National Geographic: The Ultimate Field Guide to Photography | 
 enlarge | Authors: Bob Martin, Richard Olsenius, Robert Clark, John Healey, Debbie Grossman
Publisher: National Geographic
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
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Pages: 400
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.2 x 0.9
ISBN: 0792262093
Dewey Decimal Number: 770
EAN: 9780792262091
ASIN: 0792262093
Publication Date: November 21, 2006
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Product Description
In addition to countless millions of conventional film cameras, digital cameras will be found in one out of every two American households this year. This authoritative guide provides a handy, all-in-one reference for photographers using either medium (or both), combining the practical know-how of more than 50 outstanding professional photographers with National Geographic's world-renowned tradition of excellence and expertise.
The Ultimate Field Guide to Photography presents ten easy-to-read chapters exploring every aspect of the digital revolution. With straightforward explanations of both simple, all-but-foolproof equipment like inexpensive autofocus point-and-shoot cameras and of sophisticated, megapixel single lens reflex units boasting interchangeable lenses. It also covers important accessories; provides advice of all kinds, from key facts and basic tips for beginners to advanced techniques for skilled amateurs; and addresses the essentials of PhotoShop editing, scanning and printing, effective archiving, and more. Along with digital information, there's also plenty of material on traditional film, from old techniques to helpful sidebars on when to use film rather than digital.
Throughout the book dozens of well-known, highly accomplished photographers showcase some of their most famous shots and share both the human stories behind them and the specific technical details of their creation. This wonderful mix of vivid examples and vital nuts-and-bolts information makes The Ultimate Field Guide to Photography a uniquely useful, indispensable reference for photographers everywhere.
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 Photography Field Guide Reveiw August 9, 2008
I used this book as a guide for a digital photography course I took in the Teton National Park. Text is very informative and not in the least boring. Includes photos from photographers all around the world. Even has a section on camera phones! I like it and I'm keeping it.
 Rapid Obsolescence April 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Eleven chapters attempt to cover the following topics:
Buying Your Digital Camera
Point and Shoot
Basic Rules - composition, depth of field, etc.
Advanced Techniques - motion, portraits, wedding photos
Camera Phones
Digital Darkroom
Making Better Prints - desktop printers, monitor calibration.
Film Photography
Scanning
Archiving
Projects - calendars, prints, albums.
More On Photography - a list of websites
Most of the topics are not well suited to a book. Rapid technical advancement insures that chapters on buying a digital camera, camera phones, printing, scanning and archiving are going to be obsolete the moment the book is published. It appears the book was assembled by a committee that couldn't agree on its direction, scope, or philosophy. Scatter-shot examples (e.g. pinhole cameras, guassian blur and the history of film) coupled with a serious lack of depth (1 page on wedding photography, 1 page on wildlife) makes one wonder how they defined the intended audience.
Comprehensive and accessible guide February 21, 2008
It uses simple, easy-to-understand language to draw amateurs into the greater world of photography, and yet contains enough advanced content to expand the understanding of professionals.
 great guide to many aspects of photography August 28, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is definitely an ultimate guide. There is so much information, great tips, and very nice photos. There book is filled with amazing photos with tips on how to acquire similar looking photos on your own. The writing style is understandable, with the authors explaining things without talking down to the reader. I highly recommend this guide.
 Good book but there are better ones August 1, 2007
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
Coverage is not very systematic or detailed. The basic principles of good photography are mentioned but not elaborated. The photos are mostly excellent but were chosen more for their arresting value than for their ability to illustrate the rules discussed. There is some nice material on using unconventional cameras such as camera phones, polaroid, and antique cameras. There are also some compelling but brief discussions of photojournalism. Nothing really wrong with this book but there are so many better books that it doesn't make sense to buy this one.
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