DSLR Photography for Beginners

Digital Photography
Why SLR?
	Recommended DSLR Cameras
Aperture: What Is It?
Shutter Speed: What Difference Does it Make?
ISO Sensitivity
Specialized Lenses
	About Focal Length
	Telephoto Lens
		Things to Know Before Buying
	Wide-Angle Lens
		Lens Multiplication Factor
		Things to Know Before Buying
	Zoom Lens
		Wide-Angle Zoom Lens
		Telephoto Zoom Lens
		Superzoom Lens
	Normal Lens
		Things to Know Before Buying
	Macro (or Close-Up) Lens
		Things to Know Before Buying
	Fisheye Lens
		Things to Know Before Buying
	Tilt and Shift Lenses
		Things to Know Before Buying
	Recommended Lenses
Filters
	Things to Know Before Buying
	Polarizing Filter
	Neutral Density (ND) Filter
	Ultraviolet Filter
Composing the Picture: Light, Framing, Focus
	Lighting
	Framing
		Rule of Thirds
		Including Context
		Layers and Depth
		Focal Points
		Integrity and Wholeness
		Lines, Colors, Textures and Shapes
		Simplicity and Empty Space
		Eye Contact
	Focus
		Point of Focus
		Using All the Camera’s Focal Points
		Depth of Field
		Focus Modes
		Panning
		Lens Effects on Depth of Field
Downloading and Storing Your Photos
Using Graphic Design Software
DSLR Video Photography
Conclusion
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