Mastering Exposure and the Zone System for Digital Photographers

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Every photographer using a digital SLR camera needs to master exposure in order to achieve the highest quality results in their photographs. “Mastering Exposure and the Zone System for Digital Photographers” is a complete guide to both the technical and creative aspects of exposure in digital photography. This guide uses a combination of discussion, examples, and hands-on exercises that lead the reader through a progression of skills development covering the full range of photographic lighting situations. Topics covered include basic metering, outdoor and indoor available light photography, fill flash, night, and low-light conditions, as well as advanced topics like action and sports, close-up, high-key and low-key lighting, multiple light sources. In conclusion, the author shows how to use the Zone System, developed by Ansel Adams for film, with today’s digital cameras to achieve stunning results with exceptional tonal range and clarity.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cengage Learning PTR
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 17, 2010
Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 276 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1598639870
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1598639872
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.65 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.25 x 1 x 7.25 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #2,403,343 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #500 in Photography (Books) #2,152 in Digital Photography (Books) #11,325 in Computer Science (Books)
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