The essence of digital photography is image manipulation on a personal computer. The home PC now has the capability to be a desktop darkroom - without the bother of a blackout and a mass of chemicals. This book introduces the consumer to this exciting new world in a stimulating and helpful way. The mass of full-colour illustrations give a step-by-step guide to: choosing the right camera and printer, operating a digital camera, downloading to a PC, image manipulation on a PC, and both personal and business applications.