Teach Yourself Visually™: Digital Photography, 3rd Edition

Chapter 2. What You Need to Get Started

Knowing the basics about digital cameras, resolution, lenses, batteries, and accessories helps you choose the camera that is right for you. Having the right equipment for your digital darkroom enables you to edit and print your images.

Choose a Digital Camera 14

Consider Digital Camera Accessories 16

Build a Digital Darkroom 20

Choose a Photo Printer 22

Choose a Digital Camera

When choosing a digital camera, consider the size of the camera, the resolution, how much control you want to have over the camera settings, the quality and focal range of the lens, the shooting modes you use most often, the life of the battery, ...