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Digital Photographer's Handbook Revised | 
 enlarge | Author: Tom Ang
Publisher: DK ADULT
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 641888
Media: Hardcover
Edition: Revised
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 408
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.2
Dimensions (in): 10 x 6.9 x 1.2
ISBN: 0756603463
Dewey Decimal Number: 775
UPC: 000756603463
EAN: 9780756603465
ASIN: 0756603463
Publication Date: July 19, 2004
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Product Description
Encompassing both digital and conventional photography and revised to include the most up-to-date cameras, computers, peripherals, and software, the Digital Photographer's Handbook encourages traditional photographers to experiment with new technology while inspiring experienced users to reach new heights. Expert photographer Tom Ang shows how to get the most out of this new technology - from improving casual snapshots to learning the secrets of lighting, composition, and digital image manipulation. The accessible yet in-depth text, stunning photography, and quick-fix features provide a practical approach to producing better photographs in a snap.
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 Covers all the bases December 10, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a 400 page book filled with tons of photos and other images demonstrating different photography and editing techniques.
The first 1/3 covers the basics, such as how to hold your camera, basic equipment descriptions, and what different settings do (film speed, shutter speed, aperture, flashes, etc). Ang does spend a bit of time covering workstation setup- including blurbs about printers, monitors, scanners, computers and how they work and manipulate images.
The second third of the book covers more advanced ideas and techniques such as depth of field, and image composition. It also includes advice on basic software editing such as color balance, rotations, contrast/brightness, etc. In addition, it talks about how to avoid common problems such as lens flare, dark corners, facial distortion, etc. It also contains a section of the book called "A Compendium of Ideas," which discusses special considerations for subjects such as clouds, documentary photography, travel, and nudes.
The last 1/3 of the book covers image manipulation via software in depth- dust and noise, dodging and burning, sharpening, etc. There is also a chapter on "output" as in printing, publishing a book, creating a portfolio, etc.
This is a great reference book that I will be referring to as I expand my photography experience into new fields. It is not meant as a read through. It is divided into smallish chunks to ingest, then go play in the field (or at your computer workstation).
 Good basics, but very biased. October 5, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
My daughter checked this book out of her school library and I had to read through many parts because she was confused about what the author said. The author can make wonderful examples and visual illustrations to help understand points, but in others it is too simplified; almost a "that's how it is, don't wonder anymore" type of feel.
The first 1/3 of the book is great for touching on each necessary basic, but that's all. I highly recommend you do not buy this book, rather check it out from a library if you are getting into photography for the first time. There are many more good books out there that you will want to buy and keep that give much more practical information.
I am also not impressed with the author's biased sense of what equipment you need. For example, he praises Macs, whereas he gives you the impression that if you use a PC (he makes you feel that all PCs are Windows, showing his lack of knowledge for other Operating Systems) you won't have good results at all. This is bunk as most talented photographers (meaning the ones who are really making a living at it) know that good photography relies on the skills of the photographer - not the tools they use. I wonder if he knows that Macs are basically PCs now that they are using Intel architecture? Does he know what RedHat is?
Again, this book is great for a library but not for the home bookshelf. Check it out for a few days, read the high points, then get a more thorough book for study.
Comprehensive, clear, and concise August 23, 2007
Covers an amazing range of topics, completely, but briefly. Discusses hardware, artistic theory, lighting, software, settings, landscapes, portraits, and many more topics. The only weak area is in the use of software to manipulate photos, mainly because much more space would be needed. The photos are great and often help one understand the underlying principles. I found this book to be very helpful.
Educational Book May 13, 2007
Purchased for course. Good book with great examples. Easy read and easy to follow. MysticBleu
Good update to a useful book. January 2, 2006
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I was pleased to see that this excellent book has been updated. It's always been one of my favorites, with just the right mixture of technical detail and useful information.
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