Mastering the Nikon D300/D300S, by Darrell Young, provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of these powerful and sophisticated cameras. Darrell is determined to help the user navigate past the confusion factor that often comes with complex but powerful new professional camera equipment.

The book explores the features and capabilities of the two cameras in a way that completely surpasses user's manuals. It guides readers through the DSLR camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments, color illustrations, and detailed explanations for each option. Each button, dial, switch, screen, and menu configuration option is explored in a user-friendly manner, with suggestions for setup according to various shooting styles.

Darrell Young's friendly and informative writing style allows readers to easily follow directions, while feeling as if a friend dropped in to share his knowledge. The learning experience for D300/D300S beginners-and refresher information for professionals-goes beyond just the camera itself. Detailed explanations cover White Balance, the Histogram, the Multi-CAM 3500DX autofocus system, and how the Live View and D-Movie modes work. Camera accessories such as Speedlight flash and GPS units are also considered.

Every photographer, from amateur to pro, can learn by studying the "greats". In Why Photographs Work, author/photographer George Barr analyzes 52 striking images by some of the world's top photographers. Accompanying Barr's analysis of each image is an explanation by the photographer describing the making of the image, including not only the how, but also the why. Also included is a brief technical description of the equipment used in making each image.

With guidance from Barr, we learn to decipher that certain intangible "something" that makes an image go beyond the ordinary. As we gain an understanding of and appreciation for the elements that make an image truly great, we are bound to improve our own images as well.

Included are images by: Pete Turner, Beth Moon, Charlie Waite, David Maisel, John Sexton, Susan Burnstine, Freeman Patterson, Francois Gillet, Roman Loranc, Phil Borges, and many others.

This 2-in-1 TRAINING KIT delivers in-depth preparation plus practice for 70-662, the required exam for the new MCTS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Configuring certification. Ace your exam prep-and build real-world job skills.

HTML5 and CSS3 are the future of web development, but you don't have to wait to start using them. Even though the specification is still in development, many modern browsers and mobile devices already support HTML5 and CSS3. This book gets you up to speed on the new HTML5 elements and CSS3 features you can use right now, and backwards compatible solutions ensure that you don't leave users of older browsers behind.

This 2-in-1 kit delivers in-depth preparation plus practice for 70-686, the required exam for the new MCITP: Windows 7, Desktop Administrator certification. Ace your exam prep-and build real-world job skills.

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Make your iPhone or iPad app stand out in the highly competitive App Store. Along with a technical overview, App Savvy focuses on the business, product, and marketing elements critical to pursuing, completing, and selling an app. This practical reference explains every step in the process, with guidelines for making your app unique, addressing budget items, and finding the right app developer.