Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- PART I: BASIC DIGITAL SLR TECHNOLOGY -- Chapter 1 The Incredible Transformation of the Digital SLR -- Amazing New Features -- Inside Your Digital SLR -- Sensors Up Close -- Controlling Exposure Time -- How We Get Color -- Using Interchangeable Lenses -- Viewfinders -- Storage -- Choosing the dSLR That's Right for You -- Chapter 2 Mastering Your Exposure Controls -- Exposure Basics -- What Affects Exposure -- Choosing an Exposure Mode -- Adjusting Exposure with ISO Settings -- Semi-Automatic and Manual Exposure Modes -- Exposure Metering -- Bracketing -- Chapter 3 Mastering the Mysteries of Focus -- Manual Focus -- Autofocus -- How Focus Works -- Fine-Tuning the Focus of Your Lenses -- Chapter 4 dSLR Quirks and Strengths -- It's Done with Mirrors -- Protecting the Sensor from Dust -- Secrets of dSLR Image Storage -- Working with RAW and Other File Formats -- Use JPEG, RAW, or TIFF? -- Chapter 5 Working with Lenses -- Lenses and dSLRs -- Understanding Lens Requirements -- Typical Upgrade Paths -- Image Stabilization -- Chapter 6 Working with Light -- Two Types of Light -- Lighting Equipment -- Painting with Light -- PART II: EXPLORING NEW TOOLS -- Chapter 7 Live View and Movies -- Working with Live View -- Shooting Movies -- Tips for Shooting Better Video -- Chapter 8 Exploring GPS and WiFi -- What's Geotagging? -- Nikon Leads the Way -- Eye-Fi Upload -- Chapter 9 Using Apps -- The Platforms -- What Can They Do? -- PART III: EXPAND YOUR SHOOTING WORLD -- Chapter 10 Travel Photography -- Foreign Photography Field Trips-Fun and Affordable -- What to Take -- Tips for Getting Great Travel Images -- Photographing Monuments and Architecture -- Have Fun! -- Chapter 11 People Photography -- Home Studio-or Nature's Studio? -- Setting Up Your Studio -- What You Need -- Portrait Lighting Basics.

Using Multiple Light Sources -- Lighting Techniques -- A Touch of Glamour -- Chapter 12 Photographing Concerts and Performances -- Brushes with Greatness -- Arming for Battle -- Getting into Position -- Interesting People -- Techniques -- Chapter 13 Scenic, Wildlife, and Nature Photography -- Scenic Photography -- Scenic Essentials -- Key Types of Landscapes -- Infrared Landscape Photography -- Wildlife Photography -- Chapter 14 Capturing Action -- Sports in a Nutshell -- Continuous Shooting Basics -- Choosing Your Lenses -- Action Exposure Concerns -- Attaining Focus -- Selecting an ISO Speed -- Using a Tripod or Monopod -- Basics of Freezing Action -- Action Stopping Techniques -- Some Final Tips -- Chapter 15 Close-Up Photography -- Macro Terminology -- Getting Practical -- Some Shooting Tips -- Glossary -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Z -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- X -- Y -- Z.