|  | Author: David D. Busch
Brand: Wiley Publishers
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Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
Pages: 352
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.8
MPN: W0470149270
ISBN: 0470149272
Dewey Decimal Number: 775
EAN: 9780470149270
ASIN: 0470149272
Publication Date: October 8, 2007
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Good book for the beginner DSLR user January 29, 2009
crosaire461 (Garden City, MI)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'm pretty much new to the DSLR world, in fact, after reading this book I realized I didn't really know much at all about cameras in general. This book gave me a great introduction into how DSLR's work, all the proper terms I should know, and showed techniques on improving my photography.
I could see how this book can kind of drag on for the more experienced photographers, since it does go over a lot of topics. But as a newbie to this area, I greatly appreciated all the information.
Some other things: The author does seem to go out of his way to say that DSLR's are vastly superior to Point and Shoot's. Yes, I get it, DSLR's take a greater quality picture and also gives you more control; however, a DSLR won't fit in your pants pocket.
Also, I wish I read this book BEFORE I bought my camera as the beginning of the book tells you what to look for when buying a camera. So if you haven't purchased your first DSLR and are new to serious photography, I would have to say to buy this book before you choose a camera.
Some of the things I liked:
An explanation of all the lens and other accessories that might be useful to you.
All the advice on shooting... pictures.
The author's serious but not too serious tone. He also offered a realistic perspective on what to do in certain situations.
Post-processing advice.
 Not for Beginners January 4, 2009
Ampersand (Vancouver, BC)
0 out of 10 found this review helpful
A very disappointing and useless book..Please dont waste your money on this book..It will teach you nothing about cameras or photography..This may have been the worst book I ever purchased, double period
 Digital SLR Cameras & Photography December 29, 2008
Chris J. Tofteberg (Anchorage, AK)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Having recently gotten my first digital SLR, I thought "Digital SLR Cameras and Photography for Dummies" would be perfect for teaching me the basics of the digital SLR camera. I was right.
For those familiar with the "Dummies" series of books, the layout of "Digital SLR Cameras and Photography for Dummies" (I'll just call it the "book" from here on as the title is a bit long) will be very familiar. Useful tips and other notes can be found in the margins for quick reference. Even the ever-popular cheat sheet is included inside the front cover.
What I like about this book is that it covers everything from what the acronym "SLR" stands for (single lens reflex) to chromatic aberration (a discoloring issue). The digital SLR provides more creative freedom than a point-and-shoot camera does, and the book tells you exactly how to take advantage of these freedoms.
It would seem difficult to write a useful book about digital SLRs, since there are several models and brands out there. The book avoids this issue by discussing the functions of digital SLRs, which are pretty much the same across the board, and not necessarily which button does what. Although there is some of that too. Whether you're a Canon person or a Nikon person or other, you'll get the point.
A book with the word "Photography" in the title would seem to imply that there are plenty of photos inside, and that is true of this book. They are usefully tied to the concepts that the book discusses. When exposure is discussed, photos showing under, over and just-right exposure help explain what the text is saying.
This book is not just for digital SLR newbies. Many people that have digital SLRs may only use a fraction of the features that their cameras offer. For those folks, this book can open up more ways for them to use their cameras. For newbies, the benefits of reading this book are obvious.
I'm a fan of the "Dummies" books (which perhaps says something about me) and "Digital SLR Cameras and Photography" for Dummies did not disappoint. It is a must-read for anyone that is considering buying a digital SLR as well as new owners. All but the most experienced digital SLR users will find some benefit to reading "Digital SLR Cameras and Photography for Dummies."
Digital SLR Cameras & Photography for Dummies October 17, 2008
Susn E. Perry (Utica NY USA)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
is well designed to teach amatuers like me on the different features of an SLR camera. I have had my Nikon D50 for 2 years and get very good results,but still need to learn so much more. That is the reason for buying the Dummies book....to remember all the ins and outs of lenses, f stops, ISO's and so much more I can turn to my copy of the dummies book to look up the information I need.
Book, Camera, Action! October 14, 2008
Ned Middleton (British professional underwater photo-journalist & author)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The big attraction of this series of "for Dummies" books is that we who buy these products have little respect for our own knowledge and plenty of respect for those who do and are able to write books like this.
I am currently converting from film photography to digital photography and some aspects are quite daunting. I have, therefore, purchased several books and tutorial DVDs on the subject and am working my way through them all. The title of this product suggests it is the right place to start and, on reflection, is exactly where I should have started. For those of you, who like me, are converting to digital for the first time, grab your camera and a copy of this book and work your way through from cover to cover until you are conversant with the new technology. It really will give you a good grounding.
That, however, will only work very well if you are already conversant with photography. If you are new to photography altogether and a digital SLR camera is your very first camera, you may have to learn a few basic lessons of, for example, the correlation between film speeds, shutter speeds and aperture settings - which really do need to be understood, before you study this book.
David Busch clearly knows what he is talking about and is able to put that knowledge into an easy-to-follow format for us Dummies to read and, as I say, I wish I had read this book before getting into some of the more technical tomes I also purchased.
NM
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