Chapter 8. Taking Your First Digital Photos

Learn the specifics of setting up a digital camera, and taking, transferring, and evaluating your first set of digital pictures.

Taking Your First Digital Photos

Set Up a Digital Camera 86

Take Test Pictures 88

Troubleshoot Problems 90

Transfer Pictures to Your Computer 92

Evaluate Your Photos 94

Fine-Tune Camera Settings 96

Set Up a Digital Camera

To get off to a good start with a digital camera, take time to read the manual and set camera options to ensure that you get the best image quality. Most digital cameras' manuals are now pretty easy to read, although they used to include a ton of information. Spend some time right away going through ...

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