Chapter 12
Mark Galer
Image Capture
Although the primary importance of a photographic image is in its ability to communicate the photographer’s concept, it is essential that the photographer has some degree of control over the initial capture stage and is using a camera that can deliver a reasonable amount of quality. Image quality has more to do with a basic understanding of light and exposure than it has to do with the size of the zoom lens and the number of megapixels the camera is sporting.
This chapter is designed to give you a basic level of understanding about the types of digital cameras available, their strengths and weaknesses, and some ...
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