SURVIVAL GUIDE A Beginner’s Guide to Surviving Digital SLR
Photography
Trademarks
Disclaimer, Copyright, &Warning
Table of Contents
About The DSLR Survival Guide
Chapter 1. The Composition Triangle
Framing
Angle
Perspective
Composition Wrap Up
Chapter 2. Breaking Down the DSLR
Camera Terminology
Viewfinder Mode
Live View Mode
The Megapixel
Chapter 3. The Exposure Triangle
Aperture
Shutter Speed
ISO
Reciprocity
Chapter 4. Camera Capture Modes
Auto Mode
Scene Modes
Art Modes
Aperture Priority Mode
Shutter Priority Mode
Program Shift Mode
Manual Mode
The Exposure Indicator
Exposure Compensation
Auto Exposure Bracketing
Chapter 5. File Formats
JPEG
RAW
JPEG, RAW and Teriyaki Bowls
Chapter 6. Focus & Metering
Focusing
Metering
The Histogram
Metering Modes
Exposure & Focus Lock
Chapter 7. White Balance
Built-In Camera Presets
Setting a Custom White Balance
Chapter 8. Types of Lighting
Ambient Lighting
Natural Light
Suggestions for Photographing Subjects in Outdoor Lighting
Indoor Light
Suggestions for Photographing Subjects in Indoor Lighting
Flash
Flash Shooting Modes
Differences in Flash Types
Chapter 9. Lens Types & Characteristics
Lens Type
Focal Length Characteristics