* As the sales of new digital cameras increase, consumers appear confident and ready to advance to the next phase of digital photography-more professional-type camera models * Packed with authoritative advice and instruction, this is the ultimate guide for readers who are looking to take shots like the pros * Digital photography experts Daniel and Sally Grotta help readers understand the most advanced hardware and techniques * Addresses choosing the right camera, avoiding the megapixel hype, working with lenses, and selecting the right resolution * Features easy-to-understand explanations of the various types of image sensors available in today's DSLRs and covers how to work with the various file formats, f-stops, shutter speeds, and exposures.