Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 – Concepts and Applications

Overview of Digital Photography
A Very Brief History of Digital Photography
Advantages and Disadvantages of Going Digital
Understanding Resolution - Pixels and PPI
File Formats
Applications of Digital Photography
Digital Photography Web Links

Chapter 2 – Choosing a Digital Camera

Overview of Digital Cameras
Types of Digital Cameras
First Impressions and Basic Considerations
Camera Resolution
“Digital Film” – Storage options
Looking at Lenses
Creative Controls
Miscellaneous Features
On the Horizon

Chapter 3 – Using a Digital Camera

Basic Operation
Creative Controls
Shooting in Special Situation

Chapter 4 – A Gallery of Great Digital Photography

Chapter 5 – Scanners, Printers, and Other Gizmos

Uploading Pictures to Your Computer
Scanners
Scanning Services
Sharing and Printing Your Pictures Online
Storage Options – Keeping Your Pictures
Printers
Other Gadgets and Gizmos

Chapter 6 – Software Solutions: Your Digital Darkroom

Introducing Image Editing Software
A Note About Copyright
Basic Features of Image Editors
Comparison of Popular Photo Editing Software
Image Managers
Creating Slide Shows
Creating Panoramic Photos
Fun Stuff
Photo-Sharing Web sites
E-mailing Photos
Creating Your Own Web Pages
Adobe Acrobat and PDF

Chapter 7 – Tips for Taking and Making Better Pictures

Picture Taking Tips
Scanning Tips
Editing Images
Inserting Images into a Document

Preparing Images for the Web and E-mail Attachments

Chapter 8 – Digital Photography Projects

Glossary

Index

On the CD:
Chapter 4 Gallery Photos
Web links
PowerPoint presentations
Trial Software