Product Description

With this book and your Canon PowerShot, taking pictures becomes a lot more fun! The Quick Tour gets you familiar with all the settings and menus on your G, S, TX, A, or SD-series camera, so you can start shooting. Then spend some time exploring tips for getting super shots in dozens of situations, using manual settings for greater control, and telling a story with your photos. Finally, learn the best ways to download, edit, and print your pictures.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #19107 in Books
• Published on: 2007-11-30
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

Review
"...makes good use of accessible non-technical language throughout." (Business Network, August 2008)

From the Back Cover

You've got the power, now get the shot.

Taking pictures, says author Michael Guncheon, should be a little bit of magic and a whole lot of fun. Grab this book and your Canon PowerShot and go make it happen! Work through the Quick Tour to get familiar with your camera's settings, menus, and operation, then delve into the details that turn snapshots into great photographs. Get tips and advice for taking super shots in dozens of situations, then learn the best ways to download, edit, and print your pictures — and enjoy it all.

• Learn your way around your G, S, TX, A, or SD-series camera

• Understand how and when to use manual settings for greater control

• Discover how to tell a story with your photos

• Capture great shots of children and pets, architecture, sunsets, night scenes, products, and more

• Explore your Canon PowerShot's video capability

About the Author

Michael Guncheon is a contributing editor for PCPhoto magazine and author of its venerable and very popular HelpLine column. He is also a columnist and technical editor for HDVideoPro magazine. His photographs have appeared in numerous publications.

Customer Reviews

Canon Powershot Digital Field Guide
Unless your a Pro, if you have a Canon Powershot Camera, you've got to have this guide. It breaks down every aspect of taking pictures specifically with the Powershot line. Want great pictures from your investment.....read this book.