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October 2026

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1 Introduction To Digital Devices

Digital Device Anatomy
PCPhoto dissects what all the buttons and dials on your digital devices do
By Ibarionex R. Perello And Niceole Levy
Photography By Ibarionex R. Perello


2 Digital Camera Basics

Photo 101
Basic features you need to know on your digital camera
By Jen Bidner
Photography By Russell Burden And Rob Sheppard

Scenes “A La Mode”
Use your digital camera’s “Scene,” priority and program modes for better results with less effort
By Wes Pitts


3 Using Your Digital Camera

First Steps: Better Pictures With Your Digital Camera
Try these techniques to quickly improve your first photos with a digital camera
Text And Photography By Jen Bidner

What’s On The Menu?
You can get the most out of your digital camera when you dive into the menu settings and take control of your pictures
By Airyn Darling

Digital Camera Effects
Use your camera’s built-in features to create interesting and exciting images
By William Sawalich

Getting Color Right
White balance is an important corrective and creative digital camera control
Text And Photography By Rob Sheppard

In-Camera Compression
We’ll sort out your digital camera’s various means of getting more images onto a memory card
By Christopher Robinson

Downloading Your Pictures
Discover a variety of ways to download your images from your digital camera
By Jeffrey Nielsen

 

4 Pictures On Your Desktop

Nature In Slow Motion
Use cloudy days to turn moving water into magical photos
Text And Photography By Keith Maull

Sharp As A Tack
Getting better-looking images by mastering the Unsharp Mask tool
By Rob Sheppard

House Of A Different Color
Use your digital-imaging skills to experiment with new colors for your home
By Wes Pitts
Photography By Isaac Porter


Getting Scans
The basics of using your flatbed scanner
By Jeffrey Nielsen

Using Your Histogram
You’ll make your best scans when you understand this advanced control
By Tim Grey
Photography By George D. Lepp


5 Sharing

Making Your First Print
Follow these simple guidelines for great results
By Niceole Levy

From Rush Hour With Love
Creating your own postcards can be a fun way to share vacation memories
Text And Photography By Wes Pitts

How To E-Mail Your Pictures
We’ll get you through the confusion so you can send pictures that get to the other end quickly and easily
By Airyn Darling


Digital Portfolio

Posterized!
Share your special pictures with a custom-made poster by following this step-by-step guide
Text And Photography By Tom Niccum


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