Digital Slr Cameras Book
What is a good book to learn digital photography?
I have got a new digital SLR. I’m looking for something like “digital photography for dummy” but not too dummy (I’ve taken lots of pictures with consumer digital camera for a few years). I’m especially interested in learning taking better pictures with kids and babies.
Assuming that you got a good digital SLR that, like regular film SLRs, provide you with the same functionality that other serious hobbyists have, e.g. aperture/shutter speed settings, replaceable lenses etc. I would recommend that you consider a blend of books and materials that focus on both generic photography techniques as well as the “digital-ness” of your camera.
First of all, as the owner of a digital SLR, you need to be totally familiar with your camera’s operating manual. Search on Amazon.com on the exact model of your camera to locate the “advanced” guide for your camera. For example, I’ve attached the advanced guides for the Nikon D70 digital SLR. (If you have a different digital SLR, just search for that one.)
That is important because digital cameras all have as part of their complexity the computer programs that run it. Compared to traditional film SLRs, these cameras have more “manufacturer/camera-specific” details that are essential to know.
Beyond that book, I’ve also attached two digital photography guides. They won’t be able to tell you too much more than what the “advanced guides” tell you plus what you can learn from other generic photography books, but I’ll let you be the judge of that.
Finally, I’ve attached a few photography books that focus on composition and basic technique. No matter what your equipment is, photography is an art. It’s not the brush that makes a painting masterpiece, it’s the creative genuis of the artist. Learning the nuts and bolts of your camera is only learning the absolute basics of the skill. You’re not going to have fun and enjoy photography until you focus on something other than the camera itself. Hence, don’t just get books on how to use your camera. Get books on how to create great photographs. I’ve attached a few books on that too.
Have fun!
Review of the Amazon basics DSLR Camera book bag
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How to Make the Most of Your Digital Slr Camera $7.92 … |
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Nikon Accessory Pack for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras $130.00 The Nikon accessory pack for digital SLR cameras gives you what you need to protect your digital camera and enhance your picture-taking abilities. The kit includes a deluxe ballistic nylon Nikon gadget bag, a Nikon EN-EL3A Li-ion rechargeable battery, a 52mm UV haze-protection filter, and a Nikon School Guide to SLR Photography. Gadget Bag The spacious gadget bag features rugged ballistic nyl… |
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Nikon School DVD – Understanding Digital Photography $6.00 Understanding Digital Photography – DVD allows customers to take their digital SLR photography even further by providing insight about the fundamentals of digital SLR photography. Understanding Digital Photography makes it easier than ever for customers to learn why, how and when to go beyond their Nikon D-SLR’s automatic setting mode…. |
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Understanding the Nikon Speedlight: SB-900, SB-800, SB-600 $11.68 Understanding the Nikon Flash SB800 and SB600 – A thorough overview of the the Nikon flash system featuring these two excellent flash units. Covers details on all functions and how to use them. Owners of Nikon flashes are often bewildered about how to use the flash unit effectively to produce the type of shots they want. Although the supplied manual does provide some technical assistance, flashes… |
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Bokeh: A Book About Cameras $0.99 4+~~Arqball~~Arqball~~http://itunes.apple.com/app/bokeh-a-book-about-cameras/id434159968?uo=5~~2011 Arqball LLC~~1.1~~4873213~~53182921~~http://bokeh.arqball.com~~http://vimeo.com/23138757 |
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David Busch’s Canon EOS Rebel T2i/550D Companion App $14.99 4+~~Sideways Software LLC~~Sideways Software LLC~~http://itunes.apple.com/app/david-buschs-canon-eos-rebel/id402834643?uo=5~~2010, Sideways LLC~~1.0~~3137591~~91574658~~http://www.sideways.com~~http://www.sideways.com/support |
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David Busch’s Nikon D7000 Companion App $9.99 4+~~Cengage Learning~~Cengage Learning, Inc.~~http://itunes.apple.com/app/david-buschs-nikon-d7000-companion/id473066159?uo=5~~2012~~1.0.0~~4472573~~30821567~~http://www.courseptr.com/DavidBusch/index.aspx~~http://poweron.cengage.com/magellan/TechSupport/login.aspx |