Photographer’s Guide to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500/FZ2000 is a complete guide to the use of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 camera, which is known as the FZ2000 outside of North America. The book shows beginning and intermediate photographers how to capture excellent images and video sequences with the FZ2500. The book explains the use of autofocus, manual focus, aperture, shutter speed, exposure compensation, white balance, and ISO, and many other settings. The book discusses the camera’s options for playback, setup, and customizing the operation of its controls. The book contains almost 500 color photographs that illustrate the camera’s controls, display screens, and menus. The book includes photographs taken using the many creative settings of the camera, including the Photo Style settings; the Creative Control mode picture effects, which provide the ability to customize the appearance of images in dramatic ways; and the camera’s features for burst shooting, bracketing, and shooting in high-contrast lighting conditions. The book includes a full discussion of the video recording abilities of the FZ2500 camera, which offers manual control of exposure and focus during movie recording, provides ultra-high definition 4K recording of motion pictures, and offers advanced features such as time code generation, clean HDMI output, and special features such as 4K live cropping, dolly zoom, soft zoom, variable frame rate recording, and others. The book also explains the camera’s features for extracting still images from 4K video and using the Post Focus and Focus Stacking features to produce sharply focused images after a shooting session. In three appendices, the book discusses accessories for the FZ2500, including cases, power supply options, and other items, and includes a list of websites and other resources for further information. The book includes an appendix with helpful Quick Tips that explain how to take advantage of the camera’s features in the most efficient ways possible.

Photographer’s Guide to the Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70/TZ90 is a complete guide to the use of the Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 camera, which is known as the TZ90 outside of North America. The book shows beginning and intermediate photographers how to capture excellent images and video sequences with the ZS70. The book explains the use of autofocus, manual focus, aperture, shutter speed, exposure compensation, white balance, and ISO, and many other settings. The book discusses the camera’s options for playback, setup, and customizing the operation of its controls. The book contains more than 450 color photographs showing the camera’s controls, display screens, and menus. The book includes photographs taken using the many creative settings of the camera, including the Photo Style settings; the Creative Control mode picture effects, which provide the ability to customize the appearance of images in dramatic ways; and the camera’s features for burst shooting and shooting in high-contrast lighting conditions. The book includes a full discussion of the video recording abilities of the ZS70 camera, which offers manual control of exposure and focus during movie recording, and provides ultra-high definition 4K recording of motion pictures. The book also explains the camera’s features for extracting still images from 4K video and using the Post Focus and Focus Stacking features to produce sharply focused images after a shooting session. In three appendices, the book discusses accessories for the ZS70, including cases, power supply options, and other items, and includes a list of websites and other resources for further information. The book includes an appendix with helpful Quick Tips that explain how to take advantage of the camera’s features in the most efficient ways possible.

An full colour illustrated user's manual for the Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ300/330 camera covering both the basic camera set up in the full auto (intelligent auto) and all the other, semi automatic and manual modes. Plenty of illustrations and examples of the effects of the control settings and extensive background information on the image taking process with this camera. Advise on how to take pictures in any situation and practical advice for recording video and audio with this camera from lighting and external microphone choice. Practical hints and tips for advancing your photography with access to more tutorials and web based information.

This book is a complete guide to the operation of the Nikon Coolpix P1000 digital camera. The book explains all shooting modes, menus, functions, and controls of this superzoom camera, illustrated by more than 300 full-color images. The guide shows beginning and intermediate photographers how to get excellent results using the many features of the P1000. The book explains topics such as autofocus, manual focus, HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography, ISO sensitivity, memory cards, and flash modes. It discusses techniques for using the P1000’s phenomenal zoom lens, with a maximum optical focal length of 3000mm, to full advantage. The book also explains the camera’s features for remote control and image transfer using a smartphone or tablet with the P1000’s built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities, as well as the camera’s features for adding location data to images. The book includes sample photos taken with the creative options of the camera, including the Picture Control settings, which alter color processing of images; the Bird-watching, Moon, Creative, and Scene shooting modes, with settings optimized for subjects such as landscapes, pets, sunsets, and action shots; and the Coolpix P1000’s features for burst shooting and time-lapse photography. In addition, the book provides introductions to topics such as street photography, infrared photography, and macro photography. The book also explains the video features of the P1000, which can shoot 4K video and can record high-speed video sequences at speeds up to four times greater than normal, resulting in slow-motion footage when played back. In addition, the book describes procedures for using the Filter Effects option to add special effects to images after they have been captured. In its three appendices, the book discusses accessories for the Coolpix P1000, including external flash units, microphones, remote control devices, cases, and charging and power options. The appendices also include a list of useful web sites and other references, as well as a section with “quick tips” to help users take advantage of the camera’s features in the most efficient ways possible. This guide book to the P1000 camera includes a detailed Table of Contents and Index.

A black and white illustrated user's manual for the Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ1000 camera covering both the basic camera set up in the full auto (intelligent auto) and all the other, semi-automatic and manual modes. Plenty of illustrations and examples of the effects of the control settings and extensive background information on the image taking process with this camera. Advise on how to take pictures in any situation and practical advice for recording video and audio with this camera from lighting and external microphone choice. Practical hints and tips for advancing your photography with access to more tutorials and web based information.

Photographer’s Guide to the Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II is a complete guide to the use of the LX100 II camera. The 200-page book shows beginning and intermediate photographers how to capture excellent images and video sequences with the LX100 II. The book explains the use of autofocus, manual focus, aperture, shutter speed, exposure compensation, white balance, ISO, and all other settings of the camera. The book discusses the camera’s options for playback, setup, and customizing the operation of its controls. The book contains more than 300 color photographs showing the camera’s controls, display screens, and menus. The book includes photographs taken using the many creative settings of the camera, including the Photo Style settings; the Filter Settings picture effects, which provide the ability to customize the appearance of images in dramatic ways; and the camera’s features for burst shooting and shooting in high-contrast lighting conditions. The book explains how to use the LX100 II’s innovative features such as Light Composition and Sequence Composition, which enable the creation of multiple exposures of scenes with bright flashes, such as fireworks, or scenes involving motion, such as sports events. The book includes a full discussion of the video recording abilities of the LX100 II camera, which offers manual control of exposure and focus during movie recording, and provides ultra-high definition 4K recording of motion pictures. The book also explains the camera’s features for extracting still images from 4K video and using the Post Focus feature to select a sharply focused image after a shooting session. In three appendices, the book discusses accessories for the LX100 II, including cases, power supply options, and other items, and includes a list of websites and other resources for further information. The book includes an appendix with helpful Quick Tips that explain how to take advantage of the camera’s features in the most efficient ways possible. The book has a full table of contents and comprehensive index.

With amazing low-light capabilities, incredible definition, intelligent autofocus and a host of other features, digital cameras have now become so powerful that they have left their users behind. Most photographers can take competent shots in a range of conditions, or fix imperfect exposures in Photoshop or Lightroom, but very few have the skill to push their cameras to the limit and capture the perfect shot, under all conditions, with no post-processing required. In Camera is the perfect way to take your photography to that level; to master your camera, understand light, exposure and composition, and make amazing photographs, whatever your camera, without cheating after the event. One hundred of Gordon's beautiful photos are given with his own expert commentary; full settings and camera details are included, and a host of tips and tricks let photographers of any level learn something from every example. The shots are taken with a wide range of cameras, and the emphasis is on getting results by improving your own skills, not wasting money on expensive equipment.