For nearly three decades, The Basic Book of Photography has been the ideal handbook for beginning and experienced photographers alike. This comprehensive edition has been expanded to include the latest technological innovations in digital photography and the most modern methods and products used in traditional film photography. So whether you use a single lens reflex (SLR), compact, APS, single-use, instant, or digital camera, you'll learn everything you need to know about how to operate your photo equipment successfully to produce the most striking pictures. This greatly expanded edition includes:An all new chapter on digital cameras and imagingIndoor and outdoor lighting techniquesDescriptions of all color, black-and-white, and infrared filmsProcedures for processing your own picturesWays to enjoy your photography on the internetWith more than 395 instructive illustrations and an extensive glossary, The Basic Book of Photography help you become the photographer you always wanted to be.