Digital imaging has swept the photographic industry by storm, with inexpensive digital cameras, scanners and printers now available to the average consumer. Rob Sheppard, editor of PCPhoto magazine, breaks down the fundamentals for the digital newcomer. FEATURES: - Choosing and using digital cameras - including information on lenses, image sensors, viewfinders/monitors and memory cards. - Types of scanners and how to use them most effectively. - Understanding and calculating resolution. - Using your image-processing software. - Choosing a printer and creating top-quality photographic prints. - Designing digital slide shows. - Using photographs on the worldwide web. INCLUDES - Adjusting the brightness and contrast in your images. - Controlling colour to make all of your photographs look their very best. - Using selections and layers in your image processing software.