Digital SLR cameras constitute the fastest growing area in the digital camera market, and this practical and accessible guide will give amateur photographers all the information they need to get the best shots every time. A vast number of topics are addressed, including picking out equipment and lenses; using and adjusting menus, modes, exposures, filters, and flashes; and setting up the shot. Individual chapters give hints on how to properly shoot a variety of subjects, among them people, architecture, still life, and landscapes. Superbly illustrated with hundreds of images and packed with professional tips, this is the ultimate photographer's companion.