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 enlarge | Author: Scott Kelby
Publisher: Peachpit Press
Category: Book
List Price: $19.99
Buy New: $5.79
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Avg. Customer Rating:  501 reviews
Sales Rank: 176
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 240
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 9 x 5.8 x 0.5
ISBN: 032147404X
Dewey Decimal Number: 775
EAN: 9780321474049
ASIN: 032147404X
Publication Date: September 2, 2006
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 Can this book help you take better photos? Yes! July 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this book after purchasing my camera, but didn't review it closely enough.
When I had a specific need to get some good shots, I went back to this book and studied it closely.
The learning and depth really occurs with the explanation of the manual settings on most popular brands.
Namely, White balance, ISO (film speed), shutter speeds, F stops and Burst mode, for quick sequential shots.
Understanding these settings, and practicing with your camera, will improve your photographs. You can then return to the book, for a better understanding of the tips.
Many times, I'm trying to recapture exactly what my eyes are seeing at the moment not end up with something that is starkly lit by a "flash bulb". These settings, with the help of the book will give you a good understanding (or at least a lot of practice will) of how to capture the moment.
I never realized how much better shots can be without the flash. Users really need to try to force themselves away from the "auto" setting on their camera, except for the MOST basic shots.
With storage space so cheap, it's so much easier than the days of film and film processing to get the practice you need.
The downside of the book is that it tries to cover almost too much info. (lenses, filters, kids & old people) I think some of this could have been left out, and focus around manual settings could have been covered in better depth.
I think the book is a very good starting point, and should also be used as an ongoing reference until you are comfortable with your brand of camera and its settings.
 Go with a book the author recommends July 21, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
After reading the reviews here on Amazon I have to say I was highly disappointed in this book. Instead I would recommend Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera (Updated Edition) which the author of this book recommends himself.
This book is full of lame jokes about shoving other photographers down and breaking their equipment to "get the best shot." There is no clear explanation of how shutter speed and aperture work together to give you the proper exposure. If any of my family or friends asked me if I thought this was a good book on photography, I would tell them to avoid it at all costs.
 Great book if you wnat to improve your photography July 8, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a great book if you want to improve your photography. To move to the next level of photography, you need to read this book. Scott is witty and this book shows you different ways to really great shots. K. Frank
Easy to follow! July 7, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had just purchased an SLR camera and was totally confused! This book is written in an easy to read fashion ...even easier that the "For Dummies" book! There are easy examples such as "If you want to take a photo that looks like this, then do this". I carry this book with me when I go out shooting now.
The Manual for Up and Coming Photographers! July 4, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a must have for anyone who is familiar with photography and wants to move up to the next level. Scott has a great way of explaining things in a straight forward matter and making you understand the more technical side of this sometimes confusing field.
I think I have bought this book 5 times for friends who are getting into the field and would recommend it to anyone.
It's so simple and makes you understand what you need to do to know your camera
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