Canon PowerShot G12: From Snapshots to Great Shots

Canon PowerShot G12: From Snapshots to Great Shots

by JeffCarlson (Author)

Synopsis

Now that you've bought the amazing Canon PowerShot G12, you need a book that goes beyond a tour of the camera's features to show you exactly how to use your camera to take great pictures. With Canon PowerShot G12: From Snapshots to Great Shots, you get the perfect blend of photography instruction and camera reference that will take your images to the next level! Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos from the author and the Flickr community, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want every time you pick up the camera.

Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide, Jeff Carlson, and you will:

  • Learn the top ten things you need to know about shooting with the PowerShot G12
  • Use the camera's Automatic modes to get better shots right away, and then take full control over the look and feel of your images with the Creative modes
  • Master the photographic basics of composition, focus, depth of field, and much more
  • Learn all the best tricks and techniques for getting great action shots, landscapes, and portraits
  • Find out how to get great shots in low light
  • Learn the basics behind shooting HD video and start making movies of your own
  • Fully grasp all the concepts and techniques as you go, with assignments at the end of every chapter
And once you've got the shot, show it off! Join the book's Flickr group, share your photos, and discuss how you use your camera to get great shots at flickr.com/groups/canon_g12_from_snapshots_to_greatshots.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Edition: 1
Publisher: Peachpit Press
Published: 26 Jan 2011

ISBN 10: 0321771613
ISBN 13: 9780321771612

Author Bio
Jeff Carlson is a columnist for the Seattle Times, the managing editor of the weekly electronic newsletter TidBITS, and a frequent contributer to publications such as Macworld magazine and Photoshop Elements Techniques. He is also the author of numerous books, including the Photoshop Elements 9: Visual Quickstart Guide, The iPad Pocket Guide, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Pocket Guide and Canon PowerShot G10/G11: From Snapshots to Great Shots.