Auto Levels and other adjustments

Just a small question..will auto levels and other adjustments degrade a photo quality. I most of the times use auto levels before developing a photo and I want to make sure that I keep the same quality of the original image after using adjustments.
Thanks in advance.

If you have limited skills-two schools of thought. Quality will be better if you fine tune- if you put in a little more time-learn full Photoshop, but not everyone has the time-interest or capibilities.
1) If U R only WANT to make basic changes--check out the IMAGE drop-down in PS. You can auto adjust -Color-Tone and Contrast by just clicking on the drop-down.
Are you asking this Q in order becaus you have limited time put into your images? If so, then your capibilities should drive your actions. Go auto but know with digital photography, anyone can take a great shot.
2) If you want to do more with your phontography, learn more about Photoshop CS. 8 months ago-I thought I understood PS. Then I got serious about it. The difference is stunning
Bottom line-you will learn more by trial and error-reading-online info and video. There is a great deal of info out there.
With the advent of digital photogrphy-even rookies can come up with amazing images. Dont short change yourself by being lazy-or just going "auto-all." Make your photos shine
Take your best shot--invest more time-in Photoshop. There is magic out there. Find it
Good luck

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